Saint Kilian Parish - Farmingdale

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Saint Kilian Parish - Farmingdale
Sunday, November 22 , 2015
Saint Kilian Parish
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485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Mission Statement
The Catholic family of St. Kilian Parish seeks to be a vibrant,
welcoming community of faith, guided by the Holy Spirit,
nourished by God’s word and the Eucharist, and committed to
witnessing God in and through our neighbors.
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Bruce J. Powers, Pastor - brucep@stkilian.com
Rev. Michael F. Duffy - fatherduffy@me.com
Rev. José Luis Tenas
Most Rev. John C. Dunne - (Retired - In Residence)
Rev. Augustine Fernando - (Retired - In Residence)
Deacon Frank D. Barone
Deacon Francis P. Marino
Deacon Mark Wetzel
Deacon William A. Weiss
Deacon Lucio L. Cotone (Retired)
Deacon George B. Owen (Retired)
Mrs. Claire Stiglic - Religious Education stkilianre@gmail.com
Mrs. Kathleen Singleton - Religious Education
stkilianre@gmail.com
Mrs. Nina Petersen - Social Ministry/Outreach ninap@stkilian.com
Mr. Paul C. Phinney - Music Director paulp@stkilian.com
Mr. DJ Schultz -Youth Minister - dsholls@optonline.net
Mr. Frank Shanley - Business Managerfranks@stkilian.com
Pastoral Council
Finance Committee
Mrs. Carol Budinoff
Mrs. Anne Carter
Mrs. Addie DeVincentis
Mr. Timothy Fierst
Mr. Brian McKenna
Mrs. Elizabeth Noveck
Mr. James Porter (Chairman)
Mr. David Rodenburg
Mr. Victor Albanese - Trustee
Mr. Pierre Lehmuller - Trustee
Deacon Frank Barone
Mr. Richard Merzbacher
Mr. Edward A. Smith
Deacon William Weiss
Mr. Stephen G. Wilson
Pastoral Council e-mail stkpc@verizon.net
Rectory Office: (516) 249-0127
Religious Education Office: (516) 694-0633
Parish Outreach Office: (516) 756-9656
Music Office: (516) 420-0950
Youth Ministry: (516) 249-0127
Website: www.stkilian.com
Email: info@stkilian.com
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Mass Schedule
All Sunday Masses are Celebrated in the Church
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening; 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and
12:30 p.m.
Family Mass & Youth Mass:
9:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sunday
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday:
7:00 a.m. St. Benedict Chapel & 9 a.m. - Church
Saturday 7:30 a.m. St. Benedict Chapel
Holy Days as announced in the bulletin
Misas en Español: 6:15 p.m. Cada Sábado
Reconciliation - Confessions
Monday - 1-2 p.m.; Saturday - 4-45 p.m.
Rectory Office Hours
Monday - Friday:
9:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
It is advisable to call ahead for an appointment
with members of the Pastoral Staff.
Rectory Staff
Mrs. Eileen Donohue - Bulletin /Website
eileend@stkilian.com
Mrs. Barbara Geary - Secretary - barbarag@stkilian.com
Mrs. Maureen Ihm - Secretary - maureeni@stkilian.com
Mrs. Grace Kaufold - Census Program
S T. K ILIAN P RAY FOR US
St. Kilian Catholic Church - www.stkilian.com
Sunday, November 22, 2015
DEVELOPING OUR ST. KILIAN PASTORAL PLAN
“Without a vision, the
people perish.” At least a
half-dozen of my pastor’s
pages have been
dedicated, over the past
year, to the development
of our St. Kilian pastoral
plan. Before I arrived at
St. Kilian, my predecessor Father Michael Flynn,
was contacted by our diocese and encouraged to
join the 12 parish deanery in our area, for a series
of workshops on pastoral planning on a parish
level. Father Flynn was asked to form a Steering
Committee to be trained by our diocese and begin
working on a vision for the local parish that would
help us harness our pastoral energies for the next
six years. Ministry would continue as it has since
1897, but we would focus on certain areas that the
parish leadership, pastor, deacons, and laity,
believed were important in our hopes for this
parish.
As a result of the deliberations of the St. Kilian
Steering Committee, now under my servant
leadership as pastor, a mission statement was
developed as a result of much prayer and
painstaking research. The mission statement has
been published in our parish bulletin for months. It
reflects what the Steering Committee believes is the
core work of St. Kilian parish, as we understand the
mission of Jesus Christ that has been handed on to
us. The Mission Statement is our effort to capture
the spirit of the community in a kind of word
picture. It tells the parish community what we do as
a faith community to further the work of Christ in
our day and time.
Recently, the St. Kilian Steering Committee
completed its task of developing a Vision
Statement. The Vision Statement describes where we
see ourselves moving in the future. Where will we
spend a good part of our time and energy besides
doing what all parishes must do. The celebration of
mass in the sacraments, outreach to the poor, and
handing on the faith to young and old alike, are
integral parts of every parish. Where will St.
