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The Parish
Family of
Saint Brigid
"I would like an abundance of peace. I would like full vessels
of charity. I would like rich treasures of mercy. I would like
cheerfulness to preside over all."...Saint Brigid
October 25, 2015 - Thirtieth Sunday of the Year
We gather to celebrate the Eucharist
Saturday:
Sunday:
Monday
through
Friday
8am Church (weekday Mass)
5pm Church (English)
7pm Church (Spanish)
7am Church (English)
8:30am Church (Italian)
9:15am Chapel (English)
10am Church (English) Family Mass
10:45am Chapel (Spanish)
11:30am English (Church) Choir
12:15pm Chapel (Spanish)
2:30pm Church (Kreyol)
6pm Chapel (English) Rock Mass
7am Church
9am Church
12:10 Church
Celebration of Reconciliation
Saturday:
4pm - 4:45pm (English)
6:15pm - 7pm (Spanish)
Monday through Friday following the 12:10 Mass
(except on certain holidays and holydays)
Other Prayer Opportunities
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursdays 12:40 - 4pm
Charismatic Prayer Meeting
Tuesday 8pm Chapel (Spanish)
Tuesday 7:30pm School Library (English)
Second Saturday 8:30pm Church (Kreyol)
Jesus Night: First Friday of every month
7:30pm (October through June)
Welcome to our Parish Family
Church Address:
75 Post Avenue, Westbury NY 11590
School Chapel Address
101 Maple Avenue, Westbury
Phone:
516-334-0021
Fax: 516-334-0082
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish webpage: www.saintbrigid.net
Church Hours:
Monday through Friday: 6:30am through 9pm
Saturday: 7:30am through 9pm
Sunday: 6:30am - 5pm
Parish Center Hours
Monday through Friday: 9:30am to 9:pm
Saturday: 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday: 9am to 2:30pm
The Father Schaefer Parish Center is located
at 75 Post Avenue, directly across the street
from the Church.
Index of Features
Upcoming events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.3
Mass Intentions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.5
Sunday Morning Post. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.7
Specicial Insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 9 - 12
News from our Parish Ministries. . . pp. 8, 13, 14, 15
Comunidad Hispana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . pp. 14 - 15
Comunita Italiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 16
Komunite Ayisyen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 17
Noteworthy Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20
Recitation of the Rosary: After each of the weekday
Masses
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life at
Brigid’
Saint Brigid
Sacramental Life of our Parish
Baptism for children (under the age of 7) is celebrated in
English on the first three Sundays at 1 pm; in Spanish on
the last Sunday of the month at 1 pm; in Kreyol on the 3rd
Saturday at 1 pm. Parents attend a preparation session on
the first Monday of the month from 8 to 9:30 pm in the
church. Please call the Parish Center (334-0021) to make
arangements to speak to one of our priests or deacons
about your child’s upcoming baptism.
Celebration of Marriage
Please call the Parish Center (334-0021) at least six
months in advance to make arrangements for an interview
with one of our parish deacons or priests who will meet
with the engaged couple, set the time and date of the
wedding and make arrangements for our parish marriage
preparation program.
Rite of Christian Initiation
Adults who have never been baptized are prepared for the
reception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism,
Eucharist and Confirmation) through the RCIA process.
Other adults may have already been baptized, but are
seeking to receive Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Those
interested in knowing more about the process of becoming
a full member of the Catholic Church are invited to call
Sister Ann Horn at 516-333-9434. Parents who have
school-aged children who have never been baptized are
also invited to speak to Sister Ann about their process of
preparation for these sacraments.
Sacraments of School Age Children
Our parish religious education program prepares children
for the celebration of the sacraments of Eucharist,
Reconciliation and Confirmaton. The norm is that children
receive a two-year preparation for Reconciliation and
Eucharist (normally celebrated in the second grade) and a
two-year preparation program for Confirmation (normally
celebrated in the eighth grade). Our religious education
program deepens the experience of faith and religious
formation in the years betweeen the celebrations of these
sacraments.
