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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
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.
Fourth Sunday Of Easter
April 21, 2013
The mercy of the Lord fills the earth!
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.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
Easter Weekday
Acts 11: 1-18; Jn 10: 1-10
6:30 AM
Neil De Stefano
9:00 AM
Lucy Alberti
12:15 PM
Mary Kuzyn
4:00 PM 1st Communion Rehearsal
5:30 PM Lenny Lang (Birthday Rem.)
7:00 PM 1st Communion Rehearsal
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
St. George, Martyr; St. Adalbert, Bishop Martyr
Acts 11: 19-26; Jn 10: 22-30
6:30 AM
Mary Ann Voulo
9:00 AM
Olga Weiman
12:15 PM
John Galosich
4:00 PM
1st Communion Rehearsal
5:30 PM
Daniel P. Murphy (Birthday Rem.)
7:00 PM
1st Communion Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest/Martyr
Acts 12: 24—13: 5a; Jn 12: 44-50
6:30 AM
Virginia Langer
9:00 AM
Mary Di Fazio (6th Anniversary Rem.)
12:15 PM
In Thanksgiving for the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, Mary and all the Saints
4:00-5:30 PM New Altar Server Training
5:30 PM
Michael J. Fenick, Sr.
(2nd Anniversary Rem.)
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
St. Mark, Evangelist
1 Pt 5: 5b-14; Mk 16: 15-20
6:30 AM
Dominic Salzano
9:00 AM
Helen Koller
Ints. of Mary & Michael Maye
12:15 PM
(50th Anniversary Rem.)
5:30 PM
Michael Derby (Birthday Rem.)
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013
Easter Weekday
Acts 13: 26-33; Jn 14: 1-6
6:30 AM
Brendan McCabe
9:00 PM
Mary Sloyan (Birthday Rem,)
12:15 PM
Anthony N. Dee
5:30 PM
Wilfred Dean
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013
Easter Weekday
Acts 13: 44-52; Jn 14: 7-14
9:00 AM
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Murphy
(50th Anniversary Rem.)
11:00 AM
First Holy Communion
1:30 PM
First Holy Communion
12:30-1:30 PM Confessions
Marjorie Emken
5:00 PM
Edward Starbird
Charles F. Ward
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
5:00 PM
Catherine Gannon
William Robert Haskinson
7:30 PM
Rosalie Riordan
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2013
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14: 21-27; Rv 21: 1-5a; Jn 13: 31-33a, 34-35
7:30 AM
Carmine Famiglietti
9:00 AM
Susan Stumpf Martinez
(7th Anniversary Rem.)
10:30 AM
Anne Schreitmueller (Birthday Rem.)
Olivia & John Macedo
12:00 PM
Frank C. D’Amato (Birthday Rem.)
Howard Hobday
Joao Lobato, Sr. (Anniversary Rem.)
Mary McCabe Walsh
Parishioners of St. Aidan
5:00 PM
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
FIRST WEEK
Teresa Kurz, St. Paul the Apostle,
Brookville, NY
Christopher Rynkar, St. Aidan
Reena Rana, Elmhurst, NY
Patrick Andretta, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY
BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of
MICHAEL LEE
Birthday Remembrance
Requested by The Lee Family
FLOWER MEMORIALS
Intentions of
EVELYN & JAMES CAHILL
50th Wedding Anniversary Remembrance
Requested by Kathleen & Michael Cahill
(Sacred Heart Chapel)
Visit our website at www.staidanparish.org.
April 21, 2013
JUST AS I AM
I’ve always had a great deal of respect and admiration for Billy Graham, the Baptist evangelist who has been preaching the Gospel all over the world for more than
seventy years. His presentation is clear, direct and is always aimed at a personal turning to Jesus Christ. It is true, of course, that he misses many essential
points of the Gospel –especially the Holy Eucharist and other sacraments. Nevertheless, even at his age, he relentlessly pursues souls and confronts people with the
saving message of Jesus Christ. He urges them to make a decision for Christ and
there is a lot to be said for that!
You may recall having seen one of his Crusade telecasts. The message is always
very serious and drives home the point that a person has to claim Jesus at his savior. At that point there is an altar call and the huge choir—and it is huge—begins a
very emotional rendition of the hymn “Just As I Am.” With that there is a tremendous outpouring of people from the audience (and there are thousands upon thousands in attendance.) These people come to the front and admit that they are sinners and ask for God’s forgiveness. They receive some counseling and some
Christian literature and are sent on their way. They are directed to seek a church in
their area that will support them as they try to live the Gospel.
