The Parish of Saints Cyril & Methodius 125 Half Hollow Road, Deer Park NY 11729

631-667-4044 pastor@cmdeerpark.org Website: www.sscyrilandmethodius.org

Baptism: Saturday at 12:30 pm and Sunday at 12:30 pm. Contact the Parish Center to arrange for an interview and to register for the required preparation class.

Confession: Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm, and after the 12:15 pm Mass M—F, and by appointment.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance and prior to wedding reception plans. Phone the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to officiate at your wedding.

Pastoral Care of the Sick: Holy Communion will be ministered by appointment to those confined to home. Contact the Parish Center to schedule a visit by a Eucharistic Minister. The Anointing of the Sick: Each Saturday morning at the 8:30 am Mass. In an emergency phone the Parish Center Those who are dangerously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Summer Schedule of Masses

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass),

11:00 am (Choir), 4:00 pm (Vietnamese Mass) & 6:00 pm

Weekdays Monday - Friday

8:30 am, 12:15 pm

Saturday morning: 8:30 am

Holy Day Schedule Eve of Holy Day, 5:00 pm

Holy Day, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 am 12:15 pm and 7:30 pm

Parish Office Hours

Monday through Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Parish Center Offices Closed Sunday

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Pastor Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Clerkin, Ext. 121

Pastor Emeritus Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Gaeta (Retired)

Parochial Vicars Rev. Moise Aime, Ext. 120 Rev. Patrick Grace. Ext. 166

Rev. Francis D. Sang, Ext. 170 (Retired)

Deacons Deacon John F. Fitzpatrick, Ext. 124

Deacon Charles F. Huber, Ext. 125 (Retired) Deacon James A. Murano, Ext. 127

Deacon William Sperl, Ext. 112

Pastoral Associates Ms. Amora Laucella, 667-4044 Ext 145

Director of Religious Education

Ms. Georgette Fromigia, 667-4044 Ext 105 Director of Parish Social Ministry

Mr. Timothy Leitch, 667-4044 Ext. 154 Youth Minister

Deacon Philip A. Mills, Jr. 667-4044 Ext. 110 Business & Facilities Manager

Deacon James A. Murano, 667-4044 Ext. 127 Director of Liturgical Music

Sister Susan Snyder, CSJ, 667-4044 Ext 133 School Principal

Parish Support Staff Mrs. Elizabeth L. Hughes, 667-4044 Ext. 111

Bookkeeper Mrs. Joan Ann Loring, 667-4044 Ext. 122

Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor Mrs. Marianne Saffran, 667-4044 Ext. 115

Baptism Coordinator/Sacramental Recorder Calendar Coordinator

Parish Center 667-4044 Ext. 0 Parish Center Fax 667-6237 Parochial School 667-4044 Ext. 131 www.sscmweb.org Religious Education 667-4044 Ext. 147 Outreach 667-4044 Ext. 106 Outreach Fax 392-1070 Music and Liturgy 667-4044, 667-4044 Ext 127 St. Vincent de Paul 667-4044 Ext.175 sscmstvincentdepaul@gmail.com Youth Ministry 667-4044, 667-4044 Ext. 154

Weekend and nighttime emergency for Sacrament of Anointing of the Dying & Viaticum (Last Rites)

631-667-4044 Ext. # 9

Dear parishioners and friends in Christ,

Once again, my thanks to Deacon Phil Mills and his Festival Committee members for all of their hard work in planning and overseeing this huge un-dertaking and also to all of the many Volunteers who so generously shared their “time & talent” during the five days of our Family Festival last week. Special thanks to the Suffolk County Police Department for their very visible presence. And thanks to all of you, who along with our friends and neighbors in the sur-rounding communities who supported the Festival.

Our excellent Parochial Catholic Elementary School is currently accepting registrations for the fall academic semester. New families are especially en-couraged to make an appointment to visit our wonder-ful Parish School. Transfer students are always wel-come. Come and see for yourself what a Catholic Ele-mentary School Education can offer your child.

Registration for our Parish Religious Educa-tion Program is also currently underway. Please pass the word to parents of school aged children to register as soon as possible so that we can plan for the new school year. Our Director of Religious Education, Ms. Laucella is currently in Ireland with a delegation of Long Islanders representing our Diocese at the inter-national gathering of families with Pope Francis.

