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June 11, 2017 The Most Holy Trinity 1
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at
12:30 p.m. (Latin) Tridentine Mass in the Chapel.
MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a
priest.
BAPTISM SCHEDULE : The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month
at12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends). Please contact the Parish Center for the Baptis-
mal Packet containing the registration form and all other necessary paperwork. First-time parents are also asked to reg-
ister for one of the Baptismal Preparation Classes offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Church. (No class is held in December). You may register on-line for the Baptism class only (not the Baptism itself) at
www.smrcc.org.
MARRIAGE:
Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a recep-
tion. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All cou-
ples are required to attend Pre-Cana.
T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w
Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746
Tel: (631) 499 - 8520 Fax: (631) 499 - 1530 www.smrcc.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday in the Parish Center 9am-12:30pm - 1:30pm-5pm
June 11, 2017
Pastor
Rev. Robert Hewes
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence
Rev. Lawrence Rafferty
Deacons
James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano
and Luis Polanco
Pastoral Associate
Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P.
D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson Music Director: Lee Forsythe
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INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH : Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact the Parish Cen-ter concerning the R.C.I.A. Program. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri. 7:00 p.m. until Sat. 8:45 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY: 8:15 a.m. devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament is available EVE-RY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical pro-cedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seri-ously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH REGISTRATION: New families and new parishion-ers are encouraged to register at St. Matthew. Registration forms are available at the Parish Center or online at smrcc.org. PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: 631-543-0202
Mondays Eucharistic Holy
Hour 4p.m.-5 p.m. in the Chapel
followed by the Miracu-lous Medal Novena at
5:00 p.m. Legion of Mary
2:30 p.m. in the Blessed Mother Classroom
Tuesdays Rosary Society
The first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
K of C General/Business Meeting
8:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)
Wednesdays Eucharistic Holy
Hour 4 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
in the Chapel * Children’s/Youth Choir
5:30 p.m. in the Family Room
Adult Choir practice 7:00 p. m. in Family Room
Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour The 3rd Thursday of each
month. 4 pm-5pm in the Chapel
Young Seniors 9:00 a.m.
Apostleship of Prayer 1st Thursday after
9:00 a.m. Mass Fatima Spiritual
Formation Prayer Group 1st Saturday of the month
after 9 a.m. Mass in Blessed Mother Room
Saturdays Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Spanish Bible Study
1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir
(Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Youth Ministry
8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jun 10 5:00 PM Vincenzo Domingo Intentions of Jack Tseng Jay Bilicki Gertrude Loschnig Craig Koch Mary Lo Monaco 7:00 PM Duane A. Hart
Sunday, Jun 11
7:30 AM Anna & Nancy Cortina 9:30 AM Margaret & William Hoffman 11:00 AM Caterina & Salvatore Cortelli & Lorraine & Raymond Cortelli 12:30 PM(L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM James L. Smith
Monday, Jun 12
9:00 AM Erwin Stalzer
Tuesday, Jun 13
9:00 AM Thank You St. Anthony
Wednesday, Jun 14
9:00 AM In honor of St. Anthony
Thursday, Jun 15
9:00 AM Joseph Frank
Friday, Jun 16
9:00 AM In Thanksgiving For Special Intentions For Frantz & Yolene Lubin
Saturday, Jun 17
9:00 AM John Vierling, Jr. Intentions of Jack Tseng Michael Colarossi Elizabeth Kreuzburg Dorothy Collins Raymond Richards 5:00 PM Jack Di Stefano Finnen Family Andrew J. Garafalo Louis A. Garafalo Hugo V. De Bellis Frank Tricamo 7:00 PM Lidia Barreto
Sunday, Jun 18
7:30 AM Tom Slevin 9:30 AM Corcoran & Morgan Families 11:00 AM Salvatore Montesano 12:30 PM(L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Neil Francis Barrella
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Weekly Collections
June 3rd & 4th $16,808.00 Faith Direct $2,200.00
FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: 499-0074 or Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: 516 652 6438 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829 LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629 MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon 499-5176 MOMMY and ME: Jessica Larsen: 258-3965 PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446 or Lucia Agnone: 940-4015 PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 492-7881 PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano: 631-896-0983 RCIA: Marie Prainito: 499-4725 Robert A. Ruvio: 917-589-8473 RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Terry Sbashnig: 254-9472 PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126: Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5 SONS OF ITALY : Diana Grauer: 631-242-2710 SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco: 648 7330 ST. VINCENT de PAUL : John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 USHERS: Thomas Siegler YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Sikorski: 499-8520 x125 YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost: 631-835-3088 Email: [email protected]
ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: [email protected] And John DiGiorgio: [email protected] APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735 ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ INTRAMURAL & CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: [email protected] or [email protected] ATHLETICS MODERATOR: Rev. Allan Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125 BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5 BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: 631-495-8541 Including: Teens (12-17) who have lost a parent. Young Widows and Widowers 65 and under. BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656 BULLETIN: email: [email protected] BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina :858-0684 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 C.C.D. RELIGIOUS ED.: Mary Donaldson, D.R.E. , Rita Minder, Assistant: 864-3321 CHOIR: Lee Forsythe631-499-8520 x 116 Ed Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: 243-0449 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124
Business Manager Dolores Tiernan
Finance Chairperson Richard Bove
Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and
Joseph Napolitano
The Bread and Wine are In Loving Memory of
Jay Bilicki Love,
Kathy & Family
PARISH MINISTRIES
St. Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal 2017 Goal: $116,200.00
Pledges: $138,655 Donors 349 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and
sharing. God bless, John Gatto: 499-8520 ex.117
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Upcoming celebration of priesthood at St. Matthew’s
On Sunday June 25th at the 12:30 PM Mass, a newly ordained priest, Michael Bissex, will celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving here. He has been our Parish Seminarian for many years and we look forward to this happy event marking the beginning of what we pray will be many years of fruitful priestly service to Christ and His Church here on Long Island. A light reception will fol-low immediately after in Monsignor Goggin Hall.
This and That ...
Corpus Christi Sunday, June 18th,
again this year we will specially mark this beautiful feast in honor of Our Lord’s abiding presence in His Holy Eucharist at the 12:30 PM Mass. As last year, will be offered in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (a beautifully sung traditional Latin High Mass) with our Adult Choir, and vocalists. Booklets with the text of the Mass in English will be available. This Mass will be in place of the regular 12:30 PM Latin Mass in the Chapel and will be the High Mass of the Sunday. It will also mark the end for the summer of the Adult Choir and vocalists singing at the 11 AM Mass, which will resume in the fall.
Use Your IRA for Your Gift Now and-or for Your Estate Gift!
If you would like to make a gift now using your IRA and if:
You are at least 70 1/2 years old and don't exceed your maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions, you will not have to re-port your distribution as income. It will be free of federal and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). The best way to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified charitable distribution.” In most cases, you will only have to
fill out a simple form.
Very important! Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you receive the money first, you’ll be taxed on it. If you make an estate gift you can make your Parish a beneficiary of your IRA and your loved ones will not have
to pay income tax on their proceeds.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Place for Learning and Praying
Our Family/Children’s Mass is Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant
Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530 [email protected]
LOOKING AHEAD
Registration forms for the upcoming Winter Program (September 2017 thru April 2018) have
been mailed home at this time for students in grades two through eight. When registering a new student, 1st
thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office, on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday
through Thursday, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Please be sure to bring a copy of the child’s Baptismal
Certificate when you come. The fee of $175.00 per child is due at that time.
SUMMER PROGRAM
The dates for Summer Program 2017 are August 6th through August 20th, from 8:30 AM to
1:00 PM, Monday thru Friday and the three Sundays, 8/6, 8/13 and 8/20. Grades 4 thru 7 are eligible and the
fee is $250.00 per child.
Summer Program helper sign up was Wednesday, June 7, 2017. There are still some open-
ings for college students, high school students and eighth grade students. Community service letters are
distributed at the end of the program. If interested, contact the Religion Office.
Beginning Thursday, July 6th, and running through Thursday, August 3rd, the Religious Ed-
ucation Department is looking for volunteers (8th grade and up) to come in and help us prepare for the Sum-
mer Program, which begins on August 6th. Please contact the Religion Office and let us know if you would
like to do so. For those students in need of Community Service, this counts towards it and we will be happy
to fill out the appropriate paperwork. The hours are 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Monday thru Thursday.