Parents who have children older than first grade and are
seeking to have them receive the sacraments of Eucharist
(First communion), Reconciliation or Confirmation are
asked to call the Religious Education office.
Communion to the Sick and Homebound
Anyone who is not able to attend Mass because of frailty,
chronic or temporary illness, or admission to hospice can
have Holy Communion brought to them at home on a
regular basis. Please call the parish office to make
arrangements for a lay minister to bring holy communion.
Care for those in need. . .
Parish Outreach Program
Our parish outreach program, located in the Father Schaefer
Parish Center, provides a range of social services for people
of the local community. Joan Echausse, director of Parish
Outreach is assisted by coordinators Lupe Ramirez and
Barbara Powell. Parish Outreach operates Monday to Friday
between 10 am and 3 pm. 516-334-0021, ext. 361.
Casa Mary Johanna, also located in the Father Schaefer
Parish Center provides immigration services and counseling.
Yanira Chacon is the coordinatior of Casa Mary Johanna and
can be reached at 516-334-0021 ext 362
Our Parish Outreach Food Pantry located in the basement
of the rectory residence (50 Post Avenue). Hours of operation
are: Monday (6pm - 8pm), Tueday (10:30 am - 12 pm &
1 pm - 3 pm), Wednesday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm)
Thurday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm) Friday (10:30 am
- 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm). Ximena Arevena 516-334-0021 (ext
327) is the coordinator of our food pantry.
St. Brigid’s Attic Thrift Shop accepts/sells good used
clothing, furniture, household articles and bric-a-brac at
affordable prices. Millie Lopez coordinates the Thrift Shop
at 178 Post Ave (876-0252). We're open Monday thru
Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Ministry to the Bereaved
We reach out to those who have suffered the death of a loved
one. Rosemary Fischer coordinates our Bereavement
Ministry throughout the year. We also offer occasional
Bereavement Workshops with Dr. Lou Sabatini. Call 3340021 ext 333 for details.
Parish Regional School
Saint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School offers an
excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel for children
from Nursery to 8th Grade. Students are prepared for the
Sacraments of Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Liturgies and Prayer Services are celebrated throughout the
school year. Programs are offered for a wide range of
student needs and interests. Academic Intervention Services
are offered as well as Academies of Inquiry and School-wide
Enrichment Clusters. To arrange a visit, please call the
school office at 333-0580. Mr. Paul Clagnaz is the Principal.
Fathr Tony Stanganelli and Father Tom Arnao are
co-pastors. Visit our Website at www.stbolh.org.
Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by
church personnel and volunteers: (516) 594-9063
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Directory of the Pastoral Staff
PARISH CLERGY 516-334-0021
Father Anthony Stanganelli, pastor
e-mail: [email protected]
PARISH OUTREACH 516-334-0021
Joan Echausse, Pastoral Associate for Parish Outreach
ext.308 e-mail: [email protected]
Father Jason Grisafi, associate pastor
e-mail: [email protected]
Yanira Chacon-Lopez ext. 362
Immigration Ministry – Casa Mary Johanna
e-mail: [email protected]
Father Javier Peñaranda, associate pastor
Ximena Aravena, Saint Brigid’s Food Pantry - ext. 327
