St. Vincent de Paul Parish

St. Vincent de Paul
Roman Catholic Church
1500 DePaul Street
Elmont, N.Y. 11003
“A Parish With Heart”
The Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 29, 2013
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi, Administrator
Outreach Services – (516) 354-4976
Maureen Russell - Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 29, 2013
From Msgr. Figliozzi
Scriptural Reflection for the Week
“Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God’s chosen ones,
holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance
against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must
you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the
bond of perfection.” (see Colossians 3:12-21) On this
feast of the Holy Family, these words of Saint Paul remind
us of the goal of family life. Family is the school where we
learn what it means to be a human person made in the image and likeness of God. In this school, the teachers, the
parents, are open to learning as well. But from whom? From
God. Every parent needs to instill the virtues Saint Paul
mentions. And every parent needs to ask God for the grace
to live and witness these virtues in the way they are spouses and parents. A child doesn't learn gentleness and patience from a stubborn, belligerent parent. Instead, that child
may also end up stubborn and belligerent! Saint Paul has
given us our New Year’s Resolution- “put on love, that is,
the bond of perfection.”
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God: A Holyday of
Obligation
Masses are at: Tuesday, 12/31 at 4:00pm
Wednesday, 1/1/ at 8:30am and 10:00am
We begin a new year by going to Mass and invoking God’s
blessing upon our families and our parish. Mary, the Mother
of Jesus, and our Mother, calls us together around her Son.
Carnevale 2014 at St. Catherine’s
Is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd (snow date is
March 1). Tickets will be available soon. Dinner is being prepared by Papa Ciro’s of New Hyde Park and the evening’s
entertainment will be provided by the group, PRIMAVERA
(musicbyprimavera.com). Watch the bulletin for more information.
Thank You!!!
• to our young people for the Stations of the Nativity presented on December 15th “… and those who acted out
the Christmas Story before the 4pm Mass on 12/24.”
• to our sacristans, altar guild and maintenance crew for
their time and talent in preparing and setting up all the
Christmas decorations.
• to our music ministry for their gift of song.
• to our liturgy ministers for their commitment to service.
• to the parish Staff for their behind the scenes work.
•
to those who made a sacrificial gift to the Parish in
the Christmas collection.
• to those who sent cards and gifts to the Rectory for
the priests.
May we all continue to offer our best to the Lord for the
building up of His Body, the Church!
Collection Amounts
For last weekend and Christmas will be printed in upcoming bulletins. Thank you for your generosity.
Parish: $3,451.00 (12/15/2013)
Immaculate Conception: $370.00
Flowers & Music: $670.00
One Final Thought
Jesus wants to live His life in you, to look through your
eyes, walk with your feet, love with your heart.”
- Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Stewardship…..
The Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary & Joseph
Reflection
Joseph’s obedience to God was not a one-time
thing. His attention to the angel’s warning kept
Jesus from being murdered by Herod and led to
the fulfillment of the prophecy that the Messiah
would be a Nazorean. Fidelity to God’s will
assures the best use of my talents, too!
Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our
parish who seek be as open as Joseph to the
leading of the Holy Spirit, understanding clearly
and rejoicing in what God is calling them to be
and to do!
Announced MASS INTENTIONS
for this Weekend
Saturday
4:00 pm
Sunday
8:30 am
12:30 pm
December 28
Catherine Sharkey; Kathy Rizzi;
Irene Kuhn
December 29
Christmas Novena (5)
Gregg Woods
Announced MASS INTENTIONS
for the Week
Monday
8:30 am
Tuesday
8:30 am
Wednesday
8:30 am
Thursday
8:30 am
Friday
8:30 am
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity
of the Lord
Tuesday:
Seventh Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I; New
Year’s Eve
Wednesday: The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord;
Mary, the Holy Mother of God;
World Day of Prayer for Peace;
New Year’s Day
Thursday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
Friday:
The Most Holy Name of Jesus; First Friday
Saturday:
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; First Saturday
Saturday
4:00 pm
December 30
Christmas Novena (6)
December 31
Christmas Novena (7)
January 1
Christmas Novena (8)
January 2
Christmas Novena (9)
January 3
Living & Deceased Members of
The Divone Family
January 4
The Gasperoni & The Rossi Family
Anna Laren
It is the policy of St. Vincent’s that the
intention of each priest who celebrates a
Parish Mass will be for the intentions listed
in the Parish Mass Book.
