Sunday, August 27, 2017 2 St. Kilian Catholic Church - www.stkilian.com U T H E P A S T O R’ S P A G E “Unity, Peace, and Equality among all God’s Children” “God created man in his own image; in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them… And God saw everything that he had made, and it was very good…” (Genesis 1:27; 31) When my Bronx born and raised father got out of the Army at the end of the second world war, he met my mom from Queens County. They married in 1946 and I was born in 1947. Our home on Long Island, East Norwich, had been a potato farm bought by a developer. Soon Ranch and split-level homes were constructed. I remember watching them being built on the blocks around our newly constructed house. My neighbors were all white folks. Most were Catholics with a sprinkling of Protestants. It seems that Jewish war veterans and their families were settled on the other side of Route 106 and down the road a mile. There were no black people in East Norwich. None in my public elementary school either. Only white folks of Catholic, Protestant and Jewish faiths. Down the hill from my development toward Oyster Bay, Lizza Brothers operated a sandpit. Sand and gravel sales were trucked around Long Island and used for the building of homes and highways. Black families had settled around the Lizza complex and the children attended Oyster Bay elementary and high school. Lack of contact for me and my neighbors in East Norwich, with people of color, was to our detriment. St. Dominic elementary school which I attended only in the eighth grade, due to my mother and father’s objection to the huge class sizes, 80 or so per class, had no black people, or Asians or non-Catholics. I was blessed that my parents taught me about racial equality and religious tolerance. The book of Genesis makes clear that God’s intention is one of harmony and unity. God’s creative energy is one of infinite love. That love fills the universe. The human person is the high point of God’s creative activity. The creation account goes on to tell us that human beings, exercising their free will, went against God’s will and his divine plan. Rupture and fragmentation, conflict and violence erupted, contrary to the will of God who is perfect love. Racism is one form of rupture. Racism is a great sin against the dignity of human beings; a toxic disease that underlies divisions in our society - a bigotry that brings violence and hate and destruction. In 1979, the United States bishops published a pastoral letter on racism. Recent events in Charlottesville where neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and KuKlux clan members marched, makes the bishops’ pastoral extremely relevant for 2017. “Racism is a sin: a sin that divides the human family, blots out the image of God among specific members of that family, and violates the fundamental human dignity of those called to be children of the same Father.” (US Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter on Racism 1979)
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“Unity, Peace, and Equality among allGod’s Children”
“God created man in his own image; in the image of God he createdhim; male and female he created them… And God saw everything thathe had made, and it was very good…” (Genesis 1:27; 31)
When my Bronx born and raised father got out of the Army at theend of the second world war, he met my mom from Queens County.
They married in 1946 and I was born in 1947. Our home on Long Island, East Norwich, hadbeen a potato farm bought by a developer. Soon Ranch and split-level homes wereconstructed. I remember watching them being built on the blocks around our newlyconstructed house.
My neighbors were all white folks. Most were Catholics with a sprinkling of Protestants.It seems that Jewish war veterans and their families were settled on the other side of Route106 and down the road a mile. There were no black people in East Norwich. None in mypublic elementary school either. Only white folks of Catholic, Protestant and Jewish faiths.Down the hill from my development toward Oyster Bay, Lizza Brothers operated a sandpit.Sand and gravel sales were trucked around Long Island and used for the building of homesand highways. Black families had settled around the Lizza complex and the childrenattended Oyster Bay elementary and high school. Lack of contact for me and my neighborsin East Norwich, with people of color, was to our detriment. St. Dominic elementary schoolwhich I attended only in the eighth grade, due to my mother and father’s objection to thehuge class sizes, 80 or so per class, had no black people, or Asians or non-Catholics. I wasblessed that my parents taught me about racial equality and religious tolerance.
The book of Genesis makes clear that God’s intention is one of harmony and unity. God’screative energy is one of infinite love. That love fills the universe. The human person is thehigh point of God’s creative activity. The creation account goes on to tell us that humanbeings, exercising their free will, went against God’s will and his divine plan. Rupture andfragmentation, conflict and violence erupted, contrary to the will of God who is perfect love.
Racism is one form of rupture. Racism is a great sin against the dignity of human beings;a toxic disease that underlies divisions in our society - a bigotry that brings violence and hateand destruction. In 1979, the United States bishops published a pastoral letter on racism.Recent events in Charlottesville where neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and KuKlux clanmembers marched, makes the bishops’ pastoral extremely relevant for 2017.
“Racism is a sin: a sin that divides the human family, blots out the image of God amongspecific members of that family, and violates the fundamental human dignity of those calledto be children of the same Father.” (US Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter on Racism 1979)
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+2018 MASS BOOK+The Mass Book for the entire year of 2018 will be opened
on Wednesday, August 30th from 10am to 3pm in the rectory office.
Announced Mass refers to a Mass for which there is a specific date and time and it ispublished in the Bulletin and announced during the Prayer of the Faithful at that Mass.
Masses are $20.00. There is an extra $5.00 for a leatherette folder.
After August 30th the book will be open in the rectory during regular office hours.
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Racism is the belief that some human beings are superior to others because of their race. Awhite supremacist would say that people of color are inferior and not fully human. Contradictingthis, St. Paul tells us: “There does not exist among you Jew or Greek, slave or free, male orfemale. All are one in Christ Jesus.”
My dad, like the millions of other Allied soldiers who fought against the Nazis and their Aryancreed, went to war against anti-Semitism and racist creeds. The Allies were trying to stop theextermination of millions of Jews, Gypsies, ethnic Poles, Ukrainians and Belarusians,homosexuals and disabled people. 500,000 American soldiers lost their lives in defense of humandignity and the equality of all God’s people. They were willing to give their lives to uphold thefreedoms and unalienable rights that are meant for all people - and upheld by our USConstitution, and by Almighty God.
