T he Parish of - St. Raymond

Masses
Saturday Eve
Sunday
Daily
Saturday
5:00PM
7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM,
12Noon and 4:30PM
7:15, 8:45 AM
8:45 AM
Pastoral Team
Pastor
Father Chuck Romano
Pastor Emeritus
Msgr. William V. Singleton
Associate Pastor
Father Frank Eisele
Father James Isabakaki
In Residence
Father Felix Udoh
Deacons
Deacon Robert C. Campbell, OFS
Deacon Thomas Wm. Connolly, T. O. Carm
Deacon Guy Donza, Retired
Deacon Thomas J. Malone Jr.
Pastoral Associate, Youth &
Parish Ministry
Deacon Richard W. LaRossa, S.F.D.
School Principal
Sr. Ruthanne Gypalo, I.H.M.
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Evelyn Contaldi
South Nassau Hospital Chaplain
Father Jerome Ackah
Parish Staff
Music Ministry
Laura Garbitelli
Folk Group
Rob Drummond
Parish Secretary
Pauline Birmingham
Plant Manager
Steve Bennett
Business Manager
Thomas J. Donovan
T he Parish of
St. Raymond
A Eucharistic Community of
Faith, Love and Friendship
Sunday, August 12, 2012
263 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
516-593-5000
Welcome To Our Parish Family!
Not registered? Please stop by our rectory during office
hours and we will be happy to include you in our parish
family.
Rectory
Office Hours are Monday -- Friday from 9am - 5pm.
Please call ahead for an appointment.
This Week In Our Parish
TUESDAY, August 14th
7:30pm—Charismatic Prayer Group
WEDNESDAY, August 15th
7:30pm—Families Anonymous
SATURDAY, August 18th
3:30pm—Confessions
Chapel
Cafeteria
Church
Telephone Numbers
Rectory…….………………………………….….593-5000
Rectory Fax……………………………………...887-0554
St. Raymond School……………………………593-9010
St. Raymond School Fax…………………….…593-0986
Religious Education Office……………………..593-9075
Religious Education Office Fax………..………593-1156
Parish Social Ministry……………..…..………..887-9197
Parish Social Ministry Fax……………………...593-6278
Gift Cards On Sale!
August 18th & 19th
Support St. Raymond’s Parish & School!
Web Site: www.saintraymonds.org
E-Mail: StRayRcc@optonline.net
Pastoral Care Of The Sick
Holy Communion— Available to the homebound.
Devotions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursdays from 1:00-4:00pm in Our Lady’s Chapel.
Nocturnal Adoration
First Fridays, 8:00-9:00pm.
Miraculous Medal Novena-Saturdays following
8:45am Mass.
Gift Cards will be on sale after all Masses (except 4:30pm)
the weekend of August 18th/19th in the Church Vestibule.
St. Raymond receives a rebate from these local merchants
on every gift card sold...with no extra cost to the purchaser!
Cash, checks, Visa/Mastercard accepted.
Thank you for supporting St. Raymond Parish and
St. Raymond School through your patronage!
Pastoral Council
Confessions
Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30pm or by appointment at the rectory.
Baptisms
Baptisms are celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of
the month. Please call the Rectory for an appointment.
Bereavement Support Group
Will resume meetings in September.
Marriages
Engaged couples are encouraged to call the Rectory a
year in advance of their wedding date to assure adequate
time to participate in preparation programs for the
Sacrament of Marriage.
Feast of The Assumption
of Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15th
Prayer Groups
Charismatic Prayer Group: Every Tuesday at 7:30pm
in the rectory basement meeting room (MWMR).
Men’s Prayer Group: Every 4th Friday at 8:00pm in
Our Lady’s Chapel.
Music Ministries
Choir: Sings at 10:30am Mass on Sundays from
September—June, and meets for practice on Wednesday
evenings at 7:30pm in the church.
Folk Group: Sings at 12 Noon Mass on Sundays from
September—June, and meets for practice on Wednesday
evenings at 7:30pm in the rectory basement.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Interested in becoming a Catholic or an adult Catholic
seeking Eucharist or Confirmation? For information call
the Rectory.
Father in heaven, all creation rightly gives you praise,
for all life and all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdoms he who bore the Christ
in her womb was raised body and soul in glory to be
with him in heaven. May we follow her example in
reflecting your holiness and join in her hymn of
endless love and praise
Pastoral Council Members
Thomas Cavanagh, Doreen Dolan (Chairperson),
Karen Gonyon, Mary Murphy (Secretary),
Tom Schnaidt, Christopher Simeti, Liz Tortorella,
Irene Villacci (Vice-Chairperson),
Father Chuck Romano
Saint Raymond R. C. Church
Fr. Chuck’s Corner
Greetings and God’s blessings be yours on
the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time!
