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Saint Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church
33 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, New York 1101011010-3692
Parish Social Ministry
Coordinator
Maureen Miedreich
Faith Formation
Coordinator
Debbie Hurley
Music Director
Jennifer Wells
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi
Associate Pastors
Rev. Allan Arneaud
Rev. Johnny Mendonca
In Residence
Rev. Emmanuel Nartey, Ph.D
Deacons
Joseph Benincasa
Frank Gonzalez
Trustees
Dennis Canese
Marion G. Dreyfus
Parish office: (516) 352-0146
Parish FAX: (516) 326-7427
Faith Formation: (516) 354-4554
Social / Outreach: (516) 775-0840
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.stcatherineofsienna.org
Sunday Masses
Reconciliation (Confession/Penance)
Saturday: Saint Catherine Chapel - Sienna Center 5:00PM
Church 8:00PM
Sunday: Church 7:30AM, 9:30AM (Italian), 11:30AM,
1:00PM (Spanish)
Saint Catherine Chapel - Sienna Center
9:30AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM
Parish Membership
Every Saturday: 4:00PM-5:00PM & 7:30PM-8:00PM
Every Sunday: 12:30PM (in Spanish)
Weekday Masses
ALL are welcome to join our parish family; please REGISTER
on the First Sunday of the Month at the Pastoral Table after
Mass or anytime at the Parish Office. We invite you to be part
of our Parish Ministry through various groups and activities.
Monday through Saturday: 8:00AM
Parish Prayer Life
Parish Office Welcome Desk Hours
(990 Holzheimer St.)
Adoration: Every Friday after 8:00AM Mass to 9:00PM
and 24 Hour Exposition every First Friday
Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays after 8:00AM Mass
Monday & Thursday: 9:00AM—8:00PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: 1:00PM—8:00PM
Friday: 2:00PM—7:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM—4:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM—1:00PM
Parish Social Ministry Outreach Hours
(995 Lutz Street)
Monday through Friday, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Wednesday, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Additional hours by appointment only.
Anointing of the Sick
Communal Anointing of the Sick on the Last Saturday of
the Month during the 8:00AM Mass. Please notify priest if
family member is sick at home.
Emergency Sick Calls: Call 352-0146
Celebrate Baptism
We welcome Children & Adults to Catholicism through
Baptism. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Children: Baptism Celebrated First & Third Saturdays of
each month at 12:30PM.
Baptism Preparation Class: 2nd Tuesday of each month at
7:30PM (pre-registration is required).
Adults: Adults to be Baptized (or Confirmed) are
invited to call the Parish Office for assistance.
Parishioners with Special Needs
The Church, Saint Catherine Chapel and Sienna Center are
accessible through doors on right side of the Church where
buildings meet. The Sienna Center is also accessible through
its front doors and has an elevator at ground level for upper
and lower levels (left side of staircase) allowing access to
Church as well.
Assisted Listening Devices are available for the hearing
impaired. Please ask an usher if you need one.
Special Needs Advocacy: Dr. Priscilla O’Connell may
be reached by calling the Parish Social Ministry Office at
775-0840; contact if you have other needs to be addressed.
Mass For Those with Special Needs is celebrated on the
3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00PM in Saint Catherine
Chapel-Sienna Center.
Professional Therapy & Counseling
Family, marriage, and individual therapies, provided by
New York licensed therapists, are available to our parish.
Call Dr. Giuliani, Catholic Counseling Ctr., 631-243-2503.
Celebrate Marriage
Please make an appointment with a priest or deacon
before making your social arrangements.
April 17, 2016
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SANCTUARY LAMP
will burn
For the Priests of the Parish
With the prayers of: Friends
Apr. 16 to Apr. 23
BREAD AND WINE
SAT.
Sienna Ctr.
5:00 PM
8:00 PM
Apr. 16
Vincent DeLuca - Joseph Mastrosimone
Joseph Ruperto - Carmela Russell
Emily Crocker
George Centineo
SUN.
Church
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
Sienna Ctr.
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
Apr. 17– 4th Sunday of Easter
MON.
8:00 AM
Apr. 18
George Centineo
TUES.
8:00 AM
Apr. 19
George Centineo
WED.
8:00 AM
Apr. 20
Gerold & Guglielma Gentile & Deceased children
THURS.
8:00 AM
Apr. 21– St. Anselm
Peter & Gertrude & Joanne Marino
FRI.
8:00 AM
Apr. 22
Frank Kircheim
SAT.
Church
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Apr. 23 - St. George; St. Adalbert
8:00 PM
SUN.
Church
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
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9:30 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
will be used at all Masses
In Loving Memory of: John Itak
With the prayers of: The Family
OUTREACH
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For The People of the Parish
Gino D'Angelo
Antoinette DiBella
Jose Alberto Ureña
In memory of: Evelyn Kelly
With the love and prayers of: Deborah Kelly O’Brien
& Jed O’Brien
Frank Kircheim
Malfalda Onorati
Marilyn Talt
PARISH ‘IN HOME’ PRAYER PROGRAM
Host Family/Individual
PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
Christian & Maureen Bustamante
CUP OF PRAYER
The Vera Family
PRAY for those serving in MILITARY
Apr. 24– 5th Sunday of Easter
USMC
Sgt. Patrick Brady
Pfc. Erik Jacobsen
Pfc. Matthew Pomara
LCpl. Michael P. Kelly
Sgt. Thomas R. Kroez, Jr.
