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October 4, 2020 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Pastor

Rev. Robert Hewes

Associate Pastors

Rev. Joseph Habila

Rev. Benet Uwasomba

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.

Deacon:

Carmine DeStefano

Pastoral Associate:

Sr. Kathleen McCarthy, O. P.

D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson

Music Director: Lee Forsythe

The Sa l va t i on o f Sou l s i s t h e Sup r eme Law

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

SATURDAY : 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY : 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m.

MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin.

CONFESSIONS

SATURDAY : 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest.

BAPTISM SCHEDULE

The 3rd Sunday of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms

Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends.) First-time parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class

which is offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (No class is held in December.)

Registration is required for both the Baptism and /or the Baptism Class and must be done online at ww.smrcc.org.

MARRIAGE

Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a

reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding.

All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.

October 4, 2020

27TH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

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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

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 encour-

aged 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

PLEASE NOTE THE UPCOMING

BULLETIN DEADLINES

Sunday, October 11 is Monday, October 5

Sunday, October 18 is Thursday, October 8

Sunday, October 25 is Monday, October 19

Sunday, November 1 is Monday, October 26

Please email: [email protected]

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Saturday, Oct 3

4:00 PM Peter Cortina

Intentions of Jack Tseng

Tian-Lin Teng

Thanksiving To All Saints for the

Good Things In My Life

Sunday, Oct 4

7:30 AM Jo Johnsen

9:30 AM Josephen Johnsen

11:00 AM Honkanen Family

12:30 PM Alexander Aurrichio

Monday, Oct 5

9:00 AM Pasquale Rizzi

Tuesday, Oct 6

9:00 AM Sister Mary Joyce LeRoy

Wednesday, Oct 7

9:00 AM Mary V. Seigler

Thursday, Oct 8

9:00 AM Enrichetta & John Manetta

Friday, Oct 9

9:00 AM Seraphine McGillicuddy

Saturday, Oct 10

9:00 AM Living Intentions of

Marissa Murgolo

4:00 PM George & Barbara Endres ~

Anniversary Intentions

Vincent "Mickey" Terry

Franca Musi

John Vierling, Jr.

Living Interntions of Jack Tseng

Dolores Jones

Sunday, Oct 11

7:30 AM Michael Parrella

9:30 AM Mary Schoppmeyer

11:00 AM Lori G. Kramer

12:30 PM Maria De Riggi

Business Manager

Dolores Tiernan

Finance Chairperson

Richard Bove

Trustees

Philip C. Pandolfi

Raymond Smolenski

Collection Totals

September 26 & 27

Weekly : $10,469.00

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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Respect Life Sunday ~ Sunday, October 4

As we celebrate Respect Life Sunday, we are reminded that the assaults on human dignity

come in many forms. The Office of Human Life, Family and Bioethics is charged with deepening

our already strong commitment to pro-life activities and parish education.

Please support this vital work through participation in the special Respect Life envelope

collection. Your prayers and assistance are greatly appreciated.


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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,

1st 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.

OCTOBER: The Laity’s Mission in the Church - That by the virtue of baptism, the laity,

especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the 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."

Patrick Cawley

Chloe Atienza

Marie Clarke

Lisa Ciota

Gerard Costa

Joseph Costa

Vilma Diaztoral

David Falen

Lawrence Famighetti

Barbara Duncan-Fields

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

Nicholas Varriale

Sandra Varriale

OUR SICK

4:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM

11:00 AM

12:30 PM

S. Carambi8a J. Campa

DiGiorgio

E. Vicente

B. Abadom

October 10 & 11

Many names on both of our prayer lists below have been there for a very

long period of time.

Please send an email message to [email protected] within the next

2 weeks and confirm that the person’s name you requested should

remain on the list. All other names will be removed. All requests must

be submitted with the permission of the immediate family.


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Samantha Prahlis &

George Holmes

Fourth Banns

Valerie Tuminelli &

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NEW CUSHIONS

We have new cushions in the pews in middle front section of the

church. These cushions were ordered in February. We would like

to complete the church with all new cushions. It is a costly project.

If you would like to help defray the cost, please call our business

office, 631-499-8520 X113 and let us know how you can help

complete this project.

Thank you,

Dolores Tiernan, Business Manager


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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Place for Learning and Praying

Our Family/Children’s Mass is Sunday at 9:30AM

Mary Donaldson, Director Rita Minder, Assistant

Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530 [email protected]

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Day is Tuesday, October 20, 2020. There will be two sessions—one at 11AM

for students whose last name begins with A thru L and one at 1:30PM for students whose last name begins

with M thru Z.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

Registration forms for the upcoming Winter Program (November 2020 thru April 2021) are

coming in at a slower pace for students in grades two through eight. Summer 2020 is fading and school has

begun. Let us not forget to return to Religious Education. It is important that you return those bright pink

forms as soon as possible either by dropping them off or mailing them in. If you don’t have the registration

form, you can come into the Parish Center and pick one up or call and we will mail you one. We are

beginning to put children into classes which begins in five weeks.