Today’s readings continue the “Bread of Life”
theme from last week. Only this Sunday’s
readings bring in the aspect of “encounter” with
God. In the first reading from 1 Kings, Elijah is
fed under the broom tree by an angel so that he
can continue the journey ahead to the mountain
of God, Horeb. “Elijah looked and there at his
head was a hearth cake and a jug of water.”
Then in Ephesians, the people are encouraged to
imitate God and Jesus who has come down from
heaven. “And be kind to one another,
compassionate, forgiving one another as God
has forgiven you in Christ.” And finally John’s
gospel shows that the people have been fed but
with for them was the problematic bread from
heaven. Jesus is strong in his words that:
“Everyone who listens to my Father and learns
from him comes to me.” All the readings point
to encounters with Jesus.
Life is full of desert moments, when, if the
manna doesn’t fall from heaven or the angel
doesn’t arrive in time, we’re goners. Even if we
travel in Winnebagos or never leave home
without American Express, sooner or later we
find ourselves on a trail we didn’t plan to take,
without the resources we need to endure it.
Illness, unemployment, disability, the anguish of
losing someone we love, moral uncertainties
take us by surprise and can hurl us under the
broom tree, out of options and praying for a
quick resolution, however final. The single most
critical item, though, to take on this journey-on
any journey-is confidence in God. God will
always provide bread for the road we’re on.
When God is our destination, any road will do.
Just don’t leave home without –Him!
The gospel says that whoever believes in
Jesus as the Son of God will have eternal life.
Traditionally a lot of “eternal life” has to do
with what happens after death, especially the
prospects of heaven and hell. Maybe it’s a good
time to look at the Church’s official word on the
subject. Hell is the “state of definitive selfexclusion from communion with God and the
blessed” (Catechism of the Catholic Church).
This means that hell is a deliberative choice; no
one falls into it by accident. Hell is realized
immediately upon death for those who die
mortally sinful. The irrevocability of this
decision is a “call to responsibility” and “to
conversion” for the living, according to the
Catechism. No one is predestined to for hell
and it is not God’s intent that anyone should
perish in this way. What seems to happen is that
most people concern themselves with hellish
details rather than heavenly ones. If hell
unnerves us, the solution is easy: Remain on
the path of love. If hell is self-chosen alienation
from God, then heaven is self-selected union.
God is love, so stick with love and hell becomes
literally a dead subject.
Please remember to take home a copy of the
bulletin when you leave Mass today. It contains
many items of interest and invitation, with
something for everyone. Of special note is news
and needs from Parish Social Ministry, the
Mass schedule for the Feast of the Assumption
this Wednesday, August 15th, an order form for
the next round of Parish Picks, info for the
Memorial Brick opportunities for our outdoor
shrines, the latest 2012 Catholic Ministries
Appeal Update and much more. To keep
informed, keep a copy of the bulletin at home
for quick and easy reference.
Have a great week. Smile, share, pray to our
Blessed Mother and remember: Life is too
short wasting time hating anyone. God bless
always.
Father Chuck
Saint Raymond R.C. Church
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PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
Parish Social Ministry
Stewardship Thought for the Week
The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah—
food, water, rest and encouragement—were given,
not for his own good alone, but to strengthen him
for service. How am I using my gifts to serve
others?
Weekly Sacrificial Giving:
Week of 8/5/12: $15,007
Week of 8/7/11: $15,029
Monthly sharing with:
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in Roosevelt: $50
Believe it or not, it’s time to
start stocking up on supplies for
school. Demands are great and
the prices add up for a family.
We will be distributing our
supplies on August 28th, August
29th and August 30th to families
in need. Donations of any of the
following supplies listed below would be gratefully
appreciated:
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Two-inch and three-inch ring binders
Loose leaf paper
Marbleized notebooks-all colors
Two-pocket folders-all colors
Three and five subject notebooks
Crayons
Markers and highlighters
Elmer’s glue and glue stick
Scissors
*No single-subject spiral notebooks needed...thank you!
Golden Anniversary Mass Celebrations
This fall, couples married fifty years or more will be
honored at Masses on Sunday, Sept. 23rd at St. Rose
of Lima Church in Massapequa and on Sunday, Oct.
21st at the Church of Christ the King in Commack.
Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm. Registration forms
are available at the rectory during regular business
hours. Registration must be received by the Office of
Worship by Sept. 6th for the September 23rd liturgy
and by October 4th for the October 21st liturgy.
There will be additional celebrations in the spring for
those who may find that more convenient. If you have
any questions please call 516-678-5800, x207.
There is nothing more wonderful
than to feel the presence of God.
Yet, many complain of not feeling
tenderness for God, or His great
love, especially when things go
wrong. We may believe that we
have done something to be
undeserving of His love, or maybe
even question entirely the existence
of God. Does that mean that God is
The Heart not present? Certainly not, for we
of the Parish know God is omnipresent, but there
is a difference between being in
God’s presence and having the feeling of His
presence. God loves and is always with His children,
sinners and saints. Yet, feeling God’s presence is a
gift of grace bringing us consolation, happiness and
peace that come only from Him. We cannot achieve
the feeling of His presence on our own no matter how
hard we try and no matter how many good deeds we
perform.
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls out to all his
flock but it is the sheep who wander away, unaware of
the dangers of separation. Even when trouble is
imminent, sheep scatter and become lost instead of
heading in the direction of the shepherd’s call. When
we are threatened, do we run to Jesus or do we
scatter to face uncertainty alone and lost? When
troubles mount, do we call upon God to strengthen us,
or do we succumb to the feelings of dryness,
indifference and despair? Whenever things go terribly
wrong, it is important to depend on and trust in the
love of Our Lord to carry us to safety. It is then that we
must be blind to ourselves and hope only to receive
the grace to follow His call and will. In our weakest
moments, our faith can be strongest, if we rely on
God.
“But, love of God…does not consist either in
consolation or in tender feelings; else our Lord would
not have loved his Father when he was sad unto
death and cried out: ‘My Father, my Father, why have
you forsaken me?’ (Mathew 27:46). And it was then
that he was making the greatest act of love we can
possibly conceive…..” St. Francis de Sales, “Selected
Letters”
Pantry Needs: Cold and Hot Cereal,
Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Pasta Sauce,
Packaged and Canned Potatoes,
Stuffing Mix, Tea and Diapers Size 4.
Can you help? A local family is in need of
window air-conditioner or a fan. Please call the Parish
Social Ministry Office if you can help, 516-887-9197.
Thank you!
Saint Raymond R.C. Church
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PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
Feast of the Assumption
of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Vigil of Feast Day
Tuesday, August 14th
Living Rosary at 7:00pm.
Sponsored by The Sodality of Our Lady
Mass will follow the Rosary at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, August 15th
Schedule of Masses:
7:15am, 8:45am, 12:15pm and 7:30pm
Oh MARY
conceived
without sin,
PRAY
for us
who have
recourse to
THEE.
Mary, Mother of the Church
“...Authentic devotion to Mary "proceeds from true faith by which we are
led to know the excellence of the Mother of God, and are moved to filial love
toward our Mother and to the invitation of her virtues" (Constitution on the Church,
67-8).
What are we being told? We are told that true devotion to Our Lady is shown in a
deep love of her as our Mother, put into practice by the imitation of her virtues—
especially her faith, her chastity and charity.
These are the three virtues that the modern world most desperately needs.
Like Mary, we need to believe that everything which God has revealed
to us will be fulfilled.
Like Mary, we need to use our bodily powers to serve their divine
purpose no matter what the sacrifice of our own pleasure.
Like Mary, we are to be always sensitive to the needs of others. Like
her, we are to respond to these needs without being asked and, like
her, even ask Jesus to work a miracle to benefit those whom we love.
No wonder the Catechism of the Catholic Church makes this astounding
profession of faith: "We believe that the most holy Mother of God, the new Eve,
Mother of the Church, continues in heaven her maternal role toward the members of
Christ." It all depends on our faith in her maternal care and our trust in her influence
over the almighty hand of her Son.
Excerpt from “The Blessed Virgin in the History of Christianity” by John A. Hardon, S.J.
Saint Raymond R.C. Church
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PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
Sodality of Our Lady
“Our Lady Queen of peace, pray for us”
St. Raymond Human Life Committee
A recent article in the New York Daily
News reported that Gov. Cuomo has
already signed a bill that would require
those under 18 to get written permission
from a parent of guardian for piercing
other than ear piercing. Gov. Cuomo said
that the measure will promote public
safety and that “body piercing can result in severe
health risks.” The law takes effect in 90 days. Not only
will the minor need a parent of guardian to sign a
consent form in the presence of the piercing specialist,
but the piercing shops will also be required to check
the teen’s identification. While this measure should be
applauded by all, it brings into question the care and
protection of minors in our state in regard to minors
obtaining an abortion.
