April 3, 2016 - Cure of Ars Church
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April 3, 2016 - Cure of Ars Church
Curé of Ars R. C. Church . 2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 Telephone (516) 623-1400 Fax (516) 623-1107 www.cureofarschurch.net Curé of Ars -2- Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today is Divine Mercy Sunday: In this Jubilee Year of Mercy join us today, Sunday, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm in the church as we praise God’s eternal love and His abundant mercy as a parish family. During the prayer service which I will lead, the Eucharist will be exposed, we will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and have veneration of the image of Jesus as the Divine Mercy (which you can see in the sanctuary) and the relic of St. Faustina. In the apparition of Jesus to St. Faustina, in 1931, He gives us the Divine Mercy Novena to pray and like all Novenas, it is 9 days. The Novena began on Good Friday and it is very unique because with this Novena you are praying for God’s intentions, not your own. Jesus gave St. Faustina the intentions that He would like us to pray for each day. It is a most beautiful and selfless prayer. There are red Novena pamphlets at the doors of the church in case you did not get one. A huge and merciful gift given us today on Divine Mercy Sunday is that we can receive a plenary indulgence. Jesus promised this to us through St. Faustina when He reminded us of his great mercy. What is a plenary indulgence? It is the total remission (washing away) of temporal punishment due to sin. When I confess my sin with a sincere and contrite heart, I am totally forgiven, but the temporal (the here and now) damage that was done to others (and myself) as a result of my sin remains. That’s why we do penance to try to repair the damage we have done. That is what purgatory is about. That’s why a plenary indulgence is a merciful gift from the Lord. How can one receive it? Here are the requirements: One must go to Mass and receive Holy Communion on the day of the feast, April 2 nd or 3rd, go to confession within 20 days of the feast (either before or after), pray the Apostles Creed (which is your profession of faith), take a few moments to reflect on the mercy you have received in your life, pray one Our Father and Hail Mary for the Pope’s intention and lastly, have a desire to be freed from the attachment to sin. HOLY WATER: Bottles of newly blessed Easter water will be distributed to all our parishioners during the recessional song today. Why? Out of the side of Jesus’ body flowed blood and water after he was pierced with a lance by the Roman soldier. Jesus tells us through St. Faustina that the blood reminds us of his presence in the Eucharist -- how He feeds us. The water reminds us of how He cleanses us through the waters of our Baptism and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This purifies us and makes us righteous before God. Therefore, may the Holy Water serve as a reminder of the goodness of our God and I invite you to use this sacramental to invoke God’s healing, protection, mercy and love upon you, your loved ones and everything you own. May this holy water aid you on your journey to sainthood. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, following in the footsteps of the Mercy Popes, Saint John Paul II and the beloved Benedict XVI, embraces the Message of Mercy with devout enthusiasm. He says: “Hearing the word mercy changes everything, it changes the world! A bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” That’s why he has declared this the year of mercy. See the bulletin for more details. ONCE A MONTH: As I said at all the Easter Masses, once a month we will be featuring a different ministry at all the Masses so you can learn more about and even sign-up for a ministry. This month we are featuring Parish Outreach. Since we are celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday, we thought we would feature a ministry that shows great mercy to many in need. That is exactly what our Outreach does: helps the hungry, the homeless, the destitute, etc. In the lobby of the church is information on all the good work that our Parish Outreach does for so many in need. See the outreach volunteers at the table in the lobby for pamphlet information and pick up a cookie while you’re at it. HEALING MASS: This Friday, April 8th, I will be celebrating a Healing Mass at 7:30pm in the church. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00pm. If you or someone you know is sick physically, emotionally or spiritually please bring them to the Mass. Following the liturgy, everyone will have the opportunity to be prayed over and blessed with the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us. UPDATED WORK REPORT: Lastly, in the bulletin you will find an updated progress report on the work being done in our Restoration Campaign, letting you know how much of the work has been completed. MINI-RETREAT: Our Adult Faith Formation Committee is sponsoring a mini-retreat led by Sister Ave Clark, O.P. on Saturday, April 16 from 9am to 12noon in the rectory Lower Level. The theme is “Easter Joy, Peace and Mercy”. All are welcome. Have a great week walking with your Lord, encountering His love and mercy. Remember, with Him in you, you can do the unthinkable, unimaginable and even forgive what you think is unforgiveable. Peace and blessings, Fr. Charles, Pastor Curé of Ars -3- Pastoral Team Rev. Charles N. Mangano, Pastor Rev. HenrLeuthardt, Associate Pastor Rev. Zachary Callahan, In Residence Deacon Joseph Zubrovich, Permanent Deacon Deacon Ronald Federici, Permanent Deacon Mary Dennis, Youth Ministry/Facilities Manager Lee Hlavacek, Religious Ed/Curé Family Ministry Lisa Hudson, Parish Social Ministry/Stewardship William Geasor, Business Manager Sean Cotty, Music Ministry Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:15am, 12:45pm Holy Days Vigil: 7:30pm; Day: 7:00am, 9:00am, 4:00pm, 7:30pm Weekday Masses Monday - Thursday: 7:00am Monday - Friday: 9:00am Monday and First Friday: 7:30pm Sat 8:30am (with Anointing of the Sick 1st Sat only) Devotions Miraculous Medal Novena - Mon 9am and 7:30pm Sacred Heart Novena First Friday after 