Please pray for the Deceased and their Families
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Joseph J. Pagliaro
Dorothy Arbitelli
Nancy Bivone
George Lannan
Yolanda Lannert
Love is stronger than death...
BREAD & WINE
For the week of December 29 thru January 4
Is in loving memory of Anna Cinao
As requested by Rose Prestia
MISSION STATEMENT
As members of St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Parish, we are committed to assisting our members in both the
spiritual and temporal needs of life. We are a parish with heart who are committed to
“Let all things be done with Charity” and show we are disciples of Christ by our love for one another.
Please Pray for our sick
Relatives and Friends:
Ashton Reed; Kaelyn Judith Donlon
Augie Montalbano; John William Vaas Jr.
Joseph Rischman; Arlindo Marcelino
Patrick Hanna; Anna Hanna
Rev. Msgr. Thomas Hartman
Janet Falco; Diane Drescher
Anthony Gangemella; Ralph Wilson
Diane Wilson; Victor Ferriggi
Brittany Wilson; Raul Matos; Mary Italo
Penny Wyckoff; Matthew Noah
Karen Hoffmeyer; Tommy Lannan
Vincente Mejias; William Ross
Michael O’Malley; Karen Carlucci
Ann Donahue; Thomas McCreight
George McAuliffe; Dominick Consolazio
Theresa Chevalier; Anne Giacalone
Frank Saccone; Anthony Scuderi
Angie Carbone; Anamarie Van Bergen
Barbara Ostipwko; Dorie Harbin
Carlos Mackey; Kennard Harbin
Shane Harbin; Frank Bentivegna
Veronica Dixon; Opal May; Bill Gilbert
Maria Rossi Pashayen; Joan Lannan
Catherine Wirth; Tom Camberiarti
Dorothy Mink Honald
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Tuesday:
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Friday:
1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42
Sunday:
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Please Pray for our Men & Women
in the U.S. Armed Forces:
Diane Rosemary; Patrick, USAF
Aaron J. Shattuck
Thomas Bradshaw
Arlindo Almida; Thomas Lainis
Peter Dilos
Rev. David Kruse (Chaplain)
John Dzwlewicz, USMC
Joseph Giordano, USMC
John Marco Militano, USA
Joseph A. Galante, USMC
Jimmy Bustamante
Latasha Coward; Nicholas Russo
James E. Allen
Brian Kevin Corrigan
Michael Borg; Frankie Umile
Christopher Messano; Robert Raver
Carlos Felix; Michael Arana
St. Vincent de Paul Society & Parish Ministry (Outreach)
Th
ank you does not say enough to express our deep
feelings of gratitude to all of you who gave so
generously to our Christmas Food Drive. It was tremendous!
We were able to give baskets to over
100 poor families in our area.
We also want to thank all those who volunteered to deliver the
baskets, and especially the children who helped to carry them.
Our thanks also goes out to all the volunteers who worked for
weeks to set up the baskets.
We love you all .
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
PARISH ‘IN HOME’ PRAYER
PROGRAM
Host Family/Individual:
PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY
OF FATIMA
COAT DRIVE
For the needy
Elmont/Franklin Square
Rotary Club
in conjunction with
Bethpage Credit Union
&
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Will hold a clothing drive on
Saturday, January 4th, 2014
from 11am—2 pm
LINDA FERNANDEZ
A Society of St. Vincent de Paul Truck
Parked at Bethpage Federal Credit Union
1633 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY
Pope celebrates birthday by having breakfast with homeless men
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As part of a low-key celebration of his 77th birthday,
Pope Francis had breakfast with three people who live on the streets near the Vatican.
A small dog, belonging to one of the homeless men, was also on the guest list.
The pope started the day with his usual morning Mass held in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae residence where he lives.
However, he requested that the Mass be attended by the residence staff "in order to
create a particularly family atmosphere for the celebration," the Vatican press office
said in a written statement Dec. 17. Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of
Cardinals, represented the world's cardinals at the Mass, and Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, attended.
