Sunday, August 23, 2015 2 St. Kilian Catholic Church Mass Schedule All Sunday Masses are Celebrated in the Church SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Mission Statement The Catholic family of St. Kilian Parish seeks to be a vibrant, welcoming community of faith, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by God’s word and the Eucharist, and committed to witnessing God in and through our neighbors. Mrs. Eileen Donohue - Bulletin /Website [email protected]Mrs. Barbara Geary - Secretary - [email protected]Mrs. Maureen Ihm - Secretary - [email protected]Rectory Staff Rectory Office Hours Rectory Office: (516) 249-0127 Religious Education Office: (516) 694-0633 Parish Outreach Office: (516) 756-9656 Music Office: (516) 420-0950 Youth Ministry: (516) 249-0127 Website: www.stkilian.com Email: [email protected]Finance Committee Mr. Victor Albanese - Trustee Mr. Pierre Lehmuller - Trustee Deacon Frank Barone Mr. Richard Merzbacher Mr. Edward A. Smith Deacon William Weiss Mr. Stephen G. Wilson Pastoral Council Mrs. Carol Budinoff Mrs. Anne Carter Mrs. Addie DeVincentis Mr. Timothy Fierst Mr. Brian McKenna Mrs. Elizabeth Noveck Mr. James Porter (Chairman) Mr. David Rodenburg Pastoral Council e-mail [email protected]Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed on holidays. It is advisable to call ahead for an appointment with members of the Pastoral Staff. Saturday Evening; 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Family Mass & Youth Mass: 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sunday WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. St. Benedict Chapel & 9 a.m. - Church Saturday 7:30 a.m. St. Benedict Chapel Holy Days as announced in the bulletin Misas en Español: 6:15 p.m. Cada Sábado Reconciliation - Confessions Monday - 1-2 p.m.; Saturday - 4-45 p.m. Saint Kilian Parish 485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Pastoral Staff Deacon Frank D. Barone Deacon Francis P. Marino Deacon Mark Wetzel Deacon William A. Weiss Deacon Lucio L. Cotone (Retired) Deacon George B. Owen (Retired) Sr. Mary Jane Kelly, O.P., Religious Education - [email protected]Mrs. Nina Petersen - Social Ministry/Outreach - [email protected]Mr. Paul C. Phinney - Music Director - [email protected]Mr. DJ Schultz - Youth Minister - [email protected]Mr. Frank Shanley - Business Manager - [email protected]Rev. Bruce J. Powers, Pastor - [email protected]Rev. Michael F. Duffy - [email protected]Rev. José Luis Tenas Most Rev. John C. Dunne - (Retired - In Residence) Rev. Augustine Fernando - (Retired - In Residence) ST. KILIAN PRAY FOR US U
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Mass ScheduleAll Sunday Masses are Celebrated in the Church
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Mission StatementThe Catholic family of St. Kilian Parish seeks to be a vibrant, welcomingcommunity of faith, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by God’s wordand the Eucharist, and committed to witnessing God in and through our
Finance CommitteeMr. Victor Albanese - TrusteeMr. Pierre Lehmuller - TrusteeDeacon Frank BaroneMr. Richard MerzbacherMr. Edward A. SmithDeacon William WeissMr. Stephen G. Wilson
Pastoral CouncilMrs. Carol BudinoffMrs. Anne CarterMrs. Addie DeVincentisMr. Timothy FierstMr. Brian McKennaMrs. Elizabeth NoveckMr. James Porter (Chairman)Mr. David Rodenburg
Rev. José Luis TenasMost Rev. John C. Dunne - (Retired - In Residence)Rev. Augustine Fernando - (Retired - In Residence)
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In last week’s pastor’scolumn I reported on aquestionnaire given a few yearsago at St. Rose’s parish inMassapequa to the parents of
children preparing for first holy Communion.Although the questionnaire was not a professionalinstrument, the results confirmed my pastoralexperience over 40 years. There has been a gradualdiminishment in churchgoing since my ordination in1973. It seems that many social and cultural changesin the last half-century have damaged the ability ofCatholic families to hand on the faith from onegeneration to the next.