9:00am & 7:30pm Masses with Benediction at 1:00pm & 9:00pm Rosary Monday - Friday 9:30am; Saturdays 9:00am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Divine Mercy Chapel Monday 10am - Friday 10am First Friday after 9am Mass - 1pm & 8pm - 9pm Saturday 3:30pm - 4:45pm/Chapel St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School 516-785-5709; www.STEAS.com Summer Pilgrimage 206 Tours is running a pilgrimage to Medjugorje this summer. Join them from August 8th – 16th. It’s the location of the alleged apparitions of the Blessed Mother. The group will be staying at the home of one of the alleged visionaries. The devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is so strong in Medjugorje. They even have beautiful outside adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at night at which thousands attend with great devotion. Cost is $3,359.00. Feel free to stop by the rectory for a colored flyer of the pilgrimage or there are flyers at the doors of the church. Fr. Tony Stanganelli, Pastor of St. Brigid’s, and I will go as spiritual directors for the pilgrims. Fr. Charles Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Parish Registration - We extend a welcome to all new members of our parish family. We ask all parishioners to welcome and invite new neighbors and their families to become a part of Curé of Ars. Parish Registration booklets are available in the Rectory and at the doors of the Church. Once completed, please submit your form to the Rectory so we can finalize your registration process. You will receive a visit from a Parish Welcoming Committee member shortly thereafter. Baptism - Parents wishing to present a child for Baptism should be registered members of Curé of Ars Parish. Parents are required to have a Baptism Preparation Interview with a member of the Pastoral Team and attend a Baptism Class. Please call the Rectory for an appointment. Baptisms usually take place on the first and third Sundays of the month from 2:30pm -3:30pm. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - An ongoing process of formation for those who ever wonder if they should become “Catholic”. If interested please call for a meeting with a member of the Pastoral Team. Marriage - Those wishing to be married in Curé should consult with a member of the Pastoral Team before any other arrangements are made. A minimum of six months is needed for marriage preparation. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS are required for all couples. Weddings may be scheduled on Fridays at 5:30pm (or an agreed upon time), on Saturdays at 11:15am, 1:00pm or 2:30pm and Sundays at 4:00pm. Reconciliation - Is celebrated on Saturday from 3:30PM to 4:45pm and in the Rectory upon request. Divine Mercy Rosaries As part of the joyful celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday today, Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Ministry has designed beautiful red/white Divine Mercy Rosaries symbolizing the shining rays pouring from the heart of Jesus to Saint Faustina. Each Rosary has been blessed and is packaged with a Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayer card. We invite you to come to the vestibule after mass today, Divine Mercy Sunday, where these Rosaries will be freely distributed. Any small offering will be gratefully accepted. Peace & Blessings, Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Ministry -4- Curé of Ars Welcome! Our pastor, Fr. Charles Mangano, his brother priests, Fr. Henry Leuthardt, Fr. Zachary Callahan, and our Pastoral Team welcome you to Curé of Ars. If you are visiting us for the first time, you are our honored guests and we pray that you will consider making Curé of Ars your church home. We are here to assist you in your spiritual growth and maturity as together we give glory to God through our worship, prayer and service in the name of Jesus Christ. We are committed to the fullness of Roman Catholic teaching and to the promise of salvation that the Church offers to all believers. May God accomplish a great work in you among us. Mission Statement We welcome all and exclude none, as we are inspired by the wisdom of our patron, St. John Vianney, the Cure of Ars, who said: "This is our glorious duty, to pray and to love." Therefore, we are committed to continue the mission of Jesus Christ, to proclaim the Gospel and love one another as He loves us. Values Statement Empowered with the strength given to us by the Sacraments, we practice generosity in faith, hope and love. Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Stewardship It is everything we do after we say we believe Tithing: God’s Plan for Giving Stewardship - A Way of Life Tithing Income Easter Sunday March 27, 2016 $48,590.50 Easter Sunday April 5, 2015 $49,102.00 Kids for Kids March 27, 2016 $ 298.00 Pastor’s Comments - Tithing isn’t a gamble on what can be, it’s an acknowledgment of what is. God has, is, and always will do for us. By tithing, we’re just saying “Thank You.” Comments on Tithing from the pews - “Giving is a special word. I hope to set a good example so that my children will learn the meaning of sharing.” - A Parishioner Bulletin Reflection - “Blessed are they who have not seen and have believed,” Jesus says in today’s Gospel. For those who have not seen to believe, however, we must be good stewards of our faith, living it joyfully and sharing it generously. Vision Statement As we move forward, prioritized by our parishioners’ input, we will focus on liturgy and worship, faith formation, family, communication, and service. Living Stewardship - We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who put our faith into action—especially through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy—even when they may not “see” the fruits of their service, relying on God’s grace to do the rest! Photos Needed! PLEASE NOTE: 9 AM Daily Mass The parish’s 90th anniversary committee needs your help to update the past 15 years of Curé’s history. We are looking for pictures of Fr. Charles’ installation Mass as pastor in 2004 and photos of the following parish pilgrimages: Poland – 2006, Medjugorje – 2006, Israel – 2008, Ars and Lourdes – 2001, Italy and Pier Giorgio Frassati’s home in Pollone – 2015, Holy