ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY

Telephone: 757-7435—FAX #757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org

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MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Please pray for the sick of the Parish

Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule

First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby April 12th: St. Patrick’s Parish serves Huntington Hospital

Ministers for Saturday and Sunday

April 11th & 12th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Ingrid DeJoie, Frances Takach, Lisa Love, Diane Bauge, Mary Schlaikjer Lector: Joe Clines Altar Servers: Christian & Michael Finnegan Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Rosemarie Esteibar, Clare Intemann, Dolores Dooley, Carol Queally Lector: Gawaine Esteibar Altar Servers: Kathryn & Danny Morgan, Lauren Stebbins 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Louise Mordarski, Carol Nucci, Pam Capotosto, Charles Giardino Lector: Michael Mordarski Altar Servers: Lucas & Giancarlo Porpora 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Kathleen Dyckes, Josephine Klebenoff, Sidney Klebenoff Lector: George Pozderec Altar Servers: Daniel Troy, Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy Kitakis, Diane Young Lector: Michael Kitakis Altar Servers: Oliver Michel, James Butron

Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor

Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon David Campbell

Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation

Deacon James Byrne

Sunday, April 5th, 2015—Easter 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Grace McClorey+, Lucia Bizzoco+ 12:00pm Mario Piscitelli+, Angelo Abbatiello+ 2:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, April 6th, 2015 8:30am The Souls of the Unborn Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 8:30am The Souls of the Unborn Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 8:30am The Souls of the Unborn Thursday, April 9th, 2015 8:30am The Souls of the Unborn Friday, April 10th, 2015 8:30am Nunzie DeMarco+ Saturday, April 11th, 2015 4:30pm Danny Puliatti+, Edith Quitoni+, Joan Carletto+, Kathleen D’Angelo Sunday, April 12th, 2015—Divine Mercy 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Addys Hagstrom+, Alfred Ianniello+ 12:00pm Carmelo Zaccaria+, Joseph Campbell+, Lori Miller, Joseph Maniscalco+, Edward Malia+, Jack F. Canino+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis

Bruna Ambrose, Albert Arbeeny, The Bauge Family, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo, Elizabeth Caroll, Ruperto Caruajal, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Roy Chowdry, Nina Crilly, Patricia Davis,

Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Joseph & Peggy Dissler, Walter Fay, Liam Forstor, Paul Gabel, Matthew James Gay, Joe & John Geiss, Kathleen Gleason, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Gus Hueber,

Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Frank Kotasek, Don & Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Carmen Lopez, Peter LoRe, Clementina Maldunado, Carol McDonald, Sean McGrath, Doris Mickowski, Danielle Nicosia,

Barbara Nigro, Bud Pace, Felix Perkowski, Philip “Gene” Phelan, Debby Quartin, Regina Rakowski, Mark Russell, Lillian Sanchez, Eleanor A. Thompson, Rose Varghese, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young

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Acclamation: He Is Risen! Response: Truly Risen As He Said! The Apostles truly saw Jesus alive after He had been crucified. This is

the essence of our Christian Faith. It is based on witness. We saw Him; we know we did; we agreed with each other that we did and now we share this testimony with you! It is still the same today; we have gathered here to share this news and invite you to live the new life He promised, a life that changes everything about the way we look at the world and live in it! With Jesus, we live a “new life” filled with the love of God and charged with the Gifts of the Spirit. Easter means “Come, share this life with the Risen Christ and us His followers still on our journey to the Kingdom.” Enjoy the day with family and friends. Look for moments to share God’s love with or without words, quietly but truly! Do not be discouraged; as Jesus said, “In this world, you will have trouble but take courage, I have overcome the world!”

Happy Easter! God’s love is worth the price we have to pay in a troubled world. Do not be afraid!

Remember Your Loved Ones With Annual

Memorial Candles

that brighten your intentions

all year long

A small plaque displaying the name of your loved one or a “special intention” will be

mounted before each candle. Plaques will remain on display for the time subscribed and may be renewed or rededicated for additional six or twelve month periods. The offering for each candle has been

reduced to $60 for 6 months or $100 for 12 months per name, which will support the

work and needs of St. Francis Parish. Brochures are located in the vestibule and

by the Memorial Candles.

