March 20, 2016 - St. Agnes Cathedral

T he Pa r i s h of
S t . Ag n e s Ca t h e d r a l
29 Quealy Place Rockville Centre New York 11570-4021
E Mail:parishoffice@stagnescathedral.org
516-766-0205
Fax 516-763-0745
Website: http://www.StAgnesCathedral.org
Most Rev. William F. Murphy, S.T.D., Diocesan Bishop
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. William E. Koenig, Rector
Rt. Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly, Rector Emeritus, In Residence
Rev. Ryan Creamer, Associate Pastor
Rev. Seth N. Awo Doku, Associate Pastor
Rev. James H. Hansen, Associate Pastor
Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A., Associate Pastor
Deacon Thomas McDaid
Sr. Kathleen Carlin, O.P., Co-Principal, St. Agnes School
Helen Newman, Co-Principal, St. Agnes School
Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff, Religious Ed. Director
Deacon Andrew Ciccaroni, Confirmation Coordinator
Sr. Kathleen P. Murphy, O.P., Pastoral Associate
Michael Bower, Co-Director of Music
Michael Wustrow, Co-Director of Music
Harry Larson, Business Manager
Philip F. Malloy, Jr., Youth Ministry
Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A, Comunidad Hispana
We, the parish of Saint Agnes Cathedral, a community of believers,
proclaim the presence of Christ in the world through Word, Sacrament
and deeds. Affirming the sanctity of each person, we minister to all by
committing ourselves to renewal, formation and living the Gospel.
(Mission Statement of the Parish of Saint Agnes Cathedral)
March 20, 2016
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Schedule of Masses
Contact Numbers
Saturday Eve
Rectory Office
766-0205
Open Mon. through Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(closed for lunch 12:30 -1:30 p.m.)
Sat. 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.,
Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Emergencies anytime
Sunday
Elementary School
678-5550
Sr. Kathleen Carlin, O.P. Co-Principal
Ms. Helen Newman, Co-Principal
5:00 p.m. Cathedral
7:30 p.m. Lower Hall
7:30p.m. Cathedral (Spanish Mass)
7:00, 8:00, 9:30,
10:30 Lower Hall
(not celebrated during the summer)
11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
and 5:00 p.m.
Weekday
6:30, 7:45, 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
(No 12:10 p.m. on Saturday)
Monday 7:30 p.m.
Eve of Holy Day
5:00 p.m.
Holy Day
Check the weekly bulletin
Religious Education
Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff
678-2306
Adult Formation
Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff
678-2306
Service Center/Outreach
Sr. Kathleen P. Murphy, O.P.
678-1854
Music Office
764-9578
Michael Bower, Co-Director
Michael Wustrow, Co-Director
Youth Ministry
Philip Malloy
766-0205
Comunidad Hispana
Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A.
766-0205
Business Office
Harry Larson, Manager
766-0205
Sacraments
Marriage
Arrangements should be made at least 12 months in
advance and prior to making reception plans. Call the
Confessions
Saturday, Eve of Holy Day, and Eve of First Friday Rectory for appointment with priest or deacon you wish to
witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Pre-Cana.
Monday Evening following 7:30 p.m. Mass.
Wednesday Morning following 7:45 a.m. Mass and the
Pastoral Care of the Sick
12:10 p.m. Mass.
Priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are
available to bring Holy Communion to parishioners
Baptism
Once a month on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and on the confined to home. Please call the Rectory to make
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1:45 p.m. Contact arrangements. Those who are seriously ill should request a
the Rectory Office (766-0205) to arrange for interview, priest for Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick
ceremony and registration for required Baptism is celebrated each Monday morning during the 9:00 a.m.
Mass. If you would like to be anointed, please sit in the first
Preparation Class (for first time parents).
row of the pulpit transept.
On Becoming A Catholic
Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff (678-2306)
concerning the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Masses For The Week
Monday, March 21, Monday of Holy Week
Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11
6:30
Peter Taffurelli
7:45
Robert Morvillo
9:00
James & Eileen Rohan &
Helen & John Hurley
12:10
Julia & Anthony Aragona
7:30
NO EVENING MASS
Tuesday, March 22, Tuesday of Holy Week
Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
6:30
Catherine Cahill
7:45
Sal Esposito
9:00
Bertha & Otto Zoeller
12:10
Rosemary Summers
Wednesday, March 23, Wednesday of Holy Week
Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25
6:30
Steven Zinno
7:45
Jillian Daly
9:00
Steve Dacek
12:10
Frank Healey & James Reilly
HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 24
9:00 a. m. Sung Morning Prayer
11:00 a.m. Chrism Mass
8:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight
in Parish Center
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 25
9:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer
2:00 p.m. (Parish Center) Spanish Last Words,
Passion, Holy Communion
3:00 p.m. The Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion
8:00 p.m. The Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion
HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 26
9:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer
7:30 p.m. (Parish Center) Spanish Easter Vigil Mass
Sunday, March 27, Easter Sunday of the
Resurrection of the Lord
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
7:00
Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral
8:00
Irene Daly
9:30
Eileen Esposito
9:30 PC Antonio Scotto DiClemente
11:00
Dr. Robert & Gloria Bottone
11:00 PC Anthony Tita
12:30
Tommy Murphy & mbs of Murphy &
O’Loughlin Families, John Lucchesi,
Bud Corrigan & dec’d mbrs of Corrigan
Family, Rafael Loscos, Dante M.