We cannot deny that racism has been part of the history of America since our Europeancolonization. The story is a sad one of slavery and economic exportation, brutal repression anddispossession from their lands. This tragic legacy has resulted in a great need to rebalance oursociety so that those who are on the bottom rungs due to the racist and predatory attitudes ofothers, may reclaim some of their rightful dignity and equality before God, and in our society.Affirmative action tries to make this happen. Our country has become a wonderful melting pot of people’s from all over the world coming together in solidarity and peace. All arewelcome!
It is up to us to root out from our lives any dispositions and attitudes that lead us to believethat anyone is superior to anyone else. Rather we are to think of others, says St. Paul, as “betterthan yourself.” This attitude of humility and boundless love is our disposition and firm belief asCatholics.
Peace, Fr. Bruce
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Saint Kilian Parish 485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
The Catholic family of St. Kilian Parish seeks to be avibrant, welcoming community of faith, guided by the Holy
Spirit, nourished by God’s word and the Eucharist, andcommitted to witnessing God in and through our neighbors.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mrs. Claire Stiglic, Associate Director ReligiousEducation
Mrs. Nina Petersen, Social Ministry/OutreachMr. Paul C. Phinney, Music Director -Mr. Edward Fronckwicz - Business ManagerMrs. Barbara Geary, Director of Stewardship /Pastor’s Secretary
Rev. José Luis Tenas
PASTORAL TEAM
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Rev. Bruce J. Powers, Pastor [email protected]. Dennis Suglia, Parochial Vicar -
Deacon Frank D. BaroneDeacon Francis P. MarinoDeacon Mark WetzelDeacon William A. Weiss
Most Rev. John C. DunneRev. Augustine Fernando
Deacon Lucio L. CotoneDeacon George B. Owen
DEACONS
RETIRED CLERGY IN RESIDENCE
RETIRED DEACONS
+ Hospitality: St. Kilian parish strives to be awelcoming, dynamic faith community.
+ The Eucharist and liturgy: We seek to nourish thefaith life of the parish by celebrating meaningfulliturgies, and offering opportunities for a widerange of prayerful experiences.
+ Lifelong Faith Formation: We are dedicated toinspiring the young and the old through lifelong
education, and formation of minds and hearts.
+ Stewardship: In all aspects of our faith we shareour time, talent, and treasure through stewardship.
+ Parish Social Ministry: We bring our faith to lifeby serving others through compassionate personaloutreach and commitment to social justice.
SCHEDULE OF MASSESSATURDAY EVENING: 5:00p.m.
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Cada SábadoSUNDAY: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and
12:30 p.m.FAMILY MASS & YOUTH MASS: 9:30 a.m. -
2nd & 4th SundayWEEKDAYS: 7 a.m. - in St. Benedict Chapel -
9 a.m. ChurchSATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. - in the St. Benedict Chapel
HOLYDAYS: As announced in the bulletinRECONCILIATION - CONFESSIONS - Mon.: 1-1:30 p.m.
& Sat. - 4 - 4:45 p.m.
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MONDAY - August 28 - St. Augustine7:00 Alex Matera9:00 Angela, Thomas, Angelo Minerva
TUESDAY - August 29 - The Passion of St.John The Baptist7:00 Doris Goldberg9:00 Austin Purtill
WEDNESDAY - August 30 - Weekday7:00 Anthony Barone9:00 Ronald T. Demuth, Jr.
THURSDAY - August 31 - Weekday7:00 Anthony Barone9:00 Marie Venturini
FRIDAY - September 1 - Weekday7:00 Alice Marie Linehan9:00 John Rivituso
SATURDAY - September 2 - Weekday7:30 Lydia Cerreta5:00pm William F., William T. & Anne
SUNDAY - September 3 - Twenty-SecondSunday in Ordinary Time -Readings: 1st—Jeremiah 20:7-9; 2nd—Romans12:1-2; Gospel—Matthew 16:21-278:00 Michele Rita Barone9:30 For the Parishioners of St. Kilian11:00 Canonization of Blessed Frederic
Ozanam12:30pm Alfred & Antoinette Peccia
Alice AmbrosioRoss PlacaJames McIntyre
AttendanceAugust 19, 20, 2017..........1604(Last year 2016) ..............1597
Mass Number Of Amt. in Env. Loose Total
Parish Collection report-Week of August 19, 20, 2017
5pm - Sat. 118 $3,312.00 $412.00 $3,724.00
6:30pm-Sat. 16 $196.00 $605.00 $801.00
8:00am-Sun 132 $3,585.00 $490.00 $4,075.00
9:30am 89 $2,642.00 $330.00 $2,972.00
11:00am 109 $2,522.00 $372.00 $2,894.00
12:30pm 77 $1,939.00 $429.00 $2,368.00
Thank you for PlacingGod first in your life!
Mail in Envelopes: $1,170.00Online Donations: $2,209.86
Total: $20,213.86
NEXT WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTSSaturday - Sept. 25:00pm - Fr. Bruce
Sunday, Sept. 3
The Following are the weekly collections for:August 19, 20, 2017.................$20,213.86(Last year 2016)......................$21,801.71
SUNDAY - August 27 -Twenty-First Sundayin Ordinary Time -Readings: 1st—Isaiah 22:19-23; 2nd—Romans 11:33-36; Gospel—Matthew 16:13-208:00 John Leugers9:30 For the Parishioners of St. Kilian11:00 Jack Hughes12:30pm James B. Joseph
In today’s readings, St. Paul reminds the Romans - and us - that allthings come from God: “For from Him and through Him and for Himall things are.” Good stewards understand that all is gift and sharegenerously the gifts of time, talent and treasure with which they’vebeen blessed.