Land – 2015. Please send your pictures to the rectory (they will be returned to you), Attn: Louise Mercogliano or email to lamercogliano@optonline.net. Thanks so much. Until further notice, the 9am weekday mass will be held in the Divine Mercy Chapel due to interior restoration work in the church. Website As a reminder, in case you forget to pick up your weekly bulletin, it is on our website. It also has a listing of all our upcoming events. Our web address is www.cureofarschurch.net. Eucharistic Adoration Jesus is inviting you to spend some quiet time with Him. Come spend half an hour or one hour with Him each week. Time spent in Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is special heart-to-heart time with Jesus. It will change your life. Please contact Pat Krug at 359-7404 to share an hour with Him and sign up for the time slot of your choice. -5- Curé of Ars Mass Intentions For the week of April 2nd Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Pray For Our Sick Names submitted by immediate family members only will remain on this list for 6 weeks. Thank you. Daniel James Kyle Scheinhaus Altar Candles Saturday, April 2 8:30am - Ellen Tyler 5:00pm - Sean Cotty (L) Eileen Riebe Fr. Charles By: Albert & Esther Belbol and Family Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3 7:30am - Russell Anderson Fr. Henry 9:30am - Parishioners of Curé of Ars Fr. Zachary 11:15am - Carol Osche Fr. Henry 12:45pm - Vocations, Fr. Charles Thomas & Maria DePalma, Beatrice Ferraro, John M. & Helen M. Hendricks, Dr. John T. Palmer, Joseph Flynn, Chuck Arcidiacono, Joseph Green, Frances DeSola Monday, April 4 7:00am - Frances DeSola 9:00am - Maria Louise & Giovanni Jenerosa 7:30pm - Intentions of Our Lady Tuesday, April 5 7:00am - Frances DeSola 9:00am - Theresé O’Neill Wednesday, April 6 7:00am - Souls in Purgatory 9:00am - Vocations, Josephine DiFiglia, Ellen Tyler, Christopher J. Gaylardo, Dennis Connors READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or of Divine Mercy) Monday: The Annunciation of the Lord Tuesday: St. Vincent Ferrer Thursday: St. John Baptist de la Salle Thursday, April 7 7:00am - Dorothea Ranieri 9:00am - Marion E Haas Help Wanted Friday, April 8 9:00am - Ellen Tyler Saturday, April 9 8:30am - Ellen Tyler 5:00pm - Catherine Fabian Fr. Henry Sunday, April 10 7:30am - Alexander Vasconi Fr. Charles 9:30am - Nicholas Mamo Fr. Henry 11:15am - Parishioners of Curé of Ars Fr. Charles 12:45pm - Vocations, Fr. Zachary Esther Jordan, Frances DeSola, Mari Lomino (L), Ellen Tyler, Connie Fontana, Dorothea Hennig, Joseph Iannicelli NIGHT SECURITY PERSON needed at Curé of Ars Parish on Saturday and Sunday evenings only. To apply for this position or for more information, please contact our Business Manager, Bill Geasor at 516623-1400 Ext. 180. Wedding Banns 1st Time - Kimberly Meehan, Curé of Ars and William Petrowitz, St. Martin of Tours -6- Curé of Ars C.A.R.E. Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 CYM - Curé Youth Ministry Mary Dennis, 623-1400, Ext. 114 E-Mail: mdennis@cureofarschurch.net Lee Hlavacek, 623-1400, Ext. 109 E-Mail: lhlavacek@cureofarschurch.net Initiation Formation Witness st Family Prayer: This month our 1 Graders request that families pray the Glory Be to the Father each day for the sick. Please keep all of our children preparing for 1st Communion and Confirmation in your prayers. Early Re-Registration for September 2016 classes will take place the week of April 11th in the C.A.R.E. Office. Our current families who register early are eligible to win free tuition for the whole family. There will be one winner—it could be your family! Watch your mail the first week in April for re-registration forms. New Family Registration for September 2016 classes will take place May 31st to June 2nd. All families must be registered parishioners of Curé of Ars prior to registering for faith formation classes. Please visit the rectory to complete the parish registration form for your family. Please watch the bulletin for more details regarding registration for faith formation classes. Parish Social Ministry Lisa Hudson, 623-1400, Ext. 108 E-Mail: lhudson@cureofarschurch.net FOOD PANTRY - In these challenging times, more and more people find themselves in need. Items especially needed at this time: soups, tuna fish, pasta sauce, cereal, kids’ snacks & juice boxes, peanut butter, jelly, and paper products. Items may be left at the doors of the church or outside the PSM office. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Our next Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, June 26, in the Msgr. Leonard Hall, after all the masses. Please plan to donate to save those who are in need of this precious gift. Please pray for us as we are on retreat April 1-3. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional Catholic School Where we “LIVE” with Respect, Responsibility & Reverence Our weekly news column to all alumni, families and parishioners Bus Transportation Registration / Re-registration Deadline is March 31st. Please make sure you send in forms to your school district. Students entering Kindergarten next year who will be taking the bus will need to register for the first time. Box Tops for Education - Please clip & send into school or drop off at your parish Rectory, Attn: SEAS/Box Tops. e-mail cureofarscyo@yahoo.com Basketball Awards Night - Awards Night for BOTH boys and girls teams will held on Thurs, April 7th, from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Please let your coach know if you will attend, so we can plan accordingly. Baptism Ministry If you feel the Lord is inviting you to share some of your time and talent with His people and would like to serve on a spiritual and joyous committee, please consider the Baptism Committee. The Baptism Committee consists of 2 different committees and you could be a part of one or both if you feel led to. The Baptism Preparation class: we are looking for those who would provide hospitality for the class itself (cake and coffee) that are held in the Youth Center once a month on Tuesday night. A different committee gives the talks. The Baptism Ceremony: here you would assist the priest or deacon at the ceremonies in the church held twice a month