Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter

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The Sa l v a t i o n o f S ou l s i s t h e Sup r eme Law

Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746

(631) 499 - 8520 Fax: (631) 499 - 1530 www.smrcc.org

Office Hours: Closed until further notice.

May 10, 2020 ~ Mother’s Day

May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter 2

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Pastor

Rev. Robert Hewes

Associate Pastors

Rev. Joseph Habila

Rev. Benet Uwasomba

Deacon

Carmine DeStefano

Pastoral Associate

Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P.

D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson

Music Director: Lee Forsythe

ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: [email protected]

and John DiGiorgio: ��

APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER:

Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735

ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www. smrcc.org

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ INTRAMURAL & CYO TRAVEL

COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: [email protected]

BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126

Email: [email protected]

BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: 631-495-8541

Including: Teens (12-17) who have lost a parent.

Widows and Widowers 65 and under

Widow and Widowers 65 and over

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:

Jack Maccio: 499-8520 x 117 or [email protected]

C.C.D. RELIGIOUS ED: Mary Donaldson, D.R.E.: 864-3321

Rita Minder, Assistant: 864-3321

CHOIR: Lee Forsythe: 631-499-8520 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

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: Glenn Martin GK: 631-873-7233

LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682

LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629

LET’S PLAY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124

MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176

PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124

PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446 or

Lucia Agnone: 631 522-1436

PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 631 492-7881

PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano: 631-896-0983

RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 631 586-3807

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Patricia Bissex: 631 549-9415

PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo:

499-8520 x 126 - Email: [email protected]

SONS OF ITALY: Diana Grauer: 631-242-2710

SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco: 631-334-1052

ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Michael Brennan: 499-8520 x 118

USHERS: Tom Siegler: 631-920-2055

WEDDING MUSIC: Lee Forsythe: 631-334-7138

YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Benet: 499-8520 x125

PARISH MINISTRIES

PARISH REGISTRATION

NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smrcc.org.

New families and new parishioners are encouraged

to register with the parish. Registration forms are

also available at the Parish Center.

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH:

Those adults who live in the Dix Hills area

and/or those with family in the parish

seeking information about becoming a

Catholic or completing their Sacraments

are invited to contact the Pastor.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Those who are

seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacra-

ment of the Anointing of the Sick.

PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL:

631-543-0202


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Saturday, May 9

4:00 PM Janice Schaefer

Maria Fodera

John Vierling, Jr.

Caterina Cortelli-Giordano

Members of the Gayer &

O'Regan Families

Living Intentions of Jack Tseng

7:00 PM Ana Olinda Najarro

Sunday, May 10

7:30 AM Mother's Day Novena

June Sheehan

9:30 AM Phyllis Carabba

11:00 AM Lovana Piscitello

12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish

12:30 PM Marie Josephine Racano &

James Racano

Monday, May 11


Paul West

Tuesday, May 12


Vincent "Mickey" Terry

Wednesday, May 13


Phyllis Carabba & Richard Racano

Thursday, May 14


Charles Murtha

Friday, May 15


Phyllis Carabba

Saturday, May 16


4:00 PM Thomas Maguire

Bart Rodriguez

Living Intentions of Jack Tseng

Elizabeth Glennon

7:00 PM Melinda Munoz & Luis C. Munoz

Sunday, May 17


Lillian Krumenacker

9:30 AM Paul Delisle

11:00 AM Francisco Cavitolo & Family

12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish

12:30 PM Thanksgiving Mass ~ Lubin Family

Business Manager

Dolores Tiernan

Finance Chairperson

Richard Bove

Trustees

Philip C. Pandolfi

Raymond Smolenski

Collection Totals

May 2 & 3

Mail-In Weekly: $ 5,051.00

Faith Direct: $ 2,300.00

About The Types of

Catholic Wedding Ceremonies

There are two forms of Catholic wedding

Liturgy:

The Wedding or Nuptial Mass:

Often referred to as a “full Mass,” it is the

celebration of the Mass with the wedding

ceremony inserted in the middle of the

Liturgy. It presupposes both parties are

practicing Catholics and receiving Holy

Communion after a proper spiritual prepa-

ration.