Just a few short months ago, Gov. Cuomo’s “State of
the State” address contained the following statement:
“I will continue to vigorously protect a woman’s right to
choose and fight for the passage of ‘The Reproductive
Health Act.’” If you recall “The Reproductive Health
Our Lady of Loretto Prayer Group
included: prohibition of a parent’s right to even
Invites you to a …A Rosary for Priests Act”
know, let alone grant permission, for their minor
Monday, August 13th at 5:00pm
daughter’s abortion. How can Gov. Cuomo, who would
St. Raymond’s Church
not only support this bill which would keep a minor’s
All are welcome to join us in prayer.
parents in the dark about their child having an invasive
medical procedure, but “fight” for its passage. Doesn’t
Religious Education—Faith Formation he know about the “severe health risks” to which a
minor is exposed when obtaining an abortion? How
The Religious Education office is now closed and will
can he work to keep parents out of such a life
th
re-open on Monday, August 27 .
changing procedure with ramifications that will last the
Don’t forget...God is good all the time...
lifetime of that minor?
The Sodality of Our Lady’s Living Rosary in
celebration of the feast of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary will take place this coming
Tuesday August 14th, in the church at 7:00pm,
followed by Mass at 7:30pm.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily
assumption into Heaven, before her body could begin
to decay—a foretaste of our own bodily resurrection at
the end of time. Because it signifies the Blessed
Virgin's passing into eternal life, it is the most
important of all Marian feasts.
All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to join
us! If you would like to participate in the rosary
procession, please come to the church at 6:45pm and
sit in one of the pews in front of the Blessed Mother
statue.
To Jesus through Mary
...all the time God is good.
Mission News
PRAYER for RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Almighty God, Father of all nations, for freedom
Now that our Mission Trip has come to an
you have set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal. 5:1).
end, the only thing that I am disappointed
We praise and bless you for the gift of
with is the fact that it took me this long to
come. The people of Guatemala show
religious liberty, the foundation of human
more love to complete strangers than I
rights, justice, and the common good.
have ever seen in my 16 years. Not Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and
knowing what to expect, I came on the trip with an
open mind and heart. The Cochoy family made me promote our liberties; by your grace may we have
feel like their own and their hospitality was the courage to defend them, for ourselves and for
all those who live in this blessed land.
overwhelming. The warmness that I received from the
children was unimaginable.
We ask this through the intercession of
Anyone who went in the past could have told me how
Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the
happy and affectionate the people of Guatemala who
name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
have so little are but seeing it with my own eyes is
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
almost unreal. The trip helped me connect spiritually
with
whom you live and reign, one God,
with Jesus more than any other time in my life. The
people of Guatemala have left a permanent mark on
forever and ever, Amen.
my life. --Joe DiCanio (Chaminade H.S. student)
Saint Raymond R.C. Church
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It’s time for the next round of...
Parish Picks!
Hello Everyone!
Parish Picks is 6 years old! Can you believe it? So many of you have been taking tickets
since we started in February 2006 and we are so grateful that you’ve continued to do so. If
you haven’t won yet—your chance might be coming up, so don’t stop now!
The next segment begins in August and goes through January 2013. You “regulars” know
how it works, but for those of you who haven’t yet joined—here’s the scoop…
The cost of a ticket is $60, and you’re eligible to participate in all the monthly drawings
because even if you win, your ticket automatically goes back in for the remaining drawings.
Entry money for the next six months must be received by Friday, August 17, 2012. Ticket
numbers are not reserved—they will be given in the order in which your payment is received.
We ask that you do not send in less than $60 because you’re then not covered for the full six
months and the bookkeeping would cause us headaches! Also, ticket numbers are not
reserved—they will be given in the order in which your payment is received.
Members of the committee can be contacted to answer any questions. If you’re emailing,
please put “St. Raymond” in the subject line. The committee members are:
Barbara Gribbon
Bgribbon@aol.com
599-5628
Carol O’Reilly
oreillyc@optonline.net
599-7467
KathiAnn Mooney
kathiann@optonline.net
782-1407
Please complete and return the application below
along with your check, so you can
BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!
St. Raymond’s Parish Picks Order Form
(please print)
Enclosed is my check for $
for
ticket(s) in the Parish Picks.
