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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596
516-746-6585
516-746-6055 (Fax)
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
Mission Statement
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2015
Look toward the Lord and be radiant!
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. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106
Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence
Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558
Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557
Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412
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
Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal
Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405
Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401
Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406
Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408
Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410
Youth Ministry
Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403
SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com
Pastoral Council - ext. 9592
Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey,
Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn,
Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson
Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday Morning 9:00 AM
Saturday Evening 5:00 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, 12:30 & 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.
BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS
The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second
Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are
asked to gather at St. Joseph’s statue to the right of the main altar.
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.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015
Sts: Timothy an Titus, Bishops
2 Tm: 1-8 or Ti 1: 1-5; Mk 3: 22-30
6:30 AM
Kathy A. Morgan
7:30 AM
Frank Ferrante
9:00 AM
Edward J. Murphy (Birthday Rem.)
12:30 PM
Lv. Ints. of Marie Koesel
5:30 PM
Maximo Orevillo
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015
St. Angela Merici, Virgin
Heb 10: 1-10; Mk 3: 31-35
6:30 AM
Lv. Ints. of St. Aidan Ushers
7:30 AM
Juan Yatco
9:00 AM
Jack Sinon
12:30 PM
Henry J. Regan (25th Anniversary Rem.)
5:30 PM
John Tschernkowitsch (Birthday Rem.)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015
St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Heb 10: 11-18; Mk 4: 1-20
6:30 AM
Benedict Choi (Birthday Rem.)
7:30 AM
Patricia Corkhill Starr
9:00 AM
Lv. Ints. of Christopher Ruddy
12:30 PM
Michael Petracca
5:30 PM
Christian J. & Helen M. Frischmann and
Elizabeth Frischmann Gillen
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015
Weekday
Heb 10: 19-25; Mk 4: 21-25
6:30 AM
Oscar Gutierrez
7:30 AM
Patricia Corkhill Starr
9:00 AM
Charles Love
12:30 PM
Renee Mangan (Birthday Rem.)
5:30 PM
Helen Cinnamonad
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015
Weekday
Heb 10: 32-39; Mk 4: 26-34
6:30 AM
Frank Delmasto
7:30 AM
Patricia Corkhill Starr
9:00 AM
Dave Pareti
12:30 PM
Dr. Lo Presti
5:30 PM
Helen Schmitt
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015
St. John Bosco, Priest
Heb 11: 1-2, 8-19; Mk 4: 35-41
9:00 AM
Victor Politz
11:00 AM
First Reconciliation
12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration
1:30 PM
First Reconciliation
5:00 PM
Marina Cosico
Ruth Curran
Thomas Connors
Carmen Tejera
7:30 PM
Marie Lupo
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dt 18: 15-20; 1 Cor 7: 32-35; Mk 1: 21-28
7:30 AM
Parishioners of St. Aidan
9:00 AM
Deceased Rosarians Doris Gaisser and
Patricia Starr
10:30 AM
Chris Stone
12:00 PM
Anna Jakoby
Kitty Sullivan
Mary Needham
John P. Mulrooney
5:00 PM
Nicholas S. Amico
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING
OF THE SICK
The opportunity to be anointed with the Oil
of the Sick will take place on Sunday, January 25th after the 12:00 noon Mass. All who
wish to be anointed should gather in Mary’s
transept immediately after the Mass. If you
are facing surgery, suffering from increased
physical, mental, emotional illness or suffering from chronic pain, you should consider
being anointed.
SAVE THE DATE
Our St. Aidan’s Bethany Retreat will be held,
March 13th and 14th. Mark your calendars
and watch the bulletin for registration in February.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
OUR SICK & DECEASED
SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero,
Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly
Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test,
Owen Hogan, Roseanne Mushorn, John
Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia,
Carol White, Joseph Fitzgerald, Virginia
Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Barbara Ueland,
Philip Georgeou, Peter Vangelakos, Noel
Ryan, Joan Fleck, Ava Victoria La Bianca
DECEASED: Kathy Morgan, Genevieve M. Robinson,
Raymond Lumpp, Joseph Reali and for all
those who have died serving our country.