Mongiardo, Emil Pusateri
12:30 PC Leo G. Michael & Francisco Pena
5:00
NO EVENING MASS
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Please Pray
For The Dearly Departed
Gaetanina (Gay) Rugolo
For The Sick
Pat Walsh, Jake Basile, William Jack,
Kathy Edwards, Elizabeth Coppedge, Catalina Aloi, Lilly
Andrews, Laura Aquino, Elizabeth Bevacqua, Jill Blum,
Courtney Boehme, Catherine Boiselle, Kathleen Burns, Joan
Burkert, Patrick Cashin, Hugh Cassidy, Jimi Lyn Chapman,
Sidney Chung, Eleanor Cobb, Madonna Lacey Cole, Jim
Cole, Colleen Costello, Kathy Cusimano, Maria Davis, Susan
DeMattia, Keith Delaney, Lou DeLuca, Hugh Dennehy,
Gregory Donegal, Patricia Donegal, Brielle Faracini, Cecilia
Finelli, Toddler Anthony Gale, Shayla Garrett, Danny Gause,
Lena Gause, Aimee Gentilcore, Sal Giallombardo, Anthony
Gigantiello, Marlene Gough, Nancy Hahn, Baby Shelby
Lynn Hallmann, Cynthia Haralson, Eleanor Herbert, Marie
Herbert, Rosemary Herrera, Sister Bernadette Jones, O.P.,
Carolyn Kanter, Jimmy Kerrigan, Annie Delores Kirkland,
Gary Koehler, Ellie Krutt, Pauline LaBato, Michael Lanzi,
William Leahy, Michael Lema, Jeanne Longua, Zellin Lowe,
Arthur Makarius, Lily McLaurin, Kevin McDermott, Parker
Mills, Carmen Marino, Mary Morahan, Dan Masciovecchio,
Agnes Mueller, Donna Mullen, Michael Nuzzi, Neil O’Brien,
Robert O’Brien, Nicole O’Neal, Mary O’Neill, James Otto,
Patti Jean Pasquino, Thora Petzold, Steve Pickney, Gertrude
Platz, Lynn Pulambo, John D. Raphael, Baby Liam Rickman,
Shannon Schmidt, Kristen Serafin, Paul Serino, Lisa PelrineShulman, Raymond Sisti, Christopher Stock, Jonathan
Stuart, Lauren Stotts, Maureen Taylor, Kim Tersigni, Audrey
Thomas, Joanie Thompson, George Torez, Barbara Wright.
Names for the bulletin remain for three weeks unless the
Rectory is notified.
Wine & Hosts
In Loving Memory of
John Darcy
March 20, 2016
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Stewardship
A Way of Life
This Week’s Readings
In the gospel story of the first Palm Sunday we hear the
owners of the ass had only to be told, “The Master has
need of it,” to give the animal gladly. Do I give as
readily to the Lord’s work?
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of
mercy, leading them to a deeper understanding of God’s
mercy and a new sense of meaning and purpose in their
lives.
Diocesan
Reconciliation Monday
Monday, March 21, 2016
3:00—9:00 p.m.
(All churches throughout the diocese
will be open for reconciliation)
Please note: there will be no
7:30 p.m. Mass that evening
Abstinence
and Fasting
All Catholics who have reached their
14th birthday are bound to abstain
entirely from meat on Ash
Wednesday and all the Fridays of
Lent. All Catholics between the
ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are bound to observe
the laws of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday. Fasting means limiting oneself to a single
full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two
other light meals, which together do not equal a full
meal, may be taken during the day.
Please see the Easter Schedule on
Page 6 for Good Friday Services.
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Good Friday Collection
On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual
Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. Each
day, the news reminds us of the violence and
instability plaguing the Middle East, but we rarely
hear of the shrinking Christian community there, a
community that struggles to remain in the land of
Christ's birth, death and resurrection. Please help
support our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land
by giving to the Good Friday Collection. This
Pontifical Collection allows the Franciscans and
others to continue caring for Christianity's holiest
sites and for God's people in the Holy Land. Please
be generous.
Colecta del Viernes Santo
Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Monday - after 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses
Rosary
After the 9:00 a.m. Mass each Monday through
Saturday in the Cathedral except on First
Saturday when it is recited at 8:30 a.m.
All are welcome.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
You are invited to join us each Friday for some quiet
reflection and prayer in the Holy Cross Chapel
following the 9:00 a.m. Mass concluding with
Benediction at 3:00 p.m.
El Viernes Santo, nuestra parroquia llevara a cabo
la colecta anual del Viernes Santo para la Tierra
Santa. Las noticias diarias nos recuerdan de la
violencia y la instabilidad que atormenta al Medio
Oriente, pero nosotros raramente escuchamos de la
disminuyente comunidad Cristiana que se encuentra
alla, una comunidad que lucha por permanecer en la
tierra del nacimiento, muerte y resurreccion de
Christo. Por favor ayude a nuestros hermanos y
hermanas en la Tierra Santa. Esta colecta pontificial
permite que los Franciscanos y otros continuen
trabajando pos los Cristianos en los lugares
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
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From the Rector
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Dear Parish Family:
This weekend, Palm Sunday weekend, is special in so many ways. Our “exile in the Parish Center is over and this is
the first Sunday that we are back in the Cathedral with its refinished pews and new kneelers, freshly painted interior
and new flooring. It is the first Sunday that the Word of God is proclaimed from our new ambo and we gather
around our new altar to be fed and strengthened with the Body of Jesus. It is a special weekend and I express my
grateful thanks for everyone for your patience over these past several months. On behalf of those who will benefit
from the work that we have done, I especially thank everyone whose generosity has made our hope a reality. It
would not have been possible without you.