The Rectory, Pastoral Care and Religious Ed. Offices

will be closed Monday, April 6th

Hospitality Sunday April 12th

after the 8, 10 & 12 Masses

*Divine Will & Carmelites will be sponsoring this hospitality

Volunteers Needed For our new

St. Francis Gift Boutique New and Exciting Gifts

Our Gift Boutique is open on Hospitality Sundays. It only takes 30 minutes after Mass

to volunteer! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

CALL 631-514-9916

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Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!!

(Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday’s weekly offering: Due to bulletin deadline, offering will be announced at a later date

Last Year’s Sunday offering: $9, 883.50 3/22/2015 offering: $10,996.00

Bulletin Reflection Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul, we share

this good news whenever and wherever we can.

Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish

whose lives reflect the joy of Christ’s Resurrection.

Time, Talent & Treasure

Fostering Stewardship as a way of life

April 5-Easter Sunday: Today as we celebrate the feast of Easter we find the challenge of alsoseeing and believing the resurrection that comes through our own lives of self-sacrifice which brings new life to others. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will show the love of the Risen Christ by bringing your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.

Send us your email if you would like to start receiving “Bringing Home the Word”, a weekly message

based on the Sunday Scripture readings.

SUNDAY READINGS for next week, April 12th 1 John 5:1–6 We know we love each other when we love God and obey his commandments. The Spirit is the one that tes fies and the Spirit is truth. John 20:19–31 Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them and whose sins you retain are retained. Peace be with you. Do not be unbelieving, but believe. Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.

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For information, call Rectory

Wednesdays 11:00am

In the parish hall

Bible Study

Road Angels are needed to drive parishioners to and

from doctor appointments. Please call the Pastoral Care

Office if you can help at 261-4837

The Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Ministries need YOU! Declining numbers in our membership

have left several of the Sunday Masses not covered by a full complement of

commissioned ministers. We need you to prayerfully consider joining these

ministries. Workshops are now forming to introduce you to serve. Some training

workshops are local and take a minimum of time and there is joy in being a part of

these ministries. Check with the rectory for more information.

Our Lady’s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi

The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of:

4/3/15 Terry Iaquinto 4/10/15 Marie Cantave 4/17/15 Anne and Tom Buckley 4/24/15 Francesca Azzara If you would like to be added to the

list, please call Barbara 631-757-1794 or

Louise 631-796-2070

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The weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner for 4/23 is

Martha Pesce!

The monthly booster winner will be announced next week

Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory.

Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!

Join us for prayer & coffee

after Mass on Tuesdays

in the lower church.

This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, April 19 at the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday, April 26 at the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford. Both Liturgies will begin at 2:30pm. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the

rectory. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by April 6 for the April 19 liturgy and by April 13 for the April 26 liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the fall for those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800, extension 207.

24/7 Prayer Ministry

Call 631-514-9916 Pray With

Deacon Dave Campbell

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ADOPT A BABY PROGRAM Baby’s Name_______________________ (to be placed on scroll) Your Name or Family Name_________________________________ I hereby pledge to pray each day for my unborn “spiritually adopted child” and parents --------------------------------------------------------------- Prayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph I love you very much.

I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I

have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.

Please keep as a reminder of your pledge!

II. Fausto M. Ramos, St. Matthews, Hastings to Christine J. Delevan, Holy Rosary, Bronx

“Children too are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.” Psalm 127: 3

RESPECT LIFE NEWS HAPPY EASTER!!! HAPPY LORD’S

RISEN DAY!!! • The words of Pope John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa live on… “America, defend life so that you may live in peace and harmony. Woe to you if you do not succeed in defending life.” (Pope John Paul II) “What will convert America and save the world? My answer is