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who strive tomake their gifts grow and to share them lovingly, in justice, withothers.
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ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALFOR HOSTS AND WINEto be used at all Weekday Masses(August 28 - Sept. 1, 2017) weredonated in Memory of:
+Robert H. PageGift of: Cathy
Baptisms
We Celebrate......We Remember.....We Pray For
As a praying community, weautomatically ask prayers for all thosewho are ill. Names added to the list willrema in on for a maximum of 3 weeks. Ifthe individual is still in need of prayers,
the office would have to be notified to continue for anadditional 3 weeks. If you do not desire to be listed,please inform us.
PRAY FOR:Matthew Malley; Cyndi Keats; Sarita Donald; DeniseWagner; Helen Norjen; John Nelson, Sr.; John Nelson, Jr.;Kerri Ihm; Hugh Gilmore; Theresa Ross; Rosemary Oliver;Linda Asparro; Ann Henry; Vincent Thomas Marino; Fr.Chuck Romano; Deacon Mark Wetzel; Dee Asparro;Helene Klem; Paul Klem; Francis Carelli; Doris Cascio;Timmy Mulligan; Edwin Niewiarowicz; Anne Shannon;Robert Boykin; Marie Gilmore; Mr. & Mrs. Cohen; LorettaWitek; Florence McCormack; Joy Bologna; PatriciaWilliams; Helen Dunne; Rheta Karasz; Mary Shaughnessy.
And prayers for our children: Gwendolyn Rose; KylePatrick Johnson; Jillian Cordi; Baby Julia Rose Manno;Olivia Macchio; Collin Huber; Michael Cardone; BabyKathleen Scelfo; Baby Olivia Scelfo; Olivia Molloy; KaelynMaureen McCandless; Kairi Knudsen; Isabella MarieInzerillo; Vincent Moran; Baby Cameron Robert; MadisonNicholas.
First AnnouncementMatthew Anthony David & Marcy Geanina Palacios
(St. Kilian)Dennis I. Milano & Jeanne Marie Macchio
Second AnnouncementMichael DiMaggio & Justina Pennisi (St. Kilian)
Third AnnouncementNicholas Scimone (St. Kilian) & Heather Fisher (St.
Kilian)Ever Santiago Romero (St. Kilian) & Vilma Aracely
Palencia (St. Kilian)Michael Of & Cathleen Cullinan (St. Kilian)
Jack Matthew WrightDaniella Molinari
George Thomas StergiopoulosLayla Nicole Thompson
St. Kilian SeniorsRegistration
Monday, August 28thand Tuesday, August 29th
from 11am to 2pmin the Parish Center
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATIONFOR THE WEEK
We all know the given answers to the question: who isJesus? Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah, Lord, and theChrist are some that immediately come to mind. But,who do you say that Jesus is? Who we need or wantJesus to be becomes the key to unlocking a relationshipwith God. For some, Jesus is just a prophet, a wise man,or an inspirational figure in history. These labels keepJesus in the past and prevent us from really having aliving, vibrant relationship with him. If Jesus is more thanthis to you, then who is he and what purpose does heserve in your life?
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Sunday, August 27, 2017
2017 Catholic Ministries AppealServing God by Serving Others
We are getting closer to reaching the 80% minimumof goal that would qualify St. Kilian’s for a partialrebate for the 2017 Appeal. Please considercontributing to this year’s Catholic MinistriesAppeal if you have not already done so. Pledgeforms are available at the entrances to the church,as well as at the rectory.
St. Kilian’s is grateful for the generosity of thosewho have contributed to the Appeal already, as wellas those who are considering a pledge.
God Bless You.
St. Kilian’s goal for 2017 is $147,300.00. So farpledges total $96,275.00 or 65.4% of goal for the2017 Appeal. Payments received so far total$83,785.00 Average donation is $217.82. So far 442parishioners have contributed to the Appeal. Thankyou for your generosity.
Catechetical Congress 2017-Living as Missionary Disciples
Keynote Speaker
The Most ReverendJohn O. Barres,S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D.Bishop ofRockville Centre
All are welcome to come sharpen their skills andreceive tools and resources for the upcoming year!The Congress will be held on Saturday, September16, 2017 at St. John the Baptist High School in WestIslip, NY, from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - $50.00 perperson.
To register for the congress online visit www.drvc-faith.org
Kilianfest will be held onSaturday, November 4th in the
auditorium. Watch the upcomingbulletins for details.
Counseling Information forFamilies and Individuals
Living Waters, located on Wolf Hill Road inMelville, on the grounds of St. Elizabeth CatholicChurch, provides individual and group therapy with aChristian perspective - 631-754-3990 email:[email protected].
Our pastor, Father Bruce Powers, besides hisgraduate degree in theology from the major seminary inHuntington, New York, holds a Masters degree inPastoral Counseling from St. John’s University ( M.S. inEd.). In addition, he has received certification insubstance abuse counseling from South Oaks Institute inAmityville, New York. If you would like his counsel onpersonal and family difficulties, please contact him at St.Kilian rectory: 516-249-0127 or email him for anappointment: [email protected]
BULLETIN DEADLINE:The deadline for submissions to the weekly
Sunday bulletin is the previous Tuesday morning.Your announcement may be emailed [email protected] or dropped off in the rectory,but it must be received before noon on Tuesday tobe included in the next weekend bulletin.
