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Mass Schedule
Saturday: Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Daily Mass (Monday Through Saturday):
8:30 a.m.
Holy Days: As announced
Confessions
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Rectory Hours
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Closed on Fridays and Sundays
The Rectory will close at 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Due to the pandemic, only one parishioner
will be allowed into the Rectory at a time.
16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Rectory Phone:
(516) 354-0359
Website: www.HolySpiritNHP.com
Church of the Holy Spirit The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and
Joseph
December 27, 2020
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Pastor’s Page
Dear Friends,
Due to this busy time of the year and the strict bulletin
deadlines, I have been
somewhat behind on my bulletin articles.
I hope you had a wonderful, happy and safe Christmas.
As we continue this busy, but joyous, Christmas season, be
assured of my prayers
for your family and have a blessed New Year!
It may take some time and patience but we can make it an
incredibly good 2021.
Thanks for your love and support of Holy Spirit Parish!
Novus Annus (Happy New Year)!
Fr. Grieco
Photo above: Image from the movie It’s a Wonderful Life
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By Deacon Lachlan Cameron
As we continue with our celebration of Christmas, today...in a
special way, we remember the Holy Family. When
we look at the many depictions of the Holy Family in art....we
tend to have an idyllic view of their existence.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph....a vision of happiness and
serenity....an image which is perhaps at odds with the reality
of our own lives. Sure, they had to settle for a stable for the
birth of the Infant Jesus.....but afterwards wasn’t it
all a bed of roses?....it was easy for them....they had the
inside track.....they were caring for the Son of God. In
actual fact...their problems were just beginning.
In today’s Gospel we hear Mary being forewarned by Simeon that a
sword will
pierce her heart. He recognizes the Holy Family when they bring
Jesus to the
Temple....but his message to Mary warns her that while her Son
will do
wondrous things....she will watch him suffer, and die a horrible
death. Just a
few days after the birth of her Son....Mary has worries
already.
Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Again,
problems for
the Holy Family! Joseph is warned by the Angel to bring the
family to Egypt to escape the wrath of Herod.....so
afraid is Herod of the Child Jesus that he orders the killing of
all male children aged two years and younger. Poor
Joseph.....since his betrothal to Mary its been one worry after
another. Although their relationship was a chaste
one, he finds that his fiancée is pregnant, and an angel is sent
by God to explain to him what is happening. Then
when they go to Bethlehem for the census....he can find nowhere
to stay other than the stable. Next, after the
Magi have visited, he is warned to get the family out of town
because the authorities want to kill Jesus. If we
were in Joseph’s place we would probably wonder....what have I
signed up for?
So for Joseph and Mary, while they did not enjoy the many
conveniences we take for granted.... life’s situations
were pretty much the same as those we experience. They had more
than their share of troubles, but trusted
that with God’s help they could work through those problems.
That is why this feast day is of such importance
for all of us. None of us will experience a trouble free life.
We each have our own family situations to work
through...but like Joseph and Mary we need to trust that with
the help of God....we will overcome the struggles
we sometimes face. And while we may not consider ourselves to be
particularly ‘holy’ ...sanctity....or
holiness.....is part of God’s plan for us ...... so we need to
keep working at it....creating our own holy family
wherever we find ourselves in life.
Family life these days can be very difficult ...but if we follow
the example of Joseph and Mary....we’ll get there.
We will experience some troubles along the way, but we know
ultimately, that with the help of God, we will
prevail. There are no shortcuts. Mass and the Sacraments and
prayer are the keys to understanding God’s will
for us...and through them, we deepen our relationship with
God....and we begin to see a clearer picture ......and
realize a peace of mind that can only be found in God.
May Almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil, and lead us
into everlasting life. Amen
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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Pastor’s Page
Lector Schedules
Lector Schedule for New Year’s
New Year’s Eve (December 31)
5:00 p.m.: Tim Smith
New Year’s Day (January 1, 2021)
8:30 a.m.: Florence Scarinci
12:00 p.m.: John and Phyllis Thomas
5:00 p.m.: Frank McLarney
Adult Lector Schedule
December 26 – January 3, 2021
December 26 - 27, 2020
12/26 at 5:00 p.m. Kathy Vargas
12/27 at 8:00 a.m. Judith Thomas
12/27 at 11:30 a.m. Howie Ammerman
January 2 - 3, 2021
1/2 at 5:00 p.m. Kathy Vargas
1/3 at 8:00 a.m. Joe Sharkey
1/3 at 11:30 a.m. Jim McHugh
9:30 AM Family Mass Lectors: December 27 – January 3, 2021
If you are unable to make a Mass, please call/text Marie
Scandura at 516-279-8381.
If you are scheduled to lector, please be at the Church no later
than 9:15 a.m.