Sgt. Gerald Furnari
Sgt. Michael Salemi
Sgt. Christopher Montes
Cpl. Joseph Blaikie
For The People of the Parish
Pasquale Pagano
Gino D'Angelo
For the Priests of the Parish
USAF
A1C Phil Gautiere
Lt. John DeBonis
Chaplain Col. Msgr. Mark Rowan
Mr. & Mrs. P. Acri
Patrick Reynolds - Lucille Waltman
Bart Stasi - Theresa Cirillo
George Bock
George Centineo
Schipani & Arena Families
Nicolas Brown
Nicole Garrish
U.S.ARMY
Maj. Thomas Babbitt
Maj. Catherine Babbitt
Capt. Shaun R. Cullen A.N.G.
M. Sgt. Peter Jacobsen
Lt. Col. Christopher Congalise
Lt. Col. Andrew Phillips
U.S.NAVY
Esn. Anthony Patrick Huskisson
ET3 Peter J. King
E3 Thomas Mannle
PRAY for the SICK:
SICK:
Nancy Denora, Garry Lissade, George Lynch,
Philip Militano, Steve Militano, Jenny Militano,
Salvatore Salvo, Gladys French
PRAY for DECEASED and their Families:
Ida Cervini, John Vicino, Deborah Giffes
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
As members of Saint Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Parish, we are committed by our Baptism to spread the
teachings of Jesus Christ by living our faith in loving service to all people. Inspired by the Holy Spirit and through
worship and prayer, we use our time, talent and treasure, to nourish the soul, care for the needy, minister to the
alienated, nurture the children and WELCOME all people into our community of faith.
From Msgr. Figliozzi
Scriptural Reflection for the Week
“For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them
and lead them to springs of life giving water, and God will wipe
every tear from their eyes.” (see Revelation 7:14b-17) The images
used here and throughout the entire Book of Revelation, the last
book in the Bible, are very symbolic. They were written by Saint
John who also composed the Fourth Gospel. They are written to
the early Christians suffering intense persecution. They are written
to encourage and strengthen them during their time of trial. The
images used then still maintain their force today. No doubt our
suffering sisters and brothers in various parts of the world today may
also draw strength from them. And so may we! During Mass, when
we come with our own difficulties in life, failures, and seeming helplessness in the face of our own sins and the sins of others, we hear
the words: “Behold the Lamb of God”. We hear these words and see
Jesus in the consecrated Host before us. At this point of the Mass,
He is the center of the world. Jesus shepherds us as we receive
Him in Holy Communion. He does this by taking our broken lives
unto Himself as a shepherd cares for his own sheep. Then, He
leads us to life giving water! That is, Jesus refreshes us by His
grace and peace. He even can be felt wiping “every tear from their
eyes”. That is, He forgives our sins as we express sorrow for them
and binds the wounds that are caused by the sins of others. Jesus is
truly our Good Shepherd!
Easter Catechesis
Come hear a presentation on living the Christian life today by
members of our Neocatechumenal Way Team. The sessions begin
on Monday, April 25th at 7:30pm in the Sienna Center St. Patrick’s
Room.
Ministers of Consolation
assist the families of our Parish at the time of a death of a loved
one. They help the family prepare for the Funeral Liturgy as well as
offer words of comfort and support by their presence. We have
about 250 funerals per year in our parish. We could use many more
ministers of Consolation. As we are celebrating the victory of Christ
over death during the Easter Season, please consider bringing this
GOOD NEWS to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. It
is one of the works of MERCY! If you are interested in learning
more, please contact the Parish Office and leave your name and
contact info to my attention. Thank you.
Festival Volunteers
Now is the time to start thinking how you can help the parish during
our annual Feast that runs from Wednesday, June 22nd to Sunday,
June 26th. Please call the Parish Office and leave your contact info.
Help is needed in the area of SECURITY, daily clean up and set up,
bakers, and servers in our food tents. Perhaps you also could help
with Public Relations and recruiting for Sponsorships. Help your
Parish help the community!
40% There!
Out of the approximately 1000 families that participated in our
Special Appeal last year, we have heard from about 400 who have
made pledges in this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal. Everyone’s
participation at whatever level they may afford (target pledge being
$250 ) helps the parish grow! If you have yet to pledge, please do so
soon. Thank you!
Pope Francis Hospitality Center
Meets every Saturday from 9am to 1pm at the St. Vincent de Paul
School Cafeteria in Elmont. For the last two years, food, clothing
and referrals for emergency housing and Veterans benefits have
assisted hundreds of people. It is a time and place for those who
have and those who have not to share and meet. It is a Work of
Mercy! Visit any Saturday and meet Jesus in the work of people
helping people. You may also help by donating alms marked Pope
Francis Center and we will use to assist those coming for help.
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One Final Thought
“I believe that the most important thing is for us to love
Jesus, then to love one another and our families—and
to show our love for the poor.”
— Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Stewardship…..
Reflection
Paul and Barnabas encountered both violent rejection
and joyful acceptance of the message that they preached.
We, too, may meet with mixed reactions when we use
our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures
us, the reward for those who follow faithfully
is eternal life.
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who further the message and mission of Jesus through
the spiritual works of mercy - to counsel the doubtful by serving as a catechist or other educational minister.