on a Sunday afternoon. If enough people sign up, you would assist only once a month or maybe every 6 - 8 weeks depending on the rotation of the committee members. Please contact Nancy Brown at 632-9329 for more information. Curé of Ars -7- Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Curé of Ars -8- Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Bereavement Ministry St. Monica’s Parent Intercessory Group Curé of Ars “Journey of Hearts” Bereavement Team will hold a 7-week session on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Rectory Lower Level on: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, with the Closing Mass in the Msgr. Leonard Hall on Thursday, May 26. In order to attend, you must register by calling the Rectory, 623-1400, Ext. 175 and a Team member will return your call. We urge you to register early, as seating is limited and we cannot accept any walk-ins. Grief is the process of healing from the pain of loss. If you find yourself on a journey through the wasteland of grief, let us share our resources to get you to the other side, for with God all things are possible. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences will help you get beyond the pain caused by the death of someone you love. The support of your faith community is so needed at this time. We will help you survive those rough changes in your life and help you to understand that the emotions you are feeling may be shared by others as well. You need not walk alone. God is with us. This is a Parent Intercessory Group that prays for their children under the patronage of St. Monica who prayed for her son, St. Augustine, for 30 years. Augustine was lost in a life of self-indulgence and sin. Her prayers brought him to God and the Church and helped to lead him to a life of holiness, priesthood and sainthood. She is a powerful intercessor for us in heaven. This group is for all parents, dads, moms, grandparents, etc. Their focus is praying for children. They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:30pm in the Rectory Lower Level. (Please use the side entrance.) Mary’s Crown – Updated Names In 2009, when we added the crown to the statue of our Lady in the Church, we put into her crown the names of only our registered parishioners, placing everyone in the parish before Her merciful heart. The names came to over 7000. We updated it again a few years later and the number went to over 9,000 names. Before I leave in June, I would like to update the list a third time. This is how we will do it. All parishioners who have registered with the parish since 2012 will automatically be put into the crown. If there have been any additions to your family that were not with you at the time you registered with the parish, please call the rectory and give us those names so we can also update your file. If a loved one has passed away, their name will remain in the crown, they will NOT be removed. All new names must be submitted to the rectory by Monday, April 25th. We need two weeks to compare lists, update the names, set up scaffolding and then place the names into the crown of Our Lady before Mother’s Day, May 8th. Any parishioners who officially register with the parish over the next three weeks will also have their name placed into the crown. On Mother’s Day, May 8th, we will pray especially for all the names in the crown. Spiritually Enriching Website If you are looking for a great website to be fed spiritually with excellent daily reflections, log onto: www.priestlyformation.org. It also gives reflections on the daily scriptures. It is excellent. Take 3 minutes each day and feed your soul. You will find the website to be a blessing spiritually. Sunday Scripture Prayer Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7:30pm in the Rectory Lower Level. Join us for a prayerful discussion of the three readings for the upcoming Sunday with intercessory prayer. Our next meeting is Thursday, April 7. Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Retreat – Saturday, April 16 Sister Ave Clark, O.P., will join us for "Easter's Joy, Peace and Mercy" retreat on Saturday, April 16, 9:00AM-12:00PM, in the Rectory Lower Level. All parishioners are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Please call Mary Re, 516-623-5378, to register. Accommodations for the Disabled Curé of Ars provides the following accommodations for people with disabilities: space for wheelchairs, scooters, etc., seating for those accompanying them in the last pew in the right wing of the church, a ramp and automatic doors located at this side entrance for accessibility into the church, headsets for those who need hearing amplification, large print missalettes, and accessible restroom to the right of the lobby. Hotline Numbers Crisis Pregnancy Center (631) 243-2373 Post-Abortion Counseling (631) 463-4399 or (Project Rachel) (631) 243-0066 Pregnancy Counseling (631) 243-2373 Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE Suicide Prevention 1-800-NEW-LIFE Porn Addiction www.reclaimsexualhealth.com -9- Curé of Ars Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Weekly Reflection Catholic Ministries Appeal “THEN HE SAID TO THOMAS, ‘PUT YOUR FINGER HERE AND SEE MY HANDS, AND BRING YOUR HAND AND PUT IT INTO MY SIDE, AND DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING, BUT BELIEVE.’” (John 20:27-28). What makes Thomas a believer? Not seeing Jesus in divine splendor. Not hearing Him preach a persuasive sermon. Not seeing Him perform an incredible miracle. No. What makes Thomas a believer is simply touching the wounds of Jesus. Connecting with the suffering humanity of Jesus, his good friend, brings him to faith. Isn’t it the same for us at times? We, too, come to faith not through our strength, cleverness, or achievements, but often through our pain and weakness. As someone has said, pain is a wise advisor. Often our pain brings us to our knees. Our wounds turn us into believers—especially if they are joined to the pain and wounds of Jesus, our good friend. Wounded Jesus, may my pain and weakness lead me to greater faith and trust in you. St. Melanie Svoboda, SND Living with Christ Serving God by Serving Others Cry for Life Prayer Cenacle 2016 Goal Pledged-to-Date