Being back in the Cathedral is not the only reason, of course, that this week is special. It is special also because
Palm Sunday is the start of the most important week of the year in the life of our faith. It is the start of Holy Week.
On Thursday of this coming week we enter the Triduum (“three days”).
With our Mass on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. the church begins a time of prayer and fasting, a time of keeping
watch. The washing of the feet (mandatum) is a direct expression of our service to one another and the world,
through the Eucharistic banquet itself. At the end of Thursday evening’s Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist
is brought, in procession, to an Altar of Repose that is set up in the Msgr. Kelly Parish Center. All those at the
liturgy are invited to be part of this procession. The Center will be open until midnight for people to spend some
time in silent and prolonged adoration of the wondrous sacrament that Christ instituted on the First Holy Thursday.
On Good Friday, the Mass is not celebrated. We gather at 3:00 p.m. (repeated again at 8:00 p.m.) to hear the
passion proclaimed, adore the cross and receive Holy Communion that was consecrated the day before. Although
the cross is carried in most of our processions at Mass, it rarely receives the attention we give it at the Good Friday
Service. We are especially mindful on this day that it was by the cross that Jesus redeemed the world. During the
3:00 p.m. service, we will silently adore the cross that has been placed at the steps of the sanctuary; at the end of this
liturgy people will have the opportunity to individually venerate this cross.
The church gathers after sundown on Saturday (8:00 p.m.) to keep vigil and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection.
Because it is a different liturgy from all other days during the year, the vigil liturgy is not celebrated at 5:00 p.m.
like our other vigil Masses. This service begins in total darkness with the lighting of the Easter candle and soon
darkness is no more. We sing, we pray, and we recount the stories of salvation history. New members (who have
been preparing a long time for this night) are baptized and the sacraments of initiation are celebrated. Together we
celebrate the first Eucharist of the Easter season.
There is sung Morning Prayer on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. These liturgies last about 30 minutes
and focus on the Old Testament Psalms which recall the covenant first made by God with Moses in the desert.
“Together we can do something beautiful for God,” was the theme of our Restoration Campaign. The newlyfinished Cathedral is testimony to what we can accomplish in coming together. Let us come together in prayer and
worship this coming week and enter into the mystery of God’s saving love. Let us raise our hearts and voices to
God this coming week and “together do something beautiful for God.”
In the Peace and Love of Christ,
Father Bill
March 20, 2016
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Lenten Project
We are one
week away from
Easter. This is a
good time to evaluate our efforts to increase our
prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the traditional
works of Lent. As you know, this year we are
once again asking parishioners to make sacrificial
offerings to Uplift Help International Inc.
a 501(C)3 charitable organization having
established a primary health care center and now
engaged in bringing clean water to the people of
Ishiagu, Nigeria. Special envelopes including a
newsletter describing the mission and its needs
are available at the doors of the Cathedral and in
the rectory. Instructions for returning donations is
in the enclosed letter. Please keep in your prayers
the people of Ishiagu and the volunteers who
bring them the health care and now clean water
which most of us take for granted. “When I was
sick, you took care of me. Whenever you did it for
any of my people, no matter how unimportant
they seemed, you did it for me” (Matt. 25:37-40).
Join Us in Prayer
Men’s Prayer Group
This Prayer Group includes confirmed
teenage boys and all other adult men.
The men of the parish meet on the last
Thursday of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March
31st in the Ministry Building. For details call Steven
McDonald at (347) 386-9400.
St. Agnes Parish
Outreach
Our food pantry is in need of the
following items: cereal, peanut
butter and grape jelly, marinara
sauce, tuna fish, Progresso soups,
rice, and macaroni and cheese.
Your consideration of the donation of any of these
items is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Sr. Kathleen
EASTER SCHEDULE 2016
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Monday, March 21st, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23rd, following the 7:45 a.m.
and 12:10 p.m. Masses
Good Friday, March 25th, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Holy Saturday, March 26th, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY
(Palm will be distributed at all Masses)
Saturday Evening, March 19th
5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
7:30 p.m. (Parish Center)
Sunday, March 20th
7:00, 8:00, 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass),
10:30 a.m. (Family Mass, Parish Center)
11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
OF HOLY WEEK
March 21st, March 22nd, March 23rd
Masses at 6:30, 7:45, 9:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.
NO 7:30 P.M. MASS ON MONDAY, March 21st
HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 24th
9:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer
11:00 a.m. Chrism Mass
8:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight
in Parish Center
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 25th
9:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer
2:00 p.m. (Parish Center) Spanish Last Words,
Passion, Holy Communion
3:00 p.m. The Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion
8:00 p.m. The Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion
HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 26th
9:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer
7:30 p.m. (Parish Center) Spanish Easter Vigil Mass
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass
EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 27th
In the Cathedral - 7:00, 8:00,
9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00, and 12:30 p.m.
In the Parish Center - 9:30 a.m.,
11:00 a.m. (Family Mass), and 12:30 p.m.