January 25, 2015
THE PLUS
The other day I was leaving a wake and a woman stopped me to comment on my
handwriting in the memorial book. I thought and said: “That is due to the
School Sisters of Notre Dame.” Those of you who attended Catholic school
know exactly what I mean. A tremendous emphasis was placed on penmanship—it
seemed second only to religion. But there were a lot of other emphases. Paramount of course, was Jesus Christ and the salvation of your soul. Underlying
everything was the dignity of the human person---that each one of us was
made in the image and likeness of God. We were taught the demands of practical charity and the importance of personal sacrifice. This was exemplified in
the life of the nuns. They spent the school year teaching us with extraordinary devotion and then in the summer went to the South to teach religion to poor children.
Their lives were consumed for Jesus and the spread of the Gospel.
This week the Catholic Church in the United States is joyfully celebrating our
wonderful Catholic schools. In almost every parish with a school there will be all
sorts of special activities designed to showcase Catholic schools and their students.
For example, here at St. Aidan we will have a Catholic school Mass followed by
an open house in both the Lower and Upper Schools. We cordially invite all to
visit our school and learn about its programs and the achievements of our students.
St. Aidan is a parish where the people are particularly proud of the school. You enthusiastically support the school and so many of you tell me how proud you are to
be graduates. And every time I speak about how many in the congregation have or
are going to a Catholic school about two thirds of the congregation stand. That is a
pretty impressive number.
The plus in Catholic education is that the Catholic school is a privileged place
for the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here we can freely and joyfully teach the Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We can
explain to our young people the demands of the moral law. In the midst of a society that actively promotes the culture of death, the Catholic school announces the
Gospel of Life. We can promote the social teaching of the Church in all its fullness. We do not need to be hesitant or tentative or politically correct. We can
preach the Gospel without restriction. We can pray and there is nothing to prohibit the open and joyful expression of religion. Our schools are filled with crucifixes, statues of our Blessed Lady and the saints. The identity of our schools is
clearly Catholic. Our children are taken to church for Mass and receive Holy
Communion and they sing praise to God in our choirs.
Last weekend several of our students spoke at the conclusion of the Mass. They
were superb and the people responded with applause. This weekend I want to
thank our principal, Miss Oliver, our assistant principal, Mrs. Rowan, and the faculty and
staff of St. Aidan School. They are doing so much for our children and the Catholic
Church. Every one of our eighth graders who wanted to go to a Catholic High School
was accepted into at least one of his or her choices. Many were accepted into all and
some won scholarships.
I deeply appreciate all that PACE does to support the school and the outstanding
generosity of you, our parishioners, in making Catholic education available to so
many. For decade after decade you have made St. Aidan the great school it is.
Thank you!
In Jesus and Mary,
Monsignor James M. McDonald
STEWARDSHIP
01/19/14
$25,199
01/18/15
$23,286 (-7.59%)
Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.
This weekend’s second collection is for St. Aidan School.
THANK YOU FROM GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1806
St. Aidan School Girl Scout Troop 1806 would like to thank all the parishioners who donated to our collection. With your generosity we were able to assemble 1000 wash up kits
for the homeless.
THANK YOU FROM THE JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
The Junior Catholic Daughters would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming donations to their recent coat drive. Many coats, hats, gloves, etc. were collected for Mommas
House and other needy charities. God bless you for your generosity is greatly appreciated.
February 1, 2015
World Day for Consecrated Life
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Pope Francis has declared 2015 as the Year of Consecrated Life in the Universal Church. We
give thanks and honor the women and men in consecrated life who have served and are serving
here in our great Diocese of Rockville Centre.
The life of this local Church has been blessed through the mission and ministry of these dedicated women and men who are responding to God’s call to each of them to follow Jesus as vowed
religious. As religious, their commitment to a life of prayer, lived in community and expressed
through their ministry in the Church, witnesses to their response to God’s love for them. Their
vowed commitment to God and service to the Church is a gift for all of us.
As we move through this Year of Consecrated Life I invite each of you to take whatever opportunities are presented to say “thanks” to the religious who are here in our Diocese, to remember
them in your prayers and to pray that other generous young people respond to God’s call to join
them as religious sisters, brothers and priests.