The bulletin is published each week on our websiteat www.stkilian.com. You may also email anyquestions or requests to the rectory office [email protected].
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“PARISH PICKS”
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST MONTH’S WINNERS!!
Mr. & Mrs. Cahill - $1,000 Mr. & Mrs. Scheer - $500Mrs. Amato - $250 Mr. & Mrs. Schmitt - $250
Dear Friends:Thanks to everyone who participated in our first Parish Picks drawing.IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN IN AND HAVE A CHANCE FOR OUR NEXT FIVE MONTHS OFPRIZES.
Here’s how it works.The cost of “Parish Picks” is $60 for the next five months. For your $60 youwill receive two ticket numbers. We will be rewarding 4 prizes each month on the thirdSunday of the Month.
On behalf of the Parish Picks Committee, I thank you for your continual supportof our Parish. Your participation is a big help to St. Kilian Parish and our manyministries. God Bless you always! For more information, contact MargaretBarrett at 420-0674.
Please complete and return the application below, along with your check or fill out the ParishPicks envelope in your packet so you can be IN IT TO WIN IT!!
St. Kilian’s “Parish Picks” Order Form(please print clearly)
Enclosed is my check for $ _______for ________ticket(s) in the “Parish Picks”. I will receive 1 extra ticketfor each ticket that I purchase. (Each ticket is good for 5 months of chances and costs $60.)
AN EXAMINATION OF OUR CONSCIENCES ON RACISM AND ANTI-SEMITISM
The tragic events that took place at Charlottesville calls all of us to examine our hearts and souls before God.In order for our nation and our church to be healed of the sins of racism and anti-Semitism, each one of usneeds to reflect and be healed.We may not think of ourselves as anti-Semitic or racist or prejudiced, but if we are brutally honest we must allrecognize biases in our attitudes. Few of us, if indeed any of us, black, white, American Indian, or Asian, canclaim exemption from prejudice. To think of others as the enemy, out of fear and ignorance, is common to usall. We need to be converted, changed by the power of the Holy Spirit and set free to recognize God in allpeople.
Here are some questions we can ask ourselves:How have I been silent on the events of the past weeks?How have I been silent on racism?How have I participated in the sin of anti-Semitism?Have any of my words or actions belittled others?What fears do I hold about people that are different from me?How do I consciously or unconsciously act on those fears? In the choices I make, in my actions or words orattitudes?How have I failed to speak up on behalf of those who are being mistreated because of their race or religiousbelief?
Have I asked our Lord Jesus Christ to heal me of all prejudice?
Seminary of the ImmaculateConception
440 West Neck Rd., Huntington, NY631-423-0483 x141
Free Lecture Sunday - Sept. 102 - 4pm - Library
“Holy Land Pilgrimage - A Multi-MediaTravelogue” Our presenter is Dan Searby, an
Anglican convert to Catholicism and Bible Landsaficionado, who accompanied Msgr. Peter Vaccari,Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary and former rector
of the Seminary of the Immaculate Conceptionthrough the Holy Land on a 2016 “Year of Mercy
Pilgrimage.” Dan will share a mix of spiritualmeditations, cultural and political observations,
topical photos and videos, a little bit of music, anda sprinkling of humor.
This fall, couples that have beenmarried fifty years or more will behonored at liturgies on Sunday,
October 22, 2017, at the Church of St. Rose of Lima inMassapequa and on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at theChurch of Christ the King in Commack. Both liturgieswill begin at 2:30pm. Couples may register for ONEliturgy. Registration forms and complete instructionscan be obtained at the rectory. Registration must bereceived by the Office of Worship by October 9th forthe October 22nd liturgy and by November 6th for theNovember 19th liturgy.
There will be additional celebrations in the spring forthose who may find that more convenient. Dates for thespring celebrations will be communicated at a later time.For information please call 516-678-5800 ext. 207.
GOLDEN WEDDING
JUBILEE MASSES
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SOCIAL MINISTRY/OUTREACHOutreach 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 AND OFFICE 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 Peterson, Director of Outreach
Do you need food assistance but work weekdays? Our pantry is open one Saturday per month, by appointmentonly. Please call for further information about this emergency assistance.
Did you know we offer Employment Assistance (resume writing, interview coaching, job search tips)? OurEmployment Counselor is here Thursdays from 11:00am to 2:30pm. If interested, call for an appointment.
Pancake MixCanned CarrotsCanned Pears
We can also use clean plastic bagsfrom the supermarket!
Thank You for Helping Us Help Others
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 about 450 people each month this summer! Just drop your donation in thewooden bin in the gathering space of the church or bring it to Outreach during our regular business hours.
This week we need:
QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH INSURANCE? Fidelis Care will be at Outreach Friday, September 1st…from 10:30am-noon to help. For further information, call Fidelis rep Vilma Kaplan at 516-419-1644
FREE Health Screenings THIS MONDAY, 8/28 at OUTREACH, 10am-2pm
The St Francis Hospital MOBILE VAN will be in the Outreach parking lot -acrossthe street from the church- and
NO APPOINTEMENTS ARE NECESSARY.Screenings for adults 18 and over include:
a brief cardiac history, blood pressure and a simple blood test for cholesterol. Wealso provide patient education and referrals, as needed.
Thank you for your VERY GENEROUS school supply donations!They have all been earmarked for distribution and we do not need any
more for this school year. We are so blessed…..