Killian’s parish focus our energies and the
transforming power of the Holy Spirit? The vision
statement creates a picture of the future that is
different from the present. In order to realize the
word picture of where we hope to be as a parish in
2021, change has to happen in our faith
community. For example, if we hope to be a more
welcoming inviting parish community when we
celebrate mass and when we meet people moving
into our neighborhood and registering for the
baptism of a child, first Communion,
confirmation, the wedding or funeral - what
changes need to be made to improve in these
areas?
Here are the results of the Steering Committee’s
prayerful deliberations on Our Vision Statement:
1)”Hospitality: St. Kilian parish strives to be a
welcoming, dynamic faith community.
2) Prayer and Sacraments: We seek to nourish the
life of the parish by celebrating meaningful liturgies,
and offering opportunities for a wide range of
prayerful experiences.
3) Lifelong Faith formation: We are dedicated to
inspiring young and old through lifelong education
and formation of hearts and minds.
4) Stewardship: In all aspects of our faith we share
our time, talent, and financial resources through the
spirituality of stewardship.
5) Compassionate outreach and social justice: We
bring our faith to life by serving others - through
compassionate personal outreach, and commitment
to social justice.”
These statements are the five pillars of this
faith community-St. Kilian parish, Farmingdale.
Our response in each of these areas of parish life
needs to be made more specific. To accomplish
this, we have engaged the services of a research
center, CARA (the Center for Applied Research in
the Apostolate).
With the guidance of CARA, the parish
Steering Committee has developed a Parish Survey
consisting of 100 questions. On the weekend of
November 21-22, all parishioners at mass will have
the opportunity to complete the survey on parish
life here. When the results of the survey have been
tabulated, we will get a precise understanding of
the strengths and weaknesses of our parish
community. An Executive Summary of the results
will be published in our bulletin and on our parish
website.
A representative from CARA will come to St.
Kilian’s and will assist our efforts in developing
our prayerful response to the results of the survey.
All parishioners will be invited to that meeting at a
date to be determined. This will enable us to be
specific in making the five pillars incorporated in
the vision statement, come to life over the next six
years.
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
MASS INTENTIONS
FOR THE WEEK
Baptisms
SUNDAY - November 22 - Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe - Readings: 1st—Daniel
7:13-14; 2nd—Revelation 1:5-8; Gospel— John
18:33b-37
7:00
For the Parishioners of St. Kilian
8:00
Marie Hall
9:30
Pasko Markovina
11:00
Ralph Porpora
12:30pm Mary Sotis
Gregory Ihm
Lillian Anderson
Margaret Coughlin
MONDAY - November 23 - Weekday
7:00
Zvonmir Jurlina
9:00
Madelyn LaRosa
TUESDAY - November 24 - St. Andrew Dung-Lac,
Priests, Companions, Martyrs
7:00
Beatrice Cosenza
9:00
Andrew J. Garafalo
WEDNESDAY - November 25 - Weekday
7:00
Walter Burns, Jr.
9:00
Assunta & Edward Nardi
Hannah Rose Berke
Nathaniel Christopher Bugeia
Aryana Castellano
Joseph Lucas Castro
Olivia M. Coffin
Jesse Raymond Evans
John Peter Fiorillo
Isabella Rose Huertas
Thomas Robert Jaronczyk
Brandon Nicolas Dimas-Veras
ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALS FOR
HOSTS AND WINE to be used at all WEEKEND
Masses (November 21, 22, 2015) were donated
in Memory of:
+Gregory W. Ihm
Gift of: McKeveny, Stewart & Evais Families
ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALS FOR
HOSTS AND WINE to be used at all
WEEKDAY Masses (November 23-27, 2015)
were donated in Memory of
+Gregory W. Ihm
Gift of: St. Kilian Outreach
THURSDAY - November 26 - Weekday
9:00
Carol Ann Dunn
FRIDAY - November 27 - Weekday
7:00
Nan Louise Regan
9:00
Ricardo Hartswell
SATURDAY - November 28 - Weekday
7:30
Chester Thomas
5:00pm Edward Pezden
Deceased Members of the Lettera &
Concessi Families
Marjorie Camus
Gregory & Richard Ihm
6:15pm
7:30pm Juana (Chickie) Devodier
SUNDAY - November 29 - First Sunday of Advent
- Readings: 1st—Jer 33:14-16; 2nd—1 Thes 3:12 4:2; Gospel—Luke 2125-28, 34-36
7:00
John, Mary & Marie Finn
8:00
Frank Kurowski
9:30
Michael DiMaulo
11:00
For the Parishioners of St. Kilian
12:30pm Antonio Mastroianni
Francesca Randazzo
Lillian Anderson
Helen Gomula
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Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, November 26th
9:00 am
There will be only one Mass on Thanksgiving
morning at 9:00 am in the Church.
If you would like, you may bring a symbolic basket of
food to be blessed on Thanksgiving morning for your
feast later in the day.