Summer Program T-Shirts for students, helpers and teachers will be ready for pick up
Thursday, July 6th through Wednesday August 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on the second floor in the
St. Theresa Room. Class assignments are given out at that time.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Rosemary Femia, the professional photographer, who takes the pictures for Confirmation and
First Holy Communion can be reached at this number—(631) 586-0833. Photographs taken during these
special days will be available for viewing in the breezeway every Thursday night from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
until June 29th.
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The St. Matthew
Rosary Altar Society's Annual
International Banquet
Saturday, June 17
th
at 6:00 p.m.
Banquet Donated by:
Pizzaiola, Premier Diner, Torta Fina Bakery,
Miller’s Ale House, Golden Star Chinese,
Irish Coffee House, Candlelight Diner,
Dix Hills Diner, La Scala, Taormino, Felicia’s,
Mario’s Pizza, The Bonwit Inn, Mabella, Spuntino’s, Orlando’s, Bambino
Ravioli, Popei’s, North Shore Farms, Black Forest Brew House
Includes Beer, Wine, Soda, and Dessert
Music by Party Up Entertainment
We will be selling Tickets and the Lotto Board
after Mass or call Louise at 586-4515 or 662-6074
Tickets-$25, Children ages 5-16: $10
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Jessica Lea
Being an Altar Server for the past nine years has been a memorable and rewarding experience. I first joined to serve alongside my two older brothers and cousins. Over the last several years I have been altar serv-ing with my younger sister. I am grateful for having this opportunity and for making the decision to altar
serve. St. Matthew has always been an important part of my life. Besides receiving my sacraments at St. Matthew, I was in Mommy N Me, Pre-K and the Children's Choir. I volun-teered as a teacher's assistant for the Summer Religious Ed Program for many years and I am currently a Youth Leader in the St. Matthew's Youth Group since the 9th grade. Being
part of the St. Matthew Community is a privilege I will never forget. I am currently a senior at HHH HS West. During my high school career, I have participated in Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball, School Plays, Blue Notes and Chorus. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar and composing music. In the fall, I will attend SUNY Geneseo to study science and education. I look forward to coming
back on my breaks to visit my St. Matthew family.
Colleen Morley
Colleen Morley has been an Altar Server for the past eight years. She wanted to be an Altar Server to learn more about the Mass and be-come closer to God. Colleen has
enjoyed serving the parish and feels that it has
helped strengthen her faith. Colleen will be gradu-ating in the Top Cohort at Commack High School in June. This past year, Colleen was captain of the swim team and Vice President of the history honor society. Colleen also played basketball, was a mem-ber of four other honor societies including the Na-
tional Honor Society, works part-time at a restau-rant in town and has earned a Girl Scout Gold Award. Next year, she will study chemical engi-neering at Miami University of Ohio.
Congratulations and God Bless our High School Senior Altar Servers & Lector Graduates!
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Douglas Rochler
I have been an Altar Server for the past eight years. I chose to be an Altar Server because I wanted an active role in the Church. Through Altar Serving I have strengthened my relationship
with God and the Church. I am an American Red
Cross Lifeguard, a BSA Lifeguard and I am certified in CPR and AED. I earned my Eagle Scout with Troop
309 in Dix Hills and currently serve as an Assistant Scoutmaster with the troop. This June, I will graduate from Chaminade High School. In September, I will be an accounting major in the accelerated Master of Busi-
ness Administration program at the University of Scranton. I would like to thank our pastor, our priests, our deacons, the director, teachers and volunteers of the religious education depart-ment, Mr. & Mrs. DiGiorgio and the parishioners of St. Matthew’s for their guidance and support. To Sister Kay and Sister Bernarda - thank you for being my earliest teachers in the Catholic faith and for your continued support of my spiritual and
personal well-being.
Jude Okonkwo
I credit my successful high school years to God, my family, Chaminade High School, and St. Matthew’s. I have been heavily involved at St. Matthews for ten years. I have served as a lector, altar server, and choir member during this time.
At Chaminade High School, I have maintained an un-weighted average of 99 percent over four years. I al-so participated in a variety of activities including being the Vice President of the National Honor Society, President of
the Glee Club, School Record holder on the 4 by 100 track team, Senior Leader, and editor of both Chaminade's award-winning newspaper and literary magazine.
