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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596
516-746-6585
www.staidanparish.org
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
Mission Statement
Fifth Sunday Of Easter
April 28, 2013
I am the vine. you are the branches!
We, the parish family of the
Church of Saint Aidan,
strengthened by the Eucharist and
encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all,
for we recognize that everyone is a child of
God and no one should be excluded.
Guided by the Holy Spirit through
prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of
Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith
formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting
social justice, engaging our youth in every
aspect of parish life, and offering care and
compassionate service to all.
We invite everyone to walk with Jesus
and experience His healing power and love.
The Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108
Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105
Rev. Thomas Tassone, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106
Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558
Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557
Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562
Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130
E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org
St. Aidan School
(Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203)
(Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303)
Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal
Mrs. Marie-Elaine Galenskas, Assistant Principal
Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405
Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401
Mrs. Elaine Smith, Coordinator Special Needs ext. 9406
Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408
Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410
Youth Ministry
Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403
Pastoral Council - ext. 9592
Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann,
Brendan Hickey, Cathy Jansen,
Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente
Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
*Liturgy of the Word for Children
Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday
Morning Prayer
8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday
Baptism
Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd
Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents’ class on the
2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For
baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101
Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Penance/Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from
12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by
appointment.
Marriage
Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9
months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be
arranged through the parish.
Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick
The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on
the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may
receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic
ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory ext. 9101.
Adoration
First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church.
12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013
St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin/Doctor
Acts 14: 5-18; Jn 14: 21-26
6:30 AM
Catherine McKessy (Birthday Rem.)
9:00 AM
Mary Ann Voulo
12:15 PM
Anthony Dee
4:00 PM 1st Communion Rehearsal
5:30 PM Donald J. Whittaker
7:00 PM 1st Communion Rehearsal
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013
St. Pius V, Pope
Acts 14: 19-28; Jn 14: 27-31a
6:30 AM
Anne Eckhoff (1st Anniversary Rem.)
9:00 AM
Diane Villa
12:15 PM
Michael De Cristoforo
4:00 PM
1st Communion Rehearsal
5:30 PM
Patricia & Donna Wilson
7:00 PM
1st Communion Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013
St. Joseph the Worker
Acts 15: 1-6; Jn 15: 1-8
6:30 AM
Dorothy Burger
9:00 AM
Murphy & McEntee Families
12:15 PM
David Schreitmueller
5:30 PM
D’Ambrosio Family
6:30 PM
1st Communion Rehearsal
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013
St. Athanasius, Bishop/Doctor of the Church
Acts 15: 7-21; Jn 15: 9-11
6:30 AM
In Thanksgiving for the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, Mary & All of the Saints
9:00 AM
Rudy Skieber
12:15 PM
John Laughlin
3:45 PM
Kindergarten Church Tour-Rel. Ed.
5:30 PM
Anna Rita Doolan
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013
St. Philip & James, Apostles
1 Cor 15: 1-8; Jn 14: 6-14
6:30 AM
Emanuel Maraventano
9:00 PM
Anthony Pogozelski
12:15 PM
Anthony N. Dee
12:45-3:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration
5:30 PM
Jack Callahan (28th Anniversary Rem.)
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013
Easter Weekday
Acts 16: 1-10; Jn 15: 18-21
9:00 AM
Ralph Liberatoscioli (5th Anniversary Rem.)
11:00 AM
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion
1:30 PM
12:30-1:30 PM Confessions
Mary Hogan (Birthday Rem.)
5:00 PM
McCarren & Testa Families
Mary Sloyan (1st Anniversary Rem.)
Joseph Viscardi
Eleanor Barry
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
7:30 PM
Parishioners of St. Aidan
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29; Rv 21: 10-14, 22-23; Jn 14: 23-29
7:30 AM
Lorraine McCarren
9:00 AM
Deceased Rosarian: Catherine Gannon
10:30 AM
Jack & Joan Mellor
12:00 PM
Annette Dunn
Anita Ruesing (Birthday Rem.)
John Gaudioso
Rosemarie Schlecht (1st Anniversary Rem.)
Nicola Liberatoscioli
Michael & Mariana Marsillo
5:00 PM
BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL
In Celebration of the
50th Anniversary of
TOM & CATHY MURPHY
Requested by Maureen, Kevin, Liam & Tommy
FLOWER MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory of
JOAO LOBATO, SR.