Please bring a food donation (non-perishable) for the
Outreach Program at St. Kilians.
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
First Announcement
Kevin Schneider & Toni Caserta
The following are the weekly collections for:
Nov. 14-15, 2015....................$26,196.00
(Last year 2014) ..................$23,349.00
Second Announcement
Paul Steo & Gina Ruocchio
Attendance
Nov. 14-15, 2015 ............2115
(Last year 2014) .............2216
Parish Collection report-Week of Nov. 14, 15, 2015
Mass
Number Of
Envelopes
5pm - Sat.
Amt. in Env.
Cash/Checks
Loose
Cash
Total
178
$4762.00
$773.00
$5535.00
6:15pm-Sat.
28
$276.00
$610.00
$886.00
7:30pm -Sat
41
$1375.00
$229.00 $1604.00
7:00am
53
$1829.00
$261.00 $2090.00
8:00am
85
$3287.00
$290.00 $3577.00
9:30am
101
$2711.00
$600.00 $3311.00
11:00am
142
$4608.00
$537.00 $5145.00
12:30pm
118
$3794.99
$254.00 $4048.99
Mail in Envelopes: $ 0
Total: $26,196.99
Bulletin Reflection:
Today’s second reading reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ
frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priests in the
service of God. How am I using my gifts to serve God and
others?
Third Announcement
Colin Jones (St. Kilian) & Danielle Torre
Christopher DeLaura & Michelle Neglia
(both St. Kilian)
As a praying community, we
automatically ask prayers for
all those who are ill. Names
added to the list will remain on
for a maximum of 3 weeks. If
the individual is still in need of
prayers, the office would have
to be notified to continue for an additional 3
weeks. If you do not desire to be listed, please
inform us.
PRAY FOR:
Frank Burnside; Msgr. Tom Hartman; Sarita
Donald; Denise Wagner; Helen Norjen; John
Nelson, Sr.; John Nelson, Jr.; Kerri Ihm;
Rosemarie Oliver; Jane Deglman; Hugh Gilmore;
Theresa Ross; Vincent Thomas Marino; Jacek
Leszczynski; John Sherry Eric Malak.
And prayers for our children: Gwendolyn Rose;
Kyle Patrick Johnson; Jillian Cordi; Baby Julia
Rose Manno; Olivia Macchio; Collin Huber;
Michael Cardone; Baby Kathleen Scelfo; Baby
Olivia Scelfo; Mackenzie Jordan Borchers.
Rest in Peace
Living Stewardship:
We remember those who have
died in our parish community
this week:
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who
actively choose service to our neighbor by holding a door, being
patient on line or on the road and offering a smile to a stranger
Josephine G. Colasuonno
Evelyn J. DiCatua
Diane Krumenacker
NEXT WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS
Saturday,
5:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
November 28
Fr. Duffy
Fr. Jose
Fr. Bruce
Sunday, November 29
7:00 a.m.
Fr. Bruce
8:00 a.m.
Fr. Gus
9:30 a.m.
Fr. Duffy
11:00 a.m.
Fr. Bruce
12:30 p.m.
Fr. Duffy
Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord; and let the
perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls
and the souls of all the faithful departed through
the mercy of God Rest in Peace. Amen
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
Sacraments
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday
of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Spanish
Baptisms are celebrated on the 4th Sunday of the month
at 2 p.m. Parents are required to participate in one
Sacramental Preparation session. These meetings are
held on the first and third Sunday of each month. After
attending the 9:30am Mass, parents should proceed to
the Parish Center (below the church) for the Baptism
Preparation Class. Godparents are welcome. Please call
the rectory to arrange an interview with a deacon or priest
to register for the preparation session and the Baptism
ceremony. Additional information on Baptism is available
on the parish website: www.stkilian.com
Reconciliation - Confessions are heard in the church
on Mondays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.;
and in the rectory by appointment. Confessions are not
heard on Mondays that are Holy Days or public
holidays. Confessions in Spanish by appointment.
Please call the rectory at (516)249-0127.
Matrimony - Marriage arrangements should be made
with a deacon or priest at least six months before the
proposed wedding date. No dates for marriage will be
given over the phone. Note: The interview to schedule
the marriage date at St. Kilian should be completed
before commitments are made with a catering hall.
Additional information is available on the parish website:
www.stkilian.com.
Anointing of the Sick - The Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick may be received by any Catholic
who is preparing for surgery, or is of advanced age, or is
seriously ill. The sacrament is the Church’s prayer for
health and healing and should not be delayed until there
is danger of death. Please call the rectory to speak with
a priest. Also, to arrange for Communion to be brought
to the homebound, please call the rectory to have a priest
visit. After the priest visits, arrangements can be made
for a Eucharistic Minister to regularly bring communion
to the homebound.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA (Becoming A Catholic) Anyone who is
inquiring about becoming a Catholic, and who has not
been baptized, or who has been baptized in another
Christian community is invited to inquire into the
RCIA. Please call the rectory for information at
(516)249-0127.