I join my prayers with yours in thanksgiving for their lives of prayer and service and in petition that God will bless each of the religious who are part of our Diocese with gifts of grace, hope
and peace as they witness to God’s great love. I ask Mary, Mother of the Church, to continue to inspire each of them as they live a life of “Yes” to God’s call.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
Bishop of Rockville Centre
TELEVISED MASS
All are invited to attend the 7:30 AM weekday Mass that is recorded by
Telecare. Each day there is a different celebrant from, not only our parish,
but from all around the diocese. The Mass can be seen that day at 8:30 AM
and 12:30 PM on the Telecare Channel Cablevision Channel 29/137 or Verizon FIOS channel 296.
All are cordially invited to attend our
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 25, 2015
With 65 years of academic excellence…
Rooted in a deep Catholic, faith filled environment…
and
Accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
ST. AIDAN SCHOOL
510/525 Willis Avenue
Williston Park
All parishioners and alumni are welcome to visit our school buildings
after the 9:00 AM Mass until 12:30 PM.
Come and be proud of the achievements of our children and teachers as
we celebrate 65 years of excellence in education.
You don’t have to have a child in our school to take a tour.
Our School is proud to offer:
Nursery – 8th grade including
full day Kindergarten and Pre-K
For registration information please call 516-746-6585
use extension 9202 for Nursery – 3rd Grade
and extension 9302 for 4th – 8th Grade
WILLISTON PARK LIBRARY PROGRAM
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR APPEARANCE—Friday—January 30th6:30 PM in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Open to children ages 5
-10 years old (with an adult). Authors Dana Livoti and Anne Oliveri
will discuss their book, It Feels Good to be Me, a story about empowerment and creating a happy life for young girls. An activity is also included; materials will be provided.
A Study Program for
Lent 2015
On February 19, 2015 we will
start a Bible study course for
adults and mature teen faith formation, presented in six sessions. This new program will
answer the questions, “What is
the New Evangelization?”,
“Why is it worthwhile?” and
“How does one do it?”
Today, we need a new passion for the mission of offering
friendship with Jesus Christ to others. We need new expressions and methods to reach out to an increasingly secular culture, especially in the West. Secularism tries to push
God out of the public square and deny his existence. We
are called to spread Christ’s love universally.
The New Evangelization Formation Program is a wonderful way of learning to do “little things with great
love” and to give testimony to Christ by our everyday
lives.
We will start February 19th-mornings at 10:00 AM and
evenings at 7:30 PM in the Convent. Please register by
calling Toti Conforti at (516) 385-8963 or email:
toticon@aol.com.
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION
A Proclamation by the President of the United States - Jan. 16, 2015
“National Freedom of Religion Day”
Excerpts:
"From many faiths and diverse beliefs, Americans are united by the ideals we cherish. The
First Amendment … protects the right of every person to practice their faith as they
choose… and to do so free from persecution and fear. This religious freedom allows faith
to flourish, and our Union is stronger because a vast array of religious communities coexist peacefully with
mutual respect for one another… As heirs to this proud legacy, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to
safeguard these freedoms."
Religious Freedom in the News:
Orange County, FL Public Schools have banned passive Bible distribution (placing Bibles on a common
area table for HS students to pick up if they choose) on January 16 - National Freedom of Religion Day after satanists and atheist groups sued to pass out their own literature containing graphic and obscene pictures. In response, the school board will not allow any materials to be available.
“This is precisely what the Freedom From Religion people want,” said FL Family Policy Council. “They
want to get rid of religion and that’s their strategy… Irrespective of whether someone’s a Christian or not,
the Bible is one of the key documents that gives us Western civilization and is one of the greatest pieces of
literature of all time. So the fact that children are not being exposed to that in public school is an unfortunate thing.” (www.cnsnews.com; 1/6/15)
U.S. Department of Education’s guidelines:“You can pray, read your Bible or other religious material,
and talk about your faith at school.” “As Catholic Bishops and American citizens, we address an urgent
summons to our fellow Catholics and fellow Americans to be on guard, for religious liberty is under attack, both at home and abroad.” (www.usccb.org)
SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES
The monthly Singles Gathering will be held Saturday, February 7th at 8:30 PM, after the
7:30PM Mass in the upper school cafeteria. Our monthly gathering for singles includes discussion, meditation, socialization. This Gathering will feature a guest performance by Reason 4:13. Ages 35+. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact:
Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.