10th Anniversary Remembrance
(St. Joseph’s Shrine)
Requested by the Lobato Family
In Loving Memory of
MICHAEL FORTUNATO
Birthday Remembrance
Requested by His Grandparents
(St. Theresa’s Shrine)
Visit our website at www.staidanparish.org.
April 28, 2013
DON’T LET COLLEGE RUIN THEM!
Lorraine Garland of Westport, Connecticut, wrote a letter to the New York Times
this month. She describes herself as a part-time, non-traditional student at Fairfield
University. (I must admit that I am not sure exactly what “non-traditional” student
means—I imagine that it means she is in a special program. She is concerned that
Boston College should offer some type of free contraception because of the prevailing college culture of drinking. The Jesuits at Boston College, to their credit,
have drawn the line and rejected that which is clearly against Catholic moral
teaching.
While I absolutely reject her position that the administration of Boston College
should betray the Catholic faith and its moral principles in any way, manner or
form, she does make a very telling point—the alcohol environment that is so
absolutely pervasive at colleges. This is, of course, nothing new and certainly
was prevalent in all of my lifetime and I have no reason to think that it will change
in the foreseeable future. This seems to be quite acceptable and part of the very
fabric of our way of life. I sympathize with college administrators as they seek to
try to curb student alcohol use. You may remember that some weeks ago I wrote
about the young man (19) who died of alcohol at a Mid West campus. To say that
collegiate drinking is a major problem and leads to a multitude of other problems
is an understatement—it is a monumental tragedy.
Let’s say you spend an awful lot of money to send your daughter or son to college.
They go off to a beautiful campus with the highest of academic credentials (maybe
Ivy League or even a leading Catholic university or college) and they are immediately plunged into another world where their new friends are also free of all the
strictures of home and family. They are on their own. I think it is fair to say that
they have to possess a tremendous faith and courage to resist the ever present
pressure to become part of the drinking scene. The fact is that abuse of alcohol can ruin their lives and even end their lives!
As your pastor, I have a number of suggestions for you and I truly believe they can
be very helpful. First and above all else, you cannot be close enough to your children. Believe it or not, they need you now more than ever. Even if they may be
more and more independent, in reality they rely on you for the unconditional love
and support that only you can give. Nobody knows a child better than his or her
mother or father. Let your kids know that you are always there for them no
matter what struggles or difficulties they have in college. They text their friends
like mad; text them, call them, let them know how much you love them. You can
never say I love you enough. It makes all the difference in the world.
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Another thing you should do before they go away and even when they come home on
break, is discuss college life in all its dimensions—no holds barred! Be direct and let
them know that you know. This is no time to be an ostrich! Encourage your kid to participate in worthwhile college activities, particularly Campus Ministry and works of practical
charity. By doing these things kids have the opportunity to make good and lasting friendships with other kids who have similar values.
It is no secret that practicing Catholics are in the minority. We are the “little flock” that
Christ spoke of. We have decidedly different values and very definite moral convictions.
We should also share our faith and morality with our children. Let them know we are so
proud to be followers of Jesus Christ. He Himself has told us that we are the light of the
world. That light of faith should be blazing in our families.
In Jesus and Mary,
Monsignor James M. McDonald
LITTLE SISTERS
OF THE POOR
The Little Sisters of the Poor will be visiting our
Parish this weekend, April 27th/28th. Many of
you know the Little Sisters of the Poor in their
ministry with the elderly poor. The sisters depend
on your generosity to help them provide a safe
and comfortable home for the elderly men and
women in the Queen of Peace Residence in
Queens Village. There the residents are surrounded with love, respect, peace and security until their death. The sisters
will be at the doors of the church as you leave Mass to receive your donations. Please be as generous as your means will allow.
CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLLECTION
MAY 4TH/5TH
Next weekend’s second collection for Catholic Elementary
Schools is a collection that gives aid to students who want a
Catholic education, and without this aid, many families who
would not be able to choose a Catholic elementary education for their children. Please be as generous as your means will allow.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #144
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, May 14th
3:00-9:00 PM
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
BAKE AND FLOWER SALE
The annual Bake and Flower Sale will be held
on Sunday, May 5th from 9:00
AM-12:30 PM in the St. Francis
Garden. We ask all Juniors to bake
something for the sale.
Plant orders can be picked up on
Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
at Ann Marie Flynn’s house at 9 Astor Place,
Williston Park, NY (516) 873-6818.
There will be a meeting for all JCDA members
on Sunday, May 5th at 12:30 PM in the Convent Community Room. Election of new officers for the coming year will be held at this important meeting.