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ST. KILIAN
Dear parish family,
It is our pleasure to introduce ourselves to you as new codirectors of religious education. In the spirit of our
mission statement here at St. Kilian, it is our hope to
continue to help create a welcoming community of faith
for our students and catechists, guided by the Holy Spirit,
nourished by God’s word and the Eucharist, and
committed to witnessing God in and through our
neighbors, and all who are involved in the religious
education program.
I, Claire Stiglic, have a master’s degree in theology and
have served the Church in parish and diocesan ministry
for over 40 years. I have served in religious education,
taught adult faith formation, led days of recollection and
served as an instructor and also as assistant director for
Pastoral Formation Institute.
I am more than happy to be ‘home’ at St. Kilian after all of
these years!
I, Kathleen Singleton, have a master’s degree in
theology, training in spiritual direction, experience in
retreat work, and have served in church ministry for more
than twenty-three years.
Together, with God’s grace, we look forward to
ministering to the families of the parish. All of us together
– priests, families, and our generous, committed
catechists, will continue to joyfully hand on the traditions
of our faith to the next generation.
Catechists (religion teachers – we will help you!), hall
monitors, door monitors, are always needed. Please call
the religious education office at 516-694-0633 if God is
calling you to join us.
St. Kilian Catholic Church - www.stkilian.com
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Christmas Wreaths
and Blankets
We will be selling Christmas Wreaths and
Grave Blankets this year. The wreaths are Balsam
and are 12” Double Faced and decorated with a red
velvet bow, pine cones and silk like poinsettias.
The grave blankets are handmade on a
wooden base and are decorated. This year we will
be offering two different sizes - a large 24” size
and an extra large size measuring 42”. Also available is a 24” Cross .
If you are interested in purchasing, please
fill out the tear-off below and return it to the
rectory or drop it in the Christmas Box in the gathering space. Please do not leave any money with
your tear-off. We are taking pre-orders, so we
know how many to order.
Pick-up will be Saturday, Dec. 12 from
9AM to 12:00 noon or Sunday, Dec. 13, from
9AM to 2PM in the basement of the church.
Last day to order is December 6th.
Join us for some refreshments and Christmas Cheer during Advent and pick up your wreaths
and blankets. Any questions, please contact Dave
Rodenburg (249-3276) or Margaret Barrett (4200674) or leave a message at the rectory.
Christmas Wreaths
and Blankets
Name ____________________________
Catholic Campaign for Human
Development 2015
This week, we will take up the Collection for the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development which includes Home
Missions (CCHD). CCHD was founded 40 years ago by the
bishops of the United States when they realized that the
lives of those in need would not improve until the systems
and policies that keep people in poverty were changed. For
40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that seek
justice and create lasting change. Fight poverty in America.
Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection. Please
place your donation for the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development in the regular collection as there will be only
one collection this week.
Volunteers are needed on
Wednesday, November 25th at
10am to help the Sacristan change
the Missal Books in the Church
pews. Thank you for your help.
Christmas Cash 50/50
Envelopes with raffle tickets
will be available next weekend after all the
Masses. Each envelope contains 3 raffle tickets.
One ticket is $10.00 or 3 for $25.00. The drawing
will be on Hospitality Sunday, Dec. 13th. Winner
need not be present.
EARLY BIRD $500 DRAWING ON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th.
Address __________________________
Telephone Number _____________
Quantity
Cross
24”
$25.00
______
Christmas Wreath
12”
$15.00
______
Grave Blankets
24”
$25.00
_____
42”
$35.00
______
The rectory office will be closed
on Thursday, November 26th
and Friday, November 27th in
observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
On Thanksgiving Day there will be only one
Mass, 9:00am in the Church.
On Friday, November 27th the 7am Mass will
be in St. Benedict Chapel and the 9 a.m. Mass will
be in the Church . There will be no Eucharistic
Adoration in the evenings.
Last day to order is December 6th
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
the ability to recognize these people. My answer came in new
friends and business contacts that guided me to stability. I’m
still not well off, but I am able to make ends meet and sleep
well at night.
I had to stop worrying and have faith that God would
provide a way for me to succeed. I learned this from Dr. Scott
Hahn’s, book, “Understanding the Lord’s Prayer.” In it he
talked about a line we pray at every mass, “give us this day our
daily bread.” Dr. Hahn explained that in this petition we are
Good morning brothers and sisters,
asking God to give us today what we need today; and
tomorrow we will repeat the process and ask God again for
My name is Paul Montenero, and I have been a member of this
that day’s needs. It doesn’t mean, “give me the winning lottery
parish since I was baptized here by Father Raphael in 1959.
numbers to that multimillion dollar jackpot.” It doesn’t mean,
But, I haven’t really been a regularly active participant until
“give me a gigantic retirement plan.” After all, don’t we want
around 2005. Before that I would come to church for periods
God in our life every day? If he gave us a very successful
of time, sitting in the back and doing just enough to say, “yeah I investment package which supplied us with more money than
went to church today.” I recited my lines on cue, singing only
we needed, we might very well not need God as often. And
occasionally, put a little something in the collection basket,
God wants and needs our love and our support and our
and made sure to take Jesus Christ in the Communion.