Paid-to-Date $110,800.00 $ 58,446.17 $ 34,306.17 I know that many of you are paying off your Restoration Campaign pledge and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity, but I invite you to be as generous as you can so the necessary ministries of the appeal can be supported and help thousands of people in need, ministries like Catholic Charities, vocations, campus & youth ministry, senior services, etc. Prayer for Persecuted Christians Here is a special prayer to pray for our brothers and sisters suffering in Iraq, Syria and throughout the Middle East. “Lord, the plight of our brothers and sisters is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we ask you Lord to spare their lives, to grant them patience and courage to continue their witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Lord, peace is the foundation of life; grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other without fear and anxiety, and with dignity and joy. Glory be to You forever.” Two other prayer opportunities: 1. Pray the Rosary for the situation. 2. Unity Wednesday: every Wednesday our parishioners are invited to offer up a sacrifice (whatever it is) for our brothers and sisters suffering. This unites us in prayer as a parish during the week as well. Schedule of Parish Groups Beloved Mother Mary Angelica Foundress of EWTN Global Catholic Network Born 1923 Called home to be with the Lord Easter Sunday 2016 "“Well done good and faithful servant." Divorced & Separated Ministry The mission of the group is to cultivate a heart of forgiveness. As Catholics, we can learn to forgive in order to be released from the burdens of divorce & separation. The Divorced & Separated ministry meets Fridays at 7:30pm in the Rectory Lower Level (Please use the outside, side entrance door). For the schedule of meeting dates, call Rich at (516) 537-2748. If you are interested in a private session, call Rich or e-mail him at richtvchef@aol.com. Choir - Youth Choir - Adult Divorced/Separated Mens’ Group - Moms’ Group Our Lady’s Rosary Makers R.C.I.A. Shawl Ministry - St. Hildegard’s Light of Hope St. Monica’s Group Youth Ministry Vianney 50+ Club - 3rd Order Franciscans - Wed. 5:15pm / Church Wed. 7:00pm / Church Fri. 7:30pm / Rectory lower level 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 7:30pm / Rectory lower level Mon. 10:00am / Youth Center 3rd Thurs. each month, 6:30pm Conference Rm. Thur. 7:45pm / PSM Parlor Every other Monday, 7:00pm Conference Rm. 1st Sunday of each month at 12:30pm in the Conference Rm 2nd & 4th Thursday 7:30pm Rectory lower level Friday 7:00pm / Youth Center 1st Wed. each month at 1:00pm (except July & August)/MLH 4th Sun. each month/12:30pm St. Michael’s Room -10- Curé of Ars Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Vianney Sunshine Club Pray for Our Troops Monthly Raffle Society We are interested in collecting the names of our parish family members who are actively serving in the Armed Forces. Please send the name, rank and branch of service of your family members, in writing, to the rectory so we can list their names. Congratulations to our March 28 drawing winners: President $250 #173 Kay Whelan Vice- Pres. $125 #473 Carolanne Florez Secretary $75 #12 Angelo & Antoinette Uberti Treasurer $75 #316 Albert Carmosino Trustee $50 #288 Claire & Al Coli Trustee $50 #445 Rose Marino Associate 3 mo extention #367 M&C Brodley/J Fernandez Associate 3 mo extention #497 Greg & Liz Conklin We had 154 members in this drawing, one less than last month. Two members did not renew. We had one reinstatement. Thank you members! The next drawing will take place on April 26, 2016. Vianney Fifty-Plus Club Wed. April 6 - 1 pm meeting Msgr. Leonard Hall - Richard Knox presents “Lights! Camera! Trivia!” - a movies & music lecture Thurs. June 16 - Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Jukebox Heroes Live! A Musical Impersonator Show. Bus, lunch and show - $81.50/pp. Mon. July 11 - 9am Bus trip to Sands Casino-Resort, Bethlehem, PA. $30/pp, $30 Rebate, $5 Food Voucher. Wed. Aug 24 - 8am Bus trip to Kingston, NY for lunch followed by a narrated Hudson River cruise aboard the Rip Van Winkle. End the day shopping at Krause’s Chocolates in New Paltz - Cost $89/pp. For more information on any of the above trips or to make your reservation, please contact Maureen at 516-379-7943. Maj. Gen. John Uberti Col. Christopher Schlafer Spc. Henry O. Knutsen Sgt. Debbi Bailey LCDR John R. Esposito HMI Paul DeMaria Sgt. James Moore PO Thomas J. Valentino L/Cpl. Michael Spadaro Staff Sgt. Murray N. Griffin Ezekiel Buck PO John H. Baldauf Capt. Liam Begley Cpl. Robert A. Bernhardt PFC Charlie Wojcik Col. John O’Grady Spc. John Donohue SrA Joseph C. DeLullo TSgt Johnnie Gipson Maj. Michael John Schaefer Capt. Thomas V. McKeon Capt. Nicole A. McKeon 1st Lt. Patrick O’Sullivan HN Samuel Morales Joshua Schineller Capt. Graham Denniston Capt. Garrett Denniston 2nd Lt. 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The candle can also be purchased for any prayer intention: conversions, memorials, in thanksgiving or for special intentions / occasions. Calling All Moms - You're Invited! Join us, The Curé of Ars Mothers' Group, for coffee, snacks, prayers, fellowship, and laughter. Our goal is to offer support to each other in a caring, relaxing, non-judgmental environment. We meet every Monday (when school is in session) 10:00am to 11:30am in the Youth Center. We have babysitting for your walking toddlers and older children. Infants stay where we meet. If all your children are in school, we invite you to have coffee with us. We welcome all moms! Curé of Ars Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 -11- Mark Your Calendar Prayer Shawl Ministry In lieu of a spring bible study we will be doing a seven (7) day retreat. How? Seven consecutive Tuesdays starting April 19th in the parish center at 7:30pm. The dates are April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31st. It will be based on the book of Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, 33 Days to Morning Glory. The DVD presentation is by Fr. Michael Gaitley followed by small group discussion. Reading materials will be available and refreshments will be provided. There is no