St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church

1500 DePaul Street Elmont, N.Y. 11003

“A Parish With Heart” Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi, Administrator Outreach Services – (516) 354-4976 Paula Malloy - Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Parish Office – (516) 352-2127 Hours: Monday thru Thursday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday and Sunday – Closed Fax – (516) 305-5474 Email: svdp1500@optonline.net Web: www.stvincentdepaulparish.org For Emergency relating to death or dying after 2 pm call St. Catherine of Sienna - (516) 352-0146 We Celebrate the Eucharist Saturday Vigil – 4:00 pm Sunday – 8:30 am & 11:30 am 10:00 am Italian Mass - 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month Weekdays: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am Holy Day Mass Schedules will be announced in the Bulletin on the prior Sunday. We Celebrate the Sacraments Sacrament of Reconcilia on – Saturdays immediately after celebration of the Vigil Mass, or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment with a priest. Sacrament of Bap sm – call the Parish Office to arrange for an interview. This should be done while awaiting the birth of your child. Sacrament of Marriage – call the Parish Office to make an appointment with a priest before making social arrangements. Visitation of the Sick and Homebound call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit by a Priest to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, and also to receive Holy Communion. Holy Hour – on the first Friday of the month after the 8:30 am Mass with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and concluding with Benediction.

Devotions • The Rosary – is recited

daily before the 8:30 am Weekday Masses.

• Miraculous Medal Novena and Special Prayers to St. Anthony are said on Thursdays after the 8:30 am Mass.

First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2013

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 17, 2013

From Msgr. Figliozzi

Scriptural Reflection for the Week “Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.” (see Luke 4:1-13) As we begin the Lenten season, this Scripture verse makes real for us the struggle between good and evil that lurks in every soul—between selflessness and selfishness. Jesus was like us in every way but sin. He even exposes Himself to the tempta-tion of the devil so that we may know we have a Savior and Redeemer that is able to take upon Himself all the sins of the world. We therefore are unafraid to confront the dark-ness within us for we never have to confront it alone - un-less we choose to! To confront sin with Jesus leads to the victory of eternal life. To confront sin without Jesus leads to the defeat that is eternal death. We use this period of Lent to help us see our need for Jesus and the salvation only He is able to offer us. Lenten Examination of Conscience • Have I love and reverence for God’s name? • Have I offended God in swearing falsely or taking His

name in vain? • Have I shown disrespect for the Blessed Virgin Mary

and the Saints? • Do I keep Sundays and feast days holy by taking a full

part, with attention and devotion in the Mass? • Have I fulfilled the precept of annual confession and of

Holy Communion during Easter Season? • Are there false gods that I worship by giving them great-

er attention and deeper trust than I give to God: money, shopping, food and drink, leisure, occult practices, etc.?

An Act of Contrition “Lord Jesus, Son of God, be merciful to me a sinner.” Station of the Cross Fridays at St. Vincent’s after the 8:30am Mass. Fridays at St. Catherine’s at 7:30pm (followed by the opportunity for confession). Last Week’s Collection $3,917.00 Thank you for your support. One Final Thought “We have to pray on behalf of those who do not pray.” Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

Stewardship….. 1st Sunday of Lent

Reflection Today’s first reading describes the offering of first fruits the people of Israel were to present to the Lord in thanksgiving for their deliverance from Egypt and the gift of the promised land. Is my offering at today’s Mass an appropriate response to the many blessings the Lord has given me?

Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who share their first fruits by using their talents and resources to welcome the newest members of our parish community through hospitality and invitation.

Announced for this Weekend

Saturday February 16 4:00 pm Millie & Jack Parrinello & Family; Daphne Mendez; George Weis Sunday February 17-1st Sunday of Lent 8:30 am Lucille Montrony 10:00 am Rosa Murale; Baldo Mule; Maria Ruta 11:30 am Stanislaus J. Kawczynski; Aine Tracey

Announced for the Week

Monday February 18-Presidents Day 8:30 am Steven Yabakisin Tuesday February 19 8:30 am Kenneth Coyle Wednesday February 20 8:30 am Roland Coutard Thursday February 21-St. Peter Damian

8:30 am For the Parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul Friday February 22-The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Abstinence 8:30 am Gloria White

It is the policy of St. Vincent’s that the intention of each priest who celebrates a parish Mass will be for the intentions listed in the Parish Mass Book.

MISSION STATEMENT

As members of St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Parish, we are committed to assisting our members in both the spiritual and temporal needs of life.

We are a parish with heart who are committed to “Let all things be done with Charity” and show we are disciples of Christ by our love for one another.

There are still many current dates available for Altar Candles as well as the Wine and Host.

Please consider this special way to honor a loved one, living or deceased.