(Each (1) ticket is good for 6 months of chances and costs $60.00)
Name: _____________________________________________Envelope #: __________________
Address:
City:
Sunday Phone: (
State:
)
Saint Raymond R.C. Church
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Zip: _________________
Celebrate life and pay tribute to your loved one
in a special way with…
ST. RAYMOND’S CHURCH
COMMEMORATIVE BRICK MEMORIALS
The Holy Family
Saint Padre Pio
Saint Therese
of Lisieux
God & Country
Saint Raymond’s Commemorative Brick Memorials are a lasting
and inspirational way to honor a loved one. Your brick will be a reminder
to all who spend time at any of our four memorials, the importance of a
life shared with family, friends and our parish community.
Your commemorative brick can be placed at any of the four memorials
of your choosing: the beautiful bronze Holy Family statue on the front
lawn of the church on the corner of Carman Avenue, at the lovely
St. Therese of Lisiuex (“The Little Flower”) memorial garden on the
back lawn of the church, the impressive God & Country memorial on
the front lawn on the corner of Roosevelt Avenue, or at our brand new
St. Padre Pio statue in front of the arches connecting the church to the
rectory.
All bricks are 4” x 8” with a 3 line inscription area and can be
purchased for $250 at the church rectory during office hours
(Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), or call the rectory office at 593-5000
and request an order form be mailed to you.
All text will be printed in upper case lettering, centered on each
brick, and with the same typeface. There is a maximum of 18
characters per line. You may also use numbers for the inscriptions.
Spacing between lines is considered a character, however,
punctuation does not require a space.
Please note: All inscriptions are subject to the approval of St. Raymond Church.
Saint Raymond R.C. Church
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"One Faith, One Hope, Many Gifts"
As we continue through August, our parish has been in a slow down mode trying to reach our
goal for the 2012 Catholic Ministries Appeal! We are more than two-thirds to our goal which is
good news. This positive response comes in the midst of a greater challenge this year. While we did
not meet our goal for the 2011 Appeal, we have been given a bigger challenge for 2012. Our parish
goal has been raised from $95,960.00 to $98,400.00. We raised $86,516.00 from 400 donors in 2011.
Therefore our rebate was $9,748.00 which is a nice return in funds for St. Raymond’s. Once again in
2012, the rebate formula remains the same. If we reach our new goal of $98,400.00 in payment we
will receive 20% back and then 80% of every dollar paid in over the goal. Basically, the better we do
for the diocese, the better we do for St. Raymond’s. However, since our goal has gone up and we
have had a steady falloff in the total pledge amount and number of donors for the past three years,
our potential rebate will probably also decrease. So what can we do? Well, more donors and a higher
pledge amount would put us on the road to success.
As a priest, a pastor and a Catholic member of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, I really do believe
in the importance of the Catholic Ministries Appeal. This appeal supports more than 40 pastoral
programs and ministries that serve 133 parishes across Long Island. The funds raised help us in
fulfilling our mission to live and share our faith, care for God’s people and build God’s kingdom
throughout Long Island. All the money raised is used to support four main areas of ministry:
Catholic Charities, Education, Formation and Pastoral Ministry.
During this Stewardship time of renewal and gratitude, perhaps we will also see a nice jump
further towards our goal. Prayer is always needed as well as a willingness to share our gifts with
those in need throughout Long Island. Remember, by making a pledge or donation to the Catholic
Ministries Appeal, you will be supporting programs that help to feed seniors and families in need
right here in our own communities and you will be playing a big part in helping all the other good
works of the Catholic Church on Long Island. And don’t forget the significant rebate St. Raymond’s
Parish may also receive by your generosity. Pledge brochures and envelopes are always available for
those wishing to make a pledge or donation on the pew shelves at the rear of the church. Otherwise,
look for the mailings sent by the appeal office. In fact, a new mailing from the Diocesan Appeal
Office went out a few weeks ago. You can always respond directly to the appeal office and St.
Raymond’s will get full credit. We have a parish of 3200 family and individual registrations. We
really need to increase the amount of donors from the 400 of last year in order to be successful and
qualify for the maximum rebate.
Please take time to prayerfully consider making a pledge or one time gift. Then if you are able to
help either respond by direct mail to the appeal office or back to the rectory using one of the appeal
envelopes found on the pew shelves by the doors of the church. Together, let’s make 2012 a bounce
back year for the Catholic Ministries Appeal here at St. Raymond Parish. Below is the current appeal
update.