e-mail: [email protected]
Father Nesly Jean-Jacques SMM, associate pastor
Monsignor John Martin, in residence
e-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Darrell Buono
e-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Jim Morris
Deacon Frank Pesce
e-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Manuel J. Ramos
e-mail: [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION 516-334-0021 ext 352
e-mail: [email protected]
Sister Ann Horn OP 334-0021 ext. 353
Pastoral Associate of Faith Formation
e-mail: [email protected]
Socorro Moreno 334-0021 ext. 355
Director of Religious Education
e-mail: [email protected]
Meg Westfall 334-0021 ext. 354
Director of Religious Education
e-mail: [email protected]
Vince Buzzeo 334-0021 ext. 356
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
e-mail: [email protected]
Paul Clagnaz 333-0580
Principal of Saint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School
e-mail: [email protected]
PARISH ADMINISTRATION 516-334-0021
Robert Cammarata 334-0021 ext. 336
Pastoral Associate for Administration
e-mail: [email protected]
Maria Pineiro 334-0021 ext. 333
Office Manager
e-mail: [email protected]
Barbara Powell, Saint Brigid’s Well - ext. 361
e-mail: [email protected]
Lupe Ramirez, Saint Brigid’s Well - ext. 361
e-mail: [email protected]
HAITIAN APOSTOLATE 516-334-0021
Sister Bruno FDM ext 358
Sister Cecilia FDM ext 357
MUSIC MINISTRY: 516-334-0021 ext 311
Susan Porteus Director of Music
e-mail: [email protected]
SUPPORTING STAFF
Receptionists 334-0021– ext.300
Nicole Manzione Sylvia Almonte Kris Marasca
Grace Puglisi
Brian Castillo
Business Office Assistants 334-0021
Christine Tomitz - ext. 301
Carol Beck - ext. 351
Religious Education Office 334-0021 ext. 352
Barbara Budion and Rosemary Moreno
e-mail: [email protected]
School Office: 333-0580
Terri Ruggiero e-mail: [email protected]
Plant Manager 334-7806 or 333-0580
Bob Martella
Weekend Sacristan
Aurelia Reyes
Kevin Sarmiento
Alex Cipollone
James Worthman
Jerel Maala
Christina Petkanas
Juliet Rafanelli
Nathaniel Worthman
Project Manager
Andy Murano 334-0021 ext. 305
e-mail: [email protected]
Church Custodian - 334-0021
Roberto Fernandez
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...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
Parish Ministries Coordinators
Altar Servers 334-0021
Father Jason
Bereavement 334-0021
Rosemary Fischer
Choir (Adult English) 334-0021 ext.311
Susan Porteus
Choir (10am - Youth) 334-0021 ext 311
Laura Naughton
Choir (Italian) 334-0021 ext. 311
Susan Porteus
Choir (Spanish 10:45) 334-0021
Guillermo Roman
Choir (Spanish Sat 7 pm)
Omar Chirinos 997-9054
Choir (Haitian) 334-0021
Yolette Solnave
CYO Sports
Gerard Gordon - 338-6640: [email protected]
Decorating Team
Lorraine Sherman - 333-6511
Eucharistic Ministers
Anna Moruzzi - 997-6860
Family Mass Committee
Barbara & Scott Cooper - 414-1440
Folk Group (9:15am Mass)
Jeff Weber 334-0021
FOCCUS Inventory:
Kathy & Ken Spencer (671-8212)
Finance Council 334-0021 ext. 336
Marie Firenze
Garden Club
Sheila Leonard
Senior Connections 334-0021
Kathy Battistini & Barbara Fleming
Lectors
Katie Sheehan - 794-6388
Junior Lectors
Deacon Darrell Buono
Legion of Mary 334-0021
Grace Bivona
Ministry of Consolation - 334-0021
Walter Wilczek
Ministry of Winter Grace 334-0021
Sister Julie Thompson
Pastoral Council 334-0021
Father Anthony Stanganelli
Pastoral Formation Institute Parish Representatives:
Carleen Barten 640-5735
Pre-Cana Program:
Mary & Peter Kahl - 333-4755
Thinking of Becoming a Catholic?