ALTAR CANDLES

For the week of February 17 thru February 23 Is in memory of Jojy Thomas & Family As requested by The Jojy Family

Lit-ur–gy n. a form of public worship; a collection of formularies for public worship; the celebration of the Eucharist Eu-cha-rist n. the symbolic or consecrated bread and wine eaten and drunk during the ceremony of Communion

Please Pray for our sick Relatives and Friends:

Please Pray for our Men & Women in the U.S. Armed Forces:

Diane Rosemary Patrick, USAF

Aaron J. Shattuck Thomas Bradshaw

Arlindo Almida; Thomas Lainis Peter Dilos

Rev. David Kruse (Chaplain) John Dzwlewicz, USMC Joseph Giordano, USMC John Marco Militano, USA Joseph A. Galante, USMC

Jimmy Bustamante Latasha Coward

Nicholas Russo; James E. Allen Brian Kevin Corrigan

Michael Borg Christopher Messano

Carlos Felix; Michael Arana Robert Ravert; Frankie Umile

Readings for the Week of February 18 thru February 24

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43- 48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36

Kindly inform the Parish Office when names need to be taken off the list @ 352-2127.

Ashton Reed Augie Montalbano; Jack Musolino Lorraine & Stu Dahlberg Maryann Celentano Yolanda Dubois

Arlindo Marcelino Rev. Msgr. Thomas Hartman Louis Johnson; Janet Falco

Josephine Cusack Anthony Gangemella

Ralph Wilson Diane Wilson; Brittany Wilson

The Brophy Family Raul Matos; Mary Italo

Mark Battista Matthew Noah; Karen Hoffmeyer

Tommy Lannan; Vincente Mejias William Ross

Michael O’Malley Karen Carlucci; Ann Donahue Thomas McCreight; George McAuliffe

Dominick Consolazio; Theresa Chevalier Margaret Elbert; Anne Giacalone Frank Saccone; Anthony Scuderi

Barbara Ostipwko Janet Kulick

Ann Rich DeCanio Charles DiPietro

John Helfrich; Frank Gaba Dominick Consolazio

PARISH ‘IN HOME’ PRAYER PROGRAM

Host Family/Individual:

PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA ...

The Priests from St. Catherine of Sienna who serve us here at St. Vincent de Paul

are as follows :

Pastor/Administrator Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi

Associate Pastors Rev. Johnny Mendonca

Rev. Charles N. Srion

Visiting Priest in Residence Rev. Michael Cassabon

Retired Priest in Residence Rev. William D. O’Rourke

Deacons

Joseph Benincasa Frank Gonzalez

LENT AT HOME By Rev. Johnny R. Mendonca

Lent began on Ash Wednesday; let’s ask ourselves again before it gets too late in the season – What can I do during this period of time to grow closer to God? What I’d like to propose during this Lenten season is to think of ways you can be reminded of the season in your daily life. One way to do this is by bringing the Lenten Sunday readings into your home. Here’s a few suggestions on just how to do it. Each Sunday we, of course, have a first reading, a responsorial psalm, a second reading and then the Gospel. I propose that you can bring some of the symbolism and meaning of these readings into your home. I propose that you create a ‘Lenten Scripture Time’ that will help you through this journey with the Lenten Sunday readings. For your ‘Lenten Scripture Time’ pick a place in your home where you can be relaxed in an atmosphere of peace. It may be helpful to design a small space in your home that encourages prayer and reflection. If possible, create a table scape environment that re-minds you daily of the season of Lent. You might use a small pur-ple cloth—the color signifies repentance. You may fill a small bowl with sand or rocks reminding you of the isolation Jesus experi-enced in the desert or garden while He prayed and reflected. Do you have your bible and a small crucifix? Did you pick up your ‘nail of remembrance and prayer card’ on Ash Wednesday? Spend a few moments in silence before your time with scripture preparing to ’hear’ the Word of God in your heart. There is a message in all Scripture; the writings were inspired by God. The words hold for us today a meaning just as they did for all those who have gone before us. Imagine yourself hearing a prophet speak or having a letter of Paul shared with you firsthand. What would it be like to be sitting and listening to a story, a para-ble, being shared by Jesus during this time as he travelled and spoke to the crowds and disciples? How can you bring this to life in your home? First Read … read the words of Scripture quietly to yourself, and then again aloud. Take time in your reading, listen to your voice and hear the words. Then Reflect … give yourself quiet time to think about what you just read. What did it mean? What specific words jumped out to you? How did it make you feel? What do you think the message was for you? Finally Pray … pray for inspiration, direction and guidance. Pray-ing with the Scriptures during this special time and allowing the Word of God to speak, enlighten and guide us is a way for us to make a commitment to grow closer to Him. Again, LET US PRAY: Lord Jesus, in these weeks when we remember your time of fasting and temptation in the desert, help us to better learn to find and love you in our neighbor, recognize and serve you in your creation, and hear and follow you in Scripture.

SEND YOUR INTENTIONS

Those traveling on this year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land will take YOUR INTENTIONS .

Put your intention in an envelope, marked Holy Land , and drop it off in “PILGRIMAGE INTENTIONS” boxes located in Church at St. Catherine of Sienna

Our pilgrims will include all our parishioners in daily prayer.