2012 Parish Goal
$98,400.00
Pledge/Gift Amount as of 8/8/12
$70,926.00
Number of Pledges/Donors
322
Saint Raymond R.C. Church
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Please Pray For Our Sick…
Masses For
The Week
Monday, August 13th
7:15 Joseph Babaglia
8:45 Joan Field
St. Pontian
& St. Hippolytus
Tuesday, August 14th
St. Maximillian Kolbe
7:15 Henry Dombrowski
8:45 Michael Emilio
7:30 Intentions of the Sodality of Our Lady
Wednesday, August 15th Assumption of the
7:15 Gertrude Gypalo
Blessed Virgin Mary
8:45 Deceased Members of the Daley Family
12:15 Nick Goldblatt
7:30 Deceased Members of the Cassese Family
Babies, Aidan Pearsall, Michelina Vito,
Andrew Richetti, Brady James Hicks,
Dean Gill, Nicholas Savino, John Michael
Mezzanotte, “Little” Bridget Feminella.
Alana Downey, John Rochford, Janet Kelly,
Joe Caputo, Bob Cavanaugh,
Janice Confoti-Cerra, Patty Cavanagh,
Kathleen Reynolds, Margaret Collins, Brian McCabe,
Janet Mangione, Dominick Consolazio, Ray Mayle,
Philip Schlesier, Jean Criscuolo, Giovanni Scotto,
Anne Crowley, Sean McDougal, Billy Mautner,
Dorothy Colella, Kevin Thornton, Patricia Friedman,
Donna Christina, Lori Christina, Artie Leonetti,
Mary Keoughan, Evelyn Peragine, Susan DeSena,
Donald Rainis, Linda Wilkonski.
(Names are printed for 3 weeks unless the rectory is
notified otherwise.)
The Altar Bread & Wine
Thursday, August 16th
St. Stephen of Hungary
7:15 Helen Price
8:45 Rae Ann Parascandola
For this week is in loving memory of...
Nick Goldblatt
Donated by Margie & James Valentino.
Friday, August 17th
7:15 Fr. Richard Nilsson
8:45 Joan Quinn
Saturday, August 18th
Blessed Virgin Mary
8:45 Daniel Curran, Mary O’Brien
5:00 William Brosnan
Sunday, August 19th—20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 Deceased Mem. of Viello & Carrano Families
9:00 Maureen McDermott
10:30 Matilda Cummins
12:00 Dawn Cerasoli, Agnes & Louis Barbato,
Frederick Anglikowski, Sr., Antonio Magnotta,
Emma Ramirez, Michael DeIeso,
William Quadrozzi
4:30 For the people of the parish
Scripture Readings for the Week
Monday
Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28; Ps. 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt.17:22-27
Tuesday
1 John 3:13-18; Psalm 116:10-17; John 15:12-17
Wednesday
Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10; Psalm 45:10-12,16;
1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56
Thursday
Ezekiel 12:1-2; Ps. 78:56-62; Matthew 18:21 -- 19:1
Friday
Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 or Ezekiel 16:59-63;
Isaiah 12:2-6; Matthew 19:3-12
Saturday
Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13, 30-32; Psalm 51:12-15,18-19;
Matthew 19:13-15
Sunday
Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34:2-7;
Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58
The Rose for Life
For this week is in loving memory of...
Kenneth Donnelly
Donated by St. Raymond’s Human Life Committee.
For future dedications, call Mary Healy at 887-4062.
Please pray for our
U.S. Service Men & Women...
Capt. Kathryn M. Costello, U.S.M.C.,
Lt. Col. Michael Deegan, U.S.ARMY,
Lance Corporal Sean M. Donohue, U.S.M.C.,
Lt. Gregory Durso, U.S.ARMY,
Corporal John David Efferen, U.S.M.C.,
Lance Corporal Daniel J. Ferrato, U.S.M.C.,
Michael Gondek, National Guard,
Lance Corporal Dylan J. Hickam, U.S.M.C,
Lt. Col. Mary P. King, M.D., U.S.ARMY,
Lt.jg Joseph Leahy, U.S.N.,
Capt. Joseph McQuade, U.S.N.,
Lance Corporal Alan Murphy, U.S.M.C,
Lt. Jake Murphy, U.S.ARMY,
Capt. Graham A. Perry, U.S.M.C.,
To add a name
this list, e-mail: StRayRcc@optonline.net
1ST Lt.toRoy
Ragusa, Jr., U.S. ARMY,
Lt. Kevin Reilly, U.S. ARMY,
Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Schimenti, U.S.N.
Please remember our wounded soldiers as well.
