Bread & Wine
The Eucharistic bread and wine for this week is in memory of Charles A. Goebel from Gerry and Bob Benjamin.
Adult Faith Formation
Monday, January 10th, 7:30 PM, Upper Church
Ms. Pat McDonough, LI Columnist and Director of Religious Education,
St. Ann’s, Garden City
How can parents living in this very busy, third-millenium raise faith-filled kids while deepening their own relationship to God and others? Join Pat as she explores this and other questions concerning the spiritual, psychological and intellectual development of children and some practical ways in which parents can nurture their children’s relationship to God and the Church.
Long Island Catholic Sunday
Next Sunday, January 9th, is The Long Island Catholic Sunday. This is your opportunity to contribute to our parish’s expense in providing the paper for you. Please place your envelope with the annual fee of $20.00 in the collection basket. If you do not receive The Long Island Catholic, we can arrange for you to do so by carefully printing your name and complete address on the back of the envelope and note that yours will be a new listing. Your envelope can also be mailed or dropped off at the rectory during the week.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
The next meeting of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Mother Seton #2414, will be held on Tuesday, January 4th at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. If you would like further information about this national Catholic women’s organization, please call Jackie at 781-7846 after 7:00 PM.
Defensive Driving Course
Saturday, January 22nd - 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
School Cafeteria - $45 per person
To register call 631-360-9720. This course is for point and insurance reduction.
Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in loving memory of John Walter from his daughter and family.
Nocturnal Adoration
First Tuesday, January 4th, at 8:00 PM in the church.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of the Recently Deceased
Mary Pietruszka, Maryanne Jacobsen, Robert Pokorny, Marie Calandrino and
Pasqualina “Lee” Manganaro
Cub Scouts
Cubs, dens and packs are welcome to the Cub Scout Fun and Faith Day on Saturday, January 15th at St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Hempstead. A day of prayer, song, games and craft are planned. For further information contact the Diocesan Catholic Scouting Office at 678-5800, ext. 245 or www.scouting@drvc.org.
Friendly Seniors
Meeting Tuesday, January 4th, at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. New members over age 55 are welcome.
In Your Prayers Remember the Sick
Patti Fischer, Tom Bidell, Marcia Toole, Ed Douglas,
Baby Noah Pickus, Vincent Lovaglio, Sal Pitti,
William Quinn, Baby Danielle, Vincent DiCanio, Christine Sarnicola,
Ginny Lewis, Eleanor Murphy, Florence Johanson, Julia Wiener,
Richard Klein, Deanna Berry, Kathleen Pierce,
and all the sick of the parish.
Lutherans and Roman Catholics:
What Divides Us? What Unites Us?
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Grand and Centre Avenues
Thursdays, January 13th, 20th and 27th, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
We will be discussing in depth any questions you have may about how our two churches understand and express the one Christian faith that we share. If you are interested, please call or e-mail your registration so we know how many to prepare for. Please leave your name and phone number with The Office or Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Diocese of Rockville Centre: 678-5800, ext. 613 or bscott@drvc.org
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Religious Award workshop will be held on Saturday, January 8th in the school cafeteria. Juniors working on the Regina Coeli Award will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 PM; I Live My Faith Award from 3:00 to 4:00 PM; 2nd and 3rd grade Brownies will meet from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
New Life - New Love
The parish rejoices with our young families who celebrate the baptism of a child. Please be assured of our prayers and support. We welcome our newest parishioners.
Ashley Lauren Kaplan
Brooke Morgan Kaplan
Paige Elizabeth Kaplan
Stephanie Rose Kaplan
Matthew James Ryan
Jake Richard Giordano
Kelsey Gwen McElligott
Gianna Rae Brodsky
Dominic Vincent Casella
Meghan Elizabeth Douglas
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Emma Lauren Linhart
Joseph Lawrence O’Brien
Shane Matthew Craig
Aidan Patrick Lang
Anthony Michael Cusumano
Michaela Christine LoPorto
Mark Andrew Villarico
Dylan Paul Bayes
Alyssa Lorraine Cammiso |
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting every Thursday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria.
Annual Free Throw Competition
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Basketball Championship Program for 10 to 14 year olds will be held on Saturday, January 8th at 4:00 PM in the school gym. The Bellmore Council will again sponsor this competition.
Al-Anon
Meeting every Wednesday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria.
Mary, Servant of the Lord
Mary, you’ve come a long way
from simply being Mary,
“a virgin betrothed to a man
named Joseph, of the House of David.”
“Mother of God,”
“Mother of the Church,”
“Queen of the Universe,”
“Queen of Families.”
I still prefer your own
simple description for yourself,
“servant.”
“I am the servant of the Lord.”
Mary, may we stop
being concerned about titles
and simply be like you,
servants too!
- Andrew Costello