SACRIFICING FOR
ONE ANOTHER
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n. a form of public worship;
GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
By Rev. Johnny R. Mendonca
a collection of formularies for public worship;
the celebration of the Eucharist
The fourth Sunday of Easter is known as GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY. The Gospel is
Saint Catherine of Sienna Parish
LITURGICAL CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
April 2016
(Month of the Holy Eucharist)
24 Fifth Sunday of Easter
Family Mass - Level 5
(9:30AM St. Catherine of Sienna Chapel)
29 Saint Catherine of Sienna (Feast)
May 2016
(Month of our Lady)
1 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Family Mass - Level 6
(9:30AM St. Catherine of Sienna Chapel)
Scripture Readings for
the NEXT SUNDAY. . .
Fifth Sunday of Easter
4.24.16
Reading I - Acts 14:21-27
Reading II - Revelation 21:1-5a
Gospel John 13: 31-33a, 34-35
For weekday readings visit our diocesan website at
www.drvc.org and go to THE DAILY READINGS
Easter Season Prayer
Lord,
The resurrection of Your Son
has given us new life and renewed
hope.
Help us to live as new people
in pursuit of being an example to others.
Grant us wisdom to know what we must
do,
the will to want to do it,
the courage to undertake it,
the perseverance to continue to do it,
and strength to complete it.
We ask this through Jesus, our Savior.
AMEN
always from the 10th chapter of John where Jesus speaks of himself as the "good
shepherd". Jesus emphasizes the self-sacrificing element in his own life: "The good
shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep." He contrasts the good shepherd who
owns the sheep to someone who is simply hired to look after them. The hired man thinks
primarily of his own welfare and, if he sees a wolf coming, he takes off, leaving the sheep
to be attacked and scattered in fear and terror. Jesus, on the other hand, will not be like a
hired person: "I lay down my life for my sheep." Jesus contrasts himself with the leaders
among his own people – and to be found even in our own time – who do just what is
expected of them but have no real commitment or sense of responsibility to those in their
charge.
So, Jesus knows his sheep. The good shepherd knows his sheep and they know him.
There is a mutual bond of love and intimacy. That love is compared to the deep mutual
relationship that exists between Jesus and his Father. "My own know me just as the Father
knows me." Again the hired man or the self-interested leader will not have such a relationship with his people. As St. John says in similar terms in his second letter, "Think of the
love that the Father has bestowed on us, that we may be called children of God. Yet so we
are." (3:1)
Jesus as the Good shepherd works to gather all to one flock.The good shepherd deeply
desires that many other sheep should come to identify themselves with him. "There are
other sheep I have that are not of this fold, and these I have to lead as well." The ultimate
goal is that "there will be only one flock, and one shepherd", that the whole world will be
united together with its God and Lord. This is the meaning of the Kingdom which is at the
heart of the Gospel message.
This is of the Church even today. There are still so many millions of people who have not
yet heard the message of the Good Shepherd… of the Loving God who sent his only Son
to die for them. They seek meaning and happiness in their lives by pursuing all kinds of
other goals which inevitably turn to ashes: material abundance, status in the eyes of others,
power over others, mistaking pleasure for happiness… In so doing, they reject Jesus the
Good Shepherd. "Because the world refused to acknowledge him, therefore it does not
acknowledge us." This is something we must learn to accept as a fact, even if it is hard to
understand and even harder to take.
Good Shepherd Sunday…..it is also Vocation Sunday, when the church asks us to pray for
vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life, so many more may follow the example of the Good Shepherd. Vocations don’t necessarily begin in the pews. Life of faith
begins in the home. Sometimes a vocation begins in the kitchen, with a teenager at conversation with family, an inner spark catching flame. Above all, when a family comes together
in prayer. It might begin around the dining room table, or in the car on the way to some
place, or in the classroom, when someone poses a casual question and you can’t get it out
of your head: “Did you ever think about becoming a priest?”
It’s been said that prayer should be like a conversation with a friend. A prayer for vocations
needs to be a conversation, too. A conversation with God. And a conversation with one
another. I would challenge everyone to have that conversation, with your son or daughter,
your brother or sister, your niece or nephew, your grandchildren. Dare to ask the
question: have you ever thought about religious life? Do you think you might want to
be a priest?
Good Shepherd Sunday provides an opportunity to ask these questions and also to thank
God for the gift of priesthood. It is a day when it is good to thank God for the many priests
that have been witnesses to the death and resurrection of Christ in our lives and handed on
the gift of Catholic faith. Some have done this in spite of all struggles. They are reminders that God’s plan is beyond our human reasoning and his ways are not our ways.
On the World Day of Prayer for Vocations we pray for the priests of our parish, diocese and
all throughout the world following the example of the Good Shepherd. Through his prayer,
the priest offers the people to God the loving Father, knowing that only His Spirit can bring
true healing and peace. In this way the priest deepens his own relationship with Christ, his
shepherd and friend, so that he may be more available to Him and to his flock. May the
priest always pray, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Sam 3:9).
(to be continued)
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
♦
SANTA MISA - Todos los domingos a las 1:00 PM, por favor no faltes e invita a otros a asistir a la Santa Misa.
♦
BAUTISMOS - Charla pre bautismal: Por favor, hacer una cita para la charla durante la semana en la oficina
parroquial con el Padre José Luis Tenas. No olvides traer contigo el registro de nacimiento del niño/a.