THANKS to those angels who are have already brought their garden abundance to Outreach! Remember,we have refrigerators and can happily accept your donations of fresh produce at the pantry ☺
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How has your summer been? Can it possiblybe the last week in August already?! It seems like justthe other day I remarked how it was the start of August,one of the longer 31 day months. August can bebittersweet though.
As a child growing up in the Midwest, I knewthat school would be starting during the second half ofthe month. You would no sooner start to get into thegroove of new teachers, classes, friends etc. when theunofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend, wouldcome upon us. But for students summer had alreadyended.
Now as an adult I look forward to the fall, myfavorite season for many reasons. Mentally I think webecome more disciplined, even if by default. Maybe thecool crisp air has something to do with it. The lazy daysof summer are gone, but may have given us a nicebreak. September tends to bring new beginnings, newopportunities and a chance for reflection. “How does allof this tie into stewardship?” you might ask.
Perhaps we can reflect on what stewardship canmean to us on a spiritual basis. The summary of theU.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Stewardship tells usthis meaning of what it is to be a Christian Steward:
“As each one has received a gift, use it toserve one another as good stewards of God’s variedgrace” (1 Pt 4:10).
What identifies a steward? Safeguardingmaterial and human resources and using themresponsibly are one answer; so is generous giving oftime, talent, and treasure. But being a Christiansteward means more. As Christian stewards, wereceive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate themresponsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others,and return them with increase to the Lord.
CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPHow do I cope with cancer? How do others cope? Join a warm, supportive group of people who are dealing withall types of cancer & stages, with a trained facilitator, at St. Raphael Church, East Meadow. COME and meet somefriends on Tuesday afternoons, (every OTHER week – (e.g. Sept. 5th and Sept. 19th) ,1:30 - 3pm in the Church. CallPSM office @ 308-3808, M-F, 10-3 for information.
INITIAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPFor death of a spouse, or other family member. GENERAL group. Starting the week of September 17th, 7 weeks,Wednesday afternoons. For info: CALL Sister Judy Fay @ PSM office, St. Raphael Church, East Meadow, 308-3808(M-F; 10-3).
SUPPORT GROUP for FAMILIES of loved ones STRUGGLING with MENTAL HEALTHSupport Group meeting will be held in St. Raphael Church—Good Shepherd Room —TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER26th, from 7—9 PM and led by trained facilitators. The group is for support of family member / friend ONLY. Forinformation, please call CAROL ANN at (516) 221 - 6168.
HOSPITALITY/FELLOWSHIPBEGINS AGAIN AFTER SUNDAYMASSES ON SEPTEMBER 10TH
Isn’t it wonderful to know that we can give back to ourLord by sharing our God given gifts with others, andthat it can start from being grateful? Look at theremarkable Eclipse that just occurred that was witnessedby people all across the nation. Even though it was nota total eclipse here in New York, it brought peopletogether to witness in awe a gift in our universe. Andpeople shared that gift just by joining with others tomarvel in it, and then sharing their experience with thoseof us who weren’t able to witness it.
God’s gifts are there for the taking day in andday out, but are we receiving them gratefully, cultivatingthem responsibly, sharing them lovingly in justice withothers, and returning them with increase to the Lord?Food for thought in the upcoming “cool, crisp” autumndays.
God Bless You.St. Kilian Stewardship Committee
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St. Kilian Week at aGlance
August 27 (Sunday)Al-Anon - Support Group -7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
August 29 (Tuesday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelHoly Souls In Purgatory -6pm -7pm- St. Benedict
ChapelNA Meeting - 7:30pm Parish Ctr.
August 30 (Wednesday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchBible Study - 10:30am - 12:30p.m. - Parish Ctr.Eucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
AA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr.Spanish Charismatic Renewal - 7pm - CafeteriaCharismatic Prayer Group - 8pm - St. Benedict
Chapel
August 31 (Thursday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
September 1 (Friday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelAA Spanish - 7pm Parish Ctr.Guardian Angel Perinatal Support Meeting - 7pm -
Parish Ctr. Blue Room
September 2 (Saturday)Reconciliation - 4pm - 4:45pm - Church
September 3 (Sunday)Al-Anon - Support Group -7:30pm - Parish Ctr.Baptism Preparation Class - 10:30am - Outreach
Meeting Room
Support & Prayer Ministry for Catholic Gays/Lesbians, Parents & their Families.Third Tuesday of each month - 7pm. Info: Rita &Al Mazza at 631-650-7016.
“Go out to all the world and tell the good news!” Joining aCatholic parish like St. Kilian’s, means participating in thework of the local church. Where is the Lord calling me,inspired by the Spirit given to me in baptism, to build thekingdom of God? Is the Lord calling me to minister in theparish outreach efforts of St. Kilian? Feeding the hungry,clothing the naked, giving drink to the thirsty-staffing the foodpantry, driving folks to doctor ’s appointments, assistingimmigrants in their adjustment to society in a new land,advising and giving counsel.... Or is the Lord calling me tohand on the faith in the parish religious education programs?Am I called to prepare young people for their first holyCommunion or the sacrament of reconciliation (confession)with the sacrament of confirmation? Do I hear the Lord callingmy name to bring holy Communion to the sick or to assist inthe distribution of the Eucharist at Sunday and weekdaymasses... Or proclaiming the word of God as a lector... Orassisting in the taking up of the offertory collection to assistthe work of the church as an usher? Is the Lord urging me touse my voice to proclaim God’s praises as a leader of songor a member of one of the parish choirs? Do I feel that I havebeen given gifts to console the grieving, comfort the bereavedas a minister of consolation? Am I being called to assistengaged couples in their journey toward the sacrament ofmatrimony? Have I been called to give witness to theimportance of the sacrament of baptism in our parishpreparation programs to young couples with newborn babies?
