Mother’s Day Cards
Remember your mother, living or deceased, by enrolling her in the Mother’s Day Novena. All the Masses on Mother’s Day will be celebrated in honor of those listed for this novena. The names of all will be placed in the memory box and placed on the Blessed Mother’s Altar for the month of May. The envelope with the name(s) can be returned to the rectory or placed in the collection baskets.
Bread and Wine
The Eucharistic bread and wine for the week is in loving memory of Nancy Van Osten from Geraldine and Bob Benjamin.
Meals-On-Wheels
Would you like to help the homebound members of our community? Consider becoming a Meals-on-Wheels driver or substitute. If you drive and can spare one morning a week or an occasional morning or would like more information, please call Margaret at 785-6243. Our homebound seniors will be very grateful for your help.
Small Christian Community Facilitators
The June and July issues of “Exploring” are available in the Parish Outreach Office.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of the Recently Deceased
Michael C. Drumm, Elaine A. Costanzo and Ruth Vassallo
Pray for Our Armed Forces
US Army:
Captain Terrence J. O’Connor, Lieutenant Patrick McKinney, Chaplain Major Paul K. Hurley, Captain Eric Reid, Corporal Arbour, Private Peter Dubin, Private Sean Keeffe, Lieutenant Benjamin H. Klimkowski, Chaplain Colonel Don Rutherford, Sergeant Christopher Price, Sergeant Mark Dennington, Private First Class Jason Dennington, Private First Class Jonathan King, Colonel Ralph Sabatino, Private First Class Justin McCrory, SPC Ryan McCrory, Specialist Kristofer Goldsmith, colonel H.R. McMaster, Master Sargeant Arthur W. Stillwell, Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Till, Jr., First Lieutenant Kevin P. Lynch, Private First Class Rory Grosso, Seargant Joseph Dalba, SPC Shane Jauck, Sal Ancona, Sgt. Christopher Wilson
US Army Reserves:
Sergeant Eric S. Loughran, Vincent Maher
US Army National Guard:
Brian Sanchez
US Navy:
Lieutenant John Gabriel Pinto, John Anthony Lang, Seaman Brian Farrell, Lieutenant Eric Dieges, Brian Hoffman, HN Julio A.Rivas, Second Class Petty Officer Sean Messmer, CPO Charles Metragna, AR Brian T. Hennessy, Lieutenant Donald R. Moore, Timothy Noon, Monica Tretola
US Marine Corps:
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Maguire. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Hollis, Corporal Charles E. Mullon, III, Private William D. Loughran, IV, Lance Corporal Timothy E. Fenton, Corporal Ryan Donnelly, Colonel Peter H. Devlin, Lance Corporal Bryan Watkins, Captain Luke T. Holian, Lance Corporal Steven Cook, Private Daniel Goodwin, Lance Corporal Daniel G. Garcia, Sergeant Thomas Swenson, Private Douglas Cianchetta, Corporal Thomas M. Vaughan, Corporal Gerard Ditolla, 2nd Lieutenant Thomas V. McKeon, Lance Corporal Craig M. Torres
US Air Force:
Staff Sergeant Daniel Milazzo, Lieutenant Colonel Diane (Boyce) Bolbray, Senior Airman David Worsdale, Brig. General Brian Meenan, Second Lieutenant Sean M. Devens, Chaplain Major Mark Rowan, Lieutenant Colonel George E. Loughran, Master Sergeant Paul J. Kineke, Airman First Class Bernadette Fackovec,
US Merchant Marine:
3rd Mate Christine M. Klimkowski, Captain Michael Murphy
NY Air National Guard:
Lieutenant Colonel Tom McEntee
Branch of Service Unknown:
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Whalen, Sergeant Henry Bailey III, Terrence, Murphy, Major Rusty Dooley
Notify the Rectory of anyone you would like added to our list of those serving our country or when anyone has been discharged.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School
Parents often reflect at this time of the year on where to send their children for an educational experience which will assure them of the best for their children and of support for their role as parents. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School is just such a place. For information about our school or to tour it please call our school at 785-5709. We have openings from nursery school through eighth grade.
The Gift of the Eucharist
As a parish community we find ourselves most frequently gathered together around the Table of Lord celebrating the gift of the Eucharist. As part of the year celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the diocese, and joining in prayer during the days of the Eucharistic Congress, various programs are being sponsored in order to focus our appreciation of and devotion to the Eucharist. The following events are part of our parish’s celebration:
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Isle
Eastport, New York
Saturday, June 3rd from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM
Those parishioners who plan on attending are asked to notify the rectory office. Directions to the shrine are also available from the rectory office.
A Walk Through the Mass for Catechist,
Extraordinary Ministers and Parishioners
Highlighting why we do what we do at Mass!
Monday, June 12th and 19th at 7:30 PM
Presented by Father Anthony
Recommitment Ceremony for our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
At each of the Weekend Masses
on Saturday, June 17th and Sunday, June 18th
The Feast of Corpus Christi
Diocesan Youth Day on the Eucharist
Saturday, June 10th - Holy Trinity High School
The Parish as Eucharistic Community
The Feast of Saint Barnabas the Apostle
Monday, June 12th at 9:00 AM
Hospitality will follow in the Holy Family Chapel
The Eucharist and Our Children
Special Eucharist welcoming our First Communicants
Sunday, June 18th at the 9:00 AM Mass.