INCOME TAX DONATION LETTER
If you need an income tax statement for your 2014 Stewardship donations to
the parish, please call the Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101 or send in or
drop the tear-off into the collection basket and a statement will be sent out in
the mail.
Name_____________________ Telephone #__________________________
(as it appears on your envelopes)
Address______________________________________________________
Envelope Number #
(if you know it-not necessary)
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY
February 8th - 10:30 AM Mass
GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY
March 8th - 10:30 AM Mass
A Scout Is Reverent
All Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to celebrate Scout Sunday by wearing their Class A uniform to the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, February 8th.
Girl Scouts are invited to celebrate Scout Sunday by wearing their Vests and
Sashes to the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, March 8th.
For each of these masses, scouts will process in and sit with their troops in the
reserved front rows. Information about purchasing the 2015 Scout Sunday
patches will be provided when available from the Diocese. Any questions,
please contact Bonnie Parente at BParente@verizon.net.
SAINT AIDAN’S BOOSTER CLUB
DECEMBER WINNERS
$20 Winners
Tom & Pat Mars
Mary & Joe Iannotti
Kelly Voyer
Cathleen Bellew
Gloria Schilter
Liz Foehr
Daniel Sullivan
Heather Valls
$25 Winners
Eileen Mehldau
Margaret Kehoe
Richie & Linda Santopetro
Mary Ann Caden
$50 Winner:
Ed Steck
$500 Winner:
Patricia Tilley
Patricia Lorusso
Jayne Dutil
Anne C. Wright
Joanne Pergolis
Michael & Janette Kolinsky
Michael & Stephanie D’Angelo
Anita & Albert Brewer
Maddy & Doug Cegelski
Regina Colardi
Lou Anne Rogan
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.
ST. AIDAN YOUTH COUNCIL
2015 SPRING TRACK REGISTRATION
OPEN TO ALL
SPRING TRACK PROGRAM FOR GIRLS AND BOYS GRADES K – 8
Registration fee: $50 for 1 child; $75 for 2 children; $90 for 3 or more children in same family.
Note: all children must be registered at the same time to receive the discount .
Team uniform: $30.00 per registrant (you keep the uniform).
Register on-line at: http://www.staidanscyo.org - and follow link for Track Registration. Registration ends March 8th.
The St. Aidan Spring Track Program starts its nineteenth season this year. The program is open to boys and girls in
grades K – 8 who live in the St. Aidan parish or live in adjoining parishes that do not have their own track program,
including residents of Albertson, East Williston, Mineola, Roslyn, Williston Park and parts of New Hyde Park.
Track team members will participate in approximately 7 to 10 meets, which are held at various locations throughout Nassau County. Practices are typically twice per week. There are both boys and girls teams for each grade. We
want the children who participate to enjoy the program, and emphasize team over individual accomplishments,
with the majority of races being relays.
It is also our endeavor to train members of the team so that they develop speed, strength, and endurance. The children who regularly attend practices and meets will all improve their fitness levels and times significantly over the
course of the season. For children who play other sports, participation in the Spring Track program will provide a
tremendous boost to their speed, endurance, and fitness levels.
Meet Schedule*
Track meets are held on Saturday or Sunday most weeks from late April through mid-June, with two CYO Championship meets held on weeknights*. We also sponsor our own meet in early June.
Program
The track program is divided into boys and girls divisions, and split by grades: K – 3rd, and 4th – 8th. WE NEED
COACHES AND ASSISTANTS AT ALL LEVELS. Parents are also needed to assist at track meets or with administrative support.
Practices*
Practices are usually held two times per week in the late afternoon or early evening and last about one hour*. Children have very hectic schedules these days, and we know this, but we ask that every effort be made to have your
children regularly attend practice. Improvement and success will only come with dedication and training. Once the
rosters are set up you will be notified of the time and location of your child’s practices. Practices are expected to
begin in late March, and are typically held at Wheatley High School, Mineola High School, or Tully Field tracks.*
For more information e-mail staidanstrack@gmail.com. *Note that specific times and dates of practices and
meets will not be known until late March.
Any registration accepted after March 9th will have a $25.00 late fee assessed. Neither this material nor the contents
hereof are endorsed by or distributed under the auspices of school authorities.