In the metropolitan areas of the Northeast andMidwest, church attendance weekly by Catholics isless than 20% of registered parishioners. The St.Rose questionnaire supports this. Parents are notparticipating in the Eucharist regularly because theyhave other priorities: Sunday activities with theirchildren other than mass; busy workweeks thatexhaust them on Sunday; liturgies that they findboring; priests who cannot be understood well; aspouse of a different religious belief; divorce andremarriage outside the church; and more.
A new book “For Families and Faith: HowReligion Is Passed down across Generations” by asociologist from the University of SouthernCalifornia, Vern L. Bergston, delves into the roleparents are playing or not playing in the handing onof faith and religious belief to their children. The 35year study of more than 3500 respondents, wants toknow among other things, why some parents do wellin passing on their faith while others do not.Bergston’s book questions families in SouthernCalifornia. The families religious belief were mainlineProtestant, evangelical Protestant, Catholic, Jewish,Mormon, and None. His data covers threegenerations: parents, grandparents and grandchildrenfrom 1970 to 2005.
HANDING ON THE FAITH
Fundamentally, the research shows thatchildren follow their parents lead in general.“If the parents are not themselves involved inreligious activities, if their actions are notconsistent with what they preach, children arerarely motivated to follow in their parents’religious footsteps.”
In addition, when parents are close to theirchildren with strong bonds, the transmissionrate is higher. The father of the familyparticipating in religious services with hisspouse, has a significant impact on thechildren’s faith development and persistence inthe faith. “The family that prays together,stays together.”
Some practical implications from the study:1. Churches need to focus on the family as aunit. Strengthening connections acrossgenerations, or intergenerational faithformation is effective. “If churches want toretain the next generation, they must notignore families and strengthening connectionsacross generations in their programming.”
2. Don’t be discouraged by today’s lower rateof church affiliation and participation.Historically, religious intensity has increasedand decreased especially among young people.It is likely that the low percentage ofchurchgoing today is temporary.
3. Young people may not be interested inreligion, but it is likely that change will come asthey grow to maturity.
4. Because young people are critical ofinstitutional religion, institutional religion willneed to innovate and reform to deal with thatcrisis. Renewal of religions is likely.
Peace, Father Bruce
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SUNDAY - August 30 - Twenty-Second Sundayin Ordinary Time - Readings: 1st—Deuteronomy4:1-2, 6-8; 2nd—James 1:17-18, 21b-22,27;Gospel—Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-237:00 Sr. Regina Miriam, O.S.F.8:00 Susan B. Picciano9:30 Joanne Scala11:00 For the Parishioners of St. Kilian12:30pm Jeanne Melnik
Ronald T. Demuth, Jr.Dr. Richard MinicozziBrendan P. Duffy
Bulletin Reflection:In today’s reading, Joshua challenges the people to decide whomthey will serve. Recalling God’s faithfulness to them and to theirancestors, the people declare, “We also will serve the Lord, for Heis our God.” We, too, must be mindful of God’s gifts to us andrenew our commitment to serve Him with grateful hearts.
Living Stewardship:We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish whochoose God and service to our neighbor over every other responsi-bility, want or ambition as an act of good stewardship.