I've had incredible experiences including: performing at Carnegie Hall, self-publishing a book on Amazon entitled "A Journey through Poetry,” receiving a Hun-tington Town Proclamation and New York Senate Youth Leadership Award, and teaching children to swim over my summers. I am blessed to be one of the five students in the country to be accepted to all eight ivy league schools as well as other reputable colleges and full scholarship medical
programs. After careful consideration with my family, I will be attending Harvard University in the fall.
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June 17th & 18th
Richard J. Albergo Kasey Amhuty Baby Chloe Atienza Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Dr. John Brady Shirley Brown Christian Brown Louise Bruce Jamie Bufalino Michael V. Cintorino Providence Colascione Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Jeanette Davis James DiLiberto Lucille DiMaria Mary Jane DiPaoli Elizabeth Dorovich
Gaspar Enguie Lourdes Fanning Gregg Farmer Joseph Fazio Madeline Fazio Edward Fergus Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Thomas Frecletn Deidre Garrison Deacon Frank Hartmann Baby Winifred Herrin Kristin Johnson Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Matthew Koozhampala Barbara Labate Jake Lanigro Alex Lombardi Patricia Lovaglio
Greg Makarius Bonnie Marinaro Christian Martino Michelle Mastrini Michael Mazzara John McIntyre Helen McDowell Yolanda Milicia Thomas Mooney Maria Pace Myra Pappania Marie Pecoraro Emily Pederson Greg Pederson Grace Penza Antoinette Perillo Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Tina Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Casey Rodriquez Christopher Sabato, Sr.
Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone George Schnell Julie McDowell Scott June Sheehan Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diane Sepe Terry Tanzer Brian Tripp Lucille Troll Fred Troll Terese Upton Julia Valdivieso Antoinette Vidal Emerson Vidal Emerson Vidal II Lisa Vidal Lee Zielbauer Mary Zuccaro
We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier, US Army, Tyler Smith-Reynolds, U.S. Coast Guard, , Lance Cor-poral Ryan, Matthew Ferrara– Marines, Matthew Kirchner — Army, Noah Kirchner—Air Force,
Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, Lt. Joseph Morgan, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy, , LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghani-stan, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force , Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella —
Navy Airman, Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean Keeffe -Army, Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr. Airman Leah
Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky Bivona - Navy, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero -Marines, Am-brose Michelino, Jarod Racuot-Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado -Marines , Richard Freese, Jr. -Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines ,Michael Doherty -Army, Pablo Quirindongo-CW4-Army, Cpl. Ronnie
Belmarez- Marines, Lt. Commander Christopher Grande-Navy.
OUR SICK
5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM
B. Vogt H. Campa G. DiGiorgio G. Cruz B. Abadom
5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM
D. Tiernan L. McCarthy C. McNeil E. Vincente B. Abadom
C. Vogt J. Gatto C. Sposato A. Pappas R. Ruvio
A. Palumbo J. McCarthy P. DiGiorgio K. Zaki A. Albano
M. Prainito J. Luna
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HELP SAVE THE UNBORN BABIES The Life Center of Deer Park needs YOUR help in caring for the mothers and their unborn babies. Contributions of baby clothes, food, diapers, wipes, toiletries and monetary donations would be greatly appreciated.
Volunteers from the Respect Life Ministry will be at the doors of the church af-ter the masses on Father's Day weekend (Sat. & Sun., June 17 & June 18) to accept your donations. The Life Center is at 1767 Deer Park Ave. across from St. Cyril & Methodius Church under the name of AAA Pregnancy Options. May God thank you for your help.
RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program
MONTHS SEVEN AND EIGHT – Developing Baby You are in the home stretch with your spiritually adopted baby. He/
she is completely formed, and has been since 8 weeks. All he/she is doing now is gaining weight - - and making his/her mother uncomfortable with his/her size. But she is not worried. In a short time, her baby will be born. Your baby’s mother
appreciated the prayers you have said for her and her baby throughout the pregnancy. It has not been easy, but your prayers have given her the grace she needed to bring her baby
to term.
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St. Matthew’s Youth Ministry
June Schedule We meet every Saturday at 8 pm in the library.