Celebración del bautismo: durante la misa.
♦
ESTUDIOS BIBLICOS - Los Viernes a las 7:30 pm, el Padre José Luis invita a todas los feligreses interesado
de partici par a su clases bíblicas. El en tender de la palabra de Dios nos une más al cono
cimiento de Dios, más que nada entendimiento de nuestra propia persona y de nuestras
obligaciones para llevar a abo sus obras. Unámonos con fe junto al Padre José Luis en
esta invitación como iniciativa para la unión y crecimiento de nuestra comunidad hispana.
Divina Misericordia - Regalo a la Humanidad
por el Rev. Johnny R. Mendonca
Santo Padre, Francisco, al anunciar el Año Santo de la Merced, dijo: "Estoy convencido de que toda la Iglesia será capaz
de encontrar en este Jubileo la alegría de volver a descubrir y hacer fructífera la misericordia de Dios, con la que todos
estamos llamados a dar consuelo para todos los hombres y todas las mujeres de nuestro tiempo ".
La Fiesta de la Divina Misericordia, es el medio por el que la Iglesia acepta "todo el mensaje" de la redención de Cristo.
El Viernes Santo, recordamos su sufrimiento, la muerte y el entierro. En Pascua, celebramos su gloriosa resurrección.
El Domingo de la Misericordia, confiamos en que "siempre es su misericordia", como su gracia salvadora se le ofrece a
cada uno de nosotros de una manera muy personal.
La imagen de la Divina Misericordia es el don del Señor a la Iglesia. Jesús preguntó a Santa Faustina que hiciera el imagen para representar Cristo resucitado trayendo merced al mundo. Él le dijo que tuviera la imagen pintada con dos rayos
de luz que brilla fuera de su Sagrado Corazón y que ilumina el mundo. "Los dos rayos representan la sangre y el agua,"
Jesús le dijo (Diario de Santa María Faustina Kowalska: Divina Misericordia en Mi Alma, 299).
Durante la canonización de Santa Faustina, el Papa San Juan Pablo II explica el significado de estos dos rayos de luz.
"Inmediatamente pensamos en el testimonio dado por el evangelista Juan, que, cuando un soldado en el Calvario atravesó el costado de Cristo con su lanza, ve sangre y el agua que fluye de ella ,: dijo. "Por otra parte, si la sangre recuerda el
sacrificio de la cruz y el don de la Eucaristía, el agua ... no sólo representa el bautismo, sino también el don del Espíritu
Santo."
Regina Caeli da el mensaje del Papa Juan Pablo II para el Domingo de la Misericordia 2005 que fue compartido con los
fieles en la Plaza de San Pedro, el 3 de abril de 2005, el día después de su muerte, que era Domingo de la Misericordia.
"Como un regalo para la humanidad, que a veces parece extraviada y dominada por el poder del mal, el egoísmo y el
miedo, el Señor resucitado ofrece su amor que perdona, reconcilia y vuelve a abrir el corazón al amor. Es un amor que
convierte los corazones y da la paz. Hasta qué punto el mundo tiene que entender y aceptar la Misericordia Divina!
Señor, (usted) que revela el amor del Padre por su muerte y resurrección, creemos en ti y con confianza repetimos
hoy: Jesús, confío en ti, ten misericordia de nosotros y sobre el mundo entero”.
Santo Padre Juan Pablo II interpreto para nosotros el misterio pascual como misterio de la Divina Misericordia. En su
último libro - Memoria e identidad - escribió: ". El límite impuesto al mal es en última instancia la Misericordia Divina"
Y reflexionando sobre el atentado, dijo, "en sacrificarse a sí mismo por todos nosotros, Cristo dio un sentido nuevo al
sufrimiento, abriendo una nueva dimensión, un nuevo orden: el del amor .... Es el sufrimiento que quema y consume el
mal con la llama del amor y obtiene también del pecado un multiforme florecimiento de bien”.
Todos nosotros, como hijos de Dios bautizado, hemos recibido "un gran regalo de la Divina Misericordia." En ese sentido, nuestro Santo Padre nos invita a abrir los ojos de nuestro corazón para recibirlo. Se expresa a diario en
"múltiples misericordias de Dios hacia nosotros". Pero si no mantenemos nuestros ojos en el Señor y Sus misericordias, llegamos a ser abrumados por nuestras tendencias pecaminosas como hijos de Adán. Como resultado, nuestra
visión espiritual se nubla, y se pierda la bendición, el sentido de la gratitud y la alegría, que es la intención de Dios para
nosotros.
En este Año de la Merced, tenemos que hablar, compartir y proclamar la misericordia de Dios, que es una extensión de
su amor. Es una oportunidad de crecer más cerca de Dios en su amor y misericordia. Hay que tener mucho cuidado de
que incluso el más fiel cristiano puede caer en la tentación de tomar la misericordia de Dios por alto. También es fácil
olvidar que Dios está llamando a cada uno de nosotros a ser grandes santos. Por desgracia, muchas personas sienten
que no son capaces de alcanzar la santidad. La disposición de la confianza en la misericordia de Dios es esencial para
recibir las gracias que Dios quiere que tengamos. El tiempo de preparación para el Domingo de la Misericordia está
destinado a fortalecer nuestra confianza en la misericordia de Dios.