Sr. Ann Horn, OP - 333-9434
Respect Life
Michael Posillico 626-8946
Rock Band 334-0021
Elissa Hanson
Rock Mass - 334-4755
Denise Pratesi & Chuck Cutolo: email: [email protected]
Rosary Altar Society 334-0021
Ronnie Cornell
Scouts (Boy Scouts/Cub scouts) Troop 469
Scoutmaster: Dan Gregory [email protected]
Girl Scouts
Harriet Gibaldi - 741-2550
Spiritual Direction 334-0021
Deacon Jim Morris
Ushers 334-0021
Charles Givens
ST. BRIGID
OUR LADY OF HOPE SCHOOL
Parent Association - (516) 621-1735
Mary Katz - [email protected]
School Board 333-0580
Lisa Kumbatovic - [email protected]
Organizations in Our Community
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Alcoholics Anonymous
292-3040
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Mary Hickey - 333-8594
Birthright
Emergency Hotline:1-800-550- 4900
Cursillo/Ultrea
Carleen Barten: 640-5735
Durazzano Society
Antonio Iadevaia - President: 516-334-7174
Knights of Columbus (516) 946-6968
Steve Fleming, Grand Knight www.kofc1012.org
Maria SS Dell'Assunta Society
Mary Ann DiGiuseppe: 516-521-7342
Marriage Encounter
Maureen & Rick Tufano: 747-3282
OSIA Sons of Italy
Rae Lanzilotta: 334-0830
Prison Families Anonymous
Kent Evans: 732-3018
Retrouvaille (Marriage Support)
John & Linda Pisano 334-0178
Saint Anthony Society
Phyllis Caggiano 796-2928
Veterans of Foreign War
Westbury Senior Citizens
Maureen Droge 334-5886
...faithfullyand
andjoyfully
joyfullyserving
servingBreezy
BreezyHill,
Hill,Carle
CarlePlace,
Place,East
EastMeadow,
Meadow,New
NewCassel,
Cassel,Salisbury,
Salisbury,South
SouthWestbury,
Westbury,Old
OldWestbury
Westburyand
andWestbury
Westburysince
since1850.
1850.
...faithfully
Upcoming Events
Don’t Forget!
Remember to turn your clocks back on November
1st!
CYO News - Basketball
There are still openings for players at the boys
5th and 8th grade level. We are trying to get
enough players for the boys 6th grade level.
Please contact Gerard Gordon at 516-338-6640
or [email protected] by Oct. 12th.
Fatima Prayer Cell
WAF Fatima Prayer Cell for World
Peace meets at 7:00 pm every
Monday in St. Brigid Church. Please
join us as we pray for much needed
peace in our world.
All Souls Day Mass
In addition to the daily masses on
Monday, October 26th, there will be a Mass at
7:30 pm remembering all the deceased of our
parish this year.
Basic Course, The New Testament
(The Bible from Jesus birth onward)
Begins Monday, October 26, 2015 and continues
through Nov. 2, 9,16, and 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at
St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School, 101 Maple Avenue, Westbury. The instructor will be Rev. Anthony
Stanganelli, Pastor. Donation is $25 for a parishioner, $40 otherwise. To register, call the Religious
Education Office at 516-334-0021 ext. 352.
T he Great and Wonderful Candle Sale
50% off every candle! Holidays, gifts, favors
and winter preparation! All sizes, shapes and
colors available throughout the month of
October only at Greystone Abbey Religious
Goods 564 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place
Phone 334-3757
Defensive Driving Course
The next Defensive Driving Course will be
held at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School,
101 Maple Avenue in Westbury on Saturday,
November 7th from 8:30 am to 3 pm (breaks
are included). The 6 hour classroom course is
presented by the National Safety Council certified instructors who, with the help of
modern, multi-media techniques, offer you a
new approach to learning accident prevention
skills. Cost is $45 per seat payable to Martin
Hirschfield. Please send your check with
your name and telephone number to:
Send to: Driver Education, Dept. J
P.O. Box 314, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Call 631-360-9720 for registration and
information
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...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
We pray for those who are sick. . .
Stefano Mistretti
Rose Cangialosi
Peter Coogan
Bernard Pastor
Elizabeth Boyle
Barbara Kretkowski
Elissa Hanson
Lorraine Sposito
Lauretta Henning
Marianne Daddio
Caroline Bessler
Michael Caplice
Jack Duryea
Donny Jacaruso
Joseph Jacaruso
Joan Guiliano
Lois Benjamin
Thelma Jones
Carol Rossi
Anthony Valente
Cesar Lorenzo
Janet LaVia
Michele Impasato
Diana Healy
Anthony Marsella
Anthony Rothwell
Bernard Pastore
Maria Diaz
Mary Echausse Kruppa
Kristia Piscitelli
Jen Carrieri
Maureen Kane
Dick Widmyer
Donna Ortiz
Rosdario Ocampo
John O’Donnell
Don Leo Rojas
Maggie McCartin
Cassidy Hogan
Irene Davide
Barbara Lee
Fany Elena
Blanco Elias
Kristine Olsen
Theresa Loria
Mary Murphy
Mary Catherine Ramsour
Baby Zoey
Anil Sirju
Peter Thompson, Sr.