December 27, 2020
Intro Gabby Munge First Reading Kaitlyn O’Brien
Second Reading Zachary Canese
Petitions Andrew Canese
January 3, 2021
Intro Prescilla Ferri First Reading Daniel Corcoran
Second Reading Albert Ferri
Petitions Deana D’Urso
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Respect Life Committee
Coordinator: Florence Scarinci
Importance of One Life In my house, among all the other things
we do to prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth, we must watch, “It’s a
Wonderful Life”. If you have never watched it, please do, because
it contains a powerful pro-life message: the difference one life
can make. In the film it is Christmas Eve and George Bailey, seeing
himself as a failure, is standing on a bridge contemplating
suicide. Miraculously Clarence, an angel-in-training, appears and
shows George how he has made a difference in not just his family’s
lives but also the lives of the townspeople, and the very town
itself. Clarence shows him the death, destruction and corruption
that would have ensued had George not lived and acted the way he
did.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is fiction but there are many real-life
examples of people whose lives could have been lost, but because of
the courageous actions of their mother, survived, thrived, and
enriched our lives.
Andrea Bocelli is one such person. His mother had an attack of
appendicitis during her pregnancy. After the treatment, the doctors
advised her to abort, telling her the baby would have some kind of
disability. But she would not. Andrea was born with congenital
glaucoma and was totally blind by the age of twelve. But that did
not stop him from becoming a lawyer nor from developing his talent,
his voice, that has been called the most beautiful in the
world.
And then there is Tim Tebow. His mom was told to abort him
because she had contracted a parasitic infection during her
pregnancy. But having faith in God and a belief that all life is
sacred, she refused. We are grateful to Heisman trophy winner Tebow
for the exciting moments in sports that he has given us. But more
importantly, Tim has made a difference through his foundation in
promoting adoption, fighting human trafficking, and empowering
children with disabilities.
There is a very long list of well-known people whose moms
considered aborting their baby, either because of diagnosis of the
baby’s potential handicap, the circumstances of the baby’s
conception, or the mom’s young age. But the moms chose life and we
are the richer for their brave decision.
Here are the names of just a few such people:
Layne Beachley (world champion surfer) Justin Bieber (pop star)
Nick Cannon (actor) Cher (singer, actress) Faith Daniels (news
anchor) Celine Dion (singer) Valerie Gatto (Ms. Pennsylvania 2014)
Jesse Jackson (civil rights activist, former member of Congress)
Steve Jobs (where would we be without Apple phones and
computers?)
It’s true that most of the people whose moms opt not to have an
abortion are not famous. But most do grow up to be responsible,
loving adults who make their little portion of the world better and
happier by their very existence. Every life is important. (source:
welcometotruth.com)
Eartha Kitt (singer, actress, dancer, writer) Jack Nicholson
(actor) Brooke Shields (actress, model) Marlin Stutzman (member of
the House of Representatives) Ethel Waters (actress, singer) Oprah
Winfrey (tv personality, businesswoman) Kelly Wright (news anchor)
POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II
http://welcometotruth.com/
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Religious Education
Holy Spirit’s, in-person, religious education classes have met
10 times this year.
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, everyone
attending wears a mask and has their
forehead temperature taken each week. The number of people
allowed up to the classroom area is
limited, and everyone is directed through entrance and/or exit
only doors.
The desks, chairs, classrooms and other surfaces are also wiped
down after class.
After 10 weeks, we have a perfect attendance rate of about
45%!!
Below is a list of the students with perfect attendance so far
this year!
Stay safe and Happy New Year!!!
Bob Hodgson
Director of Religious Education
2nd Grade: Angelina Creado
Layla Farina Nicolas Rago
Gianna Ramos Audrey Spiegel
3rd Grade:
Alexandra Barbera Marisa Canese
Juliet Kier
4th Grade: Lucy DeBartolo
5th Grade:
Zachary Canese Tino D'Urso
6th Grade: Dylan Creado
Deanna D'Urso Leah Medrano Miranda Toro
7th Grade: Daniel Lynn
8th Grade: Hailey Brooker
Gabriella Creado Michael Domingo
Ava Helkowski Mia Medrano Joseph Rago
Brendan Tumulty
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Photo Gallery
Below: Abigail and Bridget Allen lit the candles on the Advent
wreath during the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass last weekend.
Below: Allison, James and Gregory Marzano lit the candles on the
Advent wreath during the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass.
Photo above: Family Mass Band Members
Front row (left to right): Fred Grimshaw,
Hailey Brooker and Allison Corcoran
Back row (left to right): Pia and Ian Alana,
Hailey Mikowski and Jasmine Garnica
Photo above: Fr. Grieco with Altar servers
at Family Mass. (From left to right:
Johncarlo Mikowski, and
Marisa and Zachary Canese)
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Mass Guideline Reminder
Thank you all for continuing to follow the guidelines in place
during Mass to ensure the safety of all parishioners.