SENIOR ALTAR SERVER
FAREWELL
All graduating high school
seniors are cordially invited
to the Senior Altar Server Farewell
Mass on Sunday, May 19th at
10:30 AM. Servers should vest in albs and
process in to serve the Mass. A continental
style breakfast will follow after the Mass in
the Rectory Dining Room. Please call Father Kevin (516) 746-6585 x9105 to confirm your attendance.
730 Willis Avenue,
Williston Park, NY
Requirements:
• Bring ID with signature or photo
•
•
Minimum weight 110 lbs
Age 16-75 (16 year olds must have
parental permission. Age 76 and over
need doctor’s note.)
•
Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids
•
No tattoos for past 12 months
Please consider donating a pint of blood.
For more information or to schedule an
appointment, please call Brian Dyke at
(516) 742-0292. Thank you for your
consideration.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives His Disciples-and us-a new commandment: “Love one another.”
Good stewards who spend their time and talents in service to others are well on their way to fulfilling this commandment.
STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION
04/29/12 $26,033
04/21/13 $27,258 (+4.71%)
Next weekend’s second collection is for Catholic Elementary Schools.
Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
FIRST WEEK
Rena Rana, Elmhurst, NY
Patrick Andretta, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY
Kristina Milohnic, St. Aidan
Michael Macchia, Our Lady of Grace,
Howard Beach, NY
Meghan Carr, St. John, Riverhead, NY
Joseph Filacanevo, St. Aidan
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
SAVE THE DATE-Please join us for an
evening of friendship as we induct our
new members at our General Meeting on
Monday, May 6th at 7:30 PM in Msgr.
Kirwin Hall. We will hold our Annual
Baby Shower for the Regina Residence.
All are welcome to attend. Coffee and
cake will be served.
SECOND WEEK
Teresa Kurz, St. Paul the Apostle,
Brookville, NY
Christopher Rynkar, St. Aidan
Reena Rana, Elmhurst, NY
Patrick Andretta, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY
SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES
The monthly Singles Gathering will be held
Saturday, May 4th, 8:30 PM (or if you can,
join us at church at the 7:30 PM mass.) Deacon Frank Love, Guest Speaker, Upper School Cafeteria (510 Willis Avenue)
$5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages
will be served. Contact: Ray (516) 5616994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.
REMEMBERING OUR
SERVICEMEN & WOMEN
Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.
PLEASE PRAY
SICK: Kevin Mach, Connie Sheehan,
Barbara Ueland, Christine
Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala,
Christine Lucivero, Frank
Maltese, Geoffrey Hamilton,
Dylan Crowley, Jenney
Malewicz, Louis Malewicz,
Cecilia Han, Corine Copozzi,
Baby Robert Anthony
Paduano, John Thomas, Jillian
Wagner, Peter Owens, Felix
Jakubowski
DECEASED: Mary Anne Jakowski, Antero
Feliciano, Peter Fitzpatrick,
Bridget Olstrum, Debbie Aracri
and for all those who have died
serving our country.
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN MISSION
May 11th-15th
Living Our Faith With Joy
Presented by: Father Daniel Lanahan, OFM
Father Lanahan will preach at all Masses the weekend of May 11th/12th. He will preside at one of the daytime Masses (9:00 AM or 12:15 PM-a schedule will be in the bulletin.) He will preach at 7:30 PM Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday.
MISSION
In a time when violence and evil have visited our lives how does the Gospel message of Jesus Christ call us
to respond? How is God present to us? How do we live His message of love and reconciliation and at the
same time seek justice? How do we find healing for our pain?
Day One: Loving God and One Another in the Reality of Today. In the face of violence and injustice it is
indeed tempting to abandon our belief in a God of Love. We proclaim that God does indeed hold us in a
loving embrace which gives us the strength to carry on as well as the ability to reach out to all those in need.
Day Two: Am I forgiven? Can I Forgive Others? In a world that more and more seeks to resolve conflict
through retaliation, punishment and violence we proclaim a God who is merciful and always seeks to forgive, and who calls us to be peacemakers by forgiving those who have wronged us, and by accepting His gift
of mercy for ourselves. At the same time we must wrestle with the truth that real Peace and reconciliation
cannot come about without justice.
Day Three: Whole in Body and Soul. In spite of the advances made in medicine and technology suffering
and sorrow still afflict the human heart, be it due to sickness, injustice, or the violence that is so rampant in
today’s world. We proclaim that through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ people of today will
find healing and restoration. We ourselves are called to be healers, to bring the Good News of Jesus into the
world around us.