participation each and every day of our lives, to help build his
As a teenager, I came back for a period simply to drive kingdom.
my mother to mass every week. A few years later she pushed
Now, instead of putting “a little something” in the
me to join the singles club, a branch of the St. Kilian’s youth
collection basket, I plot and plan ways to give more. Owning a
ministry, where I met my wife. As our family grew, we would
business is very discouraging sometimes. Business has its
bring them to church, but there were times when I would stay
ups and downs and during those down periods I put in far less
home and leave that weekly task to my wife.
then I would like to. I always remind myself, however, that it
One of my 4 children wanted to become an altar
is through the gifts God gave me in the Holy Spirit-the gifts
server. I came back to church to watch my son, with pride, as
of my talents-that I have the skills needed to run my own
he gave of himself to serve at mass. Soon, he wanted to expand business. And from those gifts of the Holy Spirit, I produce
and serve a couple of weekdays, so I went with
fruits which I can give back to my church.
him to the additional masses. He loved the
When times are good I can increase my
“I’m always on the lookout
earliest masses - even on the holidays. He always
financial contribution. When times are bad
for new ways to help God
signed up for 7 AM mass on Thanksgiving day, the through my Church.”
I may keep my envelope close by on my
7AM mass on Christmas day, and oh yes, the 7AM
desk, and put something in it early in the
mass New Year’s Day. I’ve always vowed I would
week- before I spend it on something foolish like fast food. I
pay him back for that!
may even add to that during the week even if only a dollar here
Over the years, I grew closer to God. I would hear him and a dollar there.
speaking to me in the homilies. God was calling me to do
So I’m always on the lookout for new ways to help
more. Sometimes it took many homilies for me to get the
God through my church. Both in the financial contributions I
message. In other cases, like my calling to become a
give and in the use of the talents that he graciously gave me. I
Eucharistic minister, it was plain and direct: Father Joseph
started my Catholic life by being baptized in this church in
Fitzgerald flat out told me, “you need to become a Eucharistic
1959. My baptismal call is to be priest, prophet and king - to
minister. Do it!” Now, I’m involved in several ministries and
evangelize. To help lead others back to church and to God. If I
can rarely turn down an opportunity to help our parish when I
succeeded in leading some “out of practice” Catholic to come
see a need. I have said many times that it was a child, my son,
back to mass, then they might add something to the collection
who led me back to church, and the church taught me how to
baskets. Eventually, they may use their God-given talents to
pray to God.
participate in one of the many ministries we have here at St.
As a business owner, I’ve had my share of financial
Kilian parish. Isn’t this another way to grow the “wealth” of
difficulties and used to pray to God for help. What did I
our church - to increase attendance; to increase our
expect? A sack of money to be dropped on my head. For many “stewardship of treasure.” How can I do this? By showing
years I prayed for an increase in income and was repeatedly
them our new website, by inviting them to Eucharistic
disappointed. Then, drawing from a combination of homilies
Adoration, by inviting them to join one of the ministries from
and some Catholic literature I was reading, I realized that I was which they might enjoy, or need help. Perhaps they will go
praying wrongly for the help I needed. I shouldn’t be praying
further, and help others through the contribution of their own
for the wealth that would help me pay my bills, I needed to pray God-given talents received through the Holy Spirit.
for God to put the people in my life that could help me and for
Thank you for listening, and may God bless you all.
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
SOCIAL MINISTRY/OUTREACH
Outreach is our parish community’s response to the Gospel call to help those in need.
We serve anyone who lives within our parish boundaries regardless of religion, race or ethnicity.
We are located at 140 Elizabeth Street but our main entrance is in the parking lot facing Conklin Street.
OUR FOOD PANTRY AND OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10AM-2:30PM.
We are also available certain Saturdays by appointment only. Spanish translators are available Tuesdays and Fridays.
For further information please call 516-756-9656
Nina Petersen, Director of Outreach
THANK
YOU
In case you missed it last week, I would like to once again thank EVERYONE for the outpouring of generosity we experienced
during our food drive. St. Kilian is truly a loving and giving community!
Our work continues and this week our pantry is in
need of:
Rice (1-2lb packages)
White beans (cannellini)
Shampoo
We will continue to accept Turkeys at the Outreach building for Christmas, through 12/15.
GIFT STARS ARE UP FOR CHRISTMAS!
