Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in loving memory of Andreana DeFino
from the Farmer and Drechsel Families.

Family Liturgy
Sunday, May 29th is the Feast of Corpus Christi. Following the 10:15 AM Mass there will be a brief service of Eucharistic Adoration and benediction.

Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of the Recently Deceased
Msgr. James Asip

Marian Activities for the Month of May
Wednesday, May 25th
We will pray the Rosary for increased devotion to the Eucharist and for the intentions of Pope Benedict XVI after the 9:00 AM Mass.

Tuesday, May 31st
We will pray the Rosary for the intention of Family Life after the 9:00 AM Mass.

Graduate Degrees
The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception is offering Master of Arts in Theology or Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies during the Summer 2005 session. Registration ends on June 17th. For further information contact the Academic Office at 631-423-0483 ext. 147.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
With the school year coming to a close over the next few weeks, some of you might be contemplating sharing the gift of Catholic Education with your children. We are a fortunate parish indeed to have the regional school right in our midst. To share in the excitement of Catholic Education for your child or just to gather additional information, please call our principal, Ms. Graziose at 785-5709.

Fund Raiser
On June 5th, at 7:00 PM at The Brokerage on Merrick Road, a number of comedians will come together in a fundraiser benefiting the school. Performers include Vince Dantona and George, Wild Willie, Chris Williamson and Karyn Villante. Tickets are $15 per person with a two drink minimum. Call 992-2496 for information and reservations. Thank you for supporting our school.

Rachel Vineyard Day Retreat for Men
Sunday, June 12th - 11:00 AM - Offering $30
St. Joseph’s Renewal Center, Brentwood
Information - Call Frank Gariboldi - 523-0586

Knights of Columbus Golf Outing
Thursday, June 2nd - Eisenhower Park
Information - Call Pat Neville - 221-2826

11-Days Italy Pilgrimage
Who wants to go to Italy? I do! I do! Set aside November 9th through 19th to visit historic churches, palaces and places of interest to the Christian traveler. Our pilgrimage will visit Venice, Padua, Florence, Pisa, Assisi, and the eternal city, Rome. For more information contact me, Fr. Anthony at the rectory or by e-mail at Frant11710@aol.com. I’m packed already, I just can’t find my passport.

Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28th, after the 8:00 AM Mass. The anointing of the sick is a sacrament that strengthens those who are ill, facing surgery, those who are disabled and those in special need of God’s healing touch due to chronic physical difficulties.

Banns of Marriage
Donald McCabe & Kathleen Rathgaber
David Pokorny & Christine Scaccio
Brian Smyth & Kathryn Godsil
James Currier & Nancy Schaeffer

In Your Prayers Remember the Sick
Lorraine Degeilh, Kathleen Hosey, Rosemarie Kreuder, Florence Johanson, Patti Fischer,
Muriel Zaborowski, Gert Ranta, Marie Sarnicola, Charles Vincent Lovaglio,
Gussie Larocca, Rita Zimmer, Jim Bush, Patricia Birbiglia, Lillian Rocco, Joan Kluczka,
Maryann Gatti, Dolores Connors, Ann O’Leary, Helen Wright, Clare Cupo, Millie McDevitt,
and all the sick of the parish.

Adoption
Baby girls in China need homes - infants and toddlers available. Older parents and singles are welcome. For more information, call Barbara Salvesen, St. Anthony’s Parish, Nanuet, NY at 845-623-5277.

Al-Anon
Meeting every Sunday at 7:30 PM and Wednesday at 8:00 PM in the school cafeteria.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting every Thursday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria.

EMs, Lectors and Altar Servers
Please pick up June and July ministry schedules in the Altar Server’s Sacristy after Mass today.