MINEOLA PAL FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
The Mineola PAL will have its football registration for the Fall 2015 Season at
the Mineola PAL Field House located on 2nd Street and Willis Avenue on Saturday, January 31st from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The sign up is for flag (5
and 6 year olds) and for tackle (7’s, 8’s, 9’s, 10’s and 11’s). The registration
form can be downloaded from its website at www.mineolapal.org.
St. Aidan Holy Name Society
Presents
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Msgr. Kirwin Hall Doors Open at 6:30 PM
First Race at 7:45 PM
$25 Admission gets you:
Exciting Races ● Dinner ● Beer/Wine ● 50/50 & More
Ladies — Wear your best hat for a chance to win a
fabulous bottle of fizz!
For Tickets Call:
For tickets please call:
Colin Dorney
(516) 746.3987
Ron Saporita (516) 746-4615
Jimmy Smith
(516) 385-8159
All Proceeds to Benefit St. Aidan School Scholarship Fund.
Tickets will be sold outside of church next weekend after all Masses.
2015 Broadway Gala
Presents
Seasons of
Come join us as we fall in love with some of the
greatest songs ever written.
Warm up with a beautiful evening of music,
enjoying wine and cheese, coffee and dessert!
January 31, 2015
7:30 PM
Monsignor Kirwin Hall
Make Your Reservations! Tables seat 10 – Buy a table for $150.00!
Individual seats for $25.00-tickets at the door for $30!
Name:
Phone :
Address:
Number attending the performance of Seasons of Love _______ x $25 = $_________ Total Enclosed
I would like to reserve an entire table - $150 enclosed ___________
I would like to sit with ____________________________________________________________________________
Return this form to:
Church of St. Aidan Rectory
ATTN: Reagan Stone
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596
OR
Mail Reservations and Checks to:
Reagan Stone
323 Barwick Blvd.
Mineola, NY 11501
Reagan@reaganstone.com
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
Last week Pope Francis visited the Philippines and deviating from his heavy schedule he decided to
visit with Manila’s street kids. More than 14000 children are homeless, neglected by their own parents, themselves very poor. It was a simple but very intense encounter. A 12 year old little girl embraced the Pope and burst into tears asking him why God allows children to suffer, to become victims, when
it is not their fault? And why are there only very few people helping us? The Pope was particularly moved,
his eyes getting cloudy, filling with tears, showing his affection. Pope Francis tried to answer her question,
saying “this little girl has asked a question to which there is no answer, and she wasn’t able to express it in
words, only in tears. Jesus did not meet people’s needs with worldly compassion, handing out money or material things, but took the time to listen. Jesus, in the Gospel, cried. He cried for his dead friend, He cried for
the family that lost its child, He cried when he saw the poor widow burying her son, He was moved to tears,
to compassion, when He saw the crowds without a shepherd. It is only when we learn to cry with those who
are suffering that we can begin to understand them and to love them.” “Let us learn how to weep, as this girl
has shown us today, let us not forget this lesson.”
The Pope and his encounter with the marginalized, with the poorest of the poor, was a real one, and a teaching moment because even if we don’t see these sufferings here we still can find people around us that suffer,
that are alone, that weep as the young girl. Let’s shake off our indifference and find in us the way to help our
neighbor with our love, imitating Christ, being a witness of His love.
This week we have in the kiosks CDs that will expand our ideas upon the teachings of the Catholic Church
surrounding social justice in light of sacred scripture. Discover how social justice, in regard to the poor, is
not a small piece in the puzzle but instead really frames the entire mosaic of Scripture, “Encountering the
Poor: Biblical Roots for Catholic Social Teachings” by Dr. Tim Gray. “Faith at Work and the Holy
Moment” by Matthew Kelly, Do you struggle with living your faith at work? Is holiness possible? Does
being ethical help or hurt in your business? These are just some of the questions Mathew Kelly answers in
this presentation.
These and other CDs provide main ideas how to be a witness of our Faith. Again, I ask you to listen to them
and pass them to others who can listen to them. The Lord will bless you; you are helping Him to embrace
souls away from the Church.
Toti Conforti
ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society asks all members to attend the Corporate Mass on February 1st at 9:00
AM. The Mass will remember deceased Rosarians Doris Gaisser and Patricia Starr. Please assemble in
the rear of the church before mass (8:45 AM). We will say a decade of the Rosary to honor the Blessed
Mother. We’re back –our February meeting will be on Monday, February 2nd. The doors will open at 7:30
PM. Dr. Anthony Belo, who specializes in Physical Therapy, will be speaking about Balance Training. All
are welcome.