There will be NO 5:00 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Religious
Education
St. Agnes Religious Education
is in need of a catechist (religion
teacher) on Mondays at 4:30 for
Level 5. One of our catechists
has a new job and will not be able to finish out the
year. There are only 6 more classes left and there
are no classes Mar. 21, 28 and April 25. Please call
the Religious Education Office (516) 678-2306 or e
-mail us at religioused@stagnescathedral.org if you
can offer your assistance. We also could use
substitutes for our Monday and Tuesday classes
when catechists call in sick or have other
obligations. Former catechists are encouraged to
consider helping us out as the religious education
year ends. Thank you.
Eucharistic
Ministers
Needed
Mercy Medical Center is in
need of Eucharistic Ministers
to volunteer on a permanent and substitute basis. The
Diocese of Rockville Center Training Program - Session
“A” will take place on April 12th and Session “B” on
May 14th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Kellenberg
Memorial H.S. Evening sessions are available at
St. Elizabeth’s in Melville with Session “A” on
April 13 and Session “B” on April 27th from 7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer for this fulfilling
ministry at Mercy but have no training, you need both A
and B Sessions; which we can schedule for you. If you
are a trained Eucharistic Minister in your parish and
would like to volunteer at Mercy, only Session “B” is
necessary and we can also schedule it for you. In
addition to this Diocesan Training, volunteering at
Mercy Medical Center requires an annual Doctor’s
Health Assessment, Inoculations, Orientation, Training
and I.D. Security Badge.
For further information
contact Jamila Shivers at Mercy Medical Center at
(516) 705-1414 or email jamila.shivers@chsli.org.
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Knights of Columbus
Annual Communion
Breakfast
On Sunday, April 10th, in the Monsignor James Kelly
Parish Center at St. Agnes Cathedral, the St. Agnes
Knights of Columbus Council #2548 will host a
Communion Breakfast after the 9:30 a.m. mass.
The guest speaker will be Father Tom Moriarty. He is
the pastor of three area parishes – St. Joseph’s in
Hewlett, St. Joachim in Cedarhurst, and Our Lady
of Good Counsel in Inwood. Father Tom is the first
pastor in the diocese to lead multiple parishes at once.
All are welcome to share a delicious breakfast and good
company, while hearing a unique perspective on the
future of parishes on Long Island. In addition, the
winner of The St. Agnes Knights of Columbus
scholastic essay contest will read his or her essay. The
topic is “Discuss the Major Challenges Facing Young
Catholics in Society Today.”
The cost of the breakfast is $20 per person, free for
children 5 and under. We ask that you reserve your
seats in advance for what is sure to be a well-attended
event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Open to All Parishioners
For reservations: Send checks payable to Knights of
Columbus Council #2548, to be received by
MARCH 31st to: Raymond J. Brunoni
1209 East Broadway, Apt. D13
Hewlett, NY 11557-2429
For questions or more info contact David Kovalich at
(914) 536-3385 or KofC.StAgnes2548@gmail.com.
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Save the Date
Year of Mercy Pilgrimage
Bishop Murphy is happy to announce that there will be
a
Diocesan
Year
of
Mercy
Pilgrimage
to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. Saturday,
September 24, 2016 More information will be coming
soon. Please watch your bulletin and the diocesan
website.
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March 20, 2016
In anticipation of Divine Mercy Sunday, all are invited
to special showings of the newly-released documentary:
The Original Image of Divine Mercy:
The Unknown Story of an
Unknown Masterpiece
Interviews featured in this enlightening documentary include:
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna, Austria,
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, Archbishop of Kraków, Poland,
Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council
for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, Vatican City State,
Bishop Robert Barron , Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, California,
Harry
Connick
Jr.,
Grammy-Winning
Singer/Songwriter,
Immaculée Ilibagiza, Author & Rwandan Genocide Survivor,
Jim Gaffigan, Comedian, “The Jim Gaffigan Show”, Irena Vaišvilaitė, PhD, Ambassador of Lithuania to
the Holy See, Church Historian Rome, Italy
Thursday, March 31st at 1 PM and 7:15 PM
Msgr. Kelly Parish Center, St. Agnes Cathedral
“This beautiful film tells the very important story of one of the most extraordinary works of art. A perfect
film for our time and itself a lasting work of art!” –Archbishop Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of
Vienna, Austria
“It is encouraging to hear of the new documentary. As promoted by St. John Paul II, devotion to St. Faustina
as she points to Jesus, the Source of All Mercy.” –Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, KY
“This documentary is so very important to all of us, especially during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. You will
be blessed beyond measure from this inspirational and powerful film.” –Bishop Richard Spencer,
Archdiocese Military Services, USA
“One of the best documentaries I have ever seen.” –Fr. Donald Calloway – Author of “No Turning Back:
A Witness to Mercy
“Viewing The Original Image of Divine Mercy will enrich and enlighten your spiritual experience of the
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.” –Bishop Neal J. Buckon, Auxiliary Bishop for the Western Region of the
United States
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
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March 20, 2016
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The IRA Charitable
Rollover is back and is
now permanent !
What’s called a rollover is actually a “qualified charitable distribution”
that can be made to our Parish.
If…
1. You are at least 70 1/2 years old on the date you make your gift
2. Your IRA is a traditional or Roth
3. You don’t exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable
distributions
You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal
and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum
distribution (RMD).
The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a
“qualified charitable distribution”. In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple
form.