Due to continuing concerns/regulations re the coronavirus, we have altered our class sched-

ules. Classes will begin on Monday, November 2, 2020. The sacrament years grades 1,2,7&8 will be here

in the Parish Center building with social distancing and appropriate hygienic measures. Grades 3,4,5&6

will be a home school program where a parent or guardian will teach only their own child/children in those

grades. All students whether being taught here on site or at home must be registered so they get credit for

this calendar year.

Student book pick-up for the home program is the week of October 5th, Monday thru Friday,

11AM to 4PM down in Msgr. Goggin Hall.

TEACHERS

While I realize that it is still summer-like weather, we are looking ahead to the 2020-2021

Winter Program that begins on Monday, November 2nd and runs through the end of April 2021. Teachers

are always needed. At this time, we are looking for new people (men and women) who would like to join

our teaching staff. If you would like to teach, please contact the Religion Office.

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. She will be in the breezeway for

viewing of sacrament photos on the following Thursday nights—Nov. 5th, 12th, 19th, Dec. 3rd and 10th

from 7-9PM.


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You can make a difference in the lives of those around us

by making a gift to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal

Because of you, every year we serve more than 600,000 people in our Long Island

Community. This support enables our children to continue to receive the gift of spiri-

tual formation, sacramental preparation, and quality education. It allows seminari-

ans and lay leaders to fulfill their calling to serve the community. With your support,

Catholic Charities can maintain its services for the poor and disadvantaged, and we

can continue to reach out to our young people and others to find the best ways to

guide and pass on our faith from generation to generation.

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

https://www.drvc.org/donate/CMA/ or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296 or call Jack Maccio at

St. Matthew - 631 499-8520 Ext. 117 or [email protected].

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Every Gift Counts!

A gift of $25 may help pay the gas for a Meals-On-Wheels van to deliver food for a day.

A gift of $50 from an emergency fund may help pay the electric bill in a cold winter

month for a family in need.

A gift of $100 may help care for a newborn infant in Catholic Charities Regina Residence.

A gift of $250 may help subsidize a home for an adult who is developmentally disabled.

A gift of $1,000 may help support a Seminarian’s education.


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5 Alateen Meetings on

Mondays: 8 PM Alateen Deer Park Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 814 0364 7984

Password: hope

Invite Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81403647984 Enter password

Wednesday: 7 PM Montgomery Alateen

Meeting ID: 752 227 510

Password: 565556

Invite Link: https://zoom.us/j/752227510?pwd=aRdGUXpzdm1OV25HWk5BbmVNzZPdz09

Thursdays: 7:30 PM Huntington Alateen Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 833 7857 4441

Password: hope

Invite Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83378574441?

pwd=dDdmN004d211L0dIazZja3g4c2Y4Zz09

Friday: 7:30 PM Friday Night Alateen Campbell Hall

Meeting ID: 826 0557 4750

Password: 022482

Invite Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82605574750?pwd=TUNObDEvRmFVQ1JaTTlnRFB3VHp1QT09

Saturday: 3 pm Manhattan Alateen

Meeting ID: 771 7020 4283

Password: 3pmAlateen

teens are welcome

Sponsored by New York South Assembly Area Al-Anon Family Groups


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At this time, the Parish has resumed accepting clothing donations.

The St. Vincent De Paul clothing donation bins are now open.

October 4 - Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

The good news of this Gospel is that all we need to do is let God tend us and

bring us to produce good fruit. All we need do is be faithful; God will take care

of the rest.

Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring the love and

mercy of Jesus to those who feel left out and abandoned.

The St. Matthew’s Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to extend their

gratitude to our parishioners whose donations allow us to help our neighbors.

A neighbor who has received support from our conference sent us a thank you card. In it she

says, “I would like to thank you for all you have done. Thank you for when I went through a hard-

ship in my life and family life. Thank you for the blessing that is/was bestowed on my family. God

bless you and your ministry.”

Here I am again, trying unsuccessfully to come up with something to

uplift our spirits. We hear, “when will this be over? I can’t take it anymore!”

Admittedly, these are very trying times and we yearn for what was once

normal. Our patience is on its last nerve. While we are coping with

nothing to do, and all the time in the world to do it, how about thanking God

for what we have, and really showing love and patience for each other and

especially those who have little or no understanding as to what this is all about. I hope you will

enjoy the following:

For Friends of the Exceptional

1. Blessed are you who take time to listen to difficult speech, or failing eyes, for you help us to

know that if we persevere, we can be understood.

2. Blessed are you who walk with us in public places, and ignore the stares of strangers, for in

your companionship we find havens of relaxation.

3. Blessed are you who stand beside us as we enter new and untried adventures, for our failures

will be outweighed by the times we surprise you and ourselves.

4. Blessed are you who never bid us to “hurry up“ or snatch tasks from our hands to do them for

us, for often we need time, not help.

5. Blessed are you who ask for our help, for our greatest need is to be needed.

6. Blessed are you when by all these things, you assure us that the thing that makes us individu-

als is not our imperfect speech or sight, nor our defective hearing or in our difficulties in learn-

ing, but in the God given self, which no infirmity can confine.

7. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad and know that you have given us assurances that could

never be spoken in words, for you deal with us as Christ dealt with all His children.

This was composed for the deaf, but I feel that it can be applicable to so many infirmities

both physical, mental and even those suffering from dementia.

Pray for everyone and especially our country. It seems like Satan is still dancing. Let’s see

if we can stop his music.

See you in Church,

Pat

Young

Energetic

Seniors

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During these difficult times, we have given out a

tremendous amount of food to families in need. Our

pantries deplete within a week of donations being

made. Thank you all so very much and God bless

you for your donations. PLEASE continue to do so as many, many families are still

struggling financially. Again, thank you for your generosity.

FOOD NEEDED

CEREAL RICE

TUNA FISH PASTA and PASTA SAUCE

CANNED VEGETABLES BEANS

SOUP PEANUT BUTTER and JELLY

CANNED FRUIT DRINKS FOR CHILDREN -

Dear Rosarians,

Fr. Hewes has said we can pray the Living Rosary in the Main Church

on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm, followed by a socially distanced

meeting in Msgr. Goggin Hall with refreshments. What a wonderful time

to begin again, in the month of Our Lady of the Rosary!

We will plan a November Auction/Raffle with baskets and gift cards we

have already prepared, and we will discuss the possibility of an ex-

panded committee of officers.

For those who cannot join in person, please unite with us spiritually as

we beg Our Blessed Mother for help in our Country and our Church in

these most difficult times.

As we enter into Autumn, stay safe and well. May Our Lady keep us close to the Sacred Heart of

her Divine Son.

Love and prayers, Patricia Bissex

Parishioners from St Matthew’s

attended a Rosary Rally Saturday, September 26

for the protection of our local Police Officers!


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Focus on Religious Freedom

www.cffor.org

Keeping the American Republic with Its Judeo-Christian Values (cont.)

As he walked out of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked,

"Dr. Franklin, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” He answered, “A republic, if you can

keep it.”

The principles of American Judeo-Christian values honor God-given Life and Liberty and are the

foundation-stone of our Republic.

Foundational values include:

#3. Since God gives life, all human life is especially precious, "The Lord called me from the womb;

from the body of my mother he called me." (Isaiah 49:1)

#4. Since God gives Liberty, all rights such as Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Speech are

God-given.

#5. The Family is critically important and the "building block" of society with parents responsible

for raising and educating their children.

#6. In a Republic, power rests with the citizens and the representatives they vote for, thus sup-

porting a limited central government.

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As Catholics obliged to contribute to the public good, we are called to support the principles and

public policies that preserve these values. It is our responsibility to think carefully and decideO

Am I able to look beyond partisan interests and personalities to support policies which:

Protect the sacredness of life at all stages

Assert the right to praise God and practice our faith openly without fear

Support the right to freely assemble for prayer and other peaceful purposes

Empower parents to choose the best schoolOpublic, private, religious, charterOfor their children

Ensure the right of Americans to voice differing opinions freely, without censure or retaliation

Preserve life and liberty through the rule of law and order

Secure our borders and safety in accord with Pope Francis’ statement on Jan. 22, 2017, that,

“Yes, every country has the right to control its border, who comes and who goes and those coun-

tries at risk from terrorism or such things – have even more right to control them more.”

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(judeochristianvalues.info) (1) (Catholicmagazine.com, 2-6-2017) (2)

Be Silent No More!

Elected officials and their staff listen to, read and tabulate citizens' concerns and opinions when

making decisions for their state and for the country. Do not be silent. Please contact one or more

Senator or Congressman each week to encourage them to share your values. Call Switchboard

at 202-224-3121 to be connected to any Representative or Senator's office. Email: Find Repre-

sentative's email at www.house.gov Find Senator's email at www.senate.gov

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“Drive-Up Food Giveaway”

Everyone Is Welcome:

Anyone experiencing an emergency food need is welcome to

WellLife Network’s Drive-Up Food Giveaways. WellLife

operates four pantries throughout Suffolk County. The nutritious

food offered includes frozen entrees to cereal, milk, canned &

fresh fruits and vegetables, condiments, rice, pasta, snacks, baby items, personal items and even

pet food. See schedule listed below for locations and dates.

If you have any questions about this Giveaway, call:

Coram Pantry 631-920-8302 Huntington Pantry 631-920-8000

Smithtown Pantry 631-920-8300 Wyandanch Pantry 631-920-8250

For the safety of our volunteers, please wear a face mask.

WellLife thanks the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for a generous

grant to fund this special COVID-19 food relief program, Long Island Cares

and Island Harvest Food.


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Observances for the week of

October 4, 2020

Sunday, October 4 -

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time;

Respect Life Sunday

Monday, October 5 -

Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos,

Priest

Tuesday, October 6 -

St. Bruno, Priest;

Blessed Marie Rose Durocher,

Virgin

Wednesday,

Friday, October 9 -

St. Denis, Bishop, and

Companions, Martyrs;

St. John Leonardi, Priest

Next Sunday, October 11 -

28

th

Sunday in Ordinary Time

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