The Wedding Ceremony:

This has all the elements of the above

(music, readings, vows, etc.) but without

the celebration of Mass. This form is suit-

able for general congregations and is of

shorter duration than the above.

PLEASE NOTE: Nuptial Masses are

NOT celebrated on Sundays. The ONLY

exception is when a visiting priest is

invited by the family, approved by the

Pastor and is willing to offer a Nuptial

Mass on Sunday.


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Heavenly Father,

from the beginning you have chosen to entrust the human person to mothers in a

special way. We thank and praise you for the gift of mothers; for their tenderness,

care, and compassion, for their intuition and encouragement, for commitment and

sacrifice.

Bless all mothers this day. Keep, strengthen, and refresh them in your loving care.

May they be blessed by our open-hearted love and gratitude.

Amen.


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We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women:

Christopher Pavlat - Army, Rev. James Krische - Active - Colonel - Army,

Pvt. Brandon Leap - Active - Army, 1st Lt. Dominador Pascual III - Active - Air Force,

Pilot Matthew Waldman - Active - Air Force, 2nd Lt. Joseph Morgan - Active - Army,

2nd Lt. Christopher Felice - Marines, Christopher Motlenski - Navy, Nicholas Mazzone - U.S. Coast

Guard, Peter Mazzone - Marines, SSG Michael Hughes, SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier - US Army,

Lance Cpl. 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. Brendan Johnston - U.S. Navy, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, Cpl. Michael Grella - Navy Airman,

Julien - Army - Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright - Marines, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero - Marines,

Ambrose 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, Commander Christopher Grande - Navy, Spec. 4 - Frank Grue - Retired - Army

If you would like your family member added to the list or if one has returned home,

please contact the Parish Office or email [email protected].

DAILY OFFERING PRAYER -

God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and suf-

ferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, Who continues to offer Himself 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.

MAY: For Deacons

That deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire

Church.

The Apostleship of Prayer is a worldwide association of Catholics and

other Christians who strive to make their ordinary, everyday lives apostolic-

ally effective. Through the Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope gives his monthly

prayer intentions to the entire Church. For this reason, the Apostleship came

to be known as "the Pope's own prayer group."

Chloe Atienza

Marie Clarke

Lisa Ciota

Gerard Costa

Joseph Costa

Vilma Diaztoral

David Falen

Lawrence Famighetti

Nunzio Grella

Lisa Marie Hulsen

Christian Martino

Sophia Marzulla

John McIntyre

Jay McNamee

Jill Pasqulone

Mary Perry

Marge Puccio

Eugene Quarello

Gary Rickerson

Casey Rodriquez

Christopher Sabato, Sr.

Cecelia Sanzone

Charles Sanzone

Grace Sanzone

Debbie Serio

Ed & Ann Smith

Albi Snolis

Brian Tripp

OUR SICK

PLEASE NOTE:

The Spring

Let’s Play Program

has been

postponed at this time.

PLEASE NOTE THE

UPCOMING BULLETIN DEADLINES

Sunday, May 17 is Monday, May 11

Sunday, May 24 is Monday, May 18

Sunday, May 31 is Thursday, May 21

Please email: [email protected]

The Altar Flowers

In Loving Memory of

Janet Reynolds

With Love,

Fr. Hewes & Staff

The Bread and Wine

In Loving Memory of

Caterina & Salvatore Cortelli

Love,

Joanne & John


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To make a donation or for more information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please visit

CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org, phone 516-678-5800 ext. 296

or call Jack Maccio at St. Matthew - 631 499-8520 Ext. 117 or [email protected].

A Message from the Office of the Catholic Ministries Appeal

As we continue to struggle with the effects that COVID -19 is having on our community, let us con-

tinue to work together through prayer and precaution to help ensure that our community and

church will be vibrant for future generations.

Not unlike weekly giving to your parish offertory, gifts to the Catholic Ministries Appeal are essen-

tial to our mission.