Pope Francis has been quite clear that the priests of the Church should be concerned with those on the edges or margins of human life—those who just don’t fit
in with all the structures of society—the poor, the sick and the marginalized. That
is so true. It is also true that there are untold numbers of individuals who are on the
edges of the Church. Their lives are spiritually in difficult straits. Somehow or
other they have come to the conclusion that they are beyond God’s help or caring.
They think that they have gone too far afield and that they are hopeless cases.
The truth is that there are no hopeless cases with Christ. No matter what a
person has done or not done, there is always Jesus waiting for the ever so
slightest sign of repentance. This is a fact of faith that should never be forgotten.
There is absolutely no one who has ever turned to Christ for help—absolutely no
one—who has ever been refused. The mercy and understanding of God is always
there for the asking. The Good Thief made an absolute mess of his life, but in the
last moment of play he had the grace and wisdom to ask for help. “Jesus, remember
me when you come into your kingdom.” (Luke: 23:42) The response of Jesus was
immediate and definite: “This day you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
Christ didn’t stand on ceremony—the thief was totally forgiven and even
CONTINUED
“canonized” before he got into heaven. Personally, I always liked the expression: The
Good Thief stole heaven. Even though the thief never studied theology and was being
executed, he knew enough to trust Christ.
Jesus Christ is there for everyone. It is up to us to bring the good news of the endless mercy
of God to everyone we can. No matter the circumstances or the complexity of the case, the
Sacred Heart accepts us if only we will turn to him. There may be complications and things
that need to be fixed, but God can take care of all of that. With God all things are possible!
This coming Thursday at two in the afternoon His Excellency the Most Reverend
Robert Coyle, the pastor of Corpus Christi in Mineola, will be consecrated a bishop at
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Bishop Coyle is
a man of outstanding talent, intelligence and compassion. He has been a magnificent
priest and has served the Catholic Church with dedication and devotion. The Military
Archdiocese will be receiving a wonderful gift in this new auxiliary bishop. May Jesus
and our Blessed Lady watch over him as he assumes the sacred office of bishop!
In Jesus and Mary,
Monsignor James M. McDonald
LITTLE SISTERS
OF THE POOR
The Little Sisters of the Poor will be visiting our
Parish next 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.
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.
STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION
04/22/12 $26,530
04/14/13 $26,097 (-1.63%)
Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!
UNITED HEARTS OF
JESUS AND MARY
Join us for an evening of prayer on
Friday, April 26th at 7:30 PM in St.
Aidan’s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Healing Ministry, Paul Miller. Music by Al Barbarino. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at
(516) 655-9755.
2014 MASS BOOK OPENING
On Saturday, April 27th from 9:0011:00 AM in the Upper School
Finamore Parish Center hallway
we will open the 2014 Mass book.
Please come early as there will be a First Holy
Communion at 11:00 AM in the church and parking might be difficult. We will then reopen the
Mass Book on Monday, May 13th in the Rectory office beginning at 10:00 AM.
HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED
BECOMING AN USHER?
The Church of St. Aidan is in need of ushers
for all Masses especially the 9:00 AM and
5:00 PM Sunday Masses. Men, women and
young adults (18 years and older) are welcome
to serve in this ministry. For information
please call Sal Valente at (646) 529-0851 or
(516) 294-0961. Please consider serving our
parish in this very important ministry!
SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES
The next meeting for Spirituality for Singles will
be held on Saturday, May 4th at 8:30 PM in the
Upper School Cafeteria. Our monthly gathering
will include discussion, meditation and socialization. A $5.00 donation for snacks, pizza and beverages will be collected. For information please
call Ray at (516) 561-6994 or
spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com
SICK:
PLEASE PRAY
Kevin Mach, Connie Sheehan, Bar
bara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo,
Peter F. Brala, Christine Lucivero,
Frank Maltese, Geoffrey Hamilton,
Dylan Crowley, Jenney Malewicz,
Louis Malewicz, Cecilia Han, Ardem
Schmelke, Austin Wasielewski
DECEASED: Florence McLoughlin, Marie Taddeo,
Elizabeth Travisano, Richard Brassel,
Phil Doria and for all those who have
died serving our country.
NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Any boy or girl (grades 5th-12th) who
would like to become an altar server,
please come to the church for training
4:00-5:30 PM on Wednesday, April
24th. Any questions please contact Father Kevin
Dillon at (516) 746-6585 x9105.
REMEMBERING OUR
SERVICEMEN & WOMEN
Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as
we continue to pray for world peace.
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.
SAINT AIDAN’S BOOSTER CLUB
The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan’s School Board.