Emanuel John Baptiste
Jean C. François
Luis Manuel Diaz
Rosemary Reder
Evelyn Whittington
Giuseppe Sposito
Margherita Posillico
Kwame Toshambe
Amy Jean-Pierre
Margaret Jean-Pierre
Virginia Gallo
Steven Jacaruso
Margaret Puarro
Jean Strobel
Nicholas Santa
Diane Fuller-Lamparter
Bob Bianco
Lisa Capozzi
Dawn Levchenko
Linda Garback
Jill Mazza
Linda Foxx
Yolanda Tirado
Telma Serra
Vincent Cino
Theodore Banker
Vincent Loria
Angela Balsano
Debra Barton
Juana Cepeda
Due to space limitations, names placed on the sick list will remain for four weeks. Please
call the parish office to remove or add a loved one.
We pray for those who have died. . .
Keith Norman, Evelyn Melville, Ursula Lagnese, Mildred Little, Margaret Liberati,
Antonina Marino and Gilbert Furboter
We pray for those who serve in the military. . .
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Sgt. Jason Howland, National Guard Army
Sgt. Victor Raynoso, USMC
Lt. Col. Charles J. Tulaney, USMC
Sgt. Craig Clark, US Army
Adam C. Belding, SPC US Army in Korea
Andrew Lyons
Neil Falls Percifull, US Army
Mike Tarsa, LTC US Marine
James E. Geiselman, US Army in Afghanistan
Major James McLean
Chao Li, US Army
Staff Sgt. Christopher Schultz, US Army
2nd Lt. Kurth McDermott, USMC
Lawrence Marquez, US. Army
Staff Sgt. Edwin Philip Julean USMC in Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Rodney Agustin, USMC
2nd Lt. Brendan T. Echausse, US Army
Lt. Cody McDonald in Afghanistan
Christopher Counts, U.S. Marine in Afghanistan
Major Matthew Kessler, US Marine
Vladimir Julin, US Navy Petty Officer
Rigoberto Castro, USMC
Capt. Steven Piacente, USMC
Thomas Ruse, LCpl, USMC
James Eugene, US Marine
Alvin Jordan
Jim Arbelaez, US Marine
Richard Bush, US Army
Steven Federlien, Navy Reservist
Christopher Ponsot
US Army Sargeant John Patrick Riffle
Johanna Romero, US Marine
Kenneth Furst, USMC
Sgt. Madzsima Nerestant, USMC
Master Sgt. Jill Agront
Lucky Isaac Jacques, USP US Army in Iraq
Corp. Jerry Kubis, US Marine
Sgt. Robert Thomas Ludwig, US Army
Sgt. 1st Class Sean Schenck, US Army in Afghanistan
Jarrett Corbin, US Navy in Japan
Master Sgt. Thomas McMahon, US Air Force
Brian Berretta
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
We Celebrate the Sacraments
October 26 thru 30, 2015
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7:00 am Mass
7:00 am Mass
Remedios C.DeGuzman Lawrence Cochrane
7:00 am Mass
Catherine Dobbins
7:00 am Mass
Elisabeth Malgras
7:00 am Mass
Souls in Purgatory
9:00 am Mass
Frank P. Murphy
9:00 am Mass
Joseph & Josephine
Hannon
9:00 am Mass
Conor McGinty
9:00 am Mass
Rose Razzano
9:00 am Mass
Ellen Palmer
12:10 pm Mass
Gilbert Duvalsaint
12:10 pm Mass
George & Suzanne
Grella
12:10 pm Mass
John Halpin
12:10 pm Mass
Margaret Travis
12:10 pm Mass
Mayo family
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
Saturday
8:00 am Mass
Novena Mass
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
(Confession)
4-4:45 pm
Saturday October 31st
5:00 pm...(English/Church)............