ANNA CERVONI

HOLY WEEK - 2013 MASS SCHEDULE

VIGIL MASS

Saturday, March 23, 2013 Mass at 4:00pm

PALM SUNDAY March 24, 2013

Masses at 8:30am and 11:30am

DAY OF RECONCILIATION 8:30am Mass

Monday, March 25, 2013 Confession from 3:00pm to 9:00pm

At St. Catherine of Sienna, Franklin Square

HOLY THURSDAY 8:30am Morning Prayer

March 28, 2013 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament After Mass 9:00pm

GOOD FRIDAY

8:30am Morning Prayer March 29, 2013

3:00pm Passion of the Lord

HOLY SATURDAY 8:30am Morning Prayer

March 30, 2013 Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00pm

EASTER SUNDAY March 31, 2013

Masses at 8:30am and 11:30am

CRS Rice Bowl brings Lent to life.

♦ CRS Rice Bowl is a Lenten faith formation program that helps us to live in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable around the world.

♦ We pray to reflect on what type of person we are called to be.

♦ We fast to remove the things that get between us and God, and to remember those without enough to eat.

♦ We give to honor Jesus’ call to serve those in need.

EVENING OF RESPITE

VOLUNTEER ATTENDANTS NEEDED

On Fridays, 3/22 and 6/7, St. Catherine of Sienna is offering “Evenings of Respite” where parents can bring their family member with special needs, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, so the parents may enjoy an evening alone or with their typical chil-dren. We need responsible adults, teens (14 and older) and young adults to help for the evening. You will be responsible for one or more of the following depending upon your interests and experience: Set-up (gym equipment, art supplies, paper goods for meal, etc.) Serving the participants; Interacting with participants Clean-up; Security Volunteers will be assigned to an activity station or to be one-on-one “buddies” with a participant with special needs for the evening. They must arrive in the lower level of the Sienna Center promptly at 5:00 PM to receive instruction and assign-ments. Volunteers will be released at approximately 8:30-9:00 PM. You must commit to the entire evening. ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL BE CALLED FOR AN INTERVIEW TO SEE WHERE THEY WOULD BE BEST SUITED TO SERVE (if you haven’t already served). THOSE CHOSEN WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND TRAINING. ALL WHO ARE 16 & OVER WILL REQUIRE A BACKGROUND CHECK (forms available in the parish office). ALL WHO ARE 18 & OVER MUST ALSO ATTEND VIRTUS TRAINING IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO (register online at www.virtusonline.org). If you’re interested in serving in this most rewarding ministry, please call Paula at 775-0840.

St. Vincent de Paul Parish is now on the world wide web. Our web page address is www.stvincentdepaulparish.org The web page will contain among other things, the following information: • Mission Statement • Parish History • Mass Schedule • Parish Bulletin • Ministries • Liturgical Events, Parish Committees, • Parish Organizations, Parish Social Ministry • St. Vincent de Paul Society • Upcoming events, Past events and other

Parish news

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EAC-Education & Assistance Corp In-Home Caregivers Services Let us help you take a break

EAC Senior Respite offers time off for the caregiver for medical appointments, shopping or just to relax. • Free in-home assessment by Registered Nurse or Social Worker • Weekly companion visits from 2 to 6 hours • Companions are screened, receive ongoing training

and supervision Call 516-539-0150 extension 218 Or

Become a Companion • Do you have a genuine desire to help others and can

commit to 2—6 hours a week? • Are you willing to attend a training class before start-

ing to provide help for a caregiver? • Will you spend time in an older adult’s home sharing

common interest and hobbies? • After your training is compete, you will receive an

hourly stipend. For more information call (516) 539-0150 ext. 218

UPCOMING EVENTS AND PARISH NEWS

St. Vincent de Paul Society and Parish Social Ministry (Outreach)

The Feinstein Million Dollar Challenge will start again this March and April. Whatever donation of money or food you give in March and April will be counted toward the Challenge. The more you give the more we will receive. A generous parishioner has guaranteed he will match your gifts up to $2,000. Please remember we are still in need of your physical help even if it is only to answer the telephone, pack the shelves or help unload the food truck. Please call the Outreach program at 354-4976.

Our food pantry is in dire need of jelly, canned meats, canned vegetables (no corn), milk, hot cereal and juices.

Thank you!

New 2013 IRA Charitable Rollover Opportunity

The IRA charitable rollover was revived in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.

What’s called a rollover is actually a “qualified charitable distribution” that can be made to our Parish. Here’s how to do it: ♦ If you are at least 70 1/2 years old on the date you make your gift ♦ If your IRA is a traditional or Roth ♦ If you don’t exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will free of federal and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified chari-table distribution". In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple form. Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you receive the money first then you’ll be taxed on it like any other distribution. Example: Mrs. Connors, age 76, has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to contribute $5,000 to our Parish. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover opportunity, she directs the custodian of her IRA to transfer this amount not later than December 31, 2013 directly to the Parish as a 2013 gift. She will not be subject to income tax on her $5,000 qualified charitable distribution.

This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax advisor or investment professional.