VERY IMPORTANT!! Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you
receive the money first then you’ll be taxed on it like any other distribution.
Example: Mrs. Connors, age 76, has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to contribute $5,000 to her Parish in 2016. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover opportunity, she directs the custodian of her IRA to transfer this amount not later than December 31, 2016 directly to the Parish as a 2016 gift. She will not be subject to income tax on
her $5,000 qualified charitable
distribution.
This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney,
tax advisor or investment professional.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
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St. Agnes Senior Club
Presents
“Dream the Impossible Dream”
with this 5 time Tony
award-winning musical! On a
quest to restore chivalry to the
world & claim his lady love,
Don Quixote and his trusty
sidekick Sancho, remind us all
to NEVER give up-that miracles
happen and we can reach the
stars.
The trip includes the show &
a delicious lunch at New
York’s best dinner theatre.
Westchester Broadway is the
longest running year-round
professional theater in NYS
using Actor Equity Performers
from NYC.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Leaving St. Agnes at 9:00 a.m. arrive home approx. 5:30 p.m.
$98.00 Per Person
Please carpool — limited spots in parking lot!!
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Please return to: St. Agnes Cathedral Senior Club, 29 Quealy Place,
Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Attn: Joanne Mirro by April 6, 2016
Any questions? Call 516-766-0931
Name:_____________________________________________________
Phone________________________
Address____________________________________________________
Paid_________________________
Entrée Selection (Choose at the Table)
Beef Selection
Catch of the Day
Pasta
Chicken Selection
Choice of Salad
Fresh Vegetable
Potatoes
Desserts Chef’s Choice
Coffee, Tea, Decaf
March 20, 2016
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ACDS
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration
Please join ACDS at the St. Agnes
Parish Center on Saturday,
April 2nd, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. A fun
filled night of catering by Kasey’s, raffles, Irish music
by Martin Flynn, and more! Seating is limited. For
details, tickets or to make a donation, please visit
www.acds.org or call Vinnie Santo at 516.933.4700
ext.116 or Laurie Schaefer ext.124. ACDS is one of
Long Island's leading service providers for children
and adults with Down syndrome, autism and other
developmental disabilities.
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Women’s Retreat Weekend
Behold Thy Son
Friday May 6th Saturday May 7th
Seminary of the
Immaculate Conception
440 West Neck Road,
Huntington NY
“Behold Thy Son” - Come ponder
“motherhood” in your heart after
the example of Mary at the 7th
Annual Women’s Silent Retreat.
All women are invited to pray with
Mary for children and for priests. Featuring Mass,
Adoration, confession and reflections. Check in Friday
between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. Retreat ends Saturday at
9:00 p.m. Cost: $110 per person; includes dinner Friday,
three meals Saturday, and private room with shower.
Please contact Corrine Addiss at (631) 804-7222 for
more information.
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Bereavement Program
An 8-week Bereavement Program is planned for
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Outreach Offices of Holy
Name of Mary Church in Valley Stream, beginning in
April. This program, led by professionals and leaders
having experience with grieving and group processes,
offers support for anyone who has experienced the
death of a spouse, child, sibling, relative or friend.
There is no fee for this program, but we would
appreciate it if you would call our Outreach Office at
825-0177 to register.
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Good Friday Silent Vigil
The Long Island Coalition for Life is holding a Good
Friday Silent Vigil on behalf of Unborn Children on
MARCH 25, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in front
of Nassau University Medical Center (2201 Hempstead
Tpke., East Meadow). Pro-life women, men
and children take part in this peaceful vigil for the
protection of life in the womb and against abortions
committed at NUMC and throughout Long Island. We
stand on the public sidewalk - a reminder that abortion
is not healthcare. Signs provided.
For more
information please call (631) 243-1435; or email
info@prolifeLI.org.
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The Long
Island
Catholic
Magazine
In The Long Island Catholic Magazine—March
Edition, you will read about how women who have
had an abortion are now experiencing God’s mercy
through special retreats conducted by the Sisters of Life
right here in our own diocese. Bishop Murphy reflects
on the process for selecting a new shepherd. Read
about ways to celebrate the Easter Triduum with your
family and so much more.
Please support the monthly magazine of the Diocese of
Rockville Centre --subscribe today! One year of 10
issues for $20. Sign up on line at licatholic.org or
call 1-800-443-2155.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Widows and Widowers,
Divorced and Single
Catholics of Long Island
A new member orientation will be held on Tuesday,
March 22, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Meetings are held every
fourth Tuesday at St. Frances de Chantel School,
1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY. Please bring proof
of single status to join. Refreshments will be served
after the meeting. For further information please call
Barbara McCaffrey at (516) 798-2858 or Carol at
(516) 794-4933.
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Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend
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! WWME is the original and still the best!
April 29 to May 1, 2016 at The Montfort Spiritual
Center, 26 South Saxon Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706
June 10 to 12th at 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
web site at http://www.wwme.org.
Mercy Medical
Center
Books! Books! Books!
Mercy Medical Center is in need
of gently used adult and children donated books. The
books will be accepted at the front desk as well as the
Volunteer Office. Thank you for your generosity and
consideration of our request. For further information
call 705-1411.
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Nursery School Open House
St.
Mark’s
Cooperative
Nursery School is licensed and
registered with OCFS and
NY
State
Board
of
Education.
2016-17 Open
Registration for 2’s (Mommy
and Me and 2’s Separation)
3’s, 4’s and KinderPrep is
ongoing Registration is also
being held for Summer Camp.