The sexual abuse of children is a horrific sin and crime. Please consult our Diocesan website www.drvc.org for the official statement regarding the Pennsylvania Grand July Report. In addition, Bishop Barres has taped a television program to be aired on Telecare our Diocesan Cable channel. Please see page two ( 2 ) of this bulletin for dates and times of the presentation which Bishop Barres describes as “explanatory, but at the same time very personal.”

I plan to take a few weeks this September for my summer vacation. Fathers Moise Aime (ex 120) and Patrick Grace (ex 166) are available to assist you.

Please remember that there will only be one (1) Mass on the Labor Day Holiday itself, Septem-ber 3rd, at 9:00 a.m. All parish offices will be closed.

Enjoy what’s left of your summer and take some time to relax, to be refreshed, and to be renewed by the marvels of God’s Creation.

Have a great week and God bless you!

Monsignor Bob Clerkin

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MEMORIALS

August 26 through September 1

BREAD AND WINE ~ Available

ALTAR CANDLES ~ Available

CANDLES AT THE BLESSED MOTHER’S SHRINE ~ Available

ALTAR FLOWERS ~ Happy 3rd Birthday in Heaven, Joseph Minore. Forever in my Heart. Love, your wife Nancy and Family.

The Offering for Altar Candles and Candles at Our Lady’s Shrine $25; Bread & Wine $50, Altar Flowers $50 per Vase $100 for both.

Mass Intentions

Monday, August 27 8:30 AM ~ For the Intentions of Marie Salerno 12:15 PM ~ Jean Russo and Edward and Karen Adkins

Tuesday, August 28 8:30 AM ~ For the Intentions of Chuen Kam Chan-Shek 12:15 PM ~ Catherine Baumann

Wednesday, August 29 8:30 AM ~ Anne Sanfilippo 12:15 PM ~ For the Intentions of Chuen Kam Chan-Shek

Thursday, August 30 8:30 AM ~ For the Intentions of Bernadette R. Reddington 12:15 PM ~ John McMahon Sr.

Friday, August 31 8:30 AM ~ For the Intentions of Roger Langan 12:15 PM ~Rose DeMarco

Saturday, September 1 8:30 AM ~ Purgatorial Society 5:00 PM ~ Michael Solomita

Sunday, September 2

8:00 AM ~ For Our Parishioners 9:30 AM ~ Theresa E. Weston 11:00 AM ~ Constance Busini, Stan Norwood, Antonio Stellato, Barbara Riordan, Ann Klouda, Marie and Donald Fleming, John Barbier, Incoronata DiSanto 6:00 PM ~ Lois Bucco

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Baby T. J. Hicks, Baby Harrison Penny, Baby Jack Heinz, Baby Owen Chapman, Baby Grace Naimoli, Rita Haggerty, Catherine Rizzo, Rose-marie Dorsty, Jamie Bufalino, David Verone, Benito Martinez, John Ronan, Lolita G. Siong, Leonard Caltabiano, Gregory Lange, Omar Stiuart, Veronica Iannacchino, Maryann Farrell, Margaret McCartney, Richard J. Murphy, Tom Carney, Anthony Giordano, Lillian Esposito, Rae Lang, Bob Walsh, Theresa Schaefer, Marilyn Theiling, Marie Wascher, Rosemary Gatti, Oscar Sepulveda, Victoria Marino, Annette Arena, Karen Canepa, Jean Gargiulo, Kevin Lixfield, Judi Wier, Lisa Hulsen, Cathy Gatti, Bryan Bacarella, Anne Marie Franzese, Carmine Soldano, Patrick Mc Ilmurray, Theresa Valente, Frank Swenker, Erich Berberich, Richard Barber, Alice Abraham, Paul Vella, Peggie Murano Fabian, Col. Edward Fabian, Mary Heller, Albert Capon, Ross Duroso, Hazel Mills, Lisa Albano, Zanyah Harlean Wilson, Frank D’Amico, Steve and Diana Peterson, Rosalinda Silva, Eduardo Rivera, Stanley Urbanowski, Robert Doughty, Louise Monda, Patricia McCartney, Ana Yglecias, Cindyle Giammarino, Barbara Dunne, Barbara Weinberger, Mario Locascio, Roderick McFarlane, Joan McAleer, Janet Murphy, Jillian Coar, Paul Coar, Donald Swenker, Fred Swenker, Ken Sunshine, Anne Alongi, Carmela Palmieri, Sabina Maria Sette, Doris O’Connor, J & R Gould, Maureen Aguirri, Richard Friend, Heather Tancredi, Maryann Santangelo, Terrence Smith, Louis Stuono, Mary Massa