SAVE THE DATES:
St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society will be hosting a Day of Recollection on Thursday, February 19, 2015 between 9:00 AM—2:00 PM, in St.Aidan’s Convent. The cost of $15 will include coffee, tea and lunch. The
Jesuit Collaborative (Father Damian Halligan and Pat McDonough) will help us begin our Lenten journey. Seating is limited so hold your place and sign up at the February 2nd meeting.
St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society will be hosting its Annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE on Saturday,
March 7th. Think about getting a table together! Ask relatives, friends and neighbors to come and Wear
the Green! Tickets ($35 per person) will be on sale at the February 2nd meeting. Watch the bulletin for
more information.
January 25th – Meeting* Special Time 6:30 – 8PM
FEBRUARY
February 8th – Meeting
February 22nd – Meeting
MARCH
March 1st – Meeting
March 8th – Meeting
March 15th – Meeting
March 29th – Meeting
MAY
May 3 – Meeting
May 17th- Meeting
May 31st – Meeting
rd
APRIL
April 12th – Meeting
April 19th – Meeting
JUNE
June 7th – Meeting
To be determined events: Volunteer Work, Movie Nights, Bowling Nights,
White Water Rafting and other trips.
February 8th
March 8th
March 15th
April 2nd
April 19th
May 2nd
May 3rd
June 9th
JCDA Sunday, 10:30 AM Mass-Meeting 11:45 AM-12:45 PM St. Francis
Room in Finamore Parish Center
Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent
10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch-Lucky Duck-12:00-4:00 PM
Holy Thursday Egg Coloring 2:00-4:00 PM
Birthright/Mommas House Collection 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Meeting 12:15-1:15 PM St. Francis Room
Pick-up plants-Flynn House (9 Astor Place, Williston Park) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Convent-12:30-1:30 PM Elections
JCDA Board Installation and new membership Mass 7:00 PM
Reception immediately after Mass.
2015 Spring Season – Final Registration
Sunday
January 25th
9:00am – 12:30pm
Signups will be at the Williston Park Village Hall 2nd floor meeting room.
This is the final registration for the 2015 WPLL Season.
REQUIRED:
(1) Original Certificate of Live Birth for all new players.
(2) If you played in the WPLL last year, your registration information is on file and will be available at
registration time. We ask that when you come in, you update any changes and provide new uniform sizes as required.
(3) For new registrants, please download the player registration form from the league website and
bring it with you to registration if possible.
(4) If you live within the Incorporated Village of Williston Park, you are eligible to play in the WPLL.
Division
Baseball
Softball
Fee
Pre Tee Ball
05/01/09-04/30/10
Same as Baseball
$55
Tee Ball
05/01/08-04/30/09
Same as Baseball
$70
Farms
05/01/06-04/30/08
01/01/06-12/31/07
$115
Minors
05/01/04-04/30/06
01/01/04-12/31/06
$130
Majors
05/01/02-04/30/04
01/01/02-12/31/03
$130
Juniors
05/01/99-4/30/02
01/01/99-12/31/02
TBD
Discount for families signing up three or more children.
Any parents interested in coaching, or who have older children interested in being an umpire, please note this
on your registration form or speak to one of the registration volunteers.
For more information, visit our website: http://www.wpsports.org.
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TABOR RETREAT CENTER
Program Information
(**PLEASE KEEP THIS
PORTION**)
-7 week Dance Program is
open to girls in Nursery
through 7th grade.
-Cost: $95 for 7 week session, includes t-shirt, classes and recital Checks
can be made out to Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue
Williston Park, NY 11596
*Payment/Registration form can either be
dropped off at the Rectory or mailed to the
address above.
*Note: MUST be at least 3 years old
by November 30, 2014 and must be
fully potty-trained in order to
participate.
-Girls should wear fitted clothing
-Classes begin on February 7, 2015
-Classes held on Mondays & Saturdays
-Recital Date: TBA
-Classes begin & end with prayer
-Taught by experienced dance instructors
- Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where
your daughter will learn dance technique & dedication!
-Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes
(Dance shoes are strongly encouraged).
-Classes are held in the Convent
Class Schedule
Monday:
5:30-6:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet
6:30-7:30 4th-7th Jazz/Hip Hop
Saturday:
8:30-9:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap
9:30-10:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz/Hip Hop
10:30-11:30 1st-3rd Jazz/Hip Hop
11:30-12:30 1st-4th Cheer
12:30-1:30 4th-7th Lyrical
Saint Aidan Dance Academy
2 & 3 Year Old Program &
18 month-24 month Program
-30 minute session each Saturday (not
in recital)
-2 and 3 year old program will be
held from 8:45-9:15 AM.
-The 18 month-24 month old program will be held from 10:4511:15 AM.
-Both will be held in the Convent
Community Room,
16 Pembroke Street.
-Girls must be accompanied by a
parent/caregiver
-Cost: $50 for 7-week session, Checks
can be made out to
Church of Saint Aidan.
-Includes t-shirt for girls only
*Limited Spaces! Please register BEFORE the first day of class!
-Come and stretch, sing songs and
dance with your little one!
**Classes begin on Saturday,
February 7, 2015.
Applications for all Dance Programs are
available at the Rectory office.
Please come in or call the Rectory.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, “Everything has its origin in God's love, everything
is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our
hope.”
ATTENTION VETERANS: MANGANO ANNOUNCES FREE VETERAN WORKSHOP
Mineola, NY - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the Nassau County Veterans
Service Agency along with the Vietnam War Veterans Association Inc., Suffolk Independent Living Organization,
Green Homes Long Island and Chase Bank will be hosting a Free Veteran Workshop on Wednesday, February 11th
at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Freeport Recreation Center, Room 102, 130 E. Merrick Road in Freeport.
The workshop is open to all veterans and will provide a great opportunity for veterans to meet with certified benefits
counselors from the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency and several other organizations that are looking to
help our heroes.
“My administration is committed to providing a better life for our veterans,” said County Executive Mangano.” “Our Veterans Service Agency has helped to secure an unprecedented amount of benefits for our local heroes while also helping to provide workshops, putting together veteran stand downs, job fairs and military housing
opportunities. I urge all veterans in Nassau County to touch base with our Nassau County Veterans Service Agency
either at this workshop or at their office to make sure you are getting all of the benefits you are entitled to. If you
serve you deserve!”
For more information please contact Ralph Esposito, Director of the Nassau Veterans Service Agency at (516) 5726565 or Bruce Burnham Director of Senior Programs for the Vietnam War Veterans Association Inc. (516) 7714194.
COMPANION/HOME HEALTH AIDES: If you are looking for work, please contact the parish social ministry
office at: (516) 746-6585 x9408. If you have experience as an aide, you can leave your name and telephone number
with our office and we will contact you when the need arises.
FOOD PANTRY - Our next monthly food drive will take place during the weekend of February
7th /8th .
If you wish to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items please bring them to
the back of church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We also have a refrigerator
for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas.
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 will take place on Monday, January 26th . If you have some wool to donate to this ministry,
please bring it to the Parish Social Ministry Office. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed
prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social
Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410.
“The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide.” Henri Nouwen
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry Office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Please use
the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).
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 includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Ushers, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by
several parishes at www.drvc.org.
1st COMMUNION PARENTS MEETING - There will be two meetings conducted for parents of children scheduled to receive 1st Communion this spring. The meetings will be held at 7:30 PM in Msgr.
Kirwin Hall on Monday, January 26th and Tuesday, February 3rd. Each meeting covers the same material; parents are asked to make every effort to attend one of the meetings. Please plan to attend
whichever meeting is convenient for you.
CLASSES RESUME – Religious Education Classes scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
will resume at their normal times beginning, Monday, January 26th.
THURSDAY TEACHER MEETING - The mid-year Religious Education Teacher meeting for those
who teach on Thursdays will take place on January 29th; there will be NO CLASSES conducted on
that day. Thursday Classes will resume at their normal times on Thursday. February 5th.
TEACHER NEEDED – We are in need of a catechist to teach a student with special needs. If you are
interested in this position, please contact our Director of Special Needs, Mrs Elaine Smith at (516) 7466585 x9406.