2017 Mass Book Opens
The Mass Book for 2017 will be opened at three different times
this year for three different time periods as follows:
April 21, 2016 (Intentions for January—April 2017)
June 16, 2016 ( Intentions for May—August 2017)
September, 15, 2016 ( Intentions for September—December 2017)
The opening of the 2017 Mass Book will begin at 9:00am in the
Lobby of the Welcome Desk in the Parish Activity Complex
Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy Pilgrimage
There are still many
current dates available for
Sanctuary Lamp,
&
Outreach
Please consider this special way
to honor
a loved one, living or deceased.
Place YOUR INTENTIONS in BASKETS
located around the Church & Sienna Center Lobby.
Pilgrims travelling on this year’s
“TOUR OF THE SAINTS”
will take INTENTIONS to every place they visit.
All parishioners will be remembered in daily prayer.
PILGRIMS WILL VISIT:
Our Lady of La Salette; St John Vianney—Ars;
St Margaret Mary Alacoque—Paray-le-Monial;
St Bernadette—Nevers; St Therese—Lisieux;
St Catherine Laboure—Paris;
St Vincent de Paul—Paris; St Catherine of Siena—
Siena; St Francis of Assisi—Assisi; St Clare—Assisi;
St John Paul II—Rome; St John XXIII—Rome
MAJOR BASILICAS:
Basilica of St Peter; Basilica of St John Lateran;
Basilica of St Mary Major;
SENIOR CITIZENS —
Did you know we have a senior adult club in our parish?
We meet on Mondays from 9:30AM to 1:30PM in our Sienna Center Lobby. If
you are over the age of 65, retired, or looking for fellowship, come join
us and participate in joyful activities, including playing cards and bingo along
with lively conversation.
CMA
ONE FAITH · FAMILY · COMMUNITY
Parish Family/Individual Total:
Parish Gift Participation Goal:
Gifts to Date:
4,732
1,000
405
Imagine if everyone gave a gift to the Appeal … how many more lives could be touched
through our parish and diocese because of the good works of ministry?
JUST SOME OF THOSE TOUCHED
BY YOUR GIFT AND SUPPORT . . .
♦
Homeless war veterans, thousands of homebound seniors,
individuals in senior housing, more than 100,000 families who
need a little extra help with clothing and food.
Our children in religious education (here 1,200+) and adults
in our RCIA and faith formation programs; our priests, deacons
and adults who participate in learning opportunities; and our
young men in the seminary.
♦ Our parish outreach clients, those with special needs
and thousands more are served through corporal and
spiritual good works of our Catholic Church ministries.
♦
POPE FRANCIS said: “…be men and women who bring the light of hope to others.”
He asks all to reach out to those in need and says: “…we can help by acts of charity, reaching
out to both those near and far through the Church…”
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER A GIFT IN THIS JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY - HELP US HELP OTHERS
USE FORM BELOW OR CMA ENVELOPES AVAILABLE IN CHURCH AND SIENNA CENTER; MAIL DIRECT OR DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET
THANK YOU!
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WHY I WISH TO BE CATHOLIC …
MEET THOSE PARTICIPATING AT OUR PARISH IN THE
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
also known as
R.C.I.A.
Remember when — when you were confirmed?
Do you remember the date and the day when you
received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Some of
us may, others may not for many were children or
teenagers at the time. What saint influenced your
spiritual life and served as a role model for you?
What was it that made you pick that saint’s name?
What was your Confirmation name?
What’s in a name — we asked some parishioners
as well as members of our R.C.I.A. group what
saint’s name they chose for Confirmation and why.
... originally was going to pick Catherine after
Saint Catherine of Sienna because I felt close
to her since I began attending sessions here.
However, on the evening I publicly affirmed
by desire to become a Catholic at
the Rite of Election it was at Saint
Rose of Lima Church in Massapequa.
I was so very deeply
moved, that night I decided to
choose her name because I would
always be reminded of the joy felt in
my heart — so Rose is my Confirmation
name.
… always felt close to Michael the
Archangel, even at a very young
age as I recall. Thought he was
there to protect me; also was impressed that he battled the devil
and won. And that is why Michael is the name
I chose for my Confirmation name.
... was baptized with first name of my mother
and middle name of my godmother; and my
patron was Our Lady of Grace. When told we
had to read about many saints and decide on
a name I was drawn to Ann, the
mother of Mary. I remember thinking how special she was and
writing a paper about her being a
loving mother, just like my own
mother. I chose the name Ann and
to this day I pray daily she intercede on my
behalf to her grandson, Jesus!
… not too many people were all that familiar
with the saint I chose to be named for my
Confirmation. As and adult there was a con-
Saint Florian was a protector, an
officer in the army, a holy man who
died as a martyr for his faith in fire.
He’s the patron of firefighters and I
am a firefighter.
It is interesting some of these individuals were
youngsters and others newly baptized adults, but
something personal seemed to draw each one to
their saint and name. Can you guess a popular
saint of today? Of course, Francis of Assisi not
just because of his own life story but selected as a
name due to our Holy Father, Pope Francis.
We continue with our introductions of adults who
had been baptized and received Holy Eucharist as
youngsters and are now preparing to receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation and asked why.
MEET KRISTIN … a resident of Franklin Square,
she was just married here in our
church at a small and intimate ceremony. When asked why receive
Confirmation now, she shared
“religion [my faith] has always been
important to me and I always knew I
wanted to make my confirmation. I
decided it was time for me to become closer to
God.” She also shared she is happy she decided
to participate in the RCIA program at our parish
because she has met so many inspirational people
during this part of her religious journey.