Priest Celebrants For Next Weekend

September 1 - 2

Saturday, September 1 5:00 pm - Msgr. Clerkin

Sunday, September 2 8:00 am - Fr. Aime 9:30 am - Msgr. Clerkin 11:00 am - Fr. Srion 12:30 pm - suspended for the summer 6:00 pm - Fr. Srion

Sonia “Terry” Parisi Stephen Guido Grace M. Zullo Elizabeth Crowe Peter J. DiGioia Eleanor Free Richard Barber Vincenza Aiello

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

Third Banns

Jonathan Bretana — Ss. Cyril and Methodius Nikki Sobarzo — Ss. Cyril and Methodius

Second Banns

John Cupolo — Ss. Cyril and Methodius Teresa C. Bertsch — Ss. Cyril and Methodius

First Banns

Michael Valdemira — Ss. Cyril and Methodius Mariangela Anselmo — Our Lady of Lourdes, WI

Kevin Kuhlmeier — St. Anne’s, Brentwood Kathryn Zahodnick — Ss. Cyril and Methodius

NEWLY BAPTIZED

Congratulations to the parents and families of the following children

who were recently baptized

Amaya Jae Rowley

Bishop Barres On Telecare

In light of recent developments affecting the life and mission of our Church, Bishop Barres taped a program of television series, Encounter, that discussed the Holy Father’s recent Letter to the People of God and our own response to the challenges he puts forth. It would be a valuable viewing for our people. It is ex-planatory, but at the same time very personal. Here are all the airtimes for Encounter beginning this Sunday, August 26th:

Sunday at 8:00pm Monday at 10:30am and 5:00pm Tuesday at 8:00pm Wednesday at 10:30am and 10:30pm Thursday at 11:30am and 5:30pm Friday at 9:00am and 7:30pm Saturday at 7:30am and 6:30pm

Telecare: Channel 29/) Verizon FiOS TV Channel 296

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In today’s reading, Joshua challenges the peo-ple to decide whom they will serve. Recalling God’s faithfulness to them and to their ances-tors, the people declare, “We also will serve the Lord, for He is our God.” We, too, must be mindful of God’s gifts to us and renew our com-mitment to serve Him with grateful hearts.

OUR STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE: THREE HOURS TO THE LORD

●One hour in prayer each week ●One hour in service to others each week ●One hour’s wages financial support of

our parish family.

August 19, 2018 The Assumption $14,816.50 $4,849.00

Catholic Ministries Appeal

Goal $133,200 $128,624 Pledged 97% of Parish Goal

Thank you, and God Bless you, for your faithful weekly Stewardship of our Parish and for your support of the 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal!

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul

If you, or anyone you know is in need of assistance, please contact us at 631-667-4044, ext. 175, or at sscmstvincentdepaul@gmail.com

These days, everyone likes to shop on the internet. Amazon has a program that allows you to support The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in our Parish. For qualifying purchases, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to our confer-ence. In turn, we can use these funds to assist our neighbors in need, and you are able to support our mission without paying any money out of your pocket - the classic win/win situation. This program is offered only through purchases made at smile.amazon.com, which is a full service Amazon site. Enter the "Central Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul" as the charity you would like to support, and then under that, please be sure to select "Deer Park" as the location. We thank you in advance for supporting our mission through this program.

The next conference meeting will be held on September 5, 2018, at 7:15 p.m. in the Senior Center.