Please call
(516) 536-6295 for more information or for a tour of
our new location at 100 Hempstead Ave. (corner of
Lakeview Ave in RVC!).
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Employment & Career
Training for Veterans
The Town of Hempstead Department of Occupational
Resources operates the HempsteadWorks Career
Center, where veterans can receive help finding jobs,
access training and develop their careers. Offered are
computer workshops, business services and career and
training services. Visit the office at 50 Clinton St.,
Suite 400, Hempstead Monday through Friday,
9:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. For information about eligibility
or the programs, please call (516) 485-5000 Ext. 1255
or visit the website at hempsteadworks.com.
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Hope House Ministries
Fundraiser
Beta Sigma Phi Xi Master Chapter presents its annual
fundraiser to benefit Hope House Ministries. Please join
us for our DIVA NIGHT Dinner/Auction featuring
Elvis - Professional Impersonator on Thursday,
April 7th from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the beautiful
Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook, NY.
For ticket
information, please call Deb at (631) 821-7598 or
Peg at (631) 928-2628.”
March 20, 2016
14
Banns of Marriage
I
Laurie Ann Taunton
Jason Attila Volges
St. Joseph
Garden City, NY
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Melville, NY
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Life Center of Long Island
Chinese Auction/
Pasta Dinner
The Knights of Columbus Councils of the 8th District
will be hosting a Chinese Auction/Pasta Dinner on
Sunday April 10, 2016 from 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. to
benefit The Life Center of Long Island.
Dinner will be held at Our Lady of Grace Parish
Fr. Patrick Shanahan Hall
666 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704
Admission: $13 or 2 for $25
Includes: Pasta Dinner/Beer, Wine, Soda
Auction tickets sold separately
Tickets will be available at the door. There will be great
prizes!
Please call (516) 798-9100 for more information and
tickets.
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Help Wanted
Part Time Office Assistant for Our Lady of Peace
Church, Lynbrook (retirees welcomed). Two
weeknights from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Must be flexible!
Will occasionally be asked to fill in days, evenings, or
weekends when Secretaries go on vacation. If
interested, please call Jean at (516) 599-6414.
Cpl. Andrew Baez, U.S. Army
Maj. Thomas J. Barrett, U.S. Army
1st Lt. Paul D. Cammarota, USMC
Lt. Scott Kiley Childers, U.S. Navy
LCDR Richard Childers, M.D. U.S. Navy
Lt. Greg Crescenzo, U . S. Navy
Spc. Michael J. Cronin, U.S. Army
Airman Michael Cummo, U.S. Navy
Ensign Christopher DelBello, U.S. Navy
P.O. 2nd Class Robert W. DeMattia, U.S. Navy
Lt. J.G.-Kevin Doyle, U.S. Navy
Daniel Fels, U.S. Army, Military Police
2nd Lt. Charles Flanagan, U. S. Army
A.M.T 3, Kyle Forster, U.S. Coast Guard
Capt. Brian Gallagher, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne
Lt. Maura C. Garrity, U.S. Navy
Capt Steven Hampson, U.S. Army
Capt. Cody Hardenburgh USMC
Pvt. Daniel Healey, U.S. Army
2nd Class Petty Officer, Robert Hock, U.S. Navy
1st Lt. Tynika Holland, U.S. Army
1st Lt. Edmund J. Horace, USMC
Major Philip F. Johndrow, U.S. Army
Lt. Justin L. Krol, U.S. Navy
Lance Corporal Jason Maccaron, USMC
S N Matthew T. Mallay, U.S. Navy
Cpl James Thomas Maroney, USMC
Sgt. Joseph Meyer, U.S. Army
Maj. Christopher V. Meyers, USMC
Lt. Col. Gregory John Mueller, USMC (Reserve)
Stephan O’Connor, E-5, U.S. Navy
Matthew Pacheco, U.S. Army
Ensign John A. Petr, US Navy
Lance Corporal Eric Roehrig, USMC
Spc. Jeanine M. Rosa, U.S. Army
Col. Mark P. Rowan, USAF
Thomas Sullivan, U. S. Army
Robert C. Tempesta, Master at Arms, 1st Class U.S.
Navy
PFC Derick Thomas, USMC
Corporal Peter C. Wadkins, Jr. USMC
Prayer for our Troops
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families
for the selfless acts they perform
for us in our time of need.
And give us peace.
I ask this in the name of Jesus,
Our Lord and Savior. Amen
Paul Conte Cadillac
Psychotherapy/Clinical Hypnosis
Individual, Family Marriage
“Your local Cadillac Dealer
Sunrise Hwy, Freeport
(516) 378-1130
Kathleen Joyce, Ph.D.