The Worker
“Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his
care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families.” Pope St. John Paul II
June 3 Discussion Night “St. Joseph the Worker”
June10 Steubenville meeting, 6pm in the Youth Room
Movie Night “Daddy Day Care” 8pm
June 11 Youth Mass 12:30pm Church
June 17 Guided Meditation on Walking with St. Joseph
June 24 Game Night
Contact Information Gina Drost, Youth Minister
E-mail [email protected] Phone or Text 631-835-3088
Facebook @ St. Matthews Youth Ministry Insta@stmatthewym
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for
the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
Saint John the Baptist DHS is offering a Prep Course to prepare students for the Catho-lic High School Entrance Exam. We will run five 21/2 hour sessions beginning in Septem-ber. This year, we are also offering a Test Taking Strategies Class the Friday evenínq before the exam. For additional information, please visit www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net or caIl631-587-8000ext.117.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDE OKONKWO In the April 7
th edition of Newsday, you may have read that one of our young parishioners, Jude
Okonkwo, was accepted to all eight Ivy league schools. Jude was also pictured and quoted in his high school newspaper. He said, “My Chaminade experience has offered me opportunities in leader-ship that were integral in preparation for college and the entry process. Most importantly, the Catho-lic formation I received here allowed me the chance to grow in to a complete man and grow close to God.” Isn’t this an admirable statement? Jude and his family are very devoted Catholics. Every night, they pray the Rosary together, recite a Litany and read the Scripture for the Liturgy for the next day. I praise this exemplary family. Here at St. Matthew’s, Jude is an outstanding Lector, Altar Server and a member of the Youth Choir. It is so obvious that Jude is a very faithful Catholic. He has been blessed by God with a brilliant mind and with great athletic and musical talent. In addition to his many talents, he has also been com-mended for his spirit of volunteerism in many activities at Chaminade including serving the disabled as a lifeguard. On May 21
st, he received the New York Senate Youth Leadership Award, a Student Star award, for
his outstanding academic achievements and dedication to his community. Unfortunately, I couldn’t be there to applaud him. However, I pray for God’s blessing on him and on all of our young graduates. May God be their guide and always paramount in the way they live their lives.
Sister Kay McCarthy
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SENIORS … YES Group News Our recent trip to the Sands Casino in PA was enjoyable and even those who did not win said that they had a great time and asked when we would go again. I really wasn't planning on it, but if there is enough interest, probably in August. The plan is still in the works for the July Greenport trip. The “fly in the ointment” is that the restaurant did extensive remodeling and are somewhat behind so they have not gotten back to me on details. I can’t book the winery until I get confirmation from the restaurant. I will let you know as soon as I have any information. It is almost the end of the season for the YES group and we will be left to our own devices over the summer, so I hope that many of you will be joining us on these trips. You need not be a member of YES to attend these or any of our events. All are welcome. June 15th is our regular meeting and our last event of the season will be our luncheon at the Bonwit Inn on June 22 . Remember to pray for those who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray always for those who protect us, and for this wonderful free country that we are blessed to live in. God bless America. See you in church. Pat A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Unknown
Most Holy Trinity As we celebrate the mystery of the Trinity, we also realize the mystery of how much God loves and cares for us each day. Believing in this, our lives can then overflow in thanksgiving and praise. Your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box will help the poor to believe in the mystery of God’s love for them.
DRVC (Diocese of Rockville Centre) School of Missionary Disciples THE DRVC School of Missionary Disciples is a two year process of personal, intellectual, spir-itual and pastoral formation for adult Catholics that offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through instruction, prayer, faith, sharing and development of leadership skills. Is the DVC School of Missionary Disciples for you? It might be if you desire …
To expand and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith and Holy Scripture To deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and discover how
to connect to your life and the world today. To grasp the true meaning of living the Gospel in daily life.
For more information, contact Maria Elena Bariberi 516-678-5800 ext. 540 Or via email at [email protected] or visit our website www.drvc-faith.org
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Since 1844 the members of the Apostleship of Prayer have offered them-selves to God for the salvation of souls, the Church, the intentions of all Apostles of Prayer, and the intentions of the Pope. The Holy Father gives a prayer intention each month.
DAILY OFFERING PRAYER: God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, who continues to offer Him-self in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love.
JUNE National Leaders That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people.
St. Matthew Gift Shop Open Monday through Saturday
from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch.
Unique religious gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, wedding unity candles and
vestments. We have lots of books to read starting at 25¢ and St. Teresa of
Calcutta rosaries. The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area..
All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish.