We chose the symbol of the Star as a reminder of Jesus as the Light of the World. Here is how our Gift Star Program works:
v Each family is asked to take one or more Gift Tags from the wall. Please do not remove the star as it will be a happy
reminder that Jesus, the Light of the World, is coming.
v Purchase the gift indicated on the gift tag.
v Wrap the gift and attach the gift tag so we know for whom the item is intended.
v Return the gift to our new Outreach building when you come to Mass the weekend of December 12th and 13th. If
your gift is not returned on either of those dates, that family will NOT receive a gift since we are distributing
them soon after the collection takes place.
v REMEMBER OUR RETURN DATES – DECEMBER 12TH AND 13TH
Any questions, please call Outreach at 516-756-9656.
To Ms. Pat G. – Thank you for helping me with the resume. I got a job with benefits!”
Did you know we offer Employment Assistance (resume writing, interview coaching, job search tips)? Our
Employment Counselor is here Thursdays from 11:00am to 2:30pm. If interested, call for an appointment.
REGISTRATION FOR FREE ENGLISH CLASSES
Come to Outreach Wednesday, December 2nd, from 11:00am-2:00pm
Must be over age 18 and must register. For further information, call Nassau Literacy
at 516-867-3580 or visit http://www.literacynassau.org/#!registration-dates/c13i6
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) opened on 11/16/15 and is projected to close in March. This is a low-income,
federally-funded energy assistance program. For income-eligibility guidelines, please see http://otda.ny.gov/programs/
heap/. Applications can be made (1) online at https://www.mybenefits.ny.gov/ OR (2) senior citizens may call the Office of
the Aging (Nassau County 516-227-7386, Suffolk County 631-853-8326) OR (3) all others may call: EAC in Nassau County
at 516-565-4327 or Central HEAP in Suffolk County 631-853-8825. Those receiving SNAP and/or TA should be
automatically enrolled in HEAP. You may also call our Outreach office for further information.
Please note that our pantry will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wed 11/25 through Friday 11/27.
Outreach van rides will continue as scheduled on Wednesday, 11/25.
However, all
With grateful hearts, we extend to everyone a very HAPPY THANKSVIGING
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
FAMILY LIFE
MINISTRY
WOMEN’S GUILD CHRISTMAS
PARTY
Thursday, December 10, 2015
at 6:30pm in the Blue Room
Join us for a wonderful evening of
Christmas fun with entertainment,
raffles, a delicious hot buffet, wine and
soft drinks, dessert, coffee and tea.
Cost: $22 per person
Raffle tickets will be given for a donation of paper goods (towels, Kleenex,
napkins, etc.) for Outreach. There will
be a regular raffle, featuring many
lovely donated items, for which you
will need to purchase tickets.
Reservations can be made by leaving a
check at the rectory. Please let us know
with whom you will be sitting.
For information or to make a reservation, please
contact:
Barbara Keenan - (516)420-9123 or
Patricia Bevacqua - (516)293-1875
CHRISTMAS USHER’S MEETING
Are you in Grades 2 – 8 ?
Will you be attending the Family Mass on
Christmas Eve at 4:15 ?
Then you should join us in prayer by helping
us to present
the true story of Christmas!
Costumes and parts will be given out on
Sunday, December 6th immediately after
the 9:30 Mass
Downstairs in the Blue Room.
We are looking for Shepherds, Angels,
Wisemen, Innkeepers,
Angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, and Narrators.
There will be 2 practices so everyone knows what
they are supposed to be doing, and then we present
our pageant at the 4:15 Family Mass in the
auditorium.
1st Rehearsal: Sunday 12/13 10:30 - 12:30 in
the Auditorium
Only the Narrators need to read and speak so you
dont have to worry about reading or learning lines.
There will be songs to sing, but we will send you
home with song sheets so you can practice.
Interested? Please e-mail Barbara McNulty at
stkilianfamilylife@yahoo.com Or fill out the form
on our website family Ministry page at
www.stkilianfamily.com. And meet us Sunday 12/6
right after the Family Mass downstairs in the blue
room.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2ND
7:30PM TO 8:30PM
Green Room in the Parish Center
For all Ushers and those interested in
joining this ministry.
PIZZA, CAKE & COFFEE TO BE SERVED.
Let’s get ready for Christmas! Questions - call
John Fitzpatrick 516-385-1718
The 2016 Lectors Workbooks are now available.
They are located in the history room. When picked
up please sign for the book on legal pad. If you take
one for someone else, sign that persons name.
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
ST. KILIAN WEEK AT A GLANCE
Nov. 22 (Sunday)
CYO Basketball - 1:00pm - Auditorium
SKYouth - 6pm - Cafeteria
Alanon Support Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
Nov. 23 (Monday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Seniors - 11am - Parish Ctr.
Reconciliation - 1pm - 2pm - Church
Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm - 9pm - St. Benedict Chapel
Miraculous Medal Novena - 7:30pm - St. Benedict Chapel
Divorced & Separated - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
Nov. 24 (Tuesday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Seniors - 11am - Parish Ctr.
Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
CYO Basketball - 4:30pm - Auditorium
NA Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
Nov. 25 (Wednesday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Bible Study - 10:30am- 12:30pm -Parish Center
Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
AA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr.