President John F. Kennedy famously asked ournation: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but whatyou can do for your country.” As baptized Catholics, weregister in the parish to become fully engaged in the work ofthe local church. We do not register to get something forourselves, but to give ourselves away in love for Christ andGod’s people.
The Catholic Church, St. Kilian Church has doorsopen to all. We receive our sacraments here; participate atmass, and live the gospel. St. Kilian’s is our parish. It is ourhome. It will be as warm and wonderful, as caring andunderstanding, as welcoming and invitational, as you and Iare.
Register for a ministry! Be a good steward; acaretaker of all that Christ has entrusted to you. Ministry isnot an option, but a responsibility. All baptized believers, byvirtue of our baptism are to spend our lives proclaiming thelove of Christ by our words and actions. How will the Lord useyou as his instrument?
Come to the Eucharist weekly. By our participation atmass, the high point of our week and of our lives, we areenergized by the power of God; and in our sharing in theBody and Blood of Christ, we are transformed to live as Christlived.
Register by calling the rectory at (516)249-0127 or go towww.stkilian.com to register on-line.
PARISH REGISTRATION
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The Most Reverend Bernardito Auza,Permanent Observer of the Holy See tothe United Nations, is coming back again
to St. Kilian as our BLD CovenantCommunity, celebrant to our monthly
Eucharistic Celebration on Sept. 1, 2017,at 8 PM
A reception will occur immediately followingMass in the basement of the church where wewill be able to greet the Archbishop. This is onceagain a tremendous honor for our parish and wehope many of our parishioners will be able toattend to convey to the Archbishop our affectionboth for him and for the Holy Father who herepresents. All are welcome.
WEEKLY READINGS ANDOBSERVANCES
Readings for the Week of August 27, 2017Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/Rom
30Next Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/
Mt 16:21-27
The St. Kilian CYO program will be holding theirFINAL registration for their girls and boysBasketball teams for the upcoming 2017-2018 seasonon Wednesday, August 30th from 7:30 to 9:30pm inthe St. Kilian gym lobby on Cherry Street inFarmingdale.
Boys and girls in grades 3-8 are invited toregister for participation on a travel basketball teamrepresenting St. Kilian Parish. This is the FINALregistration for returning players who wish to play ontheir prior year team. New players will be placed if thereare roster openings in a particular grade; St. KilianParishioners are given priority placement.
We are also looking for volunteer coaches in allage brackets. Any adults who would like to volunteer tocoach will need to submit background check paperworkand take the parish mandated VIRTUS training.
Payment of $150 is due at time of registration.Sibling discounts are available. More details will beavailable at the registration.
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St. Kilian Respect Life Marian Healing Ministry
Continuing the Marian Healing Ministry ofFr. Dennis Kelleher CSsR there will be a Healing Massat St. Anastasia’s Church, 45-14 245th St., Douglaston- Little Neck, NY 11362, on Tuesday, September 5,2017.
7:00PM - Rosary, Mass & Healing ServiceCelebrant: Fr. Augustine FernandoAssisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino, John Dennehy,Michael Vicinanza.Music: Tony Owen
For information contact St. Anastasia’s Churchat 718-631-4454. Come and experience the outpouringof the Holy Spirit, the presence, healing touch andpower of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession ofMary the Mother of God and Our Mother.
...JUST GET OUT OF THEBOATRecently we listened to t h epassage in St. Matthew’s gospelabout St.Peter attempting towalk on the water during a ragingstorm. When he saw Jesus doing it
he was incredulous but asked Jesus to let him do thesame. To his credit, Peter did get out of the boat andwas doing fine until he realized the force of the storm.Being short on faith, he panicked and, fearing for hislife, he called out to Jesus to save him. And thencomes that most beautiful line,“...Jesus at once stretched out His handand caught him.”
Peter didn’t do too well with walking on thewater but we have to give him credit for getting out ofthe boat. Had he not given it a try he may never havefully understood the saving power of Jesus’ ownpersonal love for him.
This story comes to mind when talking to folkswho are pro-life but have a fear of getting activelyinvolved. We who do prolife work can tell you that thegrace and strength comes with the doing, as do theability to love and the words that are needed toconvey that love. Only love can open hearts and mindsto bring hope and healing to those who are hurting andconfused.
The present Culture that we live in is indeed araging storm and the waters are dark and deep. Wehave felt the strong arm of Jesus around us andcountless times have seen Him reach out to mothersin need to lovingly guide them to safety.
When Peter asked Jesus to let him walkthrough the storm with him Jesus simply replied,”COME”.
See numbers below if you wish to join us
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
If you are in need of assistance or would like informationabout joining or contributing to the Society, please call516-473-9562. Leave a message and a phone number. Amember will return your call as soon as possible. Youmay visit our website at www.svdprvc.org. Please remem-ber the Poor Boxes at the exits of the church. They arethe Bread Boxes of the poor and hungry.
Like Peter in today’s Gospel, we can find that when weopen our eyes to see, our ears to hear and our hearts toexperience Jesus’ presence in our daily lives, God revealshimself to us.This month, through your gifts, the Society of St.Vincent de Paul enabled the poor to experience Jesus’presence by assisting families, providing food, moneyfor utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!