BIOGRAPHY– FATHER DANIEL LANAHAN
Father Lanahan was raised in Brooklyn, NY and joined the Holy Name Friars at age 20. He was educated in
moral theology at the Catholic University of America and received his doctorate from the Alphonsian Institute in Rome. For the first 20 years of his priestly ministry he was involved with the formation of candidates
for the priesthood at Christ the King Seminary at St. Bonaventure University and later in East Aurora, NY
where he served as president and rector. During his years of seminary work, Father Lanahan conducted
many retreats, days of reflection and weekends of prayer.
After completing his work in the seminary, Father Lanahan was part of a team ministering to a New Jersey
parish for four years. In 1986 he joined the Franciscan Ministry of the Word Parish Renewal Team and in
this capacity he conducted numerous retreats and parish missions. He is also the author of When God Says
No—The Mystery of Suffering and the Dynamics of Prayer.
2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
You can make a difference in the lives of those around us by
making a gift to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal
Because of you, every year we are able to serve more than 600,000 people in our
Long Island Community. This support enables our children to continue to receive
the gift of spiritual formation, sacramental preparation, and quality education. It
allows seminarians and lay leaders to fulfill their calling to serve the community.
With your support Catholic Charities can maintain its services for the poor and disadvantaged, and we can continue to reach out to our young people and others to
find the best ways to guide and pass on our faith from generation to generation.
All funds raised go to support the Appeal and its Ministries
Every Gift Counts!
A gift of $25 may help pay the gas for a Meals On Wheels van to deliver food for a day.
A gift of $50 from an emergency fund may help pay the electric bill in a cold winter month for a
family in need.
A gift of $100 may help care for a newborn infant in Catholic Charities Regina Residence.
A gift of $1,000 may help support a Seminarian’s education
Please consider what you can do to make this campaign successful.
Please make your check payable to:
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Pledge:
Down Payment:
Balance:
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Parish: ________________________
Name: ________________________
Address:
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City, State, Zip: ______________________
Phone:___________________ Donor Signature: ______________________ Acct# _________
IS CHANGING ITS NAME TO
(www.CatholicsforFreedomofReligion.org)
Join with other parishes in Rockville Centre
(St. Bernard, St. James, Cure of Ars, Infant Jesus, St. James, St. Patrick,
St. Therese of Lisieux, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary.)
We request that you continue to pray each day:
Lord, protect our religious freedom and give us the courage to stand firm.
St. Thomas More, patron of religious freedom pray for us.
ACTION: Come join your fellow parishioners as they seek to save our religious
freedom at the next meeting which will be held on:
May 6th at 9:45 AM in the Convent Community Room
May 20th at 7:30 PM in Kirwin Hall
“We need to speak frankly with each other when our freedoms are threatened. Now
is such a time...for religious liberty is under attack.”
From “Our First, Most Cherished Liberty” by the USCCB
There are only 126 days left to the loss of religious freedom for the Catholic Faith
with the implementation of HHS’ abortion mandate. Time is of the essence.
Look for the updates and actions that we can take in the coming weeks. Your prayers
are always requested.
HERRICKS COMMUNITY PLAYERS
present
Book by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the novel by Patrick Dennis and the play "Auntie Mame" by
Lawrence & Lee
Show Dates: May 4, 5, 10, 11, 17, 18 & 19
Friday and Saturday @ 8:00 PM, Sunday @ 3:00 PM
Herricks Community Center
999 Herricks Road
New Hyde Park, NY
Tickets: Adults $23 - Senior Citizen/Child $18 Group Rates Available.
For information call (516) 742-1926.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
This past week I had a wonderful witness from a parishioner that did listen to the CD
“RELATIVISM” and tells me “….this talk is jam-packed with TRUTH that our society NEVER wants to talk about. It covers so many HOT BUTTON TOPICS in a
way that TRULY opens your eyes! Every teen, especially those in preparation for
Confirmation should listen to this. It may me reflect that, we Catholics, need to wake
up from the illusion that we live in a society friendly to our Faith, on the contrary.
What we are watching emerge in this country is a new kind of paganism, an atheism with “air conditioning” and “digital TV”, which is neither tolerant nor morally neutral.
We need to be able to, step by step, one by one, change our culture and, yes, we can do it. God is as
much interested in helping us as we are in following Him. Pray that Our Lord will change our passive approach to our Faith to an active role in promoting our beliefs.