Intentions: Julie & Robert Agrillo & family
Priest:
Servers: A. Bazin, A. & C. Petkanas, J. D’Albora
7:00 pm...(Spanish/Church)................ Intentions: Maria Garcia and Francisco Alberto Mendez
Priest:
Sunday November 1st
7:00 am...(English/Church) .............. Intentions: For People of the Parish
Priest:
8:30 am...(Italian/Church)................. Intentions: Filomena & Teresa Alfonso Posillicom, Ludovico Scala,
Rosalba & Rafaile Vitiello, Antonio Abbatiello, Angela Stano
Priest:
9:15 am...(English/Chapel).................. Intentions: Salvatore Diglio & Maria Betancourt
Priest:
Servers: C. & M. Cullinan, T. Thoben, J. & M. Buono
10:00 am...(English/Church)................Intentions: Dorothy Morris
Priest:
Servers: Kelsey Coyne, Erin Cooper, Paola Ripoll
10:45 am...(Spanish/Chapel)............... Intentions:
Priest:
11:30 am...(English/Church).................. Intentions: Alfred & Robert Scanlon, Ralph & Domenica Aloisio, Cristin Bambino
Florence & Angelo DeLettera, Sabrina Aponte (living), Raffaela Aloisio Scicchitano
Priest:
Servers: C. & N. DeGuzman, M. Mongao, A. & A. Verma
12:15 pm.....(Spanish/Chapel)............. Intentions: Avelina Yap
Priest:
2:30 pm ...(Kreyol/Church)................. Intentions:
Priest:
6:00 pm...(English/Chapel).................Intentions: Mary Hegarty
Priest:
Servers: Grajeda, Hegarty, Raduazzo, Weydig
Other Memorials for the week
With the gift of candles we lovingly remember...
With the gift of altar flowers we lovingly remember...
With the gift of bread and wine we lovingly remember...
Phil Kazlowski from Frank & Barbara Accardi
Please call the rectory
office to memorialize
candles, flowers or
bread and wine for the
week in memory of a
loved one.
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...faithfully
Old Westbury
Westbury and
and Westbury
Westbury since
since 1850.
1850.
...faithfully and
and joyfully
joyfully serving
serving Breezy
Breezy Hill,
Hill, Carle
Carle Place,
Place, East
East Meadow,
Meadow, New
New Cassel,
Cassel, Salisbury,
Salisbury, South
South Westbury,
Westbury, Old
Breaking Open the Word
Reflecting on next Sunday’s Gospel before you come to Mass can bring
so much more meaning to your experience of liturgy. Here’s the gospel
for next Sunday. How does this Gospel touch your life?
November 1st - The Feast of All Saints
Matthew 5:1-12a
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven."
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All saints are saints in Christ. Without him there is no existence,
nor holiness. In the Litany of Saints we formally note those
women and men whose lives and witness exemplify the Beatitudes of the Blessed One in whom they have flourished, and in
whom we too are called to flourish. They are the “poor in spirit”,
the humble, who know their need for God; they mourn, especially
due to human alienation from God; they are merciful, singleheartedly attached to God and offer peace. Let us celebrate the
saints by joyfully sharing our gifts with one another.
Gospel Reflection
Questions
• What is the particular
form of holiness that God
is calling you to in your
life?
• What experience on
earth do you think gives
the best picture of the life
of the saints in heaven?
• How would you describe
the main virtues needed for
a modern-day saint?
Some Questions for
Families & Children
• Who are the saints among
your family and friends,
living or deceased?
• Can anyone become a
saint?
• How do the saints in
heaven help us?
Scripture texts are taken from the New
American Bible with Revised New
Testament and Revised Psalms ©1991,
1986,1970 Confraternity of Christian
Doctrine, Washington DC and used by
permission of the copyright owner. All
rights reserved.
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
Sunday
Morning
Lord, I want to see. . .