As such we are processing mail as quickly as possible with limited staff, but we are also encour-

aging you to give online at https://www.drvc.org/donate/cma/ if you are able.

Thank you for your patience and support. We join you in prayer for an end to this terrible virus.

“O Christ Jesus

When all is darkness

And we feel our weakness and helplessness,

Give us the sense of Your Presence,

Your Love and Your Strength.

Help us to have perfect trust

In Your protecting love

And strengthening power,

So that nothing may frighten or worry us,

For, living close to You,

We shall see Your Hand,

Your Purpose, Your WIll through all things.”

- St. Ignatius of Loyola

God bless and stay safe.


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Saint Dominic High School

Christian Kilian

Brady Koehler

Tune into "Religion and Rock" with Rev. Msgr. Jim Vlaun

on Sunday from 7 AM-8 AM

on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11 PM on

Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117.

The theme for next Sunday, May 17, 2020 is Prayer. Don’t miss it! To listen online or receive

more information regarding Religion and Rock go to "Religion & Rock" on ITUNES or

www.ReligionandRock.com.

Don't forget to tune into Catholic Faith Network, Cablevision 29/137 or Verizon FIOS 296 or visit

www.cfntv.org.

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 report 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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A very generous Parishioner wishes to donate and will deliver an electric hospital bed. This

Parishioner is extremely reliable and assures me that the bed is in good condition and very clean.

The bed has a vinyl mattress and is equipped with bed rails.

If you could use this, please contact me at 631-499-8520 x 124.

Thank you and God bless you,

Sr. Kay McCarthy

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My Dear Parishioners,

Even during this very difficult time, you continue to donate

food. Know that I am very grateful to you as the many,

many struggling families to whom we are giving food are

so appreciative of your generosity. These last two weeks, we have given out a tremendous

amount of food and certainly can use much more (see below). I pray that God will bless you and

your families for always helping when needed. Thanks also to Ben and Doug Rochler, to Judy

and Johnny Brady for packing food for these families and for all who have volunteered to help

others during this time.

I miss all of you and certainly miss coming to Mass. Fortunately, many of us have sufficient food

but we all desire and “hunger” for the Eucharist. I look forward to that day when we can receive

Communion again. I hear that most of us are spending much time watching the Mass and

praying. I am inspired by a group of faith-filled, exemplary women in the Parish who pray the Ro-

sary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet together every day on a conference telephone call. I try to join

them when I am able to do so.

My heart and prayers go out to the many families whose loved ones have been sick and those

who have died during this dreadful time. As we commend your loved ones to God’s loving care,

may He give you and your families the comfort and strength you need as you mourn their loss.

We weep with you.

Lastly, our Pastor, Fr. Hewes, the Priests and Deacon Carmine have been saying the Final Com-

mendation Prayers and giving blessings to the deceased in our parking lot in the front of the

Church. I know that this has given much comfort to many grieving families who are unable to have

a wake and a Funeral Mass. Also, remember to pray for our Funeral Directors.

As we place our trust in God, let us continue to pray for the countless number of people who risk

their lives every day to keep us safe and healthy, for those who are sick, unemployed, struggling

financially and who are so alone during this frightful time.

FOOD NEEDED

CEREAL

TUNA FISH

CANNED VEGETABLES

SOUP

CANNED FRUIT

RICE

PASTA and PASTA SAUCE

BEANS

PEANUT BUTTER and JELLY

DRINKS FOR CHILDREN -

COOKIES ARE A NICE TREAT TOO!


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The Most Important Person on Earth - a Mother

The most important person on earth is a mother.

She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre

Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built

something more magnificent than any Cathedral

– a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfec-

tion of her baby’s body. The angels have not

been blessed with such a grace. They cannot

share in God’s creative miracle to bring new

saints to Heaven. Only a human mother can.

Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any

other creature. God joins forces with mothers in

performing this act of creation. What on God’s

good earth is more glorious that this: to be a mother?

Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty (1892-1975)

Many years ago, Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty wrote these beautiful words about mothers. Happy

Mother Day to our wonderful Mothers. May our Blessed Mother watch over you.