All proceeds will directly benefit the school.
$30 Annual Membership runs September 2012 - August 2013
24 chances to win every month
Prizes
Weekly
1 winner @ $25
4 winners @ $20
Monthly
1 winner @ $50
2 winners @ $25
Monthly Bonus Prizes
$100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November
$500 in March, June and December
March Winners
$20 Winners
Marie McKeown
Rosalie Szoke
Doug Wallace
Ed Rising
Rosanne Mushorn
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley
Susan Mattei
Edward Hajduk
$25 Winners
Scott & Danny Lenney
Louise Cristoforo
John Wengenosky
$50 Winner:
Barbara & Joe Wengler
$500 Winner:
Lucille Marrin
Kevin & Nancy Kiley Margaret Geary
Grace M. Klvana
Eileen O’Malley
Pat Lawless
James & Anne Buttafuoco
Nance Cosgrave
Carmela & Sal Villani
Susanne Schultz
Maddy & Doug Cegelski
Ron & Marge Saporita
Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days
Name _____________________________________ Phone _____________________
Address___________________________________ City, State, Zip________________
E-mail address ___________________________________________________
I would like ______ numbers at $30 each.
$________ enclosed
Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan’s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.
2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal
2013 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
2013 Goal: $173,000
Pledged:
$121,120
# of Gifts:
546
Please help us make our parish goal this year
by sending in your donation today.
Serving God by Serving Others!
PRAYER TO RESTORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Lord, protect our religious freedom and give us the courage to stand firm.
St. Thomas More, patron of religious freedom pray for us.
Supreme Court Decision regarding
Defensive Marriage Act to continue.
Cuomo’s Third Trimester Abortion Bill needs to be prevented
from coming up to a vote in Albany.
Continue to call your local representatives.
Action Alert go to the USCCB website, go to Issues & Action,
Religious Liberty, Your Comment
Upcoming Religious Freedom meetings
April 22nd 7:30 PM Kirwin Hall
NEW Daytime meeting at 9:45 AM in the
Convent Community Room
on May 6th
There are approximately 133 days left to
Abortion Bill Mandate August 1, 2013.
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
Today I want to thank all of you who purchase the great CDs from the Lighthouse and help
us to continue to bring these teachings and talks week after week. Thank you for your support and prayers. The importance of this work was never more clear than at this moment in
the history of our Church. Right now, the Church stands at a turning point in her long history. Never
before have the forces of secularism and unbelief stood so strongly allied against her. But at the same
time, never has our need for Christ been clearer. The need for God, for faith, for truth, for love and
meaning, are clear today. People long to know who they are and how to live, and we know that Jesus
has the answer!!
This week we have an excellent CD that will help us to open our eyes and see that our culture is clearly
in crisis. “Winning the Culture War” by Dr. Peter Kreeft, shows us who the enemy is and how can
the demons of this age be defeated. But to those who hope in the Lord, victory is assured, good triumphs over evil.
“The Eucharist, Our Very Life” by Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald will inspire us to thank God for the
blessings of the Eucharist. The Deacon explains how God wants us to make the Holy Eucharist the
very center of our lives; only Jesus can fill our hunger. Discover the immensity of God’s love revealed
by His Real Presence.
I urge you to listen to these talks and pass them along to others that needs to learn and understand the
truth of our faith
Toti Conforti
AMERICAN LEGION POST #144
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, May 14th
3:00-9:00 PM
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.
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.
Cut here
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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.
.
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
____
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:
________________________________________________________________________________
Junior Catholic Daughters’
25th Annual Spring Plant Sale
Full Flats (48 plants) $18.00 each Half Flats (24) $10.00
Begonias, Vinca (Purple, Pink, White) Marigolds, Lobelia,
Portulaca, Petunias, Salvia, Ageratum, Dusty Miller, Coleus,
Carpet of Snow
10” Hanging Baskets $18.00
Geraniums, New Guinea Impatiens, Petunias,
Lobelia-Fuchsia
Pots $4.00
Geraniums, Begonias, New Guinea Impatiens,
Wave Petunias
********************************************************
Order Form: Mail with check by: Sunday, April 25, 2013
Name_________________________ Phone #_________________
Address:_______________________________________________
Plant order to include: Amount enclosed $____________________
Plant (s) Name, COLOR and Type (Pot, Flats-Full or Half)
1)_____________________________________________________
2)_____________________________________________________
3)_____________________________________________________
Send to: Adele Lamere, 83 Genevieve Court, Amityville, NY 11701.
For information call Adele at (631) 608-3104 or (516) 972-0779.