POST
Announcing upcoming
listening sessions
As we approach this centennial
celebration of our beautiful
Church building, we are looking
at various projects that we might
want to address as a parish
family. In the centerfold of
today’s bulletin is a pictorial
presentation of some of the needs
of the building itself. I have also
raised other needs for our parish
that we might want to address at
this time as well. As I have
repeatedly said, pastors come and
go. This is your church and I
need to hear your concerns about
our beautiful Church building.
I have scheduled three such
listening sessions: For the
English speaking members of our
community (and those who
understand English as a second
language), I would like to invite
you to participate in one of two
possible sessions: Wednesday,
November 11th at 7:30pm in
the school chapel, or Sunday,
November 15th at 4:30pm in
Code Auditorium (A time that
can benefit the people from our
Haitian community). For the
Spanish-speaking members of the
community, I have scheduled a
listening session on Sunday,
November 8th at 1:30pm in the
school chapel.
Mass Intention Book
Opens This Tuesday.
Once again, may I remind you
that Mass intentions for the year
2016 will be made available at
the parish center office this
Tuesday, October 27th at
10:00am.
E-mail Father Tony: [email protected]
I invite you to look closely at the details of today’s gospel, for the gospel
tells the story about the nature of prayer itself. Jesus is in the city of
Jericho, a fairly well populated oasis city in the southern part of Israel.
Because of Jesus’ popularity at this point in his ministry, a crowd of people
accompanies him. Bartimaeus is a bit of an opportunist. He knows there will
be a crowd and so this provides the perfect opportunity to get some
handouts.
“Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” Son of David is a flattering title and
may be just the ticket to get some assistance. The townspeople know this
beggar all too well. They may even have been annoyed over the years by his
manipulative tactics, and so they try to silence him. “This is not the time nor
the place to beg.” But Bartimaeus is not going to let a good opportunity to
pass by. He cries out all the more.
Jesus calls him over and asks, “What is it you want me to do for you?”
There is something incredibly powerful in that question. Even though blind,
Bartimaeus senses that he is being looked upon with great love and mercy.
He immediately comes to know his heart’s deepest desire and he believes
that it is safe to share that desire with the man of God himself. So, with
courage, faith and hope he says, “Lord, I so desire to see.” And having
received his sight, he follows Jesus – to Jerusalem.
Now, let’s look at this gospel as a means of teaching us how to pray. Our
life can be so consumed with the necessities of day-to-day living. I just want
to get through this challenge, this problem. I am like a blind person begging
for a handout. Even my prayer may be just a wish list of things I want God
to take care of for me. We cry out for help and we are not even aware if God
is even listening. There are voices of discouragement – not coming from the
outside crowd but from our own disappointed heart. This is ridiculous –
why bother even asking? God isn’t going to pay attention to me.
But for some reason, we persist in our prayer even though the inner voices
tell us it’s a waste of time. Maybe like the blind man we cry out all the more
for help. And then, the call, the invitation of Jesus is heard. “Draw closer to
me.” I may even discover in that moment that there is a community of faith
that is encouraging me to draw closer to Jesus, that he is not uncaring or
distant or even indifferent to my need. In that moment, my heart begins to
open and I hear Jesus ask me, “What is it I can do for you?”
Today, Jesus speaks to your heart and invites you to explore what are your
heart’s deepest desires. Perhaps you may become aware of the big picture –
and even the need for a conversion of heart where you ask Jesus not so
much to change your circumstances but change the very way in which you
see life itself. How Jesus so desires to give you that vision of the big
picture!
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Outreach
Come! Share Faith, Talent and Fun
Central Nassau Athletic Association Fall Food Drive
November 7, 2015
The Central Nassau Athletic Association, under
the direction of Jeff DeLuca and Dan Fisher, will
be conducting their
annual Fall Food Drive
in the South Westbury
area on Saturday,
November 7, 2015.
Bags for Thanksgiving
food donations will be
distributed at homes throughout the area on the
previous weekend of October 31st and donations
will be picked up from home to home on
Saturday, November 7th and delivered to St.
Brigid’s Green by the gazebo.
Volunteers Needed...