Special Opportunities for Adoration of the Eucharist
Before the Exposed Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday, June 6th, 8:00 - 9:00 PM – Nocturnal Adoration
Friday, June 9th, After the 9:00 AM Mass until Noon
Friday, June 16th, After the 9:00 AM Mass until Noon
The Diocesan Eucharistic Congress
concludes with the Eucharistic Celebration on the
Feast of Corpus Christi At St. Agnes Cathedral
Sunday, June 18th at 12:30 PM Mass
Two parishioners will represent the parish.
Pastoral Formation Institute
Are you looking for a community where you can grow spiritually and explore your faith? The Pastoral Formation Institute is a 2 year process of Spiritual and Theological Formation with a 3rd year of specific ministry training. For information call Jeanne Savage at 678-5800 ext. 510.
Rosary Society
Our next meeting is Monday, May 8th at 8:00 PM. As May is the month of Our Blessed Mother, we will pray the “Living Rosary”. The slate of officers for 2006/2007 will be presented to the membership. Refreshments will be served. On Sunday, May 21st, the Rosarians will attend 9:00 AM Mass. Anyone wishing to attend breakfast at the Mediterranean Grill following Mass, tickets are available at $11.00 per person (see Harriet Leighton at meeting.) Thank You to Lisa Boscarino, Mary Hall and Linda Dunbar for the fantastic job they did for our Dinner-Fashion Show/Chinese Auction. To everyone else thank you for your help and support it was greatly appreciated.
-Sheila Whelan, President
Mercy League Atlantic City Trip
Showboat Casino, Monday May 22nd
Price $30.00: casino package $18.00 plus $5.00 food coupon. Please call Alice at 781-2783 or Mary at 781-1402 for information and reservations.
Vacation Bible School
Don’t miss the fun at Vacation Bible School! Learn about Jesus through songs, stories and crafts - July 24th - July 28th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. Children entering Pre-K, through third grade in September are invited. The $60 fee includes a T-shirt and snack each day. Register at the Office of Christian Formation. A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required. For information call Rosemary at 785-0130.
Charismatic Renewal Center
Prayer groups in Nassau County sponsor an evening of prayer and praise Monday, May 8th, 8:00 PM, Holy Family Chapel. The Spanish Youth Group, “Huellas” will conduct the entire evening. Bring your dancing shoes!
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the Blessed Mother’s Altar are in loving memory of Eda C. Brophy from Katherine Galgano.
Banns of Marriage
Joseph DeRocchis & Meghan Griesbach
Night at the Races
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School is hosting a Night at the Races, Friday, May 19th, 7:30 PM, at the Bellmore Knights of Columbus. Cost: $20.00 per person, includes heroes, salads, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Cash bar: beer and wine. $2.00 minimum on bets. Make checks payable to S.E.A.S. Please call Lisa Boscarino at 781-5448 or Mary Hall at 546-8437 for information.
We Need Your Help For Our Picnic
Volunteers are needed to make our parish picnic work. If you can help, please attend the planning meeting Thursday, May 11th, 7:30 PM in the Religious Education Office in the school. For information call Rosemary at 785-0130.
In Your Prayers Remember the Sick
John Bashian, Erin Getzler, Ann Spataro, Anne DeStasio, Pasquale Montefusco,
Mary Palumbo, Vincent Lovaglio, Peter Foti Sr., Bill Althenn, Rose Ferro,
Marie Hetterich, Rosemarie Kreuder, Michaele Canavan, Josephine Longo,
Louis Faltermayer, Natalie Martin, Karen O’Connor, Agnes Campbell, Peter Foti Jr.,
Giacinto Friscioni, Marilyn Porcaro, Barbara Gibart, Wendy Bicker, Baby Olivia Meyer,
Mary Sladowski, and all the sick of the parish.
Rosary Procession for Peace
The Procession will meet Monday, May 15th at 5:45 PM starting at Sacred Heart Church and walking down Merrick Avenue to Cure of Ars Church for 7:30 PM Mass. For information call Center of Life at 409-6201.
Marian Activities for the Month of May
Tuesday, May 9th
We will pray the Rosary for Peace in the World after the 9:00 AM Mass.
Sunday, May 14th
Join us for the May Crowning following the 10:15 AM Mass.
Friday, May 19th
We will pray the rosary for the intention of Respect for all Life after the 9:00 AM Mass.
Sunday, May 21st
All are invited to pray a decade of the Scriptural Rosary after the 10:15 AM Mass.
Wednesday, May 24th
We will pray the Rosary for the intention of Family Life after the 9:00 AM Mass.
Tuesday, May 30th
We will pray the Rosary for the intentions of our Parishioners.
Attention Teens
The annual Teen Ministry Lock-In for students in grades 8 through12 is Saturday, May 20th at 8:00 PM through Sunday, May 21st at 7:30 AM in the Holy Family Chapel. This is a great way to make new friends and renew old friendships. Permission slips are due at the Rectory with a check for $10.00, payable to St. Barnabas by May 17th. For questions, please contact Linda Rhoads at 314-5242.