As a Faith Community we continue in our role as
witnesses of conversion through our support of all
those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday.
Don’t forget...smile and warmly welcome the adults
in our R.C.I.A. program. Keep all of them and one
another in your prayers.
WELCOME TO ALL!
Continue to celebrate His Resurrection
during this Easter Season and rejoice!
“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow
me.”
PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP
Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 7:30pm in the
Saint Catherine Chapel.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
HOSPITALITY WEEKEND
Please join us on April 30th /May 1st in the Lower Level of the Sienna
Center after Mass for an opportunity to see our new Prayer Room
with Memorial opportunities, make your 2016 CMA pledge and enjoy
some light refreshments.
The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Eucharistic Adoration
24 Hours - May 13, 2016 to May 14, 2016
Starting Friday after the 8AM Mass.
Ending Saturday with Benediction before the 8AM Mass
Holy Door of Mercy Pilgrimage - May 28, 2016
Our Lady of the Island -Eastport
Details to follow in next bulletin
Mother’s Day Breakfast
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Saint Catherine of Sienna Parish celebrates and honors the special women in our lives! The morning includes a full breakfast in a caring and welcoming atmosphere with special attention given to our distinguished women of honor.
Our family event is sponsored by the parish and hosted by members of our parish family. Celebrate the day with us; attend
Mass as a family; spend quality time together with your family and ours …
Treat your LADY OF THE DAY to a special Breakfast
There is a nominal fee of $8 per person
PAC. Auditorium
Seating begins at 8:30 AM
ALL ARE WELCOME!
SCS OUTREACH PANTRY REQUEST
St. Catherine’s pantry is always in need of
cereal; oatmeal; milk (powdered / boxed);
peanut butter; jelly;
tuna fish; canned meats;
juice; canned fruit;
Spaghetti; pasta; prepared spaghetti sauce;
potatoes (canned / boxed); canned pasta;
red / black / baked beans; canned vegetables;
rice; side dishes (pasta / rice);
soap; shampoo; toothpaste; toilet tissue
Regular size items are most needed.
Items of the week are:
canned fruit - juice
Please call 775-0840 if you or someone you know is in need. Ail info is
kept strictly confidential. We are here to help those in need.
“Whatever you did to one of these brothers of Mine,
even the least of them, you did it to Me” Matt 25:40
NEWLY BEREAVED
If you have lost a loved one, or you know someone
who has, and would like to join our Newly
Bereaved group please contact the Outreach
Office for a registration form.
Thank You
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Thursday, April 28
7:00PM—9:00PM
Mount Carmel Room
Sienna Center
________
Meeting & Formation
**MISSION POSSIBLE**
followed by
Fellowship/Hospitality
**Back by popular demand
Facilitator Laurie Whitfield
Diocese of Rockville Centre
Office of Stewardship
Parish Leaders & Guests
Call the Parish Office to reserve your seat!
516-352-0146
Catholics Care. Catholics Vote.
"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a
good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good
Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." - Pope Francis, 9/16/13
Jubilee Year of Mercy
TIME TOGETHER
May children experience God’s tender
love through their
parents and family.
The U. S. Bishops invite the faithful to pray and fast for the renewal of
a culture of life and marriage, and for the protection of religious liberty.
To learn more log onto calltoprayer@usccb.org.
Many people think that going to
Mass each week is all they need to
remain close to the Lord.
But in order to have a close,
personal relationship with
Jesus, we must spend time with him
every day. And that time is never
wasted!
-from Find a Real Friend in Jesus
Franciscan Media—Minute Meditations
Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. Form your Conscience.
In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops
urge Catholics to form their consciences through being open to truth, studying Scripture
and Church teaching, examining facts and background information, and prayerful reflection
(no. 18).
Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to learn about the steps you can take to form your
conscience, watch videos and access other great resources on conscience formation for
faithful citizens.
990 Holzheimer Street
Franklin Square, NY 11010
“At Camp Sienna we recognize that each child is a
unique gift from God. We create a safe, supportive,
and fun summer environment where every child can
make memories and build lasting friendships.”
Join us for our annual
CAMP SIENNA DAY!
Kids:
3-6 yrs
Teens:
11-14 yrs
Children:
7-10 yrs
Special registration
promotions available!
SUMMER FUN for Everyone!
June 27th—August 5th
Sunday, May 15th, 2016
10:00am—3:00pm
In the Parking Field
(corner of Holzheimer St. & Pacific Ave.)
(Closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day)
Game Truck
CAMP HOURS:
Regular Day:
9:00am-3:00pm
Extended Day:
9:00am-6:00pm
(DON’T MISS OUT!!! We’re filling up fast!)
Summer is a time to enjoy …
have fun, experience something new, make new
friends in a faith based atmosphere!
Come for the of 6 weeks OR
that work for you
OR join us for the .
Rates: Special All Season, Weekly, Daily
For information regarding Camp Sienna’s prices,
enrollment and deposit policy please call:
Phone (516) 352-0146 ext. 403
Email: campsienna@stcatherineofsienna.org
Camp Sienna is inspected by the Nassau County Department of Health
twice yearly. Inspection reports concerning such camps are filed at 200
County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY. 11501
Come join us, meet some of our
counselors, enjoy some fun
activities and register your
child for a fun filled summer!