After the Mass, all those present sang "Happy Birthday" to the pope, the Vatican
statement said. The pope then met with everyone, including three homeless men who
were brought there by Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner.
Children watch as Pope Francis blows out candles on
a birthday cake presented to him during an audience
in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 14. (CNS/
The archbishop invited the first group of men he had found early that morning sleeping under the large portico in front of the Vatican press hall on the main boulevard in front of St. Peter's Square, according to the
Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano.
"Would you like to come Pope Francis' birthday party," he asked them, reported the paper.
The men, in their forties, were from Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic. They loaded all their belongings in the archbishop's
car; the dog rode in the middle.
When they got to the residence, they waited for the Mass to end, then greeted the pope. Together with Archbishop Krajewski, they
gave the pope a bouquet of sunflowers, because they always turn toward the sun like the church turns toward its sun, Christ, the archbishop explained.
The pope invited the men to have breakfast with him in the residence dining room, where they talked and shared a few laughs.
One of the men told the pope, "It's worthwhile being a vagrant because you get to meet the pope," the paper said.
The pope was scheduled to carry out a normal workday, the Vatican said.
Some Vatican offices paid homage to the pope in different ways: the Vatican television center created a special video of visual highlights of Pope Francis' nine-month-long pontificate; the Vatican internet office posted on the vatican.va website an e-album of images and quotes by the pope; the Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, rolled out a newly designed website at
www.osservatoreromano.va that lets readers easily share stories on social media.
A group representing the pope's favorite soccer squad -- San Lorenzo de Almagro -- had wanted to celebrate the pope's birthday by
showing him the Argentine league championship trophy they won Dec. 16.
However, Passionist Father Ciro Benedettini, vice director of the Vatican press office, said it was expected the group would meet the
pope Dec. 18.
A group of children receiving assistance from the Vatican's St. Martha Dispensary, a maternal and pediatric clinic, had given the
pope a surprise birthday party Dec. 14 marked with singing, a real cake with candles and a sweater as a gift.
When presented with the cake, the pope blew out the candles with the children and joked, "I'll tell you later if it's good or not."
Pilgrims gathered for the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square Dec. 15 also sang "Happy Birthday" as they waited for the pope to
appear at the window of the apostolic palace.
Faith Formation Students, please take this page to class
Name_______________________ Grade Level________ December 29, 2013
Pray our families are blessed by
God#GodIsLove
Prayer:
O God, who were
pleased to give us the shining
example of the Holy Family,
graciously grant that we may
imitate them in practicing the
virtues of family life and in the
bonds of charity, and so, in
the joy of your house, delight
one day in eternal rewards.
Through
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives
and reigns with you in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever.
COLOR IN THE HOLY FAMILY
THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
By Rev. Johnny R. Mendonca
The Feast of the Holy Family is not just about the Holy Family, but about our
own families. The main purpose of the Feast is to present the Holy Family as
the model for all Christian families, and for domestic life in general. Our family life becomes sanctified when we live the life of the Church within our
homes. St. John Chrysostom urged all Christians to make each home a
"family church," and in doing so, we sanctify the family unit. Just how does
one live out the Church in the family? The best way is by making Christ the
center of family and individual life. Ways to do this include: reading scripture
regularly, praying daily, attending Mass on at least on Sundays and Holy
Days of Obligation, imitating actions of the Holy Family, going to confession
frequently, all done together as a family unit.
The shared lives of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus give us a model for our own
family life. As a family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were singularly focused on
doing God's will. They made serving Him a priority in everything they did.
Mary said “yes” at the Annunciation, willing to bring shame on her family
since she was not yet married. Joseph followed an angel’s advice and left
everything to lead his family to Egypt to protect Jesus. Jesus stayed in the
synagogue to be with His Father, knowing his parents would worry about
him. If we take time to read and meditate on these stories, they can be opportunities to reflect on our own lives as parents and children.
PRAY TOGETHER …
as the family of God who share in His
life.
Father in heaven, creator of all,
you ordered the earth to bring forth life,
and crowned its goodness
by creating the family of man.
In history's moment when all was ready
You sent your Son to dwell in time,
obedient to the laws of life in our world.