“We Help People”

Rosary Altar Society Rosary Mass 11am Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018

Recitation of the Rosary at 10:30am

There are no meetings in August or September

Holy Name Family Mass

Mass 8:00 a.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018

There are no meetings in August.

Men’s Spirituality Group Please join Steve Neveroski on

Thursday, September 13th at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center Chapel

All men of the parish are invited to attend.

Dear Friends of Outreach,

Thank you all for the school supplies you have generously donated so our families children can start off with a new backpack and some school supplies for school. God bless all our children going back to school either first time or college. We pray to keep them safe.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

Coffee Toilet Paper Tea Shampoo Cookies Bar Soap Jelly Toothpaste Soup Jell-O Ramon noodles Crackers Canned Fruit Paper Towels Pudding

Food Store Gift Certificates are so important because they help us to purchase meat and non-perishable items.

Outreach is open Mon, Wed, and Friday from 10:00am to 3pm for intakes (BY APPOINTMENTS) and

1:00PM to 3pm for Pantry.

Please pray for the homeless, the hungry and the poor.

God bless you, the Volunteers, and God Bless America.

Georgette Fromigia and the outreach volunteers

Rosary Altar Society

Mass & Communion Luncheon

Sunday, October 7, 2018

La Famiglia

11am Mass at Ss. Cyril and Methodius 12:30pm Lunch at La Famiglia 90 West Main St, Babylon, NY 11702

Cost $35 (Money due by September 20, 2018)

Includes Chopped Salad, Caesar Salad, Rigatoni Mamma Mia, Alla Vodka with Prosciutto, Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Francese, soda, coffee, tea & cake For more information contact Leslie Barra at 631-586-1663 or Sheila Brooks at 631-736-4182

OLOR Columbiettes #442 Presents THE 15th ANNUAL VICTORIAN TEA 759 LONG ISLAND AVE. DEER PARK,NY

Friday, September 14, 2018 -Doors Open 7:00 pm Sharp

Please bring your own cup and saucer

DONATION $17.00 — PRIZES FOR BEST OUTFIT For info call Joan G at 631-243-6407 or Gloria 631-667-7166

Rosary Coast to Coast October 7, 2018 @ 4pm

Father Richard Heilman, President of the Holy League invites everyone throughout the country to join the League and participate in the Rosary Coast to Coast. His hope is to influence the direction of our country through prayer and lead it back to

“One Nation Under God.” This rosary campaign is unique because we will be united in prayer as one voice on October 7th. The Rosary will be said simultaneously throughout the country and the world starting at 4pm. In preparation join the Novena for Our Nation by saying the 54 Day Rosary Novena from August 15, Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary to October 7th Feast of Our lady of the Rosary.

Choir Practice Resumes

Join the 6:00 PM Youth Mass CONTEMPORARY CHOIR

if you have made your confirmation and prefer more contemporary music. Rehearsals: every Thursday evening

in the church from 7:30 to 9:00pm, beginning September 6th.

Join our ADULT CHOIR! Anyone high school age and older who enjoys more traditional music.

Rehearsals: Tuesday or Wednesday evenings (varies throughout the year) from 7:30 to 8:45 pm in the

church, beginning Wednesday, September 12th.

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PRAY WITH THE HEART PRAYER GROUP

The Blessed Virgin Mary invites all her children to “Pray with their Hearts” to her Son every Monday evening

at 8:00 pm in the Msgr. Rooney Parish Center Chapel.

This week will be the Glorious Mysteries.

SENIOR ADULT CLUB Attention Seniors: Next Business Meeting,

Social and Birthday Celebration will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 2:30 pm.

Members must wear badges to monthly meeting and any other functions in the school. Sign up for bus trips after the business meeting. Deposits are required for future trips.

Exercise classes Weds & Fri. at 9:30am. Chair exercise Tues. at 9:45am. Tai-Chi Tues. & Wed. at 10:30am. Bowling Tues at 12:00pm. Art class Thurs. at 1:00pm. Line Dancing on Friday at 10:30am Card Games Fri. 12 noon.