Attitudes
Of Mercy
During this
Year of
Mercy
John 10: 27-30
Blessed are the meek, for
they will inherit the earth
Jesus said: “My
sheep hear my
voice; I know them,
and they follow me.
I give them eternal
life, and they shall
never perish. No
one can take them
out of my hand.”
Jesus speaks of the tremendous trust he has in God his
Father and the tremendous trust we ought to have in him, our
Good Shepherd. The security Jesus offers THE MEEK is
an abiding relationship with the living God, and membership
with his flock, the people of God. The Lord does not spare
us from all trouble. In this life we will experience pain,
suffering, sickness, and death. But through these the Lord will
lead us to ultimate victory and safety in his everlasting
home. Even in the midst of our sufferings we can find a
peace and security which no one can give except God
alone. We can confidently follow the Lord wherever he leads,
trusting that nothing can keep us from God if we trust in him.
Have you placed your life securely in God where it belongs?
"Lord Jesus, you
are the Good
Shepherd.
In you I place all
my hope and I
entrust myself to
you completely.
Increase my
confidence in your
saving grace and
in your abiding
presence."
Confirmation Please join us in praying for our
Confirmation Candidates
Novena 4
who will be receiving the
Sacrament of Confirmation
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
O Holy Spirit, soul of my soul, I
adore you. Enlighten, guide, strengthen and console
me. Tell me what I ought to do and command me to do
it. I promise to be submissive in everything you ask of
me and to accept all that you permit to happen to me,
only show me what is Your holy will.
Let us pray that all Confirmation Candidates will
seek God first and put him first in their lives. In
this way they will practice the gift of Wisdom.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and
kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your
Spirit and they shall be created and you will renew the
face of the earth. Strengthen and protect by your
kindness the faith of all who believe in you. We ask this
through our Lord Jesus Christ, your son, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever
and ever. Amen!
(Spend some extra time in prayer. Have a conversation
with Jesus and listen to the Holy Spirit in your heart.)
Reconciliation Reminder
Grade 8
Thursday April 21 at 7pm
P AI N T
NIGHT
The Confraternity of Christian Mothers
is hosting a PAINT NIGHT fundraiser on Fri., May 6th
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the PAC Cafeteria. All
are welcome to join us for an evening of
camaraderie and creativity. Nancy from Nancy’s
One Stroke Painting will guide you stroke by stroke
to create a unique, one of a kind featured painting
of sunflowers.
Cost is $30.00 per person which includes a 12 x 12
canvas, paint, brushes, coffee or tea, and refreshments.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Call Eleanor (488-4277) if you are interested in
having a relaxing, fun night out..
8th Graders
Confirmation
Retreat
We had a total of 155 students from our parish who came on
either Saturday April 2nd or Saturday April 9th to St Vincent
de Paul Parish for a day of Faith & Fun. Thanks to ‘The
Catholic Ministry Team’ our Young people heard and saw a
witness of the Holy Spirit in action through talks, games,
music, and prayer. Our 8th Graders were fired up to share
about the Holy Spirit. On the retreat our Candidates not only
sang: “Yes Lord, Yes Lord, Yes! Yes! Lord!” but were led to
renew their covenant—their ‘YES’ with the risen Lord. We
ended with Mass in which parents and family members
showed their support and joined in prayer and thanksgiving.
Faith Formation Students, please take this page to class
Name_________________________ Grade Level___________ April 17, 2016
Help the sheep to find their way to the shepherd.
Write the next letter of the alphabet above the letters given.
For example, E will be written above D.
Match up the pairs of sheep.
Lord Jesus, you have the words of eternal life. Open
my ears to hear your voice and to follow your ways.
Give me understanding that I may grow in the
knowledge of your great love and wisdom for my life!
#GodIsLove
Write the first letter of each object on the line above.
These Iraqi children
have lost everything –
except their faith
Erbil, Iraq, Apr 7, 2016 / 03:30 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Six hundred
Christian children whose families fled ISIS violence in 2014 have
lost their homes, schools, sometimes friends, sanitary living
conditions and the stability of a normal life.
However, despite their many losses, there's one thing they never left
behind and which continues to grow stronger everyday: their faith.
When it comes to the question of how to persevere in the faith – and
pass it on with terrorists just a few miles away – one woman named
Carin has developed a unique form of catechesis that she is
teaching to displaced Christian children in Iraq. “I think that children
have the capacity to worship Jesus, to contemplate,” Carin told CNA
in an April 7 interview in Erbil.
Her classes aren’t intended to just teach the kids how to pray, but
rather to provide them the opportunity “to meet with Jesus, to give
and receive his love” on a personal level, she said. A French native,
Carin is a volunteer at a prefabricated school run by the Dominican
Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena in the Iraqi city of Erbil, which
provides education to 600 displaced Christian children and is
sustained by funding from charitable organizations such as Aid to
the Church in Need (ACN) and Catholic Near East Welfare
Association (CNEWA).
Most of the children attending the school are from either Mosul or
Qaraqosh, the former Christian capitol of Iraqi Kurdistan, and are
among the 120,000 families who fled Qaraqosh when ISIS attacked
in August 2014. The majority of those who fled, the sisters included,
came to Erbil and are now living in what they refer to as “containers”
inside refugee camps the city’s Christian suburb, Ankawa.