Spanish Charismatic Renewal - 7pm - Cafeteria
Charismatic Prayer Group - 8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
Nov. 26 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Day Mass - 9am - Church
Nov. 27 (Friday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
CYO Basketball - 4:30pm - Auditorium
AA Spanish - 7pm - Parish Ctr.
Nov. 28 (Saturday)
Reconciliation - 4- 4:45pm - Church
Spanish Youth Group - 7pm - Cafeteria
CYO Basketball - 1pm - Auditorium
Nov. 29 (Sunday)
CYO Basketball - 1:00pm - Auditorium
SKYouth - 6pm - Cafeteria
Alanon Support Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
Readings for the Week of November 22, 2015
Sunday:Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37
Monday:
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday:
Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday:
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk
21:12-19
Thursday:
Dn 6:12-28/Lk 21:20-28
Friday:
Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday:
Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36
Next Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12—4:2/Lk
21:25-28, 34-36
ST KILIAN YOUTH
Youth Events for Middle and
High School Teens:
11/20 6 pm-7pm - Music Choir Practice Church
Music Room, Basement. WE NEED YOUTH
SINGERS for our choir!
11/22 9:30am - Youth Mass in Church (all teens are
invited to sit and sing with us) 8am rehearsal in church
music room
11/22 6pm – 9pm - SKY’s Annual Thanksgiving Feast+
6pm in Cafeteria
11/29 6pm – 9pm - Regular SKY meets 6pm in
Cafeteria LaSalle School, (school play ground) for
Hockey, Dodge ball, Faith talk, and Pizza. Then, move
church food collection to food pantry, then finish
meeting in Rectory youth room. Pickup from rectory @
9pm
12/6 6pm-9pm - Regular Sky
JOIN SKY +
Contact Youth Minister DJ Schultz:
dsholls@optonline.net or Skyouth@stkilian.com to
volunteer and for any information
Join Sky facebook page@ (Sky) and be a member+
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Today as we celebrate Christ the King, may we open the
door of our heart so wide that we may listen to the voice of
Jesus calling us to help build his kingdom here on earth.
This month, through your gifts, the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul was able to bring God’s love and mercy
to families, providing food, utility, rent and other bills.
God bless You
If you are in need of assistance or would like information
about joining or contributing to the Society, please call
516-473-9562. Leave a message and a phone number.
A member will return your call as soon as possible. You
may visit our website at www.svdprvc.org. Please
remember the Poor Boxes at the exits of the church.
They are the Bread Boxes of the poor and hungry.
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Keeping Your Child
Come and Join Us—
Safe In a Digital World
This workshop will explore the link between use of the
internet by our children and youth and the ever present
and real dangers of victimization and exploitation. The
presenter, Robert Farley MS is an internationally
recognized expert in child abuse prevention. Mr. Farley
most recently presented a seminar for clergy in the
Vatican and is a consult to the Virtus Program.
When:
Tuesday: 12/1/15 at 7:00pm - St. Agnes Parish
Center, Rockville Centre
Wednesday: 12/2/15 @ 7:00pm McGann-Mercy
High School Riverhead
Thursday:12/3/15 @ 1:00pm - St. Matthew
Parish Center, Dix Hills
Friday: 12/4/14 @ 7:00pm - Parish of Notre
Dame, New Hyde Park
To register contact: Mary McMahon - Diocese
of Rockville Centre: Office for the Protection of
Children/Young People - 516-678-5800.
mmcmahon@drvc
Counseling Information for Families
and Individuals
Please consider remembering St. Kilian Parish in
your will. Catholics of generations to come will
thank you for your thoughtfulness and remember
you in prayer.
Living Waters, located on Wolf Hill Road in
Melville, on the grounds of St. Elizabeth Catholic
Church, provides individual and group therapy with
a Christian perspective - 631-754-3990 email:
carolr@livingwaterscounseling.biz.
Our pastor, Father Bruce Powers, besides
his graduate degree in theology from the major
seminary in Huntington, New York, holds a Masters
degree in Pastoral Counseling from St. John’s
University ( M.S. in Ed.). In addition, he has
received certification in substance abuse counseling
from South Oaks Institute in Amityville, New York.
If you would like his counsel on personal and family
difficulties, please contact him at St. Kilian rectory:
516-249-0127 or email him for an appointment:
brucep@stkilian.com
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
ATTENTION
WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE AS ONE COMMUNITY OUR MASS
IN HONOR OF:
“LA MORENITA.”
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE”
AN INVITATION FROM THE
BENEDICTINE OBLATES
TO ALL
JOIN US AS WE BEGIN
THE ADVENT SEASON WITH A DAY OF
RECOLLECTION
SUNDAY, NOV. 29, 2015 AT THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SEMINARY,
HUNTINGTON, NY
PRESENTER; BR. FRANCIS WAGNER, osb
of St. Meinrad Archabbey, Indians
TOPIC; OUR CALL TO PRAYER, HOLY READING
AND RECOLLECTION.