Mass Number Of Amt. in Env. Loose TotalEnvelopes Cash/Checks Cash
5pm - Sat. 129 $3284.00 $353.00 $3637.00
6:15pm-Sat. 17 $221.00 $506.00 $727.00
7:30pm -Sat 60 $1509.00 $232.00 $1741.00
7:00am 56 $1780.46 $281.00 2061.46
8:00am 71 $2308.00 $225.00 $2533.00
9:30am 97 $2953.00 $362.00 $3315.00
11:00am 114 $3346.95 $366.00 $3712.95
12:30pm 87 $2846.11 $602.00 $3448.11
Parish Collection report-Weekend of August 15, 16, 2015
Mail in Envelopes: $1153.90 Total: $22,329.42
The following are the weekly collections for: August 15, 16, 2015 ..............$22,329.42 Feast of the Assumption......$2711.00 (Last year 2014) .............$28,809.00
MONDAY - August 24 - St. Bartholomew7:00 Lewis Tagarello9:00 Jack Ankelman
TUESDAY - August 25 - Weekday7:00 James & Annamae Kumpus9:00 Susan Picciano
WEDNESDAY - August 26 - Weekday7:00 Jean Desidero9:00 Thomas, Angelo, Arcangela Minerva
THURSDAY - August 27 - St. Monica7:00 Nicholas Macri9:00 John Leugers
FRIDAY - August 28 - St. Augustine7:00 Charles Schaefer9:00 John Wallace
SATURDAY - August 29 - The Passion of St.John7:30 Austin Purtill5:00pm Jane Hendel
Maria FuschettoAnthony TriolaSr. Bernadette O’Connor
Sunday, August 307:00 a.m. Fr. Jose8:00 a.m. Fr. Gus9:30 a.m. Fr. Bruce11:00 a.m. Fr. Gus12:30 p.m. Fr. Bruce
SUNDAY - August 23 - Twenty -First Sunday inOrdinary Time - Readings: 1st—Joshua 24:1-2a,15-17, 18b; 2nd—Ephesians 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; Gospel—John 6:60-697:00 Vincent Jimmy Bavero8:00 For the Parishioners of St. Kilian9:30 Deceased Members of Savino &
Peragino Families11:00 Mary J. Fater12:30pm James & Christopher Ross
William SteeleDonald SalviaAnthony Simone
Attendance August 15, 16, 2015 ...............1867 (Last year 2014) ....................1966
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Sacraments
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday ofthe month at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Spanish Baptisms arecelebrated on the 4th Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Parentsare required to participate in one Sacramental Preparationsession. These meetings are held on the first and thirdSunday of each month. After attending the 9:30am Mass,parents should proceed to the Parish Center (below thechurch) for the Baptism Preparation Class. Godparents arewelcome. Please call the rectory to arrange an interview witha deacon or priest to register for the preparation session andthe Baptism ceremony. Additional information on Baptism isavailable on the parish website: www.stkilian.com
Reconciliation - Confessions are heard in the church onMondays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.; and inthe rectory by appointment. Confessions are not heard onMondays that are Holy Days or public holidays.Confessions in Spanish by appointment. Please call therectory at (516)249-0127.
Matrimony - Marriage arrangements should be made witha deacon or priest at least six months before the proposedwedding date. No dates for marriage will be given over thephone. Note: The interview to schedule the marriage dateat St. Kilian should be completed before commitments aremade with a catering hall. Additional information is availableon the parish website: www.stkilian.com.
Anointing of the Sick - The Sacrament of the Anointingof the Sick may be received by any Catholic who is preparingfor surgery, or is of advanced age, or is seriously ill. Thesacrament is the Church’s prayer for health and healing andshould not be delayed until there is danger of death. Pleasecall the rectory to speak with a priest. Also, to arrange forCommunion to be brought to the homebound, please call therectory to have a priest visit. After the priest visits,arrangements can be made for a Eucharistic Minister toregularly bring communion to the homebound.
Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsRCIA (Becoming A Catholic) Anyone who is inquiringabout becoming a Catholic, and who has not beenbaptized, or who has been baptized in another Christiancommunity is invited to inquire into the RCIA. Please callthe rectory for information at (516)249-0127.
ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALS FORHOSTS AND WINE to be used at allWEEKDAY Masses (August 24-28, 2015) weredonated in Memory of+Frances T. SicariGift of: Eleanore McIntyre & Family
Rest in PeaceWe remember those who have diedin our parish community this week:
Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord; and let the perpetuallight shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the
faithful departed through the mercy of God Rest in Peace.Amen
Baptisms
Our classes will begin very soon. If you needto re-register your child or have a first grader whoneeds to start classes, please contact the ReligiousEducation Office (closed Fridays). Students need tobe registered by September 1, 2015. All parents areasked to share this info with friends and neighbors.
Hermis Edmilson CascoJohn Tyler Marano
Sofia SchafferBrooke Lexi WilkersonTatiana Mary AmayaAviana D’Marie Arias
Kaitylyn Mary CinquemaniGabriella McKayla GilmorIsabella McKenzy Gilmor
Eleanor Alice KaighLiv Perry Smith
Gabrielle Whiddon
Gaspare IngogliaVicki Riccio
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ST. KILIAN WEEK AT A GLANCE
August 24 (Monday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchReconciliation - Church 1pm- 2pmEucharistic Adoration - 4pm - 9pm - St. Benedict ChapelCYO Basketball - 7pm - AuditoriumMiraculous Medal Novena - 7:30pm - St. Benedict ChapelDivorced/Separated - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
August 26 (Wednesday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelMarian Healing Mass & Anointing of the Sick - 4pm - ChurchAA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr.Spanish Charismatic Renewal - 7pm - CafeteriaCYO Basketball Registration - 7pm - School LobbyCharismatic Prayer Group - 8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
August 27 (Thursday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
August 28 (Friday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelSpanish AA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr.