9/10/17 (Sun) - Respect Life Ministry at Post-MassHospitality sessions.Blue Rm of St.Kilian’s Church Basement. Volunteersneeded
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Adult ConfirmationAdult Faith FormationBaptism Prep/MinistersBereavementCatechistsChurch Decorators/Altar Linens/Care of flowersConsolationCountersExtraordinary Ministers of the EucharistFamily Life MinistryFriendly VisitorsGreeters
Guardian Angel Perinatal Support GroupHospitalityLectorsMusic/ChoirPre-CanaRCIARespect LifeSocial Ministry (Outreach)Spanish Ministry LeadersUshers
Parishioners who currently volunteer in the following ministries:
Also invited are current members of the following Committees:Building & Grounds, Financial, Fund Raising, Liturgy, Spirituality, and Stewardship.
St. Kilian is very fortunate to have many people involved in the parish who have been called by Jesus toministry. Our Pastoral Team would like to say thank you to these volunteers starting with the 5:00 Mass onSaturday, September 9th with a Dinner Reception immediately following. If you are currently volunteeringyour time in one of the above ministries and are able to join us, please RSVP using the form below andreturn it by dropping it off or mailing it to the rectory, attention Ed Fronckwicz.
Please note that this is a reception for adults only. Spouses are invited but we cannot accommodatechildren. In order to determine the amount of food/beverages to have on hand, we must have your RSVPno later than Monday, August 28th. We are unable to accept walk-ins that evening.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE RECTORY, ATTENTION ED FRONCKWICZ BY 8/28/17.
LAST CALL
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DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS:Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services areopened to anyone in the communiy who has experienceda loss through death at no charge. Upcoming Bereave-ment Support Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist,include:Spousal/Partner Loss Group - 9/14 - 11/2/17 - 5PM -6:30PMParents Who Have Lost an Adult Child Group - 9/14/17 - 11/2/17 - 6:45PM - 8:15PMBoth groups are held at Good Shepherd Hospice Admin-istrative Office, 110 Bi-County Blvd., Suite 114,Farmingdale.Registration required - (631)828-7631
St. Kilian’s Class of 196750th Reunion - November 4, 2017
The Reunion will be held at Tre Scalini, 196 Main St.,Farmingdale on Saturday, November 4th from 1-5 pm.We have a private room and will have a sit down dinnerwhich includes appetizer, salad, pasta, entree andunlimited beer, wine, sofa, coffee, tea. Price per personis $55.00 which includes tax and gratuity. Please confirmthat you will be joining us as soon as possible but no laterthan 10/22/17. Please contact Patti Connolly Selock @[email protected] or Pat Caputo Foti @[email protected] for more details on how to pay.We would also like updated information such as addressand email for other reunions. Please spread the word orif you know someone who graduated in 1967, pleaseforward this info. Thank you and we look forward tomeeting everyone. Patti and Pat.
Church of St. Joseph Parish Center39 Carll Avenue, Babylon
631-669-0068“Moving On” Group
An ‘After-Bereavement’ Group for Widows andWidowers Presents:
“Organize, De-Clutter and Downsize”Presented by Alice Price
Friday, September 8@ 7:30pmFor further information please call Geri Olson at
631-669-8994 OR Mike Goodwin at 631-422-0957
GIRL SCOUT PRAY AND PLAY DAYSATURDAY, SEPT. 30, 2017
10am to 2:30pmShrine of Our Lady of the Island
Eastport, New YorkFor a day of prayer, handicrafts and fun.
St. Dominic High School110 Anstice St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
2017 Catholic High School Entrance ExamPrep Course
Course will be held on the following Saturdays:Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct. 21
9:00 - 11:30am in Marian HallCourse Fee: $250.00 (includes textbook)
For information and to register call Mrs. Stutzmann - 516-922-4888 ext. 5241
Dominican Commercial High SchoolClass of 1967 is having their High School 50th Reunion at theMilleridge Inn, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho, NY on Saturday,
September 16, 2017 from 12 Noon to 3PM. For moreinformation please contact 516-318-6945.
Fall Driver Education - Holy Trinity High School,Hicksville
September 2017 - January 2018Classes offered before school, after school (2:40 and4pm) and on Saturdays. For info and application: call433-4852 or go to holytrinityhs.org (click on Student
Life/Driver Education). Open to students 16 years andolder from all high schools.
Holy Trinity High School , Hicksville, NYCatholic High School Entrance Exam Prep
offered. Five 2 1/2 hour Saturday a.m. sessions, eachincluding review in English and Math as well as practicetests. Course begins Sept. 16. $250 fee covers instruc-
tion and materials. For additional information visitholytriniityhs.org or call (516)433-2900.
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Matrimony - Marriage arrangements should be madewith a deacon or priest at least six months before theproposed wedding date. No dates for marriage will begiven over the phone.Note: The interview to schedule the marriage date atSt. Kilian should be completed before commitmentsare made with a catering hall. Additional informationis available on the parish website: www.stkilian.com.
Anointing of the Sick - The Sacrament of theAnointing of the Sick may be received by any Catholicwho is preparing for surgery, or is of advanced age, oris seriously ill. The sacrament is the Church’s prayerfor health and healing and should not be delayed untilthere is danger of death. Please call the rectory tospeak with a priest. Also, to arrange for Communionto be brought to the homebound, please call the rectoryto have a priest visit. After the priest visits, arrangementscan be made for a Eucharistic Minister to regularly bringcommunion to the homebound.
Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsRCIA (Becoming A Catholic) Anyone who isinquiring about becoming a Catholic, and who has notbeen baptized, or who has been baptized in anotherChristian community is invited to inquire into theRCIA. Please call the rectory for information at(516)249-0127.
Reconciliation - Confessions are heard in the churchon Mondays, 1:00-1:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.;and in the rectory by appointment. Confessions arenot heard on Mondays that are Holy Days or publicholidays.Confessions in Spanish by appointment. Please callthe rectory at (516)249-0127.