OFFICE HOURS – The Religious Education Office is open Monday – Friday from 11:00 AM – 4:00
PM. Additionally, the office is open Monday & Tuesday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
THE KNIGHT’S CORNER
(Providing information from the Knights of Columbus)
WOMEN’S GROUP FORMING – The Columbiettes, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Knights of
Columbus, is forming a local chapter at Corpus Christi Council. All Catholic Women Age 18 and
over are invited to attend an organizational meeting on Wednesday, Jananuary 28th at 8:00 PM in
the Fr. Tulley Room (lower floor of the Council at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola). For further details contact
Grand Knight Ray Ardanuy (e-mail - snowmn2@hotmail.com or phone (631) 235-9589.
WATCH THE SUPERBOWL – at Corpus Christi Council (downstairs lounge), 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola,
from 1 hour before the game to 1 hour after the game – Open Bar, delicious Hot and Cold Buffet. Cost with advanced reservations = 35 per person ($60 per couple); Walk-ins = $40 per person. For reservations call Danny
McWeeney or Bobby Redmond at (516) 746-8643.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY - The Knights of Columbus promotes a robust vision of religious liberty that embraces religion’s proper role in both its private and public dimensions. As both Catholics and Americans, we celebrate the
essential relationship shared between religions and liberty, a relationship which has uniquely defended by our
country’s identify and has fostered our country’s development. Every major achievement that has taken place
within the American enterprise – the American Revolution, the abolition of slavery; the civil rights movement;
reforms in education; labor and women’s rights – has been at the urging of religious people seeking a more just
and humane society. In this light, the Knights of Columbus recognizes religious liberty as an indispensible condition for authentic human development.
PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL
If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the
possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/
diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036.
DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, Vocations Office-Third Fridays-Adoration & Dodgeball February 20th, March 20th, April 17th and May 15th. Each month, young people (13+) throughout the diocese will gather at St. Ignatius in Hicksville for prayer and fellowship. Following a period of Eucharistic
adoration, there is a youth social with free food, sports and entertainment. May 15th will be at a location to
be announced at a later date. PRO Retreat will be held November 14th-16th. Please join us for a PRO
weekend retreat at the Seminary in Huntington. The PRO Retreat is a high school retreat for young men
that are interested in growing in their faith. For information please call (516) 678-5800 x214 or email vocations@drvc.org.
DIVORCED & BEYOND SUPPORT GROUP-Beginning January 30th, an eight week session of support group sessions will be offered for those individuals experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. The
program is designed to help men and women find encouragement as they explore the emotions and experiences often associated with separation and divorce. The group meets on Fridays beginning January 30th
at 7:30 PM at St. William the Abbot Church, 2000 Jackson Avenue, Seaford. Cost for the eight week program is $20. For further information please contact Carol Milito at (516) 432-2241 or email
beginningtoday2014@gmail.com.
WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS, DIVORCED AND SINGLE CATHOLICS OF LONG ISLAND-A
meeting is held every fourth Tuesday at St. Francis de Chantal School, 1309 Wantagh Avenue. First meeting is January 27th at 8:00 PM. Please bring proof of single status to join. Refreshments after meeting.
For more information please call Carol (516) 794-4933 or Eileen (516) 661-4353.
WANTED: Catholic men to become a member of “The Sign of the Cross” Knights of Columbus Council.
We are the “only” Deaf/Hearing Impaired K of C Council in the world. Hearing men are welcome also. We
meet the first and third Monday of every month in Hicksville. For more information contact, John Passarella, Grand Knight@ip102046@yahoo.co, or call (516) 997-8347.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER-Married Couples! Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Gift? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend just might be what you are looking for. The original and still the best communication weekend for the married couples. The next weekend on Long Island is
scheduled for February 13th-15th at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore, NY. Space is limited.
For more information about the weekends or to apply call (877) 697-9963 or visit our website at:
http://www.wwme.org.
RAINBOWS FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN-Rainbows is a support group for children and young adolescents who have suffered a significant loss through death, divorce, separation or any other painful transition. Six sessions will begin on Sunday, February 22nd from 10:00 to 11:15 AM. A Parent’s Group is offered at the same time. For more information, please contact Notre Dame Social Ministry at (516) 3263403.