August 29 (Saturday)Reconciliation - 4- 4:45pm - ChurchSpanish Youth Group - 7pm - Cafeteria
August 30 (Sunday)Alanon Support Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
First AnnouncementChristopher Stoessel & Taylor Lucchesi (St. Kilian)
Joseph Caputo & Samantha Moreno (St. Kilian)
PRAY FOR:Frank Burnside; Msgr. Tom Hartman; Sarita Donald;Denise Wagner; Helen Norjen; John Nelson,Sr.; JohnNelson, Jr.; Kerri Ihm; Rosemarie Oliver; Jane Deglman;Hugh Gilmore; Theresa Ross; Bill Razzano; Bill Jones;Helen Martin; Frank Peter Trifaro; Michael Michelli; LucasMichelli.
And prayers for the children: Gwendolyn Rose; KylePatrick Johnson; MacKenzie Jordan Borchers;Jillian Cordi;Baby Julia Rose Manno; Olivia Macchio; Collin Huber; BabyCaroline Shattuck; Michael Cardone; Baby Kathleen Scelfo;Baby Olivia Scelfo.
As a praying community, weautomatically ask prayers for allthose who are ill. Names added tothe list will remain on for amaximum of 3 weeks. If theindividual is still in need of prayers,the office would have to be notified
to continue for an additional 3 weeks. If you do notdesire to be listed, please inform us.
Second AnnouncementMark Christian Wohlsen & Christina Anne Mattei
(St. Kilian)
August 23 (Sunday)Alanon Support Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline forsubmissions to the weekly bulletin isTuesday morning. Your announcementmay be emailed to [email protected] or
dropped off in the rectory, but it must be received beforenoon on Tuesday to be included in the next bulletin.
Serving God by Serving Others2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal
So far pledges total$105,608.00 or 79.40% ofgoal. Payments received sofar total $92,383.00
Have you supported the work of the Catholic Church onLong Island? There is still time! Pledge forms areavailable at the doors of our church. “God loves acheerful giver.” Thank you for your generous support.
The St. Kilian CYO program will be holding the finalregistration for their girls and boys Basketball teams forthe upcoming 2015-2016 season on Wednesday,August 26th from 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Kilian gym lobbyon Cherry Street in Farmingdale.
Boys and girls in grades 3-8 are invited toregister for participation on a travel basketball teamrepresenting St. Kilian Parish. Returning players areencouraged to register at this time to insure placementon their prior year team. We are also looking forvolunteer coaches in all age brackets. Any adults whowould like to volunteer to coach will need to submitbackground check paperwork and take the parishmandated VIRTUS training.
Payment of $150 is due at time of registration.Sibling discounts are available. More details will beavailable at the registration.
The St. KilianCYO
MARIAN HEALING MINISTRYAt the request of many people on behalf of The MarianHealing Ministry, there will be a
Healing Mass on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at4:00 PM at St. Kilian’s Church,
485 Conklin St., Farmingdale, NY.
Rosary at 4:00 PM followed by the Healing Mass.Anointing of the sick and praying over the sick willfollow the Healing Mass.
For more information call Marie Gilmore at 516-249-8536.
ST KILIAN YOUTH
SUMMER SKY
Youth Events for Middle andHigh School Teens:
8/23 930am - Family Mass (SKY Musicians are onVacation)
8/23 6pm-9pm - Movie night @ Youth Room inRectory (please bring a snack/soda)
8/30 5pm- 930pm - Farmingdale Adventureland(need 20 persons for group rate 21.50bracelet)
Outreach is our parish community’s response to the Gospel call to help those in need.We serve anyone who lives within our parish boundaries regardless of religion, race or ethnicity.
We are located at 140 Elizabeth Street but our main entrance is in the parking lot facing Conklin Street.OUR FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10AM-2:30PM.