Sacraments
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundayof the month at 2:00 p.m. in the church. SpanishBaptisms are celebrated on the 4th Sunday of the monthat 2 p.m. Parents are required to participate in oneSacramental Preparation session. These meetings areheld on the first and third Sunday of each month.After attending the 9:30am Mass, parents shouldproceed to the Social Ministry/Outreach ConferenceRoom (across the parking lot) for the BaptismPreparation Class. Godparents are welcome. Please callthe rectory to arrange an interview with a deacon orpriest to register for the preparation session and theBaptism ceremony. Additional information on Baptismis available on the parish website: www.stkilian.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE - (516) [email protected]. Claire Stiglic, Assoc. Director Religious EducationMrs. Kathleen Singleton, Assoc. Director Religious EducationMrs. Carmela Petraglia - SecretaryMrs. Marian Magadan - Secretary
SOCIAL MINISTRY/ PARISH OUTREACH(516) 756-9656 - [email protected]. Nina Petersen - DirectorMrs. Dee Asparro - Secretary
Mr. Richard Merzbacher - TrusteeMr. Victor Albanese - Deacon Frank Barone
Deacon William Weiss - Mr. Stephen G. Wilson
Mrs. Barbara Geary - Stewardship & Pastor’s Secretary [email protected]
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Celebremos Los Sacramentos
LA SANTA MISA:Todos los Sábados a las 6:30PM.
BAUTISMO:Se celebra cada cuarto domingo de mes,
a las 2:00 de la tarde. Es requisito para los papás y padrinos,atender la clase pre-bautismal, cada tercer miércoles de mesa las 6:30 PM, en la parte baja de la Iglesia. Por favor llamea la rectoría para hacer su cita con el sacerdote, para llenar elformato; usted deberá traer el certificado o registro denacimiento de su niño. Los niños de 6 años ó más, deberánasistir a las clases de catequesis regular.
PADRINOS: Deben ser católicos, con los Sacramentos deBautismo, Comunión y Confirmación; solteros ó casados porla Iglesia. Deben traer una notificación indicando que estánregistrados o son miembros de la Parroquia, en donde vivenó adonde asisten a misa. No pueden ser padrinos laspersonas que tienen parejas sin haberse casados por laIglesia.
QUINCEAÑERAS:Deben haber recibido los Sacramentos de Bautismo,Comunión y Confirmación ó estar asistiendo a las clasesregulares de Educación Religiosa ó RICA (Rito de IniciaciónCristiana para Adultos).
RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS: (RICA)Les invitamos a una preparación espiritual de conversión a lafé católica. Favor comunicarse con la Hna: Reina Vásquez(631)902-9969. Las clases iniciarán en septiembre.
MATRIMONIO:Es necesario hacer una entrevista con el Sacerdote óDiácono de la Parroquia con 6 meses de anticipación, para lacelebración de su boda. Es imprescindible que todas lasparejas, asistan a PRE-CANA (charlas pre-matrimoniales),para poder casarse. Para mayor información, llamar a laRectoría (516)-249-0127 ext.129 P. 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 deOración. Lugar: Cafetería.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS:Llamar a la Rectoría, inmediatamente en caso de emergenciao enfermedad, 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 PMen la 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.
SPANISH MINISTRY
St. Francis Hospital – Autobús de
Alcance ComunitarioGRATIS Exámenes de Salud - LUNES
28 de agosto, 10 am – 2 pmSt. Kilian’s Church, 485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale,
NYLos exámenes incluyen :Una breve historia
cardiaca, presión arterial, análisis de sangre parael colesterol y la diabetes. Educación para elpaciente y referencias apropiadas según sean
necesarias para los adultos que tienen 18 años deedad o más.
21er Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Cuando no hacemos bien las cosas en el ministerio otrabajo, se nos quita de repente las responsabilidades a lasque hemos sido llamadas y se le confieren a otra persona.Esto sucede cuando solamente nos preocupamosegoístamente de nuestros propios intereses. Eso ha pasado enla primera lectura de hoy. Hay cambio de liderazgo; elprofeta anuncia que Sebná será sustituido de su cargo por elhijo de Elcías. Eleacín es la persona destinada para trabajarpor el bien común. “Pondré la llave del palacio de Davidsobre su hombro. Lo que él abra, nadie lo cerrará; lo que élcierre, nadie lo abrirá” (Is 22, 22).
La similitud, en el Evangelio, existe cuando Jesúsescoge a Pedro quien será el líder de su Iglesia. “Y yo te digoa ti que tú eres Pedro y sobre esta piedra edificaré miIglesia. Los poderes del infierno no prevalecerán sobre ella.Yo te daré las llaves del Reino de los cielos; todo lo queates en la tierra quedará atado en el cielo, y todo lo quedesates en la tierra quedará desatado en el cielo” (Mt 16,18-19). Estos pasajes de la Sagrada Escritura tienen profundaenseñanza y advertencia para la comunidad de discípulos queejercen su ministerio en las parroquias. Poner la llave delpalacio de David en Eleacín y las llaves del Reino de loscielos en las manos de Pedro, significa confianza de Dioshacia sus ministros. Por lo tanto, la respuesta debe serfidelidad hacia Dios para servir a su Iglesia, con la preguntade Jesús siempre en la mente y corazón. “Y ustedes, ¿quiéndicen que soy yo?” (Mt 16, 15). Para usted ¿quién esCristo? Es vital la respuesta para cada persona que se diceseguidor de Jesús.