Saint Raymond R.C. Church
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DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
St. Anthony’s Church
One Day Bus Trip to the
110 Anchor Ave., Oceanside
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
Great Socialization • Nutritious Lunches
Dancercise • Bingo • Arts & Crafts
• Yoga • QiGong • Pool • Health Services • Shopping
Door to Door Transportation • Handicap Accessible
• Newly Air-conditioned!
Stockbridge, MA, Sunday, Oct. 7th
Senior Community Service Center
(Suggested Donation: $3. Transportation Round Trip: $1.)
St. Anthony’s invites all Seniors (60+) to come to our Senior
Community Service Center. We are a non-sectarian, not-forprofit organization located in the St. Anthony parish
cafeteria. You don’t have to be a St. Anthony’s parishioner to
join, all are welcome! For reservations, call Barbara: 516-764
-9792 between 8am and 4pm, Monday–Friday.
Help for Appalachia
Special thanks to the wonderful people who
responded with monetary help for the tornado victims
in Appalachia. Unfortunately the recovery takes a long
time; still some people are displaced. If you can help
with a monetary donation (small or large) it will be a
blessing. Thank you! Please write “For Outreach” on
your check. Send donations to:
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
PO Box 393, W. Liberty, KY 41472
Att: Father Paul Prabell
Whatever you do for the poor will be treasure in heaven.
A Day of Spiritual Nourishment
Mass • Chaplet of Divine Mercy • Rosary for Life
St. Faustina’s Way of the Cross • Eucharistic Adoration
$40 per person, boxed lunch available for $8.
Departing from St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West
Hempstead at 8:00am promptly, and returning approximately
8:30pm. Golf carts available for transportation around church
grounds. Registration due by Sept. 1st. Registration forms
available at the back of St. Raymond’s Church. Sponsored
by the Divine Mercy Ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle
Church. For more info, call Dawn at 516-448-5792.
Needed: Assistant Residence Manager
Provide care with dignity for developmentally disabled
adults in Catholic Charities’ group home in Manhasset. Responsibilities: staff scheduling and supervision, communicating with residents, families, ensuring that resident goals are
developed and achieved, provide “hands-on” personal care
as required. Full benefits.
Must have 1-2 years supervisory experience. Associates
degree preferred, American Sign Language capability a plus.
Clean NYS Driver’s license required. Send resume and
cover letter to: mccleave.barbara@catholiccharities.cc or
fax: 516-733-7038. Please specify church bulletin in your
cover letter.
Saint Raymond R. C. Church
DR. DANIEL
DAVIES
PODIATRIC MEDICINE & SURGERY
6 Scranton Ave., Lynbrook
596-0022
ADRIAN M.
HARDEJ, DDS
50 Hempstead Ave.
Lynbrook 593-8808
Family Dentistry ~ Implants
D oris Flor ist
WEDDINGS • THEME PARTIES • FUNERALS
FRUIT & GIFT BASKETS • PARTY FAVORS
233 LONG BEACH RD • ISLAND PARK
WWW.CREATIVEFLORISTISPK.COM
897-2460
DESIGNS BY DORIS
BIRTHRIGHT
Perry Funeral Home, Inc.
Kenneth Lysak Jr., Philip M. Taglia
George L. Perry, Roy A. Solace
• Family Owned & Operated
• Newly Renovated
• Area’s Largest Chapel
• Preplanning
• Prepayment
Since 1825
118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook
Pro Tech Electric Inc.
Licensed Electrical
Contractor
887-2064
516.593.1111
www.perryfh.com
Pizza • Catering • Seafood
428 Atlantic Ave.
E. Rockaway, NY
(516) 599-9600
(516) 887-2605
OF
NASSAU/SUFFOLK
• Handicap Accessible
• Monuments & Inscriptions
• Children’s Playroom
• Competitive Pricing
• Ample Parking
CAREFREE
(516) 785-4070
Confidential
Assistance
Anthony’s Pizzeria
(516) 593-3440
8 Centre Ave., East Rockaway
(One block south LIRR station)
(Within walking distance from church)
Marilyn I. Ventuleth, Psy. D.,ABSNP
AIR CONDITIONING GAS HEATING
AIR FILTRATION WATER FILTRATION
Neuro Psychologist
Evaluations, Psychotherapy
120 Broadway, Lynbrook
887-4548
516-599-2848
Family Restaurant
Proudly Serving E. Rockaway/Lynbrook/R.V.C.
Home Style Cooking and Baking
401 Sunrise Hwy., Lynbrook
(516) 593-1661
• Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Early Bird Specials
• Daily Atlantic City Trips
Joe Carroll
Tel 516-825-1110
Fax 516-825-1115
40 Rowe Ave. Lynbrook, NY
www.CarrollFinancialGroup.Net
The advice you deserve.