set fee for the retreat but a free will offering is greatly appreciated for cost of materials! This is a retreat that leads us to total consecration to the Mother of Jesus which is a beautiful sequel to the study we just completed in the fall entitled, The biblical walk with Mary at which 170 parishioners participated. It is not necessary to have attended the last bible study in order to attend this retreat. This seven week retreat focuses on "To Jesus Through Mary”. Come and learn what four saints knew about the quickest, surest and easiest way to holiness. The last day of the retreat is May 31st which will be the Mass and consecration in the Church. This is also the Feast of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Let’s celebrate the “Jubilee Year of Mercy” by turning to our Lady of Mercy, the Blessed Virgin Mary! Please call the rectory (516) 623-1400 to register so we order enough work books and materials. Attention all Knitters and Crocheters or those interested in learning: Prayer shawls are tangible symbols of love. They are warm hugs of empathy and support. The Curé of Ars Prayer Shawl Ministry makes prayer shawls for those in need of comfort. Prayer begins in the heart and the creation of a prayer shawl is a spiritual journey of prayer for the shawl maker. Our ministry meets on Mondays from 7:00pm - 8:00pm, twice a month; next meeting is March 28, 2016. Beginners and all levels are welcome! If you have unused skeins of worsted weight yarn to give to the Prayer Shawl Ministry or for more information please contact Joan Ryan 516-316-7648. Our Lady’s Rosary Makers 6,700 Rosaries and counting! Yes, that’s how many missionary Rosaries our ministry has made and have freely given to places as far away as Uganda and as close as South Nassau Community Hospital. We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month in the Conference Room from 6:30-8:00pm. All materials supplied. Call Jane at 7718469 with any questions and may God Bless You. The Spirit of Generosity At the Merrick Car Wash 1820 Sunrise Highway God is good and we know He provides for all our needs. The owner of the Merrick Car Wash made a pledge toward our Capital Campaign and this is how he is doing it. For every car that gets washed each day, he will give the parish a percentage of the profit. What generosity!!! Therefore, if you get your car washed, please consider doing it at the Merrick Car Wash located on Sunrise Highway (east of the Gateway Inn). The more cars that go there, the higher the monthly rebate will be. The generosity of our parishioners never ceases to amaze me. Please cut and use the coupons below for your next three visits. Thank you, Father Charles THANK YOU MERRICK CAR WASH FOR HELPING TO REBUILD US! $3 OFF Any Wash $3 OFF Any Wash $3 OFF Any Wash Merrick Brushless Car Wash Merrick Brushless Car Wash Merrick Brushless Car Wash With this coupon only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or sale item. Offer expires 10/1/2016 With this coupon only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or sale item. Offer expires 10/1/2016 With this coupon only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or sale item. Offer expires 10/1/2016 -12- Curé of Ars Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Men of the Curé of Ars Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up. Eccles.4:9 The Men of the Cure of Ars invite you to join us for some honest and thought provoking conversation. We meet twice a month for fellowship and spiritual renewal. Take the first step and discover that there is a “Regular Guy” sitting next to you! We always leave one meeting rejuvenated and looking forward to the next. We meet on the first Monday of the month for “Signposts”, a Bible /Catechism study on how we answer the call to be Catholic men in the world today. For April 4, we will be discussing lesson #51 Evangelization: ‘Go and make disciples’. On the third Monday of the month, April 18, join us as we continue our lecture series: “How to be a Man of Mercy”. Our topic will be Mercy & Scripture. Our speaker will be Fr. Rob Ketchum. The meetings are held in the Rectory lower level at 7:30pm. **On Tues, April 5th in the Parish Center, we will be representing the skit “Burden” as a fundraiser for March for Life NY. Please come and help us make this a success. ** Healing After Abortion Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God’s love and mercy and begin the journey of healing. Please call the Sisters of Life: 1-866-575-0075 or email: hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org. For men, call Theresa Bonopartis at Lumina: 1-877-5864621 or email: Lumina@postabortionhelp.org. At the Seminary Milton’s Paradise Lost with Dr. Marc Ricciardi Don’t Miss Milton! Join Dr. Marc Ricciardi in the library at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday afternoon, April 10, at 2 pm. for his talk: “Milton’s Trinitarian Triumvirate: God For, As and In Man”. Dr. Ricciardi teaches at St. Joseph’s College and is the author of John Milton’s Incarnational Poetics: the Roles of Mary and Christ in Paradise Regained, published by Edwin Mellen Press. No registration required; refreshments will be served. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception (4th floor Library) 440 West Neck Road, Huntington NY 11743 (3 miles North of Main Street) . Call or email for more information: 631-423-0483 ext. 141; libraryweb@icseminary.edu Real Men, Real lives, Real faith. Website: www.motca.weebly.com Photo Tour of Curé of Ars Grounds A half-hour photo tour of our parish gardens, shrines, statues, and chapels (with musical background) is available on a DVD. If interested in obtaining one (free of charge), send an email to joregbak@verizon.net with your name, address and phone number. One will be held in the rectory in your name and you will be notified when it is available. Preferred method of contact is email. No email service? Call 623-6802 and speak to Regina or Joe. St. Hildegard Light of Hope Light of Hope is a prayer group consecrated to St. Hildegard of Bingen through the Blessed Mother. St. Hildegard composed prayers specifically dedicated to healing and good health. This group offers fellowship and prayer for all those suffering