We are also available certain Saturdays by appointment only. Spanish translators are available Tuesdays and Fridays.For further information please call 516-756-9656 Nina Petersen, Director of Outreach
Hunger exists in all seasons, right here in our own community. To prevent a summer shortage of food, we areasking for everyones assistance. If each St. Kilian household brought just one of the requested items each
week, it would help us feed 400-450 people each month this summer! Just drop your donation in the woodenbin in the gathering space of the church or bring it to Outreach during our regular business hours. This
week we need:
Powdered MilkCanned Pears
Deodorant
Thank you for your VERYGENEROUS
school supply donations!
They have all been distributed andwe do not need any more for this
school year.
FREE Health Screenings: Tuesday, September 1, 10am-2pmThe St Francis Hospital MOBILE VAN will be in the Outreach parking lot (across the street
from the church) and NO APPOINTEMENTS ARE NECESSARY.
Screenings include:a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, body mass index, waist circumference and a simpleblood test for cholesterol and diabetes. We also provide patient education and referrals, as
needed, for adults over the age of 18.
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SOCIAL MINISTRY/OUTREACH
Did you know we offer Employment Assistance (resume writing, interview coaching, job search tips)? Our EmploymentCounselor is here Thursdays from 11:00am to 2:30pm. If interested, call for an appointment.
Thank You for Helping Us Help Others
Eucharistic Adoration “Could you not watch onehour with me? —Mark 14:37
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EACH HOUR BE COVERED. THE BLESSED SACRAMENT MUST NEVER BE LEFT ALONE.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GUARDIAN OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR AN HOUR A WEEK ORMORE PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY OR USE THE FORM BELOW AND DROP IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET.
ST. KILIAN’S IS PROUD TO BE OFFERING EXTENDED EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT WILL BE EXPOSED FOR ADORATION IN THE ST. BENEDICT CHAPEL WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE RECTORY
PLEASE SELECT A DAY: qMONDAY qTUESDAY qWEDNESDAY q THURSDAY qFRIDAY
THEN SELECT A TIME: q4:00-5:00PM q 5:00-6:00PM q6:00-7:00PM q7:00-8:00PM
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) FAMILY-TO-FAMILYFREE for family members and friends of persons with major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, panic/
obsessive compulsive disorder — a series of 12 weekly classes to help caregivers understand and support individualswith serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. STARTING THURSDAYS (September 3rd -
November 19th) 7:00—9:30 PM, at Walk in Love for Jesus Church, 906 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore.TO REGISTER: e-mail [email protected] or CALL (516) 326-0797 OR Carol (516) 221-6168(REGISTRATION and
INTERVIEW required).
Please remember our pantry if your garden is over-producing! We haverefrigerators and can happily accept your donations of fresh produce at thepantry.
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES AT OUTREACHThursday morning classes –
Must be over age 18 and must register.Call Nassau Literacy at 516-867-3580 or visit http://www.literacynassau.org/#!registration-dates/c13i6
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ISLAND CATHOLICGet the latest Diocesan news free delivered to youremail inbox. Each day you can receive The LongIsland Catholic E-Newsletter. Whether it’s BishopMurphy’s blog or the latest news from the Diocese,you can receive it all, free of charge. Simply visitwww.licatholic.org, scroll to the bottom of the pagefor the E-Newsletter sign up and enter your e-mailaddress. That’s all there is to it. Questions? Contactthe Office of Communications, 516-678-5800, ext.633.
11 DAYSPilgrimage to theHoly Land & RomeWalk where Jesus walked in the Holy Land and visitRome for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Cruise the Sea ofGalilee...climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old Cityof Jerusalem...visit Tabgha...the Mount of Beatitudes,site of the Sermon on the Mount...walk the Via Dolorosato the Church of the Holy Sepulchre...stroll in the Gardenof Gethsemane...visit Bethlehem and the Church of theNativity...on to Rome...attend a Papal Audience and visitthe four major basilicas.
April 12 - 23, 2016Pilgrimage Cost: $3899.00
Leader: Fr. Augustine (Gus) FernandoWe will be in Rome for the Year of Mercy and
receive the Plenary Indulgence.Contact: Fr. Gus (516)249-0127
Elizabeth Scalia book talkJoin Long Island author and popular blogger (“TheAnchoress”) Sunday Sept. 13th at 2 pm in the seminarylibrary in Huntington. She will be speaking on her book:Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life~ What are we putting between ourselves and God?What are the sins most of us have never included in ourconfessions? ~Copies of her book will be available for purchase andsigning. No registration is required and refreshmentswill be served. The seminary is at 440 West Neck Road,Huntington. Call 631-423-0483 x 141 for moreinformation.