This week we have new CDs “Called Onward” is the story of two top athletes who answered the
call of Christ. They left everything behind and “followed Him.” “Why Do Women Do That?” by
Lisa Cotter. Lisa addresses the importance of emotional purity in a humorous style, which is essential for authentic love to flourish in any relationship. A talk perfect for every young adult, both men
and women.
Make a point of passing these CDs to young people which are in need of listening to these important
topics.
Toti Conforti
St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society
70th Communion Breakfast
May 5, 2013
St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society will
celebrate its 70th Communion
Breakfast at the 9:00 AM Mass in
St. Aidan Church on Sunday,
May 5th followed by breakfast after
Mass at the American Legion Hall
in Williston Park. Tickets are
$22.00 each.
Please call Marilyn Wotruba
at (516) 248-5236
for reservations and
information.
Join Fellow St Aidan Parishioners and Friends at
Wheatley Hills Golf Club
on
Monday, May 6, 2013 for
The 2013 Annual St. Aidan School Golf Outing
(Rain or Shine Event)
Brunch/Lunch and check-in begins at 11:00 AM
12:30 PM Shotgun Start
$235.00 Per Person
Includes 18 holes of golf plus….
Brunch:
Scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, home fries, mixed
greens, tuna salad, grilled hamburgers, sausage and peppers, chicken, hot dogs,
corned beef, turkey, and beverages.
At the Turn: Hamburgers, hotdogs, and grilled chicken at the turns and on
course beverages.
Dinner:
Open bar, assorted cold salads, marinated sliced steak, BBQ ribs,
Stir Fry Station, Pasta Station, dessert and coffee.
CADDIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ARE NOT PREPAID.
THE RATE IS $25 PER PLAYER, AND GRATUITIES FOR GOOD SERVICE ARE CUSTOMARY
Dinner & Open Bar will commence immediately following the outing at
The WHEATLEY HILLS GOLF CLUB
147 East Williston Ave, East Williston
Fill out and return the registration form below as soon as possible with payment to:
St. Aidan School
510 Willis Avenue
Williston Park, NY 11596
Attn: “Golf Outing”
Please make all checks payable to P.A.C.E.
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Please RSVP as soon as possible
Name:_____________________________________ Phone: _____________________ Shirt Size: ______
Address:_______________________________________________ E-mail:________________________
Please make____ reservation(s) for Golf at Wheatley Hills Golf Club (18 Holes) at $235.00 per person
(includes, golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages).
Please make____ reservation(s) for Dinner only at $100.00 per person
Preferred Foursome
Please sit me with the following at dinner:
1.___________________
1.__________________
5. __________________
2.___________________
2.__________________
6. __________________
3.___________________
3.___________________ 7.__________________
4.____________________
4.___________________ 8._________________
_____Yes! I would like to donate an item to be raffled off at the dinner
Questions? Contact Mary Ellen Testa at chrisnmikesmom@optonline.net or (516) 747-1386.
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ALL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
The success of our fundraising efforts from the 2013 St. Aidan School Golf Outing at the Wheatley
Hills Golf Club on May 6th depends on donations and sponsorships. All sponsors will be listed in
the dinner program and your donation is tax deductible!
Please complete the form below
and return it with a check to PACE to :
St. Aidan School
510 Willis Ave
Williston Park, NY 11596
Attn: Golf Outing
If you have any questions please call Mary Ellen Testa at
(516) 747-1386 or email her at
chrisnmikesmom@optonline.net
Any contribution you can make to support our school will
be greatly appreciated.
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Yes, I would like to sponsor the following (check the appropriate box):
Tournament Sponsor $5,000 Includes two golf foursomes and eight additional dinner guests, & on course signage
____ Please provide names in the foursomes and 8 dinner guests
Foursome 1:
Foursome 2:
Dinner guests:
Corporate Sponsor $3000
Includes a golf foursome and four additional dinner guests, & on course signage
____ Please provide names in the foursome and 4 dinner guests
Foursome:
Dinner guests
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Associate Corporate Sponsor $2000 Includes a golf twosome, and two additional dinner guests & on course
signage
Please provide names in the twosome
Twosome:
_____ Gift Sponsor $1500
Includes on course signage
____ Tee Sign $225
____ Dinner Sponsor $1500
Includes on course signage
_____ Green Sign $225
_____ Lunch Sponsor $1000
Includes on course signage
_____ St Aidan Friend $150
_____ Breakfast Sponsor $1000
Includes on course signage
_____ Supporter of St. Aidan
with a donation of $____
___ Snack Sponsor $500
Includes on course signage
Name ____________________________________ Phone #_______________ E-Mail Address:___________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Please indicate how you would like your name/organization to be listed in the journal:
________________________________________________________________________________
Any remaining tickets
will be sold outside of
church after all Masses
the weekend of May
4th and 5th.
Drawing May 6th.
June 11th Installation of new officers and new members 7:00 PM in
Church. More information to follow.
Any questions call Mrs. Lamere at (631) 608-3104 or e-mail Boo46Adele@aol.com.
APRIL
April 21- NO MEETING
April 28- Meeting 6-7:30
MAY
May 5 - Meeting
May 12 - No Meeting
May 17 - Bowling Night with Corpus Christi
May 19 - Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House
May 26 - No Meeting
JUNE
June 2 - Meeting
June 9 - Angelina’s Night
June 16 - No Meeting
June 23 - Meeting
JULY
July 13 - White Water Rafting Trip
July 22-26 - Volunteering VBS Week 1
July 29-August 2 - Volunteering VBS Week 2
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Love — caritas — is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for
courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a
force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth.
Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE BACK STEPS! IF YOU HAVE GENTLY USED CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE DROPPING IT
OFF. THANK YOU
FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food drive will be taking place during the
weekend of May 4/5th . In the meantime, our food pantry could use some
chicken cutlets, hamburgers and vegetables.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second
and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the
Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and
homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not
know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you.
The next meeting is Monday, May 6th. If you have any question please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410.
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday through Friday 9:00
AM-3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church
on Willis Avenue).
THE KNIGHT’S CORNER
(Providing information from the Knights of Columbus)
Are You Ready to Become a Knight? - Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St Aidan
and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least
18 years of age. For information call (516) 746-8643 or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education Office (516) 746-6585 x9401.
Calling Young Catholic Men (aged 10 – 17 years) – You are invited to attend the Columbian Squires Circle meetings of the Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council # 2502. The Squires meet the
third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Fr. Tulley Room (downstairs) at the Council Hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 15th. Why not stop in, have some
fun, make new friends and learn about the Squires.
Hall Rental – Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call
Tom at (516) 746-8643.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register
online for a class being offered by several local parishes at www.drvc.org.
1ST COMMUNION CELEBRATIONS – Beginning April 27th and for the next two weekends
almost 200 young people from the parish will be receiving Our Lord Jesus for the first time in the
Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist; 1st Communion Masses will be offered at 11:00 AM and
at 1:30 PM on May 4th and May 11th. Please remember these children in your prayers for the
next few weeks.
1ST COMMUNION REHEARSAL REMINDERS – there are two rehearsals held for each 1st
Communion Mass; the first at 4:00 PM (for the children ONLY) and the second at 7:00 PM (for
the children AND parents). The day/dates of the rehearsals are as follows:
For those receiving 1st Communion on Saturday, May 4th at the 11:00 AM Mass the rehearsals will be held on Monday, April 29th
For those receiving 1st Communion on Saturday, May 4th at the 1:30 PM Mass the rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, April 30th
For those receiving 1st Communion on Saturday, May 11th at the 11:00 AM Mass the rehearsals will be held on Monday, May 6th
For those receiving 1st Communion on Saturday, May 11th at the 1:30 pm Mass the rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, May 7th
CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED – The Diocese of Rockville Centre has notified us
that Bishop Nelson Perez will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to our young
people on Saturday, October 19th. There will be two separate Confirmation celebrations, one at 11:00 AM and the other at 2:00 PM. A letter will be sent to each student assigning
him/her to a specific Confirmation ceremony; the letters are being prepared and are expected to
be dispatched within the week.
OFFICE HOURS – The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Get in shape this summer at
St. Aidan’s Exercise, Nutrition and Self Improvement Boot Camp
Classes will be held
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Kirwin Hall
June 24th-29th
Open to Boys and Girls Grades 8th through 12th (September 2013)
Cost: $50 per person (includes water and snack every day)
For information call Father Kevin Dillon (516) 746-6585 x9105.
New This Summer: Pre-K Program and
Counselor In Training (C.I.T) Program
Open to: Children entering grades Pre-K - 7th
as of September 2013
Week 1: July 22nd-July 26th
Week 2: July 29th-August 2nd
Time: 8:45 AM-1:00 PM for campers in K-7th
9:30 AM-12:00 PM Pre-K Campers only
Drop-off in Msgr. Kirwin Hall between 8:45-9:00 AM-pickup between 1:00-1:15 PM. Each
week-long program is different and filled with fun activities! Program Cost for one week:
(includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $70 Program Cost for two weeks:
(includes 2 t-shirts and 1 water bottle) $115.
For more information, contact the Office of Youth Ministry
at (516) 746-6585 x9403 or SteveL@staidanparish.org or Stefanie at
SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.
SAINT AIDAN ART PROGRAM SUMMER 2013
Open to all children entering
Nursery - 6th Grade as of September 2013
The Art program will be running for one two week-long session from:
Monday, July 1, 2013 through Friday, July 12, 2013. Msgr. Kirwin Hall
Program Cost:$90 (includes 1 t-shirt and art show)
Class Schedule: 9:00-10:00 “Mommy and Me” Nursery, Pre –K, K
10:00-11:00 1st, 2nd, 3rd 11:00-12:00 4th, 5th, 6th
Any Questions please contact Steve at (516)746-6585 x9403 or
SteveL@staidanparish.org or Jennifer Jones – Art Teacher at Artniffer@aol.com.
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR ALL CAMPS CAN BE
PICKED UP AT THE RECTORY OFFICE.
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
CHILDREN’S CHOIR CAMP
SUMMER 2013 PROGRAM
JUNE 24-28, 2013
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
CAMP INFORMATION
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One week Choir Camp
Program is open to boys and girls entering
Kindergarten through 4th grades
Classes begin June 24th and end June 28th
Drop off and pick up is in Kirwin Hall
Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM
Classes will be held from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Pick up is between 12:00-12:15 PM
Children must be signed in and out and picked
up promptly.
At the end of the week, parents are invited to
our musical concert.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Hymns
Art Projects
Music Theory
Snack
Choral Singing
Handbells
Chimes
Each group will have members of the Music Ministry assisting the children in their
activities.
Cost: $80 for the week. Includes t-shirt
(which should be worn everyday) a snack,
water or juice (extra t-shirts can be purchased for $5.00).
Checks and registration forms can be
mailed to or dropped off at:
Church of St. Aidan Rectory Office
505 Willis Avenue
Williston Park, NY 11596
Attn: Reagan Stone
For more information please contact
Reagan Stone at:
Reagan@reaganstone.com
CHILDREN’S CHOIR CAMP
REGISTRATION FORM
Child’s Name:______________________
Address:___________________________
___________________________________
Age:___________ Grade:_____________
Date of Birth:_______________________
School:____________________________
Home Phone:_______________________
Cell Phone:_________________________
E-Mail:____________________________
Emergency Contact:
Name:_____________________________
Relationship:_______________________
Phone Number:_____________________
Medical Needs:_____________________
Allergies:__________________________
Child’s T-Shirt Size (please circle)
Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large.
If an extra shirt is needed, please
indicate quantity.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature:
X_________________________________
If there are any young adults interested in volunteering to help with Choir Camp, please contact Reagan Stone directly at
Reagan@reaganstone.com
2013 Saint Aidan Vacation Bible Camp
Volunteer Application
Everything is Possible with God.
-Mark 10:27
Return to the Rectory
Attn: Steve & Stefanie Loewenthal
(Print Neatly, if we cannot read your handwriting, your application will not be considered)
Name:___________________________
Age:_______
Address:_________________________
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Phone #:_____________________ Email:________________________
Emergency Contact:_____________________ Relationship:_________
Emergency Contact Number:_____________________
Circle which session you are interested in volunteering for:
Week 1: July 22 – July 26
or Week 2: July 29 – August 2
Known Conflicts:____________________________________________
How many years have you volunteered at VBC before? _________
Why do you want to volunteer at VBC?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
***Preference will be given to qualified applicants. Only a limited number of volunteers are
needed for each week of Vacation Bible Camp. Not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers.
You will be notified by phone.
Return to the Rectory
Attn: Steve & Stefanie Loewenthal
I __________________________ agree to be present from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM each day of
camp I am volunteering for. On the first day of each session (Monday), volunteers must arrive to
Monsignor Kirwin Hall at 7:30 AM, for assignments and t-shirt distribution. I know that it is my
responsibility to sign in and sign out each day of Vacation Bible Camp. I understand that it is my
responsibility to notify Stephen & Stefanie Loewenthal, the co-directors of Vacation Bible Camp,
of any conflicts with volunteering. I understand that I am a role model for the campers and will
behave accordingly. I understand that I will be supervising younger children and therefore will
not be texting or talking on a cell-phone during camp hours. I will wear the Vacation Bible
Camp T-shirt each day of camp.