Sister Kay McCarthy

Young

Energetic

Seniors

Hi everyone,

Long time no see!! How are you getting along during this pandemic? I’m sure that it has hit every-

one of us in one way or another, whether you lost a loved one or know someone who did. Our

prayers go out to them and their families. On top of that, the weather has been so gloomy and

leads to further depression. I know personally that in the past, I would say to myself, “if I only had

the time, I would clean out the basement and garage. organize the shoe boxes of photos and

donate all the clothes in the closet that I haven’t worn in years.” What have I done? Practically

nothing!! I’m sure I’m not alone, so let’s try something new. There is Facetime that is so much

more than a phone call. Also, there is Zoom, kind of the same idea, but you can see and speak to

multiple people at the same time, even pray together. You can organize a gab fest or even a happy

hour without leaving your home. The app is FREE.

Did you see the the air show tribute to all first responders? Or take a ride to the beach or out to the

Madonna Shrine? These are all great “get-out-of-the- house“ things to do that requires no close

contact. If you have to be quarantined, isn’t Long Island a great place to be? You will do your mood

and your sanity a great favor by sitting in the serenity of your car or a park bench saying your rosary

rather than in a rocking chair at home. People are amazing at coming up with ways to cope. We

have had Birthday car parades around the neighborhood for children who couldn’t have a party .Just

yesterday we saw a vintage classic-car parade around the streets of Dix Hills. These things are so

uplifting. Let’s hear about your experiences, happy ones, please. Feel free to call me and maybe

I’ll put it in the bulletin for everyone to enjoy. Get out there and plant some flowers. Pray for every-

one and remember, we are all in this together.

See you in Church (hopefully soon),

Pat (631-667-7822)


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Job Opportunities at Catholic Charities

If you are currently looking for work, check for job

opportunities (full and part-time positions)

at Catholic Charities.

Visit the website at www.CatholicCharities.cc/careers.

To apply for a position:

Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements:

By Mail: Catholic Charities Human Resources Dept.

90 Cherry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801

By Fax: #516-733-7038 or

By email: [email protected]

Include full job title for which you are applying in the cover letter, FAX cover sheet or

Email subject line.

COVID-19 Testing available in Huntington

If you think you or someone in your family has COVID-19,

CALL (845)553-8030


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During these difficult times, as a family of faith, we turn to our Heavenly Father in

prayer. You are invited to submit your prayer intentions and those of your family

below. All prayer intentions will be placed in a basket near the altar in Saint Agnes

Cathedral in Rockville Centre before the 11:00 AM Mass each Sunday, televised

on Catholic Faith Network and accessible online at DRVC.org or CFNtv.org.

The basket will serve as a silent reminder that we are united in faith, hope and love

as we lift one another up in prayer and support, while placing our trust in the Lord.

"For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of

recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." - St. Therese of Lisieux

You can submit your prayer requests on line at DRVC.org, Coronavirus Updates and Submit Your

Prayer Intentions..

Focus on Religious Freedom

www.cffor.org

Religious Liberty or Religious Oppression: A Time to Choose (Part 2)

Some faith leaders around the country have persisted in holding in-person services - a

matter of religious freedom - despite state and local limits on public gatherings. These gatherings are

usually held in the church parking lot as parishioners remain safely in their cars. However, both parish-

ioners and pastors have been arrested and fined. "Instead of using a scalpel to address this, they're

using a chainsaw," said Liberty Counsel.

(1)

In mid-April, Attorney General Barr said the government "may not impose special restrictions on

religious activity that do not also apply to non-religious activity."

(2)

Therefore, if the government allows

assembly in comparable places (grocery stores) "even in times of emergency, when reasonable and

temporary restrictions are placed on rights, the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit

discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers."

(3)

"Religious freedom in America is not simply a fundamental right but a foundational one," wrote

KrisAnne Hall, JD, Constitutional attorney. "The settlements of the first American colonies were estab-

lished in the flight from oppressive religious persecution. Christian martyrs and patriots

secured our God-given right to Freedom of Religion with their suffering and even with their lives."

(4)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their

Creator with certain unalienable Rights..." (The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776)

By what authority does the government declare the church non-essential? "The church is a place

where people turn for help and for comfort in a climate of fear and uncertainty." For almost two millen-

nia, "the church has been viewed by Western civilization as an essential part of society, a refuge in

time of trouble or need, a place of peace and a sanctuary ...," KrisAnne Hall wrote.

(5)

Remember civil and religious liberty always go together: if the foundation of the one be sapped,

the other will fall of course. - Alexander Hamilton

(AP news, 4/4/20(1); the gatewaypundit.com, 4/14/20(2)(3); KrisAnneHall.com,

Covid-19 Restrictions (4)(5), Shelter in Place)

May 10 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

In the Gospel today, Jesus says “Rwhoever believes in me will do the works that I do,

and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.

Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work; far greater

than you think. The coins placed in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box

bring Christ love and compassion to the poor.


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Everyone Counts

Have you filled out your 2020

Census yet?

The Census impacts our hospitals,

our healthcare, our disaster

programs - all systems that are

being stretched thin by the current

public health crisis.

Fill out the Census today to

contribute to a brighter, more

resilient future for Long Island. Go

to www.2020census.gov or

call 844-330-2020.

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For those who are currently looking for work, Catholic

Health Services is looking for qualified staff to help during

this crisis, including respiratory therapists and housekeep-

ing staff.

Please visit the following websites for information:

Respiratory Therapists: https:/bit.ly/342qPds

Housekeeping Staff: https//bit.ly/EVSJobs

CHS Careers home page:

www.chsli.org/careers<http://www.chsli.org/careers>


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Saturday May 16th

Prayer for Those in Armed Forces

Heavenly Father,

be with our men and women as they

serve our country. When they are faced

with danger, Give them the courage of

Michael the Archangel, who was

victorious over evil.

When our soldiers are faced with difficult

choices, give them the discernment of St.

Martin of Tours, the soldier who

remembered to aid the meek and

helpless.

When our soldiers are injured or forced to

the sidelines, give them the guidance you

gave to St. Ignatius of Loyola, who turned

a time of pain and recovery from a war

wound into a new life of trust in you.

Amen.


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TRUST IN GOD

During a time of crisis or uncertainty,

we may find ourselves struggling

with fear and anxiety. This is a natu-

ral reaction.

However, in times of great stress

sometimes we forget a profound re-

source that is our spirituality. We

lose our centeredness, the founda-

tion of our spiritual lives, in the midst

of business. We have great models

for ways to care for our spirit in the

midst of great stress. For Jesus ac-

tion and prayer were inescapably

linked and was a constant rhythm in

his life. For example after feeding

the five thousand who gathered to

hear him he “withdrew again to the

mountain alone” (John 6:15).

Jesus’s strength came from prayer.

Pope Francis reminds us that “The

Lord tells us: ‘The first task in life is

this: prayer.’ But not the prayer of

words, like a parrot; but the prayer of

the heart: gazing on the Lord, hear-

ing the Lord, asking the Lord,” (Oct.

8, 2013, daily homily). So be

assured that God is with you and

loves you. Let your heart speak.

That is prayer. Let your heart speak

as often and about whatever is

weighing on you. Then, be still and

listen. Tolerate the intolerable

feelings knowing that like the waves

in the ocean they come in and they

go out. But God is always with you.

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Licensed Master PlumberServing the community

SINCE 1990

@[email protected]

Restoring theGift of SOUND

Est. 1972

631-271-10181-03 Schwab Road, Melville

Thomas E. Costello, MD

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Professional Irrigation SpecialistsResidential & CommercialRICHARD FRIEND | CHRIS FRIEND

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Serving Nassau and Suffolk over 35 Years

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45 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788“Parishioner”

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Insured

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CELL: [email protected]

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ParishionerHours: M-F 9-8 • Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 9-3

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Email: [email protected]

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Parishioner Over 30 Years

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