No Line Dancing, Art or Exercise classes during August

For information call Mary Indelicato, President 667-2998. For trip info Connie Catalano 595-1490/Pat Lodico 586-6837.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

"But you, remain faithful to what you have learned and be-lieved, because you know from whom you have learned it.” 2Timothy 3:14

Are you seeking a deeper walk with the Lord, or to enrich your prayer life & have fellowship with others who love the Lord?

Join us as we pray & praise the Lord through Scripture & song each Tuesday in the Pulice Senior Center from 7:30 to 9:30 pm

All are invited to join in prayer or praise. At the end of each meeting, there are prayer teams to pray over those who are in need of prayer. Bring a Bible & a friend. For info call

Lucille 631-586-2438, or Charlie 631-667-4673.

More From Our

Director of Religious Education

For information on Youth Program activities please contact Tim Leitch at: Hm- 667-8043 Ofc-667-4044 X 154 Cell- 631-806-4715 Email- timleitch@aol.com.

TEEN GREETERS AND USHERS ARE NEEDED

FOR THE 6:00 pm MASS. CALL TIM AT 667-8043

2019 YOUTH RETREAT February 15-17, 2019 Montfort Spiritual

Center in Bay Shore. Please contact Tim Leitch for information. 631-806-4715

Join us on Facebook sscmym@groups.facebook.com

http://www.facebook.com/groups/sscmym/ Get updates on meetings, activities

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SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS HOLY NAME SOCIETY

IS SPONSORING A 6 HOUR DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

Saturday, September 15, 2018 in the Pulice Senior Room from 9:00 am-3:00 pm

COFFEE AND BAGEL BREAKFAST AT 8:30am DONATED BY MANGANO FUNERAL HOME.

LUNCH PROVIDED BY STATE FARM INSURANCE IN DEER HILLS PLAZA

$35.00 PER PERSON

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE “HOLY NAME SOCIETY”

For information call Phil Hogan at 631-667-9148

Holy Name Society

Atlantic City Resorts Casino Trip Saturday, September 29, 2018

Cost of the trip is $45.00 per person with $15.00 CASH RETURN

Please park in the South Parking Lot opposite White Castle by the Deer Park Ave. fence by 7:45 a.m. Bus leaves at 8:00 a.m.

BAGELS ON BUS Bring your own Coffee

Reservations call Phil Hogan at 631-667-9148

Our Lady of the Rosary K Of C Council to Sponsor Youth Soccer Challenge Competition

Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Field,

759 Long Island Ave, DP

RAIN OR SHINE

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the year 2018. The Soccer Challenge is a basic skill of penalty kicks.

The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored yearly. Progressing through Local, District and State. State level will be held at West Point.

For information contact those listed below. Daniel Calise, GK or John Lazar, PGK, FDD 631-682-3568 631-667-9878

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MANGANO FUNERAL HOME INC. CLAUDE R. BOYD-CARATOZZOLO FUNERAL HOME MAUREEN AND ROBERT MURPHY RYAN T. HORODNICKI MEMORIAL FUND ROBERT A. CORSENTINO, CPA, PC SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS HOLY NAME SOCIETY THERAPEUTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY M/M WAYNE PERSANS AURORA MANEJAR AND LINDA TAGATAC SERVICE MASTER CLEANING & RESTORATION BY AMS

Ss. Cyril & Methodius Family Festival We wish to thank all our sponsors

HALLOCK & MALERBA, P.C. RUSSELL SALERNO LAW FIRM PC RAY DOWNEY FAMILY THE BOODY FAMILY EDNA AND GEORGE JACKSON MONI GLOBAL LLC DEER PARK ELITE ATHLETICS THE O’TOOLE FAMILY THE CASTILLO FAMILY RAYMOND MC GEE

Congratulations to our Raffle Winners

Big Cash Raffle (2) $5,000 Winners

Tenieze Plesy Hilaire

Andrew Echeverria

Captivia Island South Seas Island Resort

Anthony Arcoleo

GRAND PRIZE (55” Flat Screen Smart TV)

Lisa Jones

2ND PRIZE (Kenmore 6 Burner Grill)

Ann Effinger

THIRD PRIZE (Fire Pit)

The Bailey Family

FOURTH PRIZE (Apple AirPods)

Johanna Pomerenke

Thank you to all our volunteers and to all who came.