Counseling Information for Familiesand Individuals
Living Waters, located on Wolf Hill Road in Melville,on the grounds of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, providesindividual and group therapy with a Christian perspective - 631-754-3990 email: [email protected].
Our pastor, Father Bruce Powers, besides his graduatedegree in theology from the major seminary in Huntington, NewYork, holds a Masters degree in Pastoral Counseling from St.John’s University ( M.S. in Ed.). In addition, he has receivedcertification in substance abuse counseling from South OaksInstitute in Amityville, New York. If you would like his counselon personal and family difficulties, please contact him at St.Kilian rectory: 516-249-0127 or email him for an appointment:[email protected]
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PFI is a two year process of personal, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation for adultCatholics that offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through instruction, prayer,faith sharing and development of leadership skills.
To find out more about PFI, please come to an Information Meeting which willbe held at Sts. Peter & Paul R.C. Church:
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.In the St. Paul Wing
Fran McMahon, Adult Faith Formation Representative from theDiocese of Rockville Centre will be speaking at the Masses on
For more information you may contact Linette Flaherty at631-369-1273 or [email protected]
IS PFI for you? It might be if you desire...To expand and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith and HolyScripture.
To deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church anddiscover how they connect to your life and the world today.
To grasp the true meaning of living the Gospel in daily life.
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Clothing BinThe St. Vincent de Paul Society has placed aclothing bin in our parking lot to receive yourdonations of clothing. The bin is for the donationsof clothing only, not for furniture or householditems. Please place your donations of clothing inthe bin. Your donations help recycle clothing forthe poor.
Our Teens are becoming Young Adults—startingcollege with a lifetime of opportunities in front ofthem. There will be many choices that they willmake during the next 4 years, let’s help them tostay connected to their faith while they are makingthose choices!
Let’s help our young people keep a faithconnection while they are in college. Many will beaway from home and out on their own, what betterway to help them stay grounded and give them asafe place to meet new friends than through theirUniversity’s Newman Center. Newman Centers are Catholic ministry centers atnon-Catholic universities throughout the country.These Centers provide pastoral services andministries to their Catholic student population.Through the Newman Connection, students areconnected to their Campus Minister and invited tojoin Catholic Campus Ministry—this becomes theirfaith community away from home! It’s simple to make that connection—the onlyinformation that is required is the student’s firstand last name and the name of the college oruniversity they will be attending in September.
Then send this information to Marianne Sheridan,Director for Youth Ministry [email protected]. This information will beforwarded to the proper Newman Center and yourteen will be welcomed in the fall when they arriveat their school.
Let’s keep our Young Church connected andcommitted to their faith!
Making a will isn’t expensive! But not having one may cost your family a
great deal.Our call as good stewards is to use wisely the gifts
God has entrusted to us. Making a will or revising the
one you have if you haven’t done so in the last five
years – is good Stewardship.
Please consider a gift to our Parish as well.
To receive a brochure about Wills and Bequests, please callBarbara Kilarjian at 516-379-5210 ext. 229
Attention AllHigh School
Grads, Parentsand
Grandparents
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St. Kilian Respect Life
INTERESTED IN THE RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY? Call/Text Paul Montenero: 516-523-0373 Or Call Irene Muhs: 516-249-6567
Life Centers:
Regina Residence 516-223-7888 AAA Pregnancy Options 631-243-0066
9/13 (Sun) - 10:30-10:55AM—PRO-LIFE meetingGreen Rm of St. Kilian’s Church Basement.
10/4 (Sun) - 2:00-3:30PM 18th Annual StandUp For Life - Silent, Prayerful Vigil along Rtes 110 &25 in Huntington, holding signs that are provided.
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DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY
St. Dominic High School 2015 Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course - September 12, 19 and October 3, 10and 24 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Course Fee $250. Contact Mrs. Stutzmann at 516-922-4888 ext. 5241
EIGHTH GRADERS: Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course offered at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville.Five 2 1/2 hour Saturday a.m. sessions, each including review in English and Math as well as practice tests. Course beginsSept. 19. $250 fee covers instruction and materials. For additional information, visit holytrinityhs.org or call (516)433-2900.