physical illness and/or physical disability for themselves and/or loved ones. Praying for the sick is a spiritual work of mercy. All are welcome to join this intercessory prayer group which meets the first Sunday of each month at 12:30pm - Conference Room. Curé of Ars -13- All Young Adults (18-35) Welcome! In the spirit of Laudato Si’ and Global Youth Service Day please join us for a Diocesan-wide Young Adult Service Retreat Sunday, April 17, 2016, 11am-5pm Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Shrine of Our Lady of the Island 258 Eastport-Manor Rd, Manorville, NY 11949 Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Parish Center Point Lookout, NY Connect with others who are turning concern into action by caring for God’s creation and serving the less fortunate. “Care for our common home…” – Pope Francis “The Eucharist is a source of light and motivation for our concerns for the environment, directing us to be stewards of all creation.” T-shirts will be provided free of charge. However, a free will offering is appreciated. Co-sponsored by Young Adult Ministry, DRVC & Society of St. Vincent de Paul LI. RSVP by April 10th to www.svdpli.org/svdpli_events/ Molloy College Open House Molloy College in Rockville Centre will host a Spring Open House for prospective students and their guests on April 24th at 1:00pm. For more information, please call 516-323-4000. Faith on Tap Trying to Adopt? All Young Adults are invited to Faith on Tap, an open forum engaging young adults in straight talk and honest answers to questions of faith, and where young adults can meet others who are also living out their faith. For those of you trying to adopt a child, one of our parishioners recently adopted a baby through the following agency and they had nothing bur rave reviews about them. The agency is: The Adoption Alliance. They can be contacted at www.adoption-alliance.com or call 1-800-626-4324. The director’s name is Staci. We are honored to have with us Brother Timothy Driscoll, a Marianist Brother of the Province of Meribah and an educator for the past 35 years teaching in Chaminade High School and Kellenberg Memorial High School. Brother Tim is a dynamic speaker and enthusiastic speaker. In light of the Year of Mercy, Brother Tim’s topic for the evening is: “The Art of Mercy” Rembrandt’s Return of the Prodigal Son.” Bringing together his passion for art and drawing young people closer to Christ, this is a talk you don’t want to miss. Faith on Tap will be at the Wantagh Inn, 3264 Railroad Avenue, (across the street from the Wantagh RR Station) on Monday, April 11, 2016. The talk begins at 7:30, but doors will open at 7:00. – Come early, have something to eat – meet new friends, catch up with old ones. Questions or for more information, please contact Marianne Sheridan, Director for Young Adults at msheridan@drvc.org. Golden Wedding Jubilee Liturgies This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at a liturgy on Sunday, April 24, at Maria Regina Church in Seaford at 2:30pm. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the rectory. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by April 8 for the April 24 liturgy. If you have any questions, you may call 516-678-5800, extension 207. -14- Curé of Ars Marriage Crisis Are you at a crossroad and need something outside your marriage to help you? Well, there is hope and help for your marriage. Don’t despair!!!! God is calling you to go on a Retrouvaille weekend here on Long Island. When are the next being held in 2016? April 8th, September 2nd, November 4th. The phone # is 1-800-470-2230. Ask for Steve and Patty Manella. The cost is $350.00. That includes lodging, meals and materials needed for the weekend. Do You Have a Special Party Coming Up? If you or someone you know, who is a parishioner, is planning a special party/occasion and needs a hall, please consider leasing our Monsignor Leonard Hall. It can seat more than 300 people. Kindly call our business manager Bill at (516) 623-1400 Ext, 180 for more details. Pornography Many people have found themselves suffering with an addiction to pornography. God says, “My saving power will rise on you like the sun and bring healing like the sun’s rays.” Malachi 4:2. You can overcome pornography and other unhealthy sexual behaviors with a professional, science-based Catholic program called: RECLAIM Sexual Health. (Visit their site www. ReclaimsexualHealth.com). Get help or Help Others. Private and Anonymous Online Help 24/7. It is the latest Brain Science cutting-edge technology. Personalized support and Faith Focused. The Brain Science of Change & Theology of the Body is God’s way out. In 1 Corinthians 10:13 it says, “No trial has come to you but what is human, God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial He will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it.” Pornography is an addiction. It enslaves the soul and deep shame is connected to it but healing and recovery is possible. If you or someone you know has a porn addiction, please log onto the their website at: www.IntegrityRestored.com, designed for those who struggle with pornography use and those who may know of someone who is struggling. Here you will learn about the pornography epidemic in America and how porn affects men, women, children and teens. You will learn about the addictiveness of pornography and the recovery process. Wives will learn how to help their husbands as well as how to find healing for their own emotional pain (feelings of hurt, betrayal, etc.). The website takes a unique approach by incorporating Catholic spirituality into the recovery process. Porn reduces the human person to an object for one’s selfish pleasure which is in direct opposition to the beauty of the whole human person that God created in His image and likeness, never to be lusted after but to be loved as a whole person: body, mind and soul. Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016 Marriage Encounter Attention Married Couples! Spring into Love! with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend This might be just what you’re looking for! It’s time to renew your relationship. Rediscover your love and enhance your hopes and dreams! April 29 to May 1, 2016 @ The Montfort Spiritual Center 26 South Saxon Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706 June 10 to 12, 2016 @ The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743 Space is limited. For more information about the weekends or to apply call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our website at http://www.wwme.org. Courage Support Group Courage. This spiritual support group is for men and women who experience homosexual attractions and desire to lead a chaste life in accordance with authentic Catholic Church teaching. The five goals of Courage are: 1. Live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality. (Chastity) 2. Dedicate one’s life to Christ through service to others, spiritual reading, prayer, meditation, individual spiritual direction, frequent attendance at Mass, and the frequent reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. (Prayer and Dedication) 3. Foster a spirit of fellowship in which all may share thoughts and experiences, and so ensure that no one will have to face the problems of homosexuality alone. (Fellowship) 4. Be mindful of the truth that chaste friendships are not only possible but necessary in a chaste Christian life and in doing so, provide encouragement to one another in forming and sustaining them. (Support) 5. Live lives that may serve as good examples to others. (Good Example) We presently have a men’s group in Nassau County. If you call 516-623-1400, Ext. 190 and leave your name and phone number, someone will get back to you or email licourage3@gmail.com. Confidentiality & anonymity assured. Feel free to call the Courage Office, in Connecticut (203) 803-1564, their e-mail address is: NYCourage @aol.com or the following web-sites: www.couragerc.net or couragerc.org. The Men of the Curé of Ars Present: "Prodigal" (A Pro-Life Play written and performed by The Men of the Curé of Ars Holy Skit Ministry) Date: Tuesday, April 5th Time: 7:30 pm (doors open 7:00 pm) Tickets: $10 per ticket, available at the door, general seating ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE MARCH FOR LIFE NEW YORK Fellow Catholics, The Pro-Life Community on Long Island needs your help. On April 30, 2016, Long Island will be having it's VERY FIRST MARCH FOR LIFE! This is an astounding opportunity to stand up for life here at home. Everyone is welcomed to participate in the historic event. More info to follow. The Men of the Curé of Ars will be helping ensure the March for Life happens by holding this FUNDRAISER on April 5th, 2016 in the Msgr. Leonard Hall. "Prodigal" is the dramatic Pro-Life skit we wrote and performed last year. Deacon Ron commented: "Riveting. Absolutely riveting. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I didn't want it to end, but WOW, what an ending." PLEASE consider coming to this fundraiser to give your support to this worthy cause. Not everyone can march, but everyone can do something. Let this fundraiser be something you do to support and promote the Gospel of Life here at home on Long Island. We hope to see you at the fundraiser. Thank you! For further information, please contact Anthony Gentile at 516-857-0058. The Merrick Lions Club presents The 4th Annual Taste of Merrick Come Taste the Wonderful Foods of Merrick Friday, April 8th, 2016 6pm – 9pm – Curé of Ars Auditorium 2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY (park behind church on Hewlett Ave.) Carmela Lage to be recognized for her efforts With the Cerebral Palsy Association All proceeds will benefit The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County & Curé of Ars Food Pantry $25 Food – Entertainment – Raffles Wine Pull – Lottery Tree Contact Lisa Hudson 516-623-1400 Ext. 108 For tickets or more information Unbound: Freedom in Christ One Day Conference Saturday, May 7th, 2016 8:30am - 4:30pm Curé of Ars R.C. Church 2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 Msgr. Leonard Hall Presented by Neal & Janet Lozano of Heart of the Father Ministries Neal is the author of the best seller UNBOUND: A Practical Guide to Deliverance Endorsed by Bishops, Priests and Lay Catholics worldwide Do you find yourself struggling with the same area of sin time after time? Do you sometimes feel helpless in finding freedom from anger, resentment, fear, jealousy, etc.? Curé of Ars R.C. Church 2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 Do you long to help someone stuck in destructive behavior to be set free? Msgr.patterns Leonard Hall There is an answer. UNBOUND: Freedom in Christ. The UNBOUND book and conferences are the result of years of experience helping people discover the freedom they have been given in Christ. Learn the five simple keys of the UNBOUND model in the book, UNBOUND by Neal Lozano. Contact Jody Breitfeller for more info Neal and Janet Lozano will personally lead the conference.or sonflowermjb@yahoo.com 516-641-6999 It would be beneficial and recommended to read UNBOUND before attending the conference. Curé of Ars has a limited number of books at the Rectory for $14.00. Also available at heartofthefather.com (610-952-3019). Conference Schedule: 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 10:45am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 3:30pm 4:30pm Registration, Coffee Opening Worship Session 1 “Overview of the Five Keys” Reflection time and break Session 2 “How We Pray” Brown Bag Lunch Gather with Worship/Offering Session 3 “The Power of Forgiveness” Prayer Ministry Time Session 4 “The Father's Blessing” Closing Remarks/Prayer Registration Information: $40 Early Registration by April 22nd $45 Late Registration $50 At the Door Priests, Seminarians and Religious free of charge Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring your own brown bag lunch Please send payment and registration form below to: Curé of Ars R.C. Church 2323 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566 ATTN: Unbound Conference The Gateway Inn is located near the Curé of Ars 1780 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY 11566 516-378-7100, gatewayinnlongisland.com Contact Jody for more info 516-641-6999 or sonflowermjb@yahoo.com (Ministry Team Training Friday, May 6th 9:30-4:30. 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