This day includes Holy Mass, Opportunity for Confession, Conferences, Continental Breakfast and
Hot Lunch, Use of the Retreat House and the
Beautiful Surrounding Grounds.
Offering $35 (couple $50) Please call Paul and
Irene Muhs for information and
reservations at 516-249-6567.
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DATE: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015
TIME: 6:00 pm - Auditorium
CELEBRANT: BISHOP ROBERT J.
BRENNAN
Reception to follow in Cafeteria
ST. KILIAN RESPECT-LIFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
11/28 (Sat) - 10:30-11:30AM Prayer vigil outside
Planned Parenthood, 35 Carman’s Rd, Massapequa.
12/13 (Sun) - 10:30-10:55AM—PRO-LIFE meeting
Green Rm of St. Kilian’s Church Basement
Marian Healing Ministry
Continuing the Marian Healing Ministry of Fr. Dennis Kelleher
CSsR there will be a Healing Mass at St. Anastasia’s Church,
45-14 245th St., Douglaston - Little Neck, NY 11362, on
Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
7:00PM - Rosary, Mass & Healing Service
Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernando
Assisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino, John
Dennehy, Michael Vicinanza.
Music: Tony Owen
For information contact St. Anastasia’s Church at 718-6314454. Come and experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit,
the presence, healing touch and power of Our Lord Jesus Christ
and the intercession of Mary the Mother of God and Our
Mother.
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
Celebremos Los
Sacramentos
LA SANTA MISA:
Todos los Sábados a las 6:15PM.
BAUTISMO:
Se celebra cada cuarto domingo de
mes, a las 2:00 de la tarde. Es
requisito para los papás y padrinos,
atender la clase pre-bautismal, cada
tercer miércoles de mes a las 6:30 PM, en la parte baja de la
Iglesia. Por favor llame a la rectoría para hacer su cita con el
sacerdote, para llenar el formato; usted deberá traer el certificado
o registro de nacimiento de su niño. Los niños de 6 años ó
más, deberán asistir a las clases de catequesis regular.
C iclos de Fe
ATENCION
COORDIALMENTE INVITAMOS A TODA
LA COMMUNIDAD, PARA QUE
CELEBREMOS JUNTOS LA MISA DE
ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS, EN HONOR A
NUESTRA QUERIDA MADRE:
PADRINOS: Deben ser católicos, con los Sacramentos de
Bautismo, Comunión y Confirmación; solteros ó casados por la
Iglesia. Deben traer una notificación indicando que están
registrados o son miembros de la Parroquia, en donde viven ó
adonde asisten a misa. No pueden ser padrinos las personas
que tienen parejas sin haberse casados por la Iglesia.
QUINCEAÑERAS:
Deben haber recibido los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunión y
Confirmación ó estar asistiendo a las clases regulares de
Educación Religiosa ó RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para
Adultos).
RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS: (RICA) Les
invitamos a una preparación espiritual de conversión a la fé
católica. Favor comunicarse con la Hna: Reina Vásquez
(631)902-9969. Las clases iniciarán en septiembre.
MATRIMONIO:
Es necesario hacer una entrevista con el Sacerdote ó Diácono de
la Parroquia con 6 meses de anticipación, para la celebración de
su boda. Es imprescindible que todas las parejas, asistan a
PRE-CANA (charlas pre-matrimoniales), para poder casarse.
Para mayor información, llamar a la Rectoría (516)-249-0127
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P. Jose o hablar con él, después de la Misa, los sábados.
RECONCILIACION/ CONFESIONES:
Todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 9:00 PM, en el Grupo de Oración.
Lugar: Cafetería.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS:
Llamar a la Rectoría, inmediatamente en caso de emergencia o
enfermedad, para que la persona reciba los Sacramentos
necesarios. (516)- 249-0127 Ext. 129 Padre Jose.
GRUPO DE ORACION:
(Renovación Carismática) Todos los miércoles de 7 a 9:30 PM en
la cafetería, Y Hora Santa en la iglesia todos los Segundos
miércoles de cada mes, de 7:30-8:30pm.
GRUPO JUVENIL:
Se reúnen todos los sábados, después de Misa. Para
información, hablar con Nelson (516)351-8913/ Erlin (631)7051229.
“LA MORENITA”
“VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE.”
DIA:
SÁBADO 12 DE DICIEMBRE, 2015
HORA: 6:00 PM
LUGAR: AUDITORIO
PRESIDIDA POR: MONS. ROBERT J.
BRENNAN
COMPARTIMENTO SIGUE EN CAFETERIA
CLASES DE INGLES
Venga a registarse el 2 de Diciembre.
Comienza a las 11:00 hasta 2:00pm
St. Kilian Outreach
140 Elizabeth Street, Farmingdale
REQUISITOS: Tener 18 años y
registrarse
Para mas detalles, llame a la oficina:
(516)-867-3580 Literacy Nassau
Visite nuestra pagina de web para los dias de
registracion:
http://www.literacynassau.org/#!registrationdates/c13i6
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