FLOWER PICK UP IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 4TH FROM
10:00 AM-12:00 PM AT ANNMARIE FLYNN’S HOUSE, 9 ASTOR PLACE,
WILLISTON PARK, NY (516) 873-6818.
May 4th Plant Sale Pickup 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Flynn House
9 Astor Place, WP
May 5th Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden (weather
permitting); meeting 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Community Room
elections
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 20- Steve & Stefanie’s Wedding! Mass at Saint Aidan’s at 1:15
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 Y
FOOD PANTRY: At the present time our food pantry could use meat,
frozen vegetables/dinners.
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, April 22nd . If you have some yarn to donate, we could
really use it. 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).
PEANUT BUTTER GANG
Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches last Saturday. We made 910 sandwiches. The Gang meets on
the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can.
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.
Upcoming 1st Communion Celebrations – Almost 200 young people from our parish will be receiving Our Lord Jesus for
the first time in the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist over the next three weeks. Beginning next Saturday, April 27th
and the following two Saturdays, May 4th and May 11th First Communion Masses will be offered at 11:00 AM and 1:30
PM. We ask our parish members to especially remember these children in prayer 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, April 27th at the 11:00 AM Mass the rehearsals will be held on
Monday, April 22nd
For those receiving 1st Communion on Saturday, April 27th at the 1:30 PM Mass the rehearsals will be held on
Tuesday, April 23rd
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
OFFICE HOURS – The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
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.
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.
2013 Saint Aidan Vacation Bible Camp
Volunteer Application
Everything is Possible with God.
-Mark 10:27
Return to the Rectory
Attn: Steve Loewenthal or Stefanie Henn
(Print Neatly, if I cannot read your handwriting, your application will not be considered)
Name:___________________________
Age:_______
Address:_________________________
________________________________
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 Loewenthal or Stefanie Henn
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 either Stephen Loewenthal or Stefanie Henn, 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 7:30A.M.
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.
The Clark Botanic Garden Auxiliary-The 44th Annual Spring Plant Sale will be held on Thursday and Friday,
May 9th and 10th from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY (516) 484-2208, website
www.clarkbotanic.org. Free admission-rain or shine. Just in time for Mother’s Day. Annuals, Perennials,
Herbs, Shrubs, Hanging Baskets and Vegetables. Featuring: Attic Treasures, Garden Gift Shop, Art Show, Café
(sandwiches and home-made cakes) Bioferm for sale - “Black Gold” for your garden.
National Alliance on Mental Illness-Walking for Mental Health, Saturday, May 11th, E i s e n h o w e r P a r k ,
Peach/Pear Picnic Area-check in 9:00 AM-start 10:00 AM. Register to walk at www.namiwalks.org/
longislandqueens or call (516) 326-0797 or email namiwalksliqn@gmail.com for more information. Changing
Minds...One Step At A Time!
Harvest Houses, Syosset, NY-Harvest Houses, directed by the Sisters of St. Dominic, are non-profit, nonsectarian residences for independent elders. Not a nursing home, not an assisted living, not a large apartment
complex but a small family-like environment offering security, companionship and it is affordable. Come and
see! Open House April 28th from 1:00-3:00 PM at 235 Cold Spring Road, Syosset and May 5th from 1:00-3:00
PM at 33 Flower Avenue, Floral Park. For information please call Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, OP at (516) 4969796.
Holy Spirit Parish, New Hyde Park, NY-The Holy Spirit Rosary Altar Society will hold a Plant and Cake Sale
on Saturday, May 4th from 3:30-6:30 PM and again on Sunday, May 5th from 8:30 AM-2:00 PM. It will be
held in the Parish Center in Martin Hall, 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park. Delicious home baked cakes,
cookies, cupcakes, etc. will be available as well as beautiful plants and hanging baskets. There will also be raffles for baskets of cheer. We invite everyone to come and join us for some spring fun. For more details call
(516) 775-6466.
Our Lady of the Island, Manorville, NY-Fatima Day will be held on May 13th. The Triumph, The Battle has
Begun...Which Side Are You On? Two years in the making, The Triumph is a documentary film directed by
Sean Bloomfield (founder of Queen of Peace Productions) and produced by Zaid Jazrawi. The Triumph features
a rare glimpse into the life of the visionary Mirjana, who was chosen by our Lady to release the ten prophetic secrets of Medjugorje to the world. A powerful new Medjugorje film. 10:00 AM Stations of the Cross, 11:30 AM
Holy Mass, 12:30 PM Lunch, 1:30 PM The Triumph-powerful movie and 3:00 PM Benediction.