516-599-0000
Lynbrook, NY
FATHER & SON
AUTO CORP.
AUTO REPAIRS SALES
170 Atlantic Ave.
Lynbrook, NY 11563
Where Perfection is the only Standard!
Kevin M. Flynn, F.N.A.O.
516.599-8666 516.599.9271
Licensed Ophthalmic Dispenser
www.fatherandsonauto.com
141 Main St. E. Rockaway
599-9300
Edwin C. Gerrity Agency
Est. 1978
All your Insurance needs
25D Main St., East Rockaway, NY 11518
Serving the Community over 50 years
(516) 593-4242
Joey’s Pizza
5 Huntington Ave., Lynbrook 11563
Frozen Meals for the elderly
599-2929
joeyspizzalynbrook.com
Newly Expanded and Decorated • Ample Parking
Assisi Veterinary Celebrity Chase Collision
191 Earle Ave., Lynbrook, NY 11563
Hospital
Internal Medicine, Surgery
& Emergency Medicine
Pet Grooming and
Boarding Available
516-256-0022
www.assisivh.com
250 Hempstead Ave., Malverne
Laundry Pick Up
& Delivery
Clean N’ Brite
.85 lb
516-593-0023
15% OFF
wash dry fold
10 Centre Ave.
E Rockaway
THE FISHERY
Oyster Bar • Chowder House
Live Music • Take Out • Party Room
256.7117
1 Main St., East Rockaway
www.thefishery1.com
SHANE OILS, LTD
Scranton & Atlantic Ave.
E. Rockaway
599-9704
Complete Foreign
& D o m e s t ic
Mechanical Repairs
Road Service • State Inspection
Mike Carver
Est. 1970
EDDIE’S
FREE Home Delivery Avail. (516) 887-7658 Home Delivery Avail. (516) 561-WINE (9463)
Mc B re en’s B ever ag e
Retail/Wholesale
Beer • Soda • Ice
Wines & Liquors
79 Sunrise Hwy., Lynbrook
Edward C. Sherman 75 Sunrise Hwy., Lynbrook
516 593-0920
Edward Sherman
Flinch & Bruns
Ask about your parish discount.
Est. 1932
Funeral Home, Inc.
Edward A. Bruns
John F. Ferrante
Michael J. Grant
• Pre-Arrangement Counseling
• Medicaid Approved Burial Trusts
• Cremation Services
• Serving All Faiths
• Monuments • Funeral Directors
Available 24 hours a day
“A Continued Family Tradition”
Serving the Local Communities with Tradition,
Commitment, and Integrity since 1932.
34 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook, NY 11563
(cor. Peninsula Blvd.)
516-599-3600 / 516-599-3602 (fax)
www.flinchandbruns.com
“Long Island’s Most Trusted
Name in Real Estate”
HILARY H. BECKER, C.P.M. 887-0677
510 Ocean Ave.
East Rockaway
516-881-7800
R.A. Krendel
Contracting, Inc.
Licensed General Contractor
516.599.8460
“Specializing in all types of
Residential Remodeling
Rags T o Rich e s Bo ut iqu e
10% OFF
Children’s Specialty Boutique ~ Communions • Christenings
(516) 442-4770
3342 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside
With Ad. Some exceptions may apply.
East Rockaway
Progressive Care Facility
IS CHANGING ITS NAME TO
Lynbrook Restorative
Therapy & Nursing
The same five-star care we’ve delivered for years!!!
243 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
516-599-2744
Franny’s Ices
Open
7 Days
Italian Ices, Gelato, Ice Cream
Shakes, Coffee, Espresso
2 Centre Ave., E. Rockaway
516-474-9113
(walking distance from Church)
Carlton Williams
Learning Center of Mal verne
• Ages 3-12
• 3:1 student to teacher ratio
• Early E.nopi program
for pre-k aged students
• Critical Thinking Math
• Comprehension & Listening
• Reading & Writing
www.enopimathreading.com
to schedule a free assessment please call
516-341-0625
CLASS “A” HOME IMPROVEMENTS, INC.
(516) 354-1144 • (718) 470-9531
ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS
90 lb. Flat Ro ofing•Shingle•Gutters•Leaders
S.B.S. ROOFING ROBERT LAFAYE, (OWNER)
Major Brand Tires
Serving our
Community
over 70 Yrs.
Sr Citizen Disc
766-3008
Nassau Lic. #H1896880000 • N.Y.C. Lic. 883429
236 North Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre
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