Vendors Wanted OLM Christmas Holiday Fair being held at:OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL, 520 South Oyster BayRoad, Hicksville, NY 11801. Monday, November 23, 2015 from 1:00 - 9:00PM in the school auditorium. Interested vendorsplease call: Maria Barretti 516-933-3743 or Alison Cesare 516-804-4709.
Bereavement Support Groups - Farmingdale - Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are opened to anyone inthe community who has experienced a loss through death at no charge. Upcoming Bereavement Support Groups, led by aBereavement Specialist, include;
Spousal/Partner Loss Group - Sept 9 - Oct. 27 - 2 - 3:30PMLoss of Adult Child Group - Sept. 9 - Oct. 28 - 6pm - 7:30pmThe New Normal Support Group - (For those who have previously completed a group with Good Shepherd Hospice)- held once a month for 6 months - beginning September 14 - 10am - 11:30am.
Groups to be held at Good Shepherd Hospice Administrative Office, 110 Bi-County Blvd., Suite 114, Farmingdale. RegistrationRequired, Call Michelle Graff, LCSW @631-828-7631
Bi-Lingual Volunteer (s): Catholic Charities’ Nutrition Outreach Education Project in Amityville is seeking a Bi-Lingual(Spanish) volunteer (s) to place follow-up telephone calls 1-2 afternoons each week. Days & Hours are flexible. If you areinterested and available for this opportunity, please contact: Mary Ellen Kwiecinski, Volunteer Coordinator @ 516-733-7044.Your time and talent will be greatly appreciated.
Worldwide Marriage EncounterAttention All Marriage Encounter Couples! Come Join Us for a Day of Enrichment Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Shrine ofOur Lady of the Island, 258 Eastport-Manor Rd., Manorville, NY 11949. The theme of this year’s enrichment is “Laugh YourWay to a Better Marriage.” Video presentations feature international marriage expert Mark Gungor. The day begins at8:30am, with continental breakfast; the day concludes with the Celebration of Mass about 4pm. Please bring your own picniclunch and something for the sharing table. For further information or to RSVP please call Bob & Jean Payne 631-886-2256.
MINISTRY POSITION FOR SOUTHERN NASSAU PARISH: Coordinator of Parish Social MinistryQualifications: Desire to live the Gospel by serving those in need, understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, experience in parishsocial ministry, managerial, computer and interpersonal skills. Bilingual (Spanish) and Bachelor’s degree a plus. This is a part-timeposition. Please send cover letter and resume by email to: [email protected]
Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course - St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, 1170 Montauk Highway,West Islip, NY 11795. Saturday, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Oct. 24 - 8am - 10:30am and One Wednesday Class, Wednesday,Oct. 28th - 6pm - 8:30pm. For info call (631)587-8000 ext. 117
MONTHLY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPCaring for an older adult, spouse, or relative can produce multiple challenges and stresses in the life of an adult caregiver.Join with others to share resources, prayer and support. St. Raphael Church, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow., (3rdTUESDAY evenings) Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 7 – 8 PM. Call 308-3808.
CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPHow do I cope with cancer? How do others cope? Join a warm, supportive group of people who are dealing with all types ofcancer & stages, with a trained facilitator, at St. Raphael Church, East Meadow. COME, meet some friends, find support onTuesday afternoons, (every OTHER week – e.g. Sept. 8 AND Sept. 22), 1:30 - 3pm in the Good Shepherd Room of theChurch. Call PSM office @ 308-3808 M-F for info.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
St. Kilian Catholic Church 15
Celebremos LosSacramentos
LA SANTA MISA:Todos los Sábados a las 6:15PM.
BAUTISMO:Se celebra cada cuarto domingo demes, a las 2:00 de la tarde. Esrequisito para los papás y padrinos,
atender la clase pre-bautismal, cada tercer miércoles de mes alas 6:30 PM, en la parte baja de la Iglesia. Por favor llame a larectoría para hacer su cita con el sacerdote, para llenar el formato;usted deberá traer el certificado o registro de nacimiento de suniño. Los niños de 6 años ó más, deberán asistir a las clasesde catequesis regular.