Due to the difference in the educational system between most
schools in Iraqi Kurdistan, where the materials are largely taught in
Kurdish language, and the schools in Mosul and the Nineveh plain
villages, where Arabic is the primary language, the majority of
displaced students were unable to attend school last year. However,
with the building of the new school, which teaches classes in Arabic,
the children are able to continue their education and, with the help of
Carin, can continue learning and growing in their faith thanks to the
lessons in catechesis they receive at the school.
Complete with readings from the Gospel, Eucharistic Adoration,
prayers to the Holy Spirit and concrete advice for living the Gospel
inside the camps where they live, the catechesis they receive is
taught to all grades once a week inside the school’s makeshift
chapel. Each lesson is 40 minutes long and begins outside, so that
the children can “prepare their heart,” Carin said, explaining that “it’s
better (for the children) to prepare their heart outside” before entering the chapel. After coming inside, the children have time for a brief
“prayer of the heart” before asking Jesus and the Holy Spirit to be
present during their prayer.
The Blessed Sacrament is then taken out of the small tabernacle in
the chapel and set on top of a table in the center of the room. The
children then sit in silence for about 10-15 minutes, so they can
“experience silence (and) meet Jesus in the silence,” Carin said.
Afterward, a passage from the Gospel is read, since that is where
Jesus speaks to us “directly,” she said, explaining that when the
reading is done, they discuss “how we can live the Gospel in daily
life, because to be Christian is not only in the chapel, we have to
continue in the camp.” The class ends with prayers of intercession
asking “for the world as we want (it to be),” and with a prayer to
Mary. Homework consists only of practicing at home what they learn
in class, Carin said, explaining that when the children go back to the
camps “they have to continue to put the Gospel into practice. This,
and only this.”
Carin, who has eight years of experience as a missionary,
developed the curriculum for the catechism class herself. It follows
the liturgical calendar, and includes special activities during
Christmas and Easter. After visiting the school on her own for a two
week visit in September, Carin proposed her plan of catechesis to
the Dominican sisters running it. The sisters approved, and invited
Carin to return for a longer, six month period. After receiving help
from the international missionary-training organization FIDESCO,
Carin arrived to Erbil in January, and will move on in June when the
school year is over.
She currently lives in a camp inside one of the “containers” provided
for her by the Dominican sisters, and has no income. “It’s
providence that takes care of me,” she said. Carin said that while
she had worked for a humanitarian organization for seven years, the
motivation for her missionary work comes from a personal conversion she had at the age of 25. “I was living for 25 years without God.
I started my life without God,” she said. After she converted to
Christianity she felt strongly that she wanted to give her heart to her
Father in heaven, “and for this I am a missionary. I gave up my life
because (now I) give my life for God.”
In addition to helping the Dominican Sisters at the school, Carin also
assists another order of religious sisters, the Little Sisters of Jesus,
with their ministry inside a camp they assist. Every day the Blessed
Sacrament is brought to camp so that everyone, adults and children,
will have the opportunity to pray. The idea is not only to provide
direct access to Jesus in the Sacrament, but also “to give hope,
because the people here are very tired.”
“It’s been a long time now and now they need hope,” Cardin said,
adding that “when we cannot do anything on a human level, it’s
better to put Jesus, and then after Jesus, work. It’s like this.”
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Knights of Columbus
Twelve Apostles # 5001
SAVE THE DATE:
May 28th: Laying of the flags at Pinelawn National Cemetery. Leaving from the
Rectory parking Lot @ 6:15am Sharp.
July 9th: 5th Annual Lido Beach Family Picnic . Price $20.00 for Adults.
All are Welcome.
Aug. 7th: Annual Fishing Trip. This is first come first serve basis.
Maximum 60 people. Price is $60.00 per person all included. Contact
Joe Lannon (516) 384-7862 for reservations DON’T WAIT BOOK NOW
Members please send in your 2016 dues payment of $30.00 for this
Columbian Year. Contact Joe Armocida for details.
MEETING NOTICE:
Next Council Meeting: April 18th @ 7:30pm
Officers please arrive by 7pm
Next Officers Meeting: May 2nd @ 7:30 pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
OUR PARISH
Saint Catherine of Sienna
2017 MASS BOOK OPENING
April 21, 2016
Jan 2017 – April 2017
9:00AM
Parish Activity Center
May 15, 2016
CAMP SIENNA DAY
10:00AM to 3:00PM
Parking Field
♦ Fun activities
♦ Meet the 2016 Staff
♦ Special Registration promotions
For more details call 516-352-0146 x 403
June 22-26, 2016
Family Festival & Feast
Days filled with fun, great rides,
a variety of foods and drinks,
variety of music and live entertainment.
More details in future bulletins.
DIOCESE & COMMUNITY
April 23, 2016
8:30AM —2:00 PM
Bereavement Conference 2016
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Uniondale, NY 11553
For more details
Contact: Deacon Darrell Buono at dbuono@drvc.org or 516-678-5800
ext.200
May 7, 2016
10:30am to 1:00PM
Three Things Talks:
“The Quality of Mercy”
St. John’s University Queens Campus
St. Thomas More Church
Register at stjohns.edu/vincentiancenter
Vincentian Center for Church and Society
Tel#718-990-1612
E-Mail vccs@stjohns.edu
APRIL IS
DESIGNATED AS CHILD
ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH