Winter 2012 - Hope House Ministries

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Hope House Ministries
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2012!
A Ministry Supported by the Montfort Missionaries
Vol. 21, No. 1 WINTER 2012
A Message from Fr. Frank
Dear Friends and Benefactors:
It’s hard to believe that in April we will be celebrating 32 years of ministering to wounded young people and families in crisis. There is so much history, so many stories of triumph and struggle, of despair
and of hope, with despondent endings and refreshing new beginnings. Thousands of lives changed
and transformed.
The miracle of Hope House Ministries is not one man’s creative vision come true — determined to
make a difference in our world, but rather the phenomenal commitment of many hands and hearts
willing to share their time, talent and treasure so others might have a second chance at life.
From our earliest days, the decision was made not to accept government funding. So, for more than
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, three decades we have survived and grown and touched countless lives because of all of you readSMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW
Founder and Executive Director
“. . . Hope House
Ministries is not one
man’s creative vision
come true — determined
to make a difference in
our world, but rather
the phenomenal
commitment of many
hands and hearts
willing to share their
time, talent and
treasure. . . ”
If you no longer
wish to receive
our newsletter,
please contact the
Development Department
at (631) 473-8796
or e-mail
hhmterry@optonline.net
ing this newsletter and sharing a little bit of your treasure with us. My primary reason for rejecting government money is too often there are so many strings attached, that they block you from effectively
working with the person in need. From experience, the government bureaucracy more than not sets
people up for failure.
Every day, I am constantly amazed at the profound generosity of so many people. So many who support our Ministry do not give out of their excess, but out of their need. We survive from year to year
thanks to thousands of people who make regular contributions so our Ministry can continue to grow
and reach out and make a profound difference in our world.
All of our residential programs are filled to capacity with each program developing a growing waiting list for services. Our mental health Center continues to provide a wide range of therapeutic
resources for people of all ages. We have also been fortunate to develop a psychiatric component
to our treatment services.
Siena House, which is our residence for women who suffer at the hands of domestic violence and
abuse, is also filled to capacity with an ever growing waiting list. They are women who are given an
opportunity to heal and reclaim their lives without fear or shame.
Pax Christi, our hospitality center for the homeless, continues to be our most challenging Ministry. The
homeless have no voice, and no fixed address. Often times they are not treated with respect and
dignity. This year we celebrate 20 years of ministry to them.
In January 1992, a veteran froze to death in a box house along the train tracks between Port Jefferson
Village and Stony Brook. He had no family to speak of. No one claimed his body. So I offered to bury
him with dignity and respect. After his funeral, I discovered an entire little box house village along the
tracks in the woods. Most of these men were frightened and suffering from various forms of mental
illness. A good number of them were veterans suffering from Post-traumatic stress disorder and truly
afraid to reach out to the Veterans Administration for help. That experience, and the realization that
there were no resources for these homeless people, gave birth to Pax Christi.
The heart of our ministry is our Community House, where everything began in April 1980. Today,
thousands of young men have reclaimed their lives because of that community residence.
cont’d. on page 8
Annual Holiday Party 2011
28TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
A TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS!!
Hope House Ministries was once again blessed with a
full house at our 28th Annual Holiday Party, held on
November 28th, 2011, at the grand Villa Lombardi’s
Catering Hall in Holbrook. Celebrating our 31st year of
ministry, the event raised over $256,000!!
Over 750 of Hope House’s dedicated supporters joined
together to kick off the holiday season in a most festive
way. It began with the continued generosity of the
Lombardi family who, as for the past seventeen years,
donated the entire catering package, presenting a
truly decadent buffet and an abundance of luscious
desserts. As always, their highly professional staff did
an exceptional job in creating an extraordinary and
memorable event, from the beautifully decorated hall
to the most attentive detail in serving the party-goers.
The engaging young men of Hope House serenaded
the crowd with holiday songs, and the Naked Truth
Band gave a truly winning performance.
Suffolk County Legislator Sarah S. Anker of the Sixth Legislative
District presents Board Members Charles Russo (left) and Richard
LoNigro with a Certificate of Congratulations for Hope House’s
thirty-one years of hard work and dedication to our community.
Ms. Anker also helped secure a $1,000 legislative grant for Hope
House earlier in the year.
RAFFLE
WINNERS
Our guests were also given the
opportunity to participate in the
Silent Auction, which offered over
125 items and raised over
$19,700! Long Island’s businesses
and devoted Hope House supporters were extremely generous,
allowing us to offer a diverse
selection of gifts (see our list of
sponsors).
50/50 RAFFLE
Winner’s share was $11,890.13
Dorothy Higgins
Riverhead, NY
CAR RAFFLE
2012 Ford Mustang Coupe
Thomas Mierswa
Miller Place, NY
$1,000 US
Savings Bonds
$1,000 Series EE bonds
Eileen Slattery, Ridge, NY
Richard A. LoNigro,
Port Jefferson, NY
City Tire Gift Certificate
Joseph P. & Karen Indusi
Miller Place, NY
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Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM, thanks volunteer
Karen Indusi for the innumerable hours she
has committed to helping solicit in-kind
donations for Hope House Ministries. In
April, Mrs. Indusi was named Hope House's
2011 Person of the Year.
Congratulations and thank you to
all the devoted, hard-working volunteers, auction, journal and
event sponsors, board members
and our enthusiastic guests, who
made this event a triumphant
success!
Thank You to our Event Sponsors
We wish to thank all of our event sponsors, auction and
journal donors for their kindness and generosity!
A&S Fine Foods
Bryant Funeral Home, Inc.
Aboff’s
Budget Buy & Sell
Age of New Beginnings
Bush, Barbara
Agway
All Pet Groomery
Allstate-Donald
Mackenzie
Allstate-Larry Darcey
Alongi, Dr. & Mrs. James
Butcher Boy
C.M. Richey, Inc.Electrical Contractors
C.P. LaManno’s
Callegari, Dotty
Cappy’s Carpet
Goble, Karen
Kyriakakis, Toni
Gould, Rose
La Bonne Boulangerie
La Casa Restaurant
Desmond’s at East Wind
Gracie’s Hearty Foods &
Spirits
Diamond Jewelers
Great Rock Golf Club
Diani, Sandro
Greco, Dianne
DiFazio Power & Electric,
LLC
Greek Island Diner
Deks American
Restaurant
Del Fiore Italian Market
Domas, Anne
Caramia Brick Oven Pizza
& Restaurant
Prudential Douglas Elliman
Real Estate-Diana
Donadoni
Amarelle
Carnival Restaurant &
Pizzeria
Donahue, Denis & Toni
Amici
Carpet Express
Applebee’s
Carry-All Wine
April & Co.
Caruso’s
Dutch Girl Cleaners
Aragona
Casa Vino-Siliato Liquors
Arthur Edwards Pool &
Spa Centre
Alpine Wines & Liquor
AM Sutton Associates
Donahue, Taryn
Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters
Greentique
Griffin, John & Krista &
Family
Grillo, John A., Architect
La Combe Salon
La Plage
Land & Sea Fish & Lobster
Seafood Restaurant
Lasting Seasons
Lasting Treasures
Law Offices of Jacoby &
Jacoby
Le Marc’s Hallmark
Lenox
Grumpy Jack’s Sports Bar
& Restaurant
Levine, Dee
Gulija Family
Lipstick & Lollipops
Earring Tabu
Haley, Bonnie D.,
Psychotherapy
Castello di Borghese, LLC
Long Island
Aquarium/Atlantis
Marine World
East End Shirt Co., Inc.
Hamlet Wines & Liquors
Cattleman’s Steakhouse
& Saloon
Echo Interiors
Handy Pantry
Chantilly Lace
Echo Pharmacy Medical
& Surgical Supply
Hartlin Inn
At Home
City Tire Auto CenterCentereach
Ecolin
B&M Prestano Bakery
Clare Rose Inc.
Bagel Café
Clarke, Maureen & James
Bagels Your Way Café
Coastal Wellness
Baiting Hollow Farm
Vineyard, LLC
Colosseo Pizzeria &
Restaurant
Bancker Electric
Cooperage Inn
Arthur Murray Dance
Studio
Astoria Federal Savings
Donna Lanza Physical
Therapy, PC
Edgar, Linda & Family
El Dorado American Grille
Elements Gift Shoppe
Empire Clean Energy
Supply
Heil, Arlene
Heritage Paint
Higgins Clark, Mary
Home Again Treasures on
Consignment
House of Style
Long Island Children’s
Museum
Long Island Science
Center
Lotus East Restaurant
Love Those Nails
Macari Vineyards &
Winery
Macomber, Debbie
How Adorable
Maggio Sanitation
Services
Evanovich, Janet
Indusi, Dr. Joseph P. &
Karen
Manzi Homes East, LLC
Evans, Mrs. Olga V.
Infant Jesus RC Church
Fahie, BettyLou
Iovine, Gloria & Louis
Marchand’s School of
Dance
Empire National Bank
Barker Family
Coram Materials Corp.
Baum, Anne T. & John
Beverly Frills
Costa de Espana
Restaurant
Bicks Auto Mat Inc.
Costco
Fausone, Maria
Irish Elegance
Maresca, Louise
Blue Water Brokers
Cow Palace
Flowers on Broadway
Margaret’s Florist
Boardwalk Games Inc.
Coyle, Barbara & Thomas
Frame That Art
Islander Sand & Stone
Corp.
Bomford, Sue
Cradle of Aviation
Bove Industries, Inc.
Craig Family
Francis Nilsen Carpentry
Inc.
Breathe Inspiring Gifts
Create-A-Cake Bakery
It’s All Greek to Me
J & R’s Steakhouse
Manzoni Real Estate
Mario’s Restaurant & Bar
Mar-Kay’s Liquors
Martha Clara Vineyard
Fratelli’s Market Place
Jacobson, Anna Maria
Bregy, Jean
CreativeFx
Frey Family Foundation,
Inc.
Jefferson Resources Inc.Philip R. Incorvia
Brennan, Peggy
Creative Ministries, Inc.
Fuccillo Family
Jewelry Hospital
McCarrick’s Dairy
Brian’s Aquarium & Pets
Cuzzin’s Smoothie Café
Fullam, MaryEllen & Martin
Jovic, Teresa
McCarthy, Dennis & Joan
Bridgeport & Port
Jefferson Steamboat
Co.
Cyrus, Miley
Fusilli Pizzeria Ristorante
K9 Kutz
Dahm, Rev. Paul Joseph
Game Stop
Danielle’s Hair Station, Inc.
Gardens to Go
Karl, Francis X., Land
Surveyor
McNulty’s Ice Cream
Parlor
De Ma Liquors
Gateway Playhouse
Dee-Jo’s More Than Pet
Supplies
George’s Kitchen
Broadhollow Theatre Co.
Brookhaven Locksmith,
Inc.
Mary Clare’s Nail & Spa
Matt’s One Stop
Meineke Car Care Center
Kent, Dr. Warren
Miller Place Pastaria
Kos, Lillian
MJN Hardware Inc.-True
Value
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Thank You to our Event Sponsors
cont’d. from pg. 3
Moloney Family Funeral
Homes, Inc.
Montfort Spiritual Center
Mt. Sinai Optical
My Butcher
Naked Truth Band
Narbay, Hediye
National Floral DesignElizabeth Ruth
Netusil Jewelers
P.J. Chiropractic,
Massage & Hypnosis
Center
Roanoke Vineyards
St. Joseph’s College
Robinson’s Tea Room
Three Village
Inn/Mirabelle Tavern
Pace’s Steak House
Rocky Point Funeral Home
St. Louis de Montfort
Roman Catholic Church
Rocky Point Jewelers
Stacy’s Find/Pattern
Finders
Thrifty Beverage
Panera Bread
Pari Card & Gift
Rocky Point Towne House
Restaurant & Diner
Staller Center for the Arts
Parkside Family Deli &
Caterers
Rocky Point Upholsterers
Party Hardy Stores
Rosenblum, John &
MaryAnn
Parzer, Jennifer & Harald
Royal Collision Corp.
Starbucks
Stop & Shop
Studio 347 Hair Salon
Suffolk County National
Bank
Tiger Lily Café
Tilda’s Bake Shop
Tilles Center-CW Post
Campus
Times Beacon Record
Newspapers
Never Enough Cards
Pascucci, Christopher &
Silvana
Russell, Shannon
New Orleans Saints
Pasta Pasta
Russo, Eric & Barbara
New York Giants
Patchogue Kiwanis Club
New York Jets
Russo Karl Widmaier &
Cordano, PLLC
New York Rangers
People’s United Bank-East
Setauket
Ruvo
New York Red Bulls
Personal Fitness Club
Sally Beauty Store #2923
New York Yankees
Phil’s Restaurant
Salon Dale
Newbridge Coverage
Corp.-Jim Murphy
Pindar Wine Store
Salon Exodus
Pizzarelli, Patrick
Salon Experts
Taylor Rental-Port
Jefferson Station
Nichols Stained Glass
PJ Cinemas
Salsa Salsa
Tease Salon
PK Metals/SIR Corp.
Sassy Salads
Tequila Jack’s Mainland
Plaza Café
Schoen, Robert &
Josephine
Teresa’s Family Cleaning
Sea Basin Restaurant
The Clausen Agency, Inc.
UNICO National
Brookhaven Chapter
Sea Creations
The Dish
Unique Cleaners
Sea Port Diner
The Gift Corner
Verruto Family
ServPro
The Glamour Spot
Villa D’Oro Jewelers
Powerhouse Gym &
Family Fitness Center
Setauket Floral Design
Villa Lombardi’s
Setauket Frame Shop
The Jewelry Box & Gift
Shoppe
North Shore
Hematology/Oncology
Associates, PC
Printing Spectrum
Setauket Pastaria
The Leeds Corp. of LI
Proline Carpet Cleaning
The Linen Basket
North Shore Interiors
Pure the Spa
Setauket Strathmore
Bagels
North Shore Jewelers
Racanelli Realty Services
Inc.
Nolan, Richard T.,
Attorney at Law
Norberg, Susan
North Brookhaven
Chamber of Commerce
North Country Kids Family
Hair Salon
North Country Surgical,
PC
North Shore Beverage
Northside Deli & Caterers
NTRIGUE Hair Studio
O.B. Davis Funeral Homes
O’Brien Family
Oheka Castle Hotel &
Estate
Port Diver
Port Jeff Cleaners
Port Jefferson Lions Club
Port Jefferson Sporting
Goods
Toner Family
Suffolk County PBA, Inc.
Town & Country Market
Suffolk Plastic Surgeons,
PC
Travel Trends
SuperCuts
Swim King
Tanger Outlet of
Riverhead
Terrasi, Fay
Sew Heavenly
The Pie-Pizzeria
Napoletana
Tricia’s Step N Style Hair
Studio
Tritec Real Estate
Company
Truffles Restaurant
Tuscany Gourmet Market
Ultra Diamonds
Uncle Giuseppe’s
Marketplace
Underwood, Bonnie & Bill
& Family
Village Chairs & Wares
Vitale, Richard & Suzanne
Von Braun, Lillian
Walmart
Shea, Barbara
The Pink Grasshopper
Westhamp TAN II
Ramp Ford
Shoreham Florist
Wild By Nature
Jolie Powell Realty, Inc.Jeannie Randell
The Richard E. Capri
Foundation
Sidewalk Alley
Rantech Inc.-Pest
Management
Rapunzel’s Hair Salon &
Beautique
Siebert, Denise & George
Silvestri, Carol & Thomas
Simons, Marilyn & Jim
The Rinx
The Secret Garden
The Shade Shop
Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler &
Kuhn, LLP
With All My Heart Floral
Design Studio
www.survivalparty.com
Skillman, Pam & Steve
The Shoe Fits Comfort
Shoes
Olsen, Sr. Jean Peter
Red Sled Christmas
Shoppe
Skydive Long Island
The Steam Room
You, Me & Tea, Inc.
Once Upon a Christmas
Rees, Elizabeth
The Writing Place
Zeis Building Specialties
Ophthalmic Consultants
of LI
Smithtown Center for the
Performing Arts
Reid, Gloria & Jim
The Yoga Center of
Embrace Abundance
Zeis, Theresa & Darrell
Snow Shed
Theatre Three Productions
Ricciardelli, Loretta
Sonny’s Gift ‘N’
Collectibles
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Spa Belle Meade
Olsen, Diana
Our Lady of the Island
Shrine
Outback Steakhouse
Reliable Fence & Garden
Three Village Flower
Shoppe
Yogo Delish
Zeumer, Nina & Bob
Zizolfo, Andrew & Allene
Zorba the Greek
Z-Pita
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21st Annual Hope House Ministries
Golf Classic
Monday, May 14, 2012
Port Jefferson Country Club
Breakfast & Dinner by
Lombardi’s On The Sound
Lunch on the course by
Pace’s Steak House
Lunch compliments of Pace’s Steak House,
Hauppauge & Port Jefferson, NY
Limited Field - Register Early
Registration Form
❏ Golf Individual - $350
❏ Golf Foursome - $1,400 per Foursome
(includes 1 tee sign & 12 raffle tickets)
❏ Dinner only - $100 per person
❏ I am unable to play, but would
like to contribute.
Registration accepted on a first come first served basis.
Please list player information below:
Green Fees & Golf Cart
Mid-Game Refreshments
Golf Awards
Locker Room Facilities
Name___________________________________
Company________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
Phone__________________________________
NOTE: Proper attire & spikeless shoes are required.
Name___________________________________
Hope House Ministries
GOLF CLASSIC
Sponsorship Opportunities
Company________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
❏ Golf Tee Sign
$150
Text____________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Phone__________________________________
Name___________________________________
Company________________________________
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
Dinner
Green Fees
Breakfast
Cocktail Hour
Carts
$5,000
$5,000
$2,500
$2,500
$1,500
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
Awards
Locker Room
Golf Balls
Golf Prizes
Golf Supplies
$1,500
$1,500
$1,000
$1,000
$500
Name____________________________________Amt. Enclosed $________
Address______________________________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
Phone__________________________________
Name___________________________________
Company________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
City/State/Zip__________________________________________________
Phone__________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________________
Additional Information, Call: (631) 473-8796 or (631) 928-2377 ext. 35
or email: hhmterry@optonline.net
Mail to: Hope House Ministries, Development Department
PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0358 or visit our website www.hhm.org
Mail to: Hope House Ministries
Development Department
PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0358
For IRS purposes the fair market value of this event is $160.00.
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32nd Anniversary
Celebration & Volunteer
Appreciation Reception
Monday,
April 23, 2012
Liturgy of Thanksgiving
7:30 p.m.
Infant Jesus Church,
Port Jefferson
Followed by a Reception at
Hope House Ministries
Port Jefferson
For information and reservations,
please contact Joanne D’Aguanno
(631) 473-8796 or Patty Griffin
(631) 928-2377 (ext 31) before April 16.
Sayville CROP Walk
supports HHM
On October 30th over 125 communityminded individuals gathered in Sayville
to march in an area CROP walk. Almost
$1,900 has been promised to support
HHM by the efforts of the Sayville
Congressional United Church of Christ
(organized by Chairpersons Jerry Avolio
and Gini McLaughlin, Co-Chairman,
Mike Jayne and Treasurer, Judith
Jayne). Along with other churches in
the Sayville and Patchogue area, Girl
Scout groups and clubs from local high
schools, this church put in many hours
of hard work to bring this event to a
record level. For the first time in four
years, the Sayville Congressional United
Church of Christ raised over $15,000
through this fundraiser, of which 25%
goes to support local charities.
The purpose of the walk, sponsored by
the Church World Services Group, is to
support international hunger efforts as
well as to offer assistance to local charities. We feel so blessed to have been
one of those chosen agencies, as this
gift will go a long way to helping those
in need throughout our ministry!
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B O U N TI F U L B L E S S I N G S . . .
Salon Dale in Port Jefferson
gives gifts for hope
Dale Pollina of Salon Dale in Port Jefferson, along with clients, recently made
a commitment to give back to those in need. Each Sunday Dale drops off
food, clothing, hats and wish list items to name a few in support of the
Community House.
We are so appreciative to Dale and her clients and friends for their giving
spirits! When asked why it was important to her to share these gifts with our
young men, Dale said “I just want to let the residents of Hope House know
that there is someone out there who cares!”
Saints Philip and
James School
Several very generous 7th and 8th grade
students from Saints Philip & James School
spent countless hours collecting items from
our ministry’s wish list and then delivering
them to Hope House in December. The
children arrived carrying over 50 white
kitchen garbage bags filled to the max
with items for those in need at our outreaches. The packages included socks,
laundry detergent, granola bars, soap, combs, undershirts, twin sheets, towels, gloves, scarves, shampoo, toilet paper, razors, wash clothes, combs,
cases of small toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.
This kind act helped our ministry so abundantly! Thanks to the students, staff
and parents who all helped to make this extraordinary gift happen.
Sock Hop
On Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Nassakeag Elementary School children
came together to dance for a cause. The first Sock Hop / Dance-a-thon took
place at the school’s gym. There were 122 participants who raised 122 Toys
for Tots. They collected 427 pairs of new men’s socks along with a $1,438
donation both of which was given to Hope House Ministries. Music for the
event was donated by Chad Erlitz of L.I. Nights Entertainment. A good time
was had by all!
Community House
Residents Giving Back
“When’s That Lady
Coming Back?”
If our very own residents of Hope House have learned
anything, it’s about giving back to the community!
These young men with humble hearts have felt the love
and support from countless individuals, families and businesses from our local area. As a way of “paying it forward” they have become involved in several community service projects.
– by Sylvia Khan, volunteer
First, the residents assist with
Holiday Magic, which was
founded by our Chairman of the
Board, Charlie Russo. The young
men organize and wrap the donated toys, load/unload trucks and
make holiday deliveries. Next, they
participate in Backpack Pirates. The residents meet at
Sailor’s Haven, bring over 500 backpacks and help
assemble bags with school supplies for children in need.
The residents help to prepare a picnic lunch and then
distribute bags to the children. Lastly, each year they
attend and collect items to support a Homeless Vigil at
a local university, held to help people in Long Island shelters. Here, people donate baby clothing, baby food,
regular clothing, food, toiletries, etc. The residents of
Hope House help collect and distribute the items to the
less fortunate.
What a remarkable impression those in our community
have made on our young men! It is heartwarming to see
the giving come full circle.
Foundation Support is Key for HHM
Gifts from local charitable foundations are vital to
our survival each year! We are so blessed to bring in
a large portion of our gifts from this avenue of giving.
Here are just a few of the gifts that we have received
recently and for which we are ever grateful!
Richard and Mary Morrison Foundation
Fund for the Poor
The Richard E. Capri Foundation
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation
Brunetti Foundation
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$5,000
$500
Thank you to all the foundations for their community
support! These very generous philanthropists help to
keep our doors open and our programs running.
As a novice storyteller, lo, these many years ago, I was
warned that the two toughest audiences are the aged
and adolescents. The former tend to fall asleep and the
latter need to make a show of indifference or defiance,
in order to appear “cool.” So when a friend suggested
that I contact Pat Flanagan, the principal of the school
at Montfort Therapeutic Residence, I did. Might storytelling be a valuable addition to her program?
Ms. Flanagan agreed to try it.
The students are boys, ranging in age from thirteen to
eighteen years, temporary residents at a facility dedicated to social and academic rehabilitation. At first I
myself wondered how successful such a program could
be. Early in life, these boys had confronted a range of
family and social problems. Pat told me that they probably had never been read to, had never been told stories; she predicted that they would respond well to
being offered something lacking in their lives. She was
right; storytelling turned out to be a welcome experience, as much for me as for the boys.
These young fellows continually astonish me. On one
occasion a young man sitting next to the window gazed
steadfastly outside through all of the stories. I assumed
he wasn’t interested. At the end of the session, when I
encouraged some discussion, he was the first to speak,
and his comments were right on point. Some weeks
later, he asked if I could be at the school a week earlier
than my usual schedule because that was to be his last
day – he was returning home – and he wanted to hear
my stories one more time. Another boy asked me for the
title of a story I had told the previous month. He wanted
to tell the story to his mother. The story was a folk tale
completely foreign to this youngster’s experience, but
clearly only in its trappings, not in the universality of its
meaning. Besides the necessary purpose of entertaining, isn’t that storytelling’s reason for being, to discover
and understand what is human?
Ms. Flanagan tells me that she is often asked, “When’s
that lady coming back?” Like any adult engaged with
young people, I am learning and discovering and
increasing my understanding, an ample reward. My
fourth year has begun. I will continue as long as the boys
want that lady to come back.
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Volunteer
Corner
Father Frank’s Message-cont’d. from pg. 1
It is no surprise to many
that we are taking this
opportunity to highlight the good deeds
of longtime Board
Member, Richard
LoNigro. Recently
named Business Man
of the Year in the Port
Richard LoNigro
Times Record, Richie
has taken care of
those in need since he stepped foot in this area.
For the 69 year old owner of Port Jefferson Sporting
Goods in Port Jefferson Station, Richie knows all too
well about “growing up with nothing” and now,
blessed with success, has dedicated his life to
giving back to those less fortunate.
Richie was born in Brooklyn, raised in Franklin
Square and now resides in Port Jefferson. He met
Priscilla and started “dating” when they were 13.
They were married in 1961 and moved to Selden a
few years after that. They were blessed with 11
wonderful children and now have 21 grandchildren (2 more on the way) and 5 greatgrandchildren to add to the group.
"My father has done a million individual works of
giving that not many know about and it's his belief
that's the way it should be," his son, Bobby LoNigro,
said. "Supporting children who can't afford to
purchase athletic equipment — similar to his childhood — is always something that stands out with all
of his children."
After LoNigro donated a lacrosse rebounder wall
earlier this year to two young boys who live on his
street — when their original wall was stolen from
their yard — he said, "I hate to see kids not have an
opportunity to play sports just because they don't
have something. ... To me, that's a sad day."
In addition to the countless hours and invaluable
gifts that LoNigro has shared with Hope House, he
has also been honored as the Suffolk County Police
Athletic League's Man of the Year and is a United
States Specialty Sports Association Hall of Fame
inductee in softball.
Thank you, Richie! You are truly an angel to our
ministry! Your generous spirit is beyond measure.
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In the fall two alumni and one community member were sworn
in as practicing attorneys in Brooklyn; one young man as an
assistant district attorney, another is a public defender in the
Bronx and the third is working for a law firm, but doing pro bono
work for the poor and needy.
Another alumnus, who lived here through his high school years,
college years and in graduate school, and because we are his
family, he is the Director of Special Education in a small community in South Carolina. He has an advanced degree in
Special Education and was recently invited by his graduate
school professor to make a presentation on special needs children in Nigeria. He hopes to complete his doctorate in educational leadership by 2016. He is an extraordinary young man
who is committed, like the others, to giving back and making
a difference.
These miracle stories only happened because people like yourselves care enough to sacrifice in support of our Ministry. Thank
you for all you do for us throughout the year. Be assured of my
prayers at daily Mass for you and your families.
Thank you for making a profound difference.
Forever grateful,
Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW
Executive Director-Founder, Hope House Ministries
Like Grandfather,
Like Grandson
He has certainly learned by example! Matthew LoNigro, Jr.
age 8, has watched his grandfather, Richie LoNigro and father,
Matt LoNigro as they have reached out to those in need over
the years. Needless to say, growing up around goodwill has
made quite an impression.
At a fundraiser where little Matthew was lending a hand, one
of many events he attends with his family each year, he was
approached by a local philanthropist who commended him
for his thoughtfulness and willingness to help. The man gave
Matthew $100 and told him to get something for himself for
Christmas. Little Matthew was really excited about the gift.
Later on, Matthew and his father had gone to visit at Hope
House. Several people were gathered around talking with
Fr. Frank. As his father, Matt, was speaking to one of the young
men that live there, Matthew made his way over to Fr. Frank,
looked up at him and pulled that crisp $100 bill out of his pocket. He handed the money to Fr. Frank and said “Here Father, I
want you to have this money.” What an amazing gift! What a
valuable lesson for all of us to learn from our young ones. Thank
you for this special gift, Matthew!
Hope House
Ministries
Invites You to
The Tenth Annual
Endowment
Fund Event
Gourmet Buffet
Dinner
Thursday,
March 15, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY
Honoring...
Bob Coughlan
TRITEC Real Estate Company, Inc.
Jim Coughlan
TRITEC Real Estate Company, Inc.
For ticket, sponsor and
journal information, please
call Anne Hudlow, HHM
Development Department at
(540) 241-3577.
&Clip & Save &
“Throwing in the
towel” at Pax Christi
Wish List...
Many thanks to Suffolk Laundry for
donating 100 white bath towels for our
residents at the Pax Christi Hospitality
Center. Toni Donahue, a ministry volunteer, reached out and made this very
generous business aware of the needs
at our homeless shelter. We are very
grateful to Toni and to the generous
folks at Suffolk Laundry.
If you know of anyone that would like to
donate from the wish list, please
contact Joanne D’Aguanno at
(631) 473-8796.
The 15th Annual
Breakfast Club Event
Once again, the Hope House
Ministries Breakfast Club Committee
will be hosting The Breakfast Club
Event. Over the past fourteen years
this important event has attracted
Long Island business people and
philanthropists who have generously
contributed over $2,426,000 to
benefit Hope House Ministries! For
information on the upcoming event
on Tuesday, June 12, at the
Meadowbrook Club in Jericho,
please call Anne Hudlow in the
Development
Department
at
(540) 241-3577.
Share Your Time and Talent
TEACHERS NEEDED
St. Louis De Montfort Academy is in need of
teachers willing to share their time and talent with
junior/senior high school students. Math, Science,
Chemistry, Social Studies, Speech, English, Spanish,
Computer Graphics, Music, Art, Cooking,
Photography, Physical Education/Coach 1 - 3 hrs.
per week between the hours of 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
GARDENERS NEEDED
Like to garden? Join our Garden Club! Help create
and transform the gardens throughout our ministry
houses. Spring is approaching and we need
gardeners, landscapers, tree & hedge trimmers.
Teachers and gardeners, please contact
Joanne D’Aguanno, Director of Volunteer Services
(631) 473-8796.
Below are items that HHM is in need
of throughout our outreaches.
If you are able to donate any of
these items, please feel free to call
Joanne D’Aguanno at (631) 4738796. As always, thank you for your
generosity and support!
❏ Twin Sheets & Pillowcases
❏ Bath Towels
(new or gently used)
❏ Peanut Butter
❏ Disposable Plates
❏ Disposable Cups (hot & cold)
❏ Disposable Bowls
❏ Plastic Tableware
❏ Real Silverware
❏ Thermal To-Go Mugs
❏ Coffee Mugs
❏ 12” or Larger Non-Stick
Frying Pans
❏ X-large Commercial Heavy
Bottom Stock Pan
❏ Napkins
❏ Paper Towels
❏ Toilet Paper
❏ Dishwashing Liquid
❏ Cleaning Products
❏ Sponges
❏ Garbage Bags 13 gal. & 39 gal.
❏ Detergent
❏ Fabric Softener
❏ Soap
❏ Men’s Deodorant
❏ Disposable Razors
❏ Trial-size Toothpaste
❏ Toothbrushes
❏ Shaving Cream
❏ Combs
❏ Men’s Clothing
❏ Men’s Underwear
❏ Men’s Socks
❏ Outdoor Push-Brooms
❏ Vacuums
❏ Copy Paper - 81/2 x 11
❏ Cross-Cut Shredders
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The 12th Annual Montauk We Hope
Bike Tour Raised over $25,000!
Thanks to the staff of Tritec Real Estate Company and many Hope House
Ministries volunteers, the Annual Montauk We Hope Bike Tour was a huge
success! On September 10th, there were a total of 259 riders who joined in
for the day of fun and fitness! The
event started with our National
Anthem,
beautifully
sung
by
Alexandra Meli. Riders of all ages participated this year. Bill School, 72, was
the eldest of all and Darby Kent was
the youngest at age 10. As a result of
the generosity of individuals and businesses that offered their time and
monetary assistance, the 2011 event
raised over $25,000 in support of
our ministry.
Mark Your Calendars
13th Annual
“Montauk We Hope”
Bike Tour
Saturday,
September 8, 2012
This event was created in 2000 by
TRITEC Real Estate Company as a way
to improve the health and well-being
of its employees while making a positive contribution to the local
community. Inspired by the support and commitment of the entire
TRITEC staff, Montauk We Hope officially became a New York State
501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization in 2002.
Over the past several years, Hope House Ministries has been very fortunate to receive the support from events such as the Montauk We
Hope Bike Tour. We would like to extend our thanks once again to all
the volunteers and benefactors who support this event!
Hope House Ministries:
The Living Tribute Program
Enclosed is my gift of:
❏ $10 ❏ $25 ❏ $50 ❏ $100 ❏ Other $______________
❏ Memorial (Name of Deceased )___________________________________________
❏ Wedding
❏ Holiday
❏ Thank You
❏ Anniversary
❏ Get well
❏ Graduation
❏ Birthday
❏ To Honor Parents/Others
❏ Other ___________________
Name for above donation ___________________________________________________
NOTE: Your thoughtful remembrance will be acknowledged. A tribute card will
be sent to the person or family you designate. The amount of the gift will not
be disclosed.
Your Name __________________________________________________________________
Your Address /Town __________________________________________________________
NAME OF PERSON OR FAMILY TO SEND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR THE ABOVE DONATION
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address/Town _______________________________________________________________
❏ Send more envelopes
Mail to: Hope House Ministries, PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0358
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HHM: the Living
Tribute Program
Through the years an increasing number of families have found satisfaction
in honoring loved ones by donations
made to Hope House Ministries.
The memory of a loved one will live
through the thoughtful gift donated by
a friend, relative or associate. This gift
will assist us in our mission to provide
compassionate and competent care
for the poor, the marginal and wounded among us.
Please make your check payable to
Hope House Ministries. For further information, please call the Development
Department at (631) 473-8796.