516 747-8213 By Appt
NYS Licensed Psychoanalysis
Newl y Renovate d and Expande d
Advance Formal Wear
Under New Ownership
GOURMET FOOD MARKET
Complete Catering Service Since 1972
FAMILY RESTAURANT
90 North Village Ave., RVC
Bar - Restaurant
Oceanside 678-5999
516-678-4550
Open Every Day 11AM-10PM
Lunc h • Dinner • Cate ring
New in RVC
Sandwich • Wine
with locations in Bk&Queens
Bar
Top Rated by Zagat &
Over 40
Food Network
different
Eat in - Take Out
sandwiches
Catering • Free Delivery
22 No. Park Ave., RVC 536-1950 www.press195.com
(516) 238-1251
Patrick Vitale, LCSW-R, ACSW
INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPY
100 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE
SUITE 27
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
23 No. Park Ave., RVC 766-5049
Catering 807-2995
Seven Brothers
G RE E K TO W N
31 MERRICK AVENUE
SUITE 130
MERRICK, NY 11566
CJ’s Coffee Shop
“The Family Restaurant”
Where the Elite Meet to Eat
Serving RVC Since 1978
Great for Breakfast and Lunch
225 No. Long Beach Rd., RVC 766-9107
2914 Long Beach Rd. (next to PIP Printing)
“We Live Here, We Worship Here”
(516) 826-5514
ZENIE LANDSCAPING
Lic/Ins
Creative Landscape and Garden Designs
Complete Weekly Maintenance Service
599-6478
48 No. Village Ave., RVC
Service Mgr., Howie Silverstein
Auto Repair Inc.
Towing Service • Elec. Systems • Inspections • Brakes
Tune Ups • Front End • Emissions Tests • Pick Up & Deliver
2431 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY (3 blocks S. Merrick Rd.)
(516) 766-3380
fax (516) 766-0372 nmauto@mrpcusa.net
(516) 678-7272
65 N. Park Ave., RVC
Ryan Medical Pharmacy
2000 N. Village Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
DINOʼS RESTAURANT
Lindsay’s
516-764-0800
328 SUNRISE HWY., RVC
PIONEER HAIR
DESIGNERS
Featuring Fine Wines & Spirits.
Appetizers & Desserts
“Specialists in Hair Cutting For
The Whole Family”
114 North Park Ave., RVC
Jose
Authentic Italian Cuisine
Private Parties Available
Catering Available $35.pp - Appetizer, Salad,
Main Course, Wine, Beer, Soda, Coffee, Dessert
RVC Optometric Associates, P.C.
Quality, pr ofessional, Diana Grishina, O.D.
personalized eyecare David Leibstein, O.D.
Jack Facchin, O.D.
282 Sunrise Hwy., RVC
516-678-6313
(516) 764-4041
• Lunch • Dinner • Brunch
• Late Nite Snacks
PRIX FIXE MENU
MON. THRU FRI.
WWW.JPAULSOCEANSIDE.COM
239 Merrick Rd., Oceanside 536-1806
Lic. & Ins.
(516) 764-4677
www.kensfaucetandtoiletrepairs.com
265 Sunrise Hwy., Suite 41
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: 516-378-3100
Fax: 516-379-5954
All Plumbing Repairs
All Bathroom Leaks
including Tile Repair
XII
516-488-2480
Lunch Served Monday - Friday
Dinner Seven Nights A Week
Inquire about private parties
& catering
Visit us at
www.georgemartingroup.com
764-0434
678-5117
Dr. David Karpe, DPM
Dr. Howard Kessler, DPM
House Calls
Available+
Podiatric Medicine
Podiatric Surgery
200 North Village Ave.,
RVC
Experience the Difference
Call For a Free
Home Appraisal
180 N. Long Beach Rd.
Oceanside
766-7900
XII
DODICI 764-3000
Ristorante Italiano
Private Party Room Available
12 N. Park Ave., Rockville Ctr.
serving the
Community Since 1990
www.georgemartingroup.com
Open 7 Days
• Dinner • Lunch • Cocktails
Serving Sunday Brunch 11:30 - 3:00
13 No. Park Ave., RVC 678-1290
236 North Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre
T: 516-362-2422
F: 516-442-6111
Licensed Master Plumber
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
766-3008
FREE DELIVERY
& TOILET REPAIRS INC.
www.mistersparky.com
www.doctoremma.com
Major Brand Tires
Serving our
Community
over 70 Yrs.
766-2288
59 N. Park Ave., RVC
442-3344
Open 7 Days
Since 1973
516.741.7970
Complimentary Consultation
74 N. Prospect Ave., Lynbrook 887-4411 or 4415
Fred Rigel, Supervising Pharmacist
364 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside
TOTAL Floor and
Carpet Services
Hardwood Floor
Sanding/Refinish
Carpet&Upholstery Cleaning
Stone Floor Specialist
Floor Cleaning and
Polishing Services
Orthodontist for Children & Adults
Invisalign Specialist
70 Seventh St. • Garden City
CALL
TURNABOUT”
For All Your Plumbing & Heating Needs
“Famous For Our Low Priced Prescription”
Free Delivery
Denise L. Emma, DDS
“When In Doubt ...
Levin’s Pharmacy Inc.
KENS FAUCET
Residential Service Experts!
(516) 536-5700
764-6372
N & M COMPLETE
CLASS “A” ROOFING & SIDING Morgan J. OʼBrien
ROOFING SPECIALIST
Call for Parties
ample parking in the back of the store
Owner, Ralph Yovino
Private Party Rooms
For 30 to 300 People or Off Site Catering Available
Lunch • Brunch • Dinner
Late Snacks / Casual Dini ng
Print Our Catering Menu @ Kasey rv c.com
L&R Fireplace & Barbecue, Inc.