PADRINOS: Deben ser católicos, con los Sacramentos deBautismo, Comunión y Confirmación; solteros ó casados por laIglesia. Deben traer una notificación indicando que estánregistrados o son miembros de la Parroquia, en donde viven óadonde asisten a misa. No pueden ser padrinos las personasque tienen parejas sin haberse casados por la Iglesia.
QUINCEAÑERAS:Deben haber recibido los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunión yConfirmación ó estar asistiendo a las clases regulares deEducación Religiosa ó RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana paraAdultos).
RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS: (RICA) Lesinvitamos a una preparación espiritual de conversión a la fécatólica. Favor comunicarse con la Hna: Reina Vásquez(631)902-9969. Las clases iniciarán en septiembre.
MATRIMONIO:Es necesario hacer una entrevista con el Sacerdote ó Diácono dela Parroquia con 6 meses de anticipación, para la celebración desu boda. Es imprescindible que todas las parejas, asistan aPRE-CANA (charlas pre-matrimoniales), para poder casarse.Para mayor información, llamar a la Rectoría (516)-249-0127ext.129P. Jose o hablar con él, después de la Misa, los sábados.
RECONCILIACION/ CONFESIONES:Todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 9:00 PM, en el Grupo de Oración.Lugar: Cafetería.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS:Llamar a la Rectoría, inmediatamente en caso de emergencia oenfermedad, para que la persona reciba los Sacramentosnecesarios. (516)- 249-0127 Ext. 129 Padre Jose.
GRUPO DE ORACION:(Renovación Carismática) Todos los miércoles de 7 a 9:30 PM enla cafetería, Y Hora Santa en la iglesia todos los Segundosmiércoles de cada mes, de 7:30-8:30pm.
GRUPO JUVENIL:Se reúnen todos los sábados, después de Misa. Parainformación, hablar con Nelson (516)351-8913/ Erlin (631)705-1229.
iclos de FeC
Chequeo de Salud GratisMartes, Septiembre 1, de 10 am – 2 pm
La UNIDAD MOVIL del Hospital St. Francisestará situado
en el parqueadero de Outreach (al frente dela Iglesia)
NO ES NECESARIO TENER CITA
El chequeo incluye:Breve historia cardiaca, presión arterial, índicede masa corporea, circunferencia de la cintura yun simple examen de sangre para chequearcolesterol y diabetes. También proveeremosinformación para pacientes y referenciasmedicas según sea necesario. Para adultos apartir de 18 años de edad.
23 DE AGOSTO DE 201521er Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Durante nuestra vida tenemos una gran variedad deopciones, de entre las que debemos de escoger. Paracomprar la comida, para asistir al colegio o la universidad, alescoger nuestra vocación, si decidimos casarnos o no. A lavez sabemos que al escoger la opción cerramos otrasposibilidades. La realidad es que tenemos que escoger algo.Las consecuencias, por lo tanto, son responsabilidad de cadauno. En las lecturas de este domingo se habla sobre lanecesidad de escoger. En cada una de ellas vemos que no sepuede dejar la decisión para otro día, o para el momento másadecuado.
Recuerda algunos momentos en que has tenido quedecidir. ¿Cómo te sentiste? ¿Qué decidiste? ¿Te ha traídoconsecuencias buenas esta decisión o estás arrepentido deello? Hoy, Jesús termina su discurso del Pan de Vida,haciendo un llamado a sus discípulos a tomar su propiadecisión o se quedan con él o se van. “‘¿También ustedesquieren dejarme?’ Simón Pedro le respondió: ‘Señor, ¿aquién iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna; y nosotroscreemos y sabemos que tú eres el Santo de Dios’” (Jn 6, 67-69). Vemos que muchos de sus seguidores se echaron paraatrás y se alejaron de él. Jesús no trata de proteger a losDoce. Sino que les deja la libertad de elegir. Por eso surespuesta por medio de Pedro es contundente. La decisión vaacompañada siempre de una renuncia de sí mismo. Tal comoJesús renuncio a sí mismo por nosotros. El Papa Francisconos dice. “Salgamos, salgamos a ofrecer a todos la vida deJesucristo” (“La Alegría del Evangelio”, §49). ¿Lo haremos?¡Tomemos la decisión por Jesucristo!