Teach us the sanctity of human love,
show us the value of family life,
and help us to live in peace with all men
that we may share in your life forever.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
AMEN.
One way to really celebrate this feast is to follow the life of the Holy Family.
Read one of the stories at the beginning of the Gospels of Matthew or Luke
and put yourself in the shoes of one of the family members. What thoughts,
feelings, and fears do you experience as you imagine yourself in the story?
Read the stories together and share what you found to be challenging about
the stories and why you think God did what he did and why Jesus, Mary, and
Joseph did what they did. End with a simple question: “How can we be more
like the Holy Family?”
One thing about the life of the Holy Family is that, they traveled a lot. Joseph
and Mary traveled to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. Joseph, Mary, and
Jesus moved to Egypt to escape Herod. As a family, they went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. Plan a spiritual trip for your family. Look for local
shrines or plan to attend Mass at your diocesan cathedral. Talk about how
you would like to become more like the Holy Family, and keep these intentions in mind while you pray a prayer of consecration together. Variations of
this prayer can be found on the internet.
The Holy Family feast is a good time to remember the family unit and pray
for our human and spiritual families. We also may take this feast to reflect on
the value and sanctity of the family unit, and to evaluate our own family life.
What ways may it be improved? What would Jesus, Mary, and Joseph do?
Finally, we can use this feast to ask ourselves what are we doing to promote
the family within our own cultures, neighborhoods, and communities.
The Priests from St. Catherine of Sienna
who serve us here at
St. Vincent de Paul are as follows:
Pastor/Administrator
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi
Associate Pastors
Rev. Allan Arneaud
Rev. Johnny Mendonca
Rev. Charles N. Srion
Retired Priest in Residence
Rev. William D. O’Rourke
Deacons
Joseph Benincasa
Frank Gonzalez
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
Roman Catholic Church
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi, Administrator
Outreach Services – (516) 354-4976
Maureen Russell - Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Parish Office – (516) 352-2127
Hours:
Monday thru Thursday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday and Sunday – Closed
Fax – (516) 305-5474
Email: svdp1500@optonline.net
Web: www.stvincentdepaulparish.org
For Emergency relating to death or dying after 2 pm call
St. Catherine of Sienna - (516) 352-0146
We Celebrate the Eucharist
Saturday Vigil – 4:00 pm
Sunday – 8:30 am & 12:30 pm
Weekdays: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am
Holy Day Mass Schedules will be announced in the Bulletin
on the prior Sunday.
We Celebrate the Sacraments
Sacrament of ReconciliaƟon – Saturdays immediately after
celebration of the Vigil Mass, or by calling the Parish Office
for an appointment with a Priest.
Sacrament of BapƟsm – call the Parish Office to arrange for
an interview. This should be done while awaiting the birth of
your child.
Sacrament of Marriage – call the Parish Office to make
an appointment with a priest before making social arrangements.
Visitation of the Sick and Homebound
call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit by a Priest to
receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, and also to
receive Holy Communion.
Holy Hour – on the first Friday of the month after the 8:30 am
Mass with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and concluding
with Benediction.
Devotions
The Rosary – is recited daily before the 8:30 am Weekday Masses.
Miraculous Medal Novena and Special Prayers to St. Anthony are
said on Thursdays after the 8:30 am Mass.
St. Catherine of Sienna
Faith Formation
News
There are no classes scheduled in Faith Formation for the week of December 30th.
Classes resume the week of January 6, 2014.
The joy of the season should be completed by
attending all Christmas Liturgies. January 1st,
we celebrate the Solemnity of the Mother of
God. This is a day of obligation. Please try to
begin the new year by attending Mass.
We wish you and your family a Happy and
Holy Christmas Season.
Level 1 Mass
All first grade students and their families are invited to attend Mass on:
Sunday, January 5th
9:00am in the Sienna Center at St. Catherine’s
Levels 4, 5 & 6 Parents’ Meeting
An evening of knowledge, prayer and service on
Mary, Mother of God:
Thursday, January 9th
7:00pm in the Sienna Center at St. Catherine’s
Level 2 Mass
All second grade students and their families are
invited to attend Mass on:
Sunday, January 12th
9:00am in the Sienna Center at St. Catherine’s