As a reminder:
1. If you wish to receive Holy Communion on your tongue, please
wait until Mass ends and receive Communion after Mass.
2. Face coverings must be worn throughout the Mass and cover
your mouth and nose.
REMINDER As per NY State and
local regulations,
and by Diocesan
directives, the
wearing of a face
mask is mandated,
while in the Church
during Mass.
Save the Date
First Holy Communion
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Announcements
Mass Schedule for
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday, December 31
5:00 PM
Friday, January 1, 2021
8:30 AM
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
Holy Spirit Social Ministry
If you would like to support the Food Pantry the items most
needed are oatmeal, canned meats (corned beef hash, chicken, etc.)
pancake mix and jelly. Drug store and supermarket gift cards are
always welcome. Food donations can be dropped off inside the church
entrance on Saturday or Sunday during Mass times. Your support is
greatly appreciated! We also thank Dominick’s Deli on Herricks Road
for their support!
The Food Pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Congratulation to
the winners of the
December drawing
for the 50/50 Club:
Matthew and Ella Dempsey.
They won $502!
50-50
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Mass Intentions & Prayers Saturday, Dec. 26 Saint Stephen,
The First Martyr 8:30 AM Enrique Bonilla 5:00 PM William Cutter
Sunday, Dec. 27 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary
and Joseph 8:00 AM Parishioners of Holy Spirit 9:30 AM Frank and
Ann Sorrentino
11:30 AM Anne Lyons Monday, Dec. 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
8:30 AM Purgatorial Society Tuesday, Dec. 29 Fifth Day within the
Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord 8:30 AM Christine Whelan Wed., Dec. 30
Sixth Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord 8:30 AM Michael Bruntvedt Thursday, Dec. 31
Seventh Day within the Octave of
the Nativity of the Lord 8:30 AM Annette Palazzolo 5:00 PM
Edward T. Bizub Friday, January 1 The Octave Day of the Nativity
of
the Lord; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
8:30 AM Desmond C. Corrigan 12:00 PM Russell E. Cotty 5:00 PM
Anton Valentic Saturday, January 2 Saints Basil the Great and
Gregory
Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church
8:30 AM Orlando Poveda 5:00 PM Teresa Lydon
Sunday, January 3 Epiphany of the Lord
8:00 AM Parishioners of Holy Spirit
9:30 AM Zachary Zabatta
11:30 AM Sister Helen Kenny
Prayer Requests
Joseph Bonura
Elaine Bruno
Michael Donnelly
Pam Gallagher
Dennis O’Hagan
Janet Rossano
Marisa Sequino
James and JoAnn Vita
and for those serving in
our military.
Prayer requests will appear for four weeks.
Please notify the rectory if a prayer
request needs to be extended.
This Week’s Bread and Wine
is In Loving Memory of
Genevieve and Donato Stasi
With Love and Prayers,
Stephanie and the
Arnedos Family
This Week’s Candle Burns
In Loving Memory of
Edward James Reilly
With Love and Prayers,
Christina Reilly and Family
December 28: Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
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Rev. Frank Grieco, Pastor Ext. 116 E-mail:
[email protected]
Rectory Office Staff: Phone: 516-354-0359 / Fax: 516-354-2611
Lauren Petricca Ext. 111 Office Manager E-mail:
[email protected]
Monica Gannon Ext. 147 Bulletin and Website Coordinator E-mail:
[email protected]
Parish Social Ministry Tom Friel, Director Ext. 137 E-mail:
[email protected]
Pastoral Staff Deacons Deacon John Hogan E-mail:
[email protected] Deacon Douglas Ferreiro E-mail:
[email protected] Music Director Mary Bolan E-mail:
[email protected] Religious Education Office Ext. 132 During class
times: Ext. 133 Mr. Bob Hodgson E-mail: [email protected] Office
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bulletin Deadlines
Please note the deadline for
submitting requests for the
January 10, 2021 bulletin is
Wednesday, December 30.
Requests should be sent to both
[email protected]
and [email protected]
SACRAMENT
OF MATRIMONY
Arrangements must be made at
least one year prior to the
ceremony and before
arrangements are made for the
reception.
Please contact Fr. Grieco at
[email protected].
BAPTISMS
Please contact Deacon
John Hogan at
[email protected]
to arrange for your child’s
baptism.
Baptisms are held on the first
Saturday of each month at
2:00 p.m.
MASS INTENTION BOOK
To request a Mass Intention, stop
by the rectory during office hours.
For all Mass Intentions the
requested donation is $20.
The requested
donation for the
Bread and Wine or
Candle offerings
are $25.
Can You Find Fr. Grieco in His High School Football Team Photo?
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