464 Merrick Rd., Oceanside
Need Party Help?
waiters/waitresses/bartenders
bbq chef
THE GOLDEN REEF
call Pete
516 410-0174
Restaurant - Diner
Fresh Seafood - Chops
The Place For The Hungry Fisherman
329 SUNRISE HIGHWAY
McPartland’s
Fine Carpentry
For All Your Home Improvement Needs
Custom Woodwork / Built-Ins / Decks
Basements / Kitchens / Bathrooms
Lic/Ins
John (516) 779-0757
“Your financial guardian angels.”
Branches in
Oceanside and
Seaford.
516.620.8100
TheCatholicCreditUnion.org
Blue Moon
Pizzeria & Casual Italian Dining
Private Parties Available
763-4900
26 No. Park Ave., RVC
STATE FARM INSURANCE
DIANE MCGRATH, AGENT
Bus. (516) 678-8282
75 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Independence & Dignity Count, Inc.
Your New Medical Supply & Equipment Store
Finally the Help You Need! ~ Free Consul tations
www.idcmedicalsupplies.com
232 Sunrise Hwy., RVC
Discounts for
St. Agnes Parishioners
516-594-4494
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234 Sunrise Hwy.
516-678-3555
www.rvctux.com
N.Y.S. Licensed
BARBECUE TUNE UP
SPECIAL $69.95 plus parts
536-4900 - House Calls
Please Patronize Our Advertisers
208 Sunrise Highway
Rockville Centre
Tel (516) 678-1996
wwwtonycolombos.com
TERRY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
PAUL PERRIER, D.V.M., P.C.
JOHN FOY, D.V.M.
DR ANGELA KYNASTON
DR. BRYAN SPAR
3 Washington St.
(5 16 )
RVC, NY 11570
764 -2 880
Michael J. Noll
18 South Park Ave.
Rockville Centre
340 Sunrise Hwy
(516) 766-1238
516.766.2500
Assisi Parishioners
Veterinary Hospital
Internal Medicine, Surgery
& Emergency Medicine
Pet Grooming and
Boarding Available
250 Hempstead Avenue Malverne
WHISTLE STOP DESSERTS
Certified Teacher
Multiple Subjects
Test Prep
Gourmet Fine Food & Catering
www.happyhostess.com
(516) 766-1046
318A Sunrise Hwy., RVC, NY
A FULL LINE DESSERT COMPANY
516-432-5699
536-8526
Specialty Cakes, Sheet Cakes ~ LI’s #1 Cheesecake
3424 LAWSON BLVD., OCEANSIDE
whistlestopdesserts.com
(516) 634-2560
181-189 E. Merrick Rd, VS
516-500-3605
WEʼRE
OPEN 7 DAYS
FREE PARKING
Thomas A. Glynn & Son, Inc.
Funeral Home
BonefishGrill.com
516-256-0022
www.assisivh.com
30%OFF
Come enjoy our “old fashioned” customer service
399 Ocean Ave., cor of Sunrise Hwy., RVC
YOUR LOCAL SHOP FOR
PHOTO/ELECTRONICS/OUTDOORS ETC.
ALL ACCESSORIES w/ad
John J. Glynn
Thomas A. Glynn
Patrick Marron
Lifelong Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral
20 Lincoln Ave.
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1933
FUNERAL HOME INC.
2681 Long Beach Rd Oceanside
Family Owned and Operated
(516) 766-0425
www.towersfuneralhomeny.com
516-766-7899
International Spanish Tapas
and Wine Bar
Now Open for Sunday Brunch
11 AM - 3PM
Check Out Our Menu Online
65 N. Village Ave., RVC
www.sangredeuva.com
Front
Street
Bakery
(516) 766-1199
51 Front St., Rockville Centre
13 North Village Avenue
Rockville Centre
Ph: 516-544-2526
www.salsamexicana.com
10% off Birthday Parties with this coupon
305 N. Newbridge Rd.
Levittown
516-CAR-CASH
Sell Your Car Fast
CarCash.com
$100 Donation to your parish
for selling your vehicle
CHADWICKS
Phone: 766-5550
Dr. Lawrence P. Horl
Podiatrist
Diplomate American Board of
Podiatric Surgery
Office Hours by Appointment
House Calls Available
61 N. Park Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
American Chop House & Bar
Lunch
GRAY
dinner
catering
take out
516-766-7800 www.chadwicksli.com 49 front st., RVC (across from RVC train station)
ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES, P.C.
2401 Capri Place, North Bellmore, NY 11710
Chris Gray, R.A.
Phone: 516-679-4722
Relationship Problems?
Licensed & Insured
For successful solutions call Dr. Ben Accomando
Fundraisers
Birthdays Parties
leagues
Special Programs
Ladies • Mens
Mixed • Seniors
100 Maple Ave., RVC, NY Adult/Child • Juniors •
Business
516-678-3010
Now Under New Ownership
www.rvclanes.net
New Special Programs
766-4700
516-599-2290
www.relationship sontrack.com
G.B
Wholesale Grower
of Nursery Stock
NURSERIES, Inc.
ESTABLISHED 1951
Landscaping and Design
Certified Nursery
Professionals
516-764-2490
ROCKVILLE HARDWARE
239 North Long Beach Road
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Screen Repair
Window • Door • Porch
766-3105
263 Merrick Road Rockville Centre
(ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE)
Open 7 Days
70 Seaman Ave., RVC, NY 11570
Call for an appt. (516)764-4997
www.undergroundhair.com
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Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
Patio available for private parties
Kitchen open til 2AM Fri. & Sat.
Call for Reservations
K it K a t T utor
K a th leen O ’L ea r y