All gifts are tax deductible.
Lacrosse Tournament
scheduled to benefit
the Community House
Editors
Anne Hudlow
Theresa Zeis
Layout & Design
Deborah A. DiRoma, CreativeFX
email: ddiroma@optonline.net
Printing
Printing Spectrum
www.printingspectrum.com
Hope House Ministries
PO Box 358
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
MAIN PHONE &
COUNSELING CENTER:
(631) 928-2377
HopeHouse@webtv.net
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE:
(631) 473-8796
FAX: (631) 474-4851
www.hhm.org
hhmdevelop@optonline.net
For questions regarding tax deductions,
please refer to the Internal Revenue
Service Publication 526 entitled
Charitable Contributions.
The Bethpage High School Senior Seminar Program (CORE) is a class
designed to provide seniors in the Bethpage school district the opportunity
to learn about the challenges of transition to the college
ranks and beyond in a proactive way. This year the
goal of CORE is to raise $60,000 for Hope House
Ministries, and to use the funds as a renovation
project for the Community House.
To that end, the school will host an annual
lacrosse tournament in the beginning of our season called the Fran McCall Tournament, in honor
of the late Fran McCall, who was one of the
Bethpage Lacrosse coaching greats. This opportunity presented itself for the CORE program to utilize an annual lacrosse tradition at the school (the
Fran McCall Tournament) as the platform to not only
gain support from the local community for CORE’s charity endeavor for this year, but at the same time honoring
the young men that are currently working hard to get their
lives back on the right paths due to what Hope House does.
Four teams participate every year, playing first round games on Thursday
and the Championship/Consolation games on Saturday. This year Bethpage
High School will play Calhoun, and Friends Academy will play Plainview on
Thursday, March 22 in the afternoon (times to be determined). On Saturday,
March 24 the consolation game will be held at 10 AM, and the
Championship game at 1 PM.
For event information please contact Matt LoNigro at matt@pjsport.net.
Secret Santa
2011
Please tune into Telecare as
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM hosts the
Reason for Hope Show
Wednesday 9:30pm,
Thursday 6am, Saturday 4pm,
Sunday 4:30am, Monday 10:30pm
Self Help Meetings
at Hope House Ministries
Call for times and locations:
(631) 928-2377
Another way to
give.
Check out our website at
www.hhm.org
for the opportunity to make
your gifts online
using PayPal
A special thank you to
all of those who
gave a little extra
this past holiday
season
while
supporting the
Secret
Santa
Drive. We raised
over $37,332 to support the outreach
programs of our
ministry! Thanks for spreading the
holiday cheer to so many in need!
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Mark your Calendars!
March 2012
10th Annual Endowment Fund Event
Thursday, March 15
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Held at Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook
Contact: Anne Hudlow
(540) 241-3577
April 2012
Beta Sigma Phi Fundraiser –
Magician/Illusionist Spectacular/
Your Choice Auction
Thursday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.
Held at Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook
Contact: Deb DiRoma
(631) 821-7598
Hope House Ministries 32nd
Anniversary Celebration &
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Monday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.
Held at Infant Jesus Church followed
by a reception at Hope House
Ministries. For information or
reservations please contact
Joanne D’Aguanno at
(631) 473-8796 or Patty Griffin
(631) 928-2377 (ext 31).
May 2012
September 2012
Montauk We Hope Bike Tour
Saturday, September 8 at 7 a.m.
Beginning at Tritec Real Estate,
East Setauket
Contact: Tritec (631) 751-0300
Annual Golf Outing
Monday, May 14
Held at Port Jefferson Country
Club/Lombardi’s on the Sound,
Port Jefferson, NY
Contact: Theresa Zeis
(631) 473-8796
November 2012
June 2012
December 2012
15th Annual Breakfast Club Event
Tuesday, June 12, 8 a.m.
Held at the Meadowbrook Club,
Jericho, NY
Contact: Anne Hudlow
(540) 241-3577
Irish Christmas Concert
TBA
St. Joseph’s Auditorium
Contact: Janet Brennan
(631) 928-2377, ext. 22
Annual Holiday Party
Monday, Nov. 26
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Held at Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook
Contact: Theresa Zeis
(631) 473-8796
12th Annual
Irish Christmas Concert
Raises $13,500!
On Sunday, December 11, over 600 people
gathered at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue to
enjoy the 12th Annual “Classic Irish Christmas”
Concert benefiting Hope House Ministries. This
year’s outstanding cast included Andy Cooney
and his band, comedian George
Casey, Celtic Folk Artist Kate Purcell,
Darrah Irish Dancers and Emcee Mike
McCormack. We are most grateful,
not only to the talented artists
who performed that night,
but also to all those in attendance. We are especially
indebted to the many volunteers,
local businesses and sponsors
whose contributions enable our
concert to continue and grow
each year.
For information on
next year’s show or
to be added to the
Pre-Concert Mailing
List, please e-mail Janet at hopehouse@webtv.net
or call 631-928-2377x22.
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