Prayer for Our Armed Forces
Let us keep in our prayers the men and women in our Armed Forces:

Corporal Kevin Shay, US Marine Corps
Lieutenant John Gabriel Pinto, US Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Maguire, US Marine Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Hollis, US Marine Corps
Captain Terrence J. O’Connor, US Army
Lieutenant Patrick McKinney, US Army
Corporal Charles E. Mullon, III, US Marine Corps
Private William D. Loughran, IV, US Marine Corps
Sergeant Eric S. Loughran, US Army Reserves
Chaplain Major Paul K. Hurley, US Army
Captain Eric Reid, US Army
Lance Corporal Timothy E. Fenton, US Marine Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Whalen
Sergeant Henry Bailey, III
Terrence Murphy
Major Rusty Dooley
Corporal Arbour, US Army
John Anthony Lang, US Navy
Staff Sergeant Daniel Milazzo, US Air Force
Private Peter Dubin, US Army
Corporal Ryan Donnelly, US Marine Corps
Private Sean Keeffe, US Army
Seaman Brian Farrell, US Navy
Colonel Peter H. Devlin, US Marine Corps
Lance Corporal Bryan Watkins, US Marine Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Diane (Boyce) Bilbray US Air Force
Senior Airman David Worsdale, US Air Force
First Sergeant Thomas J. Carey, US Army
Lieutenant Eric Dieges, US Navy

Please notify the rectory office of anyone you would like added to our list of those serving our country in the Armed Forces. Include name, rank and branch of service.

Defensive Driving Course
Saturday, June 4th - 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.
Seats are limited, so please register as soon as possible.

Father’s Day Cards
Remember your father, living or deceased, by enrolling him in the Father’s Day Novena. All the masses on Father’s Day will be celebrated in honor of those listed for the novena. The names of all will be placed in the memory box on the Blessed Mother’s Altar for the month of June. The envelope with the name(s) can be returned to the rectory or placed in the collection baskets or poor boxes.

Bread & Wine
The Eucharistic bread & wine for this week is in memory of Helen Hodnett from the Finn Family.

Second Collection
There will be a second collection on June 4th and 5th for the Religious Retirement Fund. Religious Communities of sisters and brothers who have been involved in educational, health care and social ministry in our diocese and also in Brooklyn need our help. Your generosity is most appreciated and will assist the elderly religious of thirty-one communities who still serve us.

Altar Flowers
The flowers on the Blessed Mother’s Altar for this week honor the Blessed Mother from the Rosary Society.

Small Christian Communities
An evening of prayer and reflection for ALL members of Small Christian Communities has been planned on Thursday, May 26th at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. Father Peter will be our guest speaker. Come meet the members of our many groups and celebrate our blessings of community. We also invite anyone who might be interested in joining a small Christian Community to join us that night. Come and see what we’re all about.

Vacation Bible School
Monday, July 25th - Friday, July 29th
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Holy Family Chapel
$55 - includes T-shirt and Snack
Children entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades as of September 2005 are invited to join us for a week of Bible stories, crafts, games and songs at our parish vacation bible school. Don’t miss out - sign up early. Registration is limited. Register in the Office of Christian Formation. Applications are available in the Rectory, OCF or Holy Family Chapel. (Copy of child’s birth certificate is required.) For information call Rosemary at 785-0130.

Catholic Ministries Appeal
Goal: $101,600
Pledges Received: $ 91,450
The mail arrives daily with additional pledges to the Catholic Ministries Appeal. With each new pledge we come closer and closer to our goal of $101,600. If you are still contemplating sharing in this outreach to the diocese that will eventually be of benefit to our parish, please take the time this week to bring us over our goal. We are preciously close to doing just that. Your generosity is always appreciated.

Parish Family Picnic
Don’t miss out on the fun! Come join us on Sunday, June 5th from 10:00 AM to Sunset at Wantagh Park - Central Picnic Area for our Annual Parish Picnic. Invite your family and friends! Activities for all ages: DJ, Kids Games, BINGO, Adult Relay Games, Softball, Line Dancing, Pie Eating Contest and Face Painting to name a few. Please remember to bring chairs and tables if you can because seating is limited on a first-come, first-serve basis. Also, remember your food and charcoal. No glass bottles please. Watermelon, coffee, tea and desserts will be available at the Hospitality Table. For further information, please call Rosemary Pettei at 785-0130.