prayer. What we need is for every Parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer.” (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) • You can still join our “SPIRITUAL ADOPT-A-BABY PROGRAM. Just choose a name for your baby and pray each day for your unborn baby. Return the pledge form in the box in the rear of our Church. Watch for your baby’s name to be listed on a scroll in the St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner. We need to pray for our babies in danger of abortion. • Pampers and Huggies diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6 as well as unscented baby products (wash, wipes, and shampoo) and baby coupons are very much needed as we make several home deliveries a week to our needy moms and precious babies. Always we thank Our Lord through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all you continue to do for our families. Need assistance? Wish to join our RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE? Please call the rectory at 631-757-7435. US Abortions since 1979: Roe vs Wade as of March 22, 2015 at 19:59 PM is 57,739,117. All are Precious Babies with Eternal Souls made in the Image and Likeness of God! (Source: usabortionclock.org)Intercessions for Life: April 5th THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD THE MASS OF EASTER SUNDAY For those who suffer: may they find strength in the hope of the Resurrection. We pray to the Lord. Word of Life: Every child, at every development, brings us God’s smile and invites us to recognize that life is His gift, a gift to be welcomed with love and preserved with care always and at every moment.” ~2009-2010 Respect Life Program Flyer, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities The Life Center of Long Island at 631-234-2373. Call for help with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to donate baby equipment. (Please do not bring baby equipment into our Church. Thank you!) The Life Center’s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at 631-243-0066.

Please continue to pray each day for all our precious babies—born and unborn—and their parents!!!

Pray the rosary for the conversion of America’s heart to end abortion.

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Please join us at

our next PB&J Gang date:

Sunday, April 19th

6:30-8:00pm

“I am only one but I can do something, and what I can do with God’s help, I will do” -St Francis of Assisi

GOD - UNITED NEWS

Please bring donations of Bread, Smooth Peanut Butter & Jelly!

PB&J gang can help satisfy your service hour requirements

Hip hip hooray! We made an amazing 560 sandwiches at our last PB&J Gang.

Thank you to all who helped! Loving hands, Caring hearts, Spreading joy,

is a very good thing. Come and join us in spreading the joy.

St. Francis Rocks ! Do you like to sing? Play an instrument? Then join us every Sunday for the 5pm

Youth Mass Rehearsal starts at 4pm in the church.

It’s a fun way to be involved in your church !

For information about the Youth Mass

Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg at ggullotti1@optonline.net

Not sure about joining, come check out

the 5 pm Sunday Mass and see what it’s all about !

Jr. Choir

Calling all boys and girls, grade 2-7. Come join the St. Francis Jr. Choir.

Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30, after Sunday Mass.

Come sing, have fun and enjoy a snack too.

Meet at the piano. Just bring a smile.

Marianne Craven—368-3141 CRAVBO36@gmail.com

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PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and

women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by Injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen.

Thirsting for Healing? Living Waters Center is a counseling center which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer

and Love to those who come through our doors. Our therapists are rooted in the prayer that is a basic

part of our Catholic Tradition and Faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, family, couple and

group therapy. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call

631-754-3990 or go to our website livingwatersli.com or email us atlivh20@verizon.net

Fashion Show Luncheon hosted by the Father Thomas A. Judge Columbiettes Join us March 15, 2015, 1:00pm to 4:00pm for a fun

afternoon of vendors, raffles and fashions by Dress Barn & Studio East.

Knights of Columbus Hall 9 Hewitt Square East Northport $25 admission includes hot buffet lunch and dessert.

Please call for tickets: Susan Hurd 516-650-0572 or Karen Sheehan 516-353-1820

No Tickets Sold at Door

Please Patronize Our Bulle n Adver sers Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n.

Support them with your business.

Lenten Retreat Day Presenter: Paul Alexander, LCSW, singer/songwriter/liturgical musician When: Saturday, March 28 @ 10am—4pm Place Villa Immaculata House of Prayer 3560 Sound Ave. (opp. Roanoke Vineyards) Riverhead, NY 11901 Costs: $20 per person. Bring a “bag lunch”. Coffee & Tea available Space is limited. For reservations and directions call Mon-Fri between 10am-5pm on or before March 21. 631-727-5122 griefsong.com , heartsong.com

Divorced/Widowed/Separated Beginning Experience—The loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation is one of life’s most traumatic experiences; often resulting in feelings of loneliness and grief. When those feelings remain, it can be overwhelming and hard to move forward. The Beginning Experience weekend is time to focus on you…to feel understood by peers and experience a sense of peace and a renewed hope for the future. The next weekend is on Long Island at the Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay Shore on April 10th-12th, 2015. For information and reservations, call Mary at 516-413-6209, Jean at 631-903-0973 or John at 516-822-0635.