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BULLETIN DEADLINES: June 18th deadline passed
June 25th deadline June 16th July 2nd deadline June 23rd
July 9th deadline June 28th
CATHOLIC CHARITIES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are always looking for individuals to join our mission and offer “Care with Dignity…Life with Hope.” PART-TIME PSYCHIATRIST – MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINICS – Medford, Bay Shore and Commack – flexible hours. Evaluate and diagnose patient illness, and write and/or participate in a plan of care for each individual. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications. Prepare progress notes and perform quarterly treatment plan reviews. Consult with patient family members, agencies, and others regarding patient’s status and progress. MUST BE BOARD CERTIFIED WITH NYS LICENSE. To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax. Please reference “Part-time Psychia-trist” in the subject line of your email/fax. Email: [email protected] or fax to: 516.733.7038. For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go to: www.catholiccharities.cc and click on the “jobs” tab. Catholic Charities – An Equal Opportunity Employer
Diocese of Rockville Centre-Day of Prayer and Healing for Women This day is an opportunity to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe
and sacred space. Saturday, June 17th – Long Island Location
For more information, visit the website: respectlife.drvc.org To register, contact Project Rachel at 1-888-456-4673 or visit the website
For All Young Adults! You Are Invited to Our 2nd
Annual “Scripture in the Sand” & BBQ on June 15, 2017at Sunken Meadow Park – Field 4
Join us as we explore and discuss a selected scripture passage while enjoying the beauty of Sunken Meadow! BBQ at 6pm, followed by Scripture on the Sand! Just come hungry and have an open heart to God’s word! Please rsvp to Marianne Sheridan at [email protected] by June 13
th.
Marianne Sheridan Director for Youth, Campus & Young Adults Diocese of Rockville Centre
50 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre 11570 516-678-5800, ext. 615 [email protected]
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RETROUVAILLE This is a French word for rediscovery. The Retrouvaille Program is a program for couples experiencing marriage problems. The program offers tools to help couples rediscover a lov-ing marriage relationship. The Retrouvaille program consists of a weekend experience fol-lowed by a series of 6 follow-up sessions over the next month or so. The main emphasis of the program is about communication in marriage. It gives couples the opportunity to redis-cover each other and to rediscover the love they had for each other. For more information, try the Retrouvaille website: www.retrouvaille.org I know some couples who have benefited from the Retrouvaille experience. Pray for our married couples and their families. Sister Kay McCarthy
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'" Let the Holy Spirit infuse your marriage with increased trust and intimacy by attending a Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekend is Nov 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit us at http://www.wwmeli.org.
“The BIBLE is the chief moral cause of all that is good, and the best correc-tor of all that is evil, in human society;"
Noah Webster, lexicographer, publisher of first U.S. dictionary Bibles Banned: Florida Amid pressure from atheist groups, Orange County Public Schools banned voluntary Bible distribution in high schools on January 16, National Reli-gious Freedom Day. The previous three years, Bibles were placed on a table in a common area for students to pick up if they chose. But when satanists and anti-religion groups announced plans to pass out their own pamphlets, such as "An X-
Rated Book - sex & obscenity in the Bible" and others, the district decided to ban Bibles along with the objectionable materials. “State of Libraries Report" for 2016 The Holy Bible finished 6th on the 10 most "challenged" books for schools and libraries. The other 9 books on the list contained demeaning sexual con-tent. "That anyone would consider banning the Bible - a book that helped shape Western thought - from public libraries, whether in your school or neighborhood, is dangerously close to the very censor-ship the First Amendment is designed to prevent," said First Liberty Institute senior counsel, Jere-my Dys. (ala.org; americanlibrariesmagazine.org; orlandosentinal.com, 2/10/15; cnsnews.com, 1/14/15) "The BIBLE - banned, burned, beloved More widely read, more frequently attacked than any oth-er book in history." Charles Colson, Christian leader and founder of Prison Fellowship Save the Date: * June 21, Opening of 2017 Fortnight For Freedom, "Joy of the Gospel" at St. Bernard's Church , Levittown. Meditating on illuminations of Sacred Scriptures. Preview of St. John's Bi-ble at 6:00pm. "Visio Divina-Seeing the Word" at 7:00 in church * June 28, Fortnight Religious Freedom Rally, keynote speaker, Bishop John O. Barres, Holy Trinity HS, Hicksville, 6:00pm Public Rosary, 7:00pm Program in Auditorium
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