By signing this contract I agree to all that is stated in the above paragraph.
Signature:____________________________
Date:_______________
Volunteer Information
Everything is Possible with God.
-Mark 10:27
Volunteer T-shirts will be distributed during our morning Volunteer meeting on the first day of each session.
Volunteers for one session will receive one T-shirt, Volunteers
for both sessions will receive two T-shirts.
Volunteer T-shirt must be worn each day of Vacation Bible
Camp.
On the first day of each session (Monday), there is a
MANDATORY Volunteer Meeting at 7:30 AM.
Volunteers are required to be at Vacation Bible Camp from
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Volunteer selection will not take place until June.
Interviews may be requested of volunteers.
Not all volunteers will be selected, due to limited number of
volunteers needed.
Any questions please contact Steve or Stefanie at the
Office of Youth Ministry at
(516) 746-6585 x9403 or at
SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com.
Religion and Rock-Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on
WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio
Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us anytime to
listen or download a show at www.religionandrock.com. or “Religion & Rock” on Tunes. For more information
about our television shows go to www.TelecareTV.org. or, for more information, please call (516) 538-8704.
Chaminade HS, Mineola, NY-Academic Summer Camps are being offered for boys and girls entering 6th, 7th,
8th and 9th grades from July 8th-12th: Science Camp, Civil War Camp, Writing Workshops, Theatre Workshops, Long Island Culture Camp. Cost: $350. For information call (516) 742-5555 x522 or email
mingrassia@chaminade-hs.org.
Project Rachel Hope and Healing After Abortion Loss-Project Rachel is the official outreach of the Catholic
Church to those who are suffering abortion loss. A network of specially trained caregivers including clergy,
counselors and volunteers are available to help minister to those in need. For information please call (888) 4564673 or go to the website at hopeafterabortion.com.
St. Vincent De Paul Parish, Elmont, NY-A Doo-Wop Dinner/Dance is being sponsored by the St. Vincent De
Paul Holy Name Society on May 4th from 7:00-11:00 PM featuring “The Acchords.” Cost: $50 per person-sit
down dinner, prime rib, chicken francese or salmon. The dance will be held at St. Vincent De Paul’s School at
1510 De Paul Street, Elmont. For information please call (516) 352-2127.
St. Aloysius Sociables, Great Neck, NY-The monthly luncheon will be held on May 8th at 1:00 PM at Café
Rustica, 200 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck. Cost: Price of your meal. For information call Ida at (516) 4821932 or John at (516) 482-3795.
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home, Bayside, NY-The 16th Annual Rose of Carmel Benefit Gala, honoring
Candida Cucharo with the Rose of Carmel Award will be held on Monday, May 13th at Russo’s on the Bay. All
proceeds to benefit the Ozanam Geriatric Foundation, assisting the Carmelite Mission of Compassionate Care for
the elderly. For more information, raffles or tickets please contact Gail D. O’Donovan, Sr. Charlotte Michael,
Kathleen Baratta in the Development office at (718) 971-2020 x2021 or 2022.
St. Anthony’s HS, S. Huntington, NY-An Evening of Celtic Music for the benefit of St. Anthony’s HS Celtic
Friars Pipe Band featuring Celtic Friar Pipe Band, The Bob Morris Irish Band, Inishfree School of Irish Dance,
The Friar Choir, Irish Sing-along with Gerard Donnelly. May 4th at 7:30 PM at St. Anthony’s HS Auditorium.
$15 in advance and $20 at the door. For information please call St. Anthony’s HS.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter-Fall back in love! Celebrate your marriage and your love by experiencing a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Make your good marriage truly great. Upcoming weekend May 17th19th. Registration is limited. For information or to apply call (877) 697-9963. Please visit our local website at
www.wwmeli.org for more information.
Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY-On Saturday, May 4th from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, the Irish Language &
Gaelic Culture classes of the Irish Studies Institute at Molloy College will celebrate the ancient festival of Bealtaine, the first day of summer on the Celtic calendar, with song, story and poetry in Irish. The celebration will
take place in Molloy’s Wilbur Arts building on the north side of the college’s campus. If you would like to take
part with a song, short tale or a poem in Irish email Jerry Kelly at jerrykelly@att.net or call (516) 804-2968.