To pass out food bags, receive donations, sort the
foods, replenish our Food Pantry shelves and
stock Thanksgiving food in the lower level of the
church on Saturday, November 1st from 9 am to 4
pm. Come for all or come for part!
Please call 334-0021, ext. 308
or ext. 327 if you would like
to help. We’d love to have
you! As always, thank you to
so many who generously give
of their time, talent and
treasure to be Christ’s presence to those who are
in need.
Parish Outreach Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Schedule
November 7th FALL FOOD DRIVE - rain or shine - St. Brigid’s Green.
Volunteers: All hands on deck!
Thursday, 0ctober 29 Saturday, November 7 Monday, November 2 Thursday, November 5 Tuesday, November 10 Thursday, November 12 -
1:00 to 3:00 pm set up tables & decorate basement.
9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Dan Fisher Food Drive
6:00 to 8:00 pm
In the
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Church Basement
6:00 to 8:00 pm
South Side
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Monday, November 23rd - FOOD DISTRIBUTION
1:15 pm Prayer Service: Basket distribution 1:30 to 4:00 pm,
Evening distribution 6:00 to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday, November 24th - Basket Distribution 1:00 to 5:00 pm
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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101 Maple Avenue, Westbury NY 11590
(516)333-0580
www.stbolh.org
Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal [email protected].
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St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope
Regional School
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Casa Mary Johanna
Invitaciones
Comunidad
Hispana
de Santa
Brigida
Ministerio de Canto
- Misa sábados 7:00 p.m. Iglesia Post Ave. Ensayo Miércoles 4:30 p.m. Encargado
Omar Chirinos 1-516-997-9054. Recientemente El Seminario Menor Nuestra Señora
- ¿Necesita una carta de la
iglesia para algún trámite de inmi- del Valle en Canete, Perú, escogió de nuestro Grupo Parroquial GOS de Santa Brígida
la canción Madre del Amor Hermoso para la celebración de su 50 aniversario. La cangración?
ción fue compuesta por Omar Chirinos y es interpretada por Amy Reyes. Les invitamos
Llene el censo parroquial para
a que escuchen nuestra canción. Solo tiene que ir a la página de internet: soundcloud y
obtener esta carta. Censo
buscar la canción. Muchas gracias por su apoyo, Dios bendiga a sus familias.
disponible en la oficina
- Misa Domingos 10:45 am. Capilla de la Escuela. Encargados Ricardo Ossandon
parroquial.
1.516.333.2028 y Eliseo Hernandez 1-516-280-3316
- ¿Necesita un identificación de la - Misa Domingos 12:15 pm. Capilla de la Escuela. Ensayo Sábados 4 pm. Encargado
parroquia? Presentar un
Guillermo Román 1-516-334-7094
documento de su país de origen.
Grupo de Oración Carismático invita a la reunión todos los martes, iniciando con el
Santo Rosario en la Capilla a las 7:30 pm.
(Pasaporte, acta de nacimiento ó
Misa de Sanación y Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Tercer martes del mes
tarjeta de elector). Se agradece
7:30 pm en la Capilla.
una donación.
1-516-334-0021 Ext.362
Enjoy
Spanish
Charismatic
Group
Tuesdays
Chapel
7:30 pm
Healing
Mass
Every
third
Tuesday of
Bautizos:
the month
7:30 pm Inscripción: 1er domingo del mes
Chapel despúes de las misas de 10:45 am
y 12:15 pm
Catholic
Llevar copia del
Charities
Certificado de Nacimiento
offers free
services on
4th Wed. Bautizo: último Domingo de mes
of the Iglesia 75 Post Avenue, 1:00 pm
Información: Marina Calderón
month
(516) 643-3070
Please
donate El Centro de Educación Religiosa
food to
St. Brigid’s
de Santa Brígida está aceptando
Food
inscripciones para clases de
Pantry! catecismo en preparación para primera
communion y confirmación para el
año escolar 2015-2016.
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Para mayores informes, favor llamar
al tel #333-9434 ext. #355 (español),
#352 (ingles)
Avisos
Caridades Católicas ofrece Servicios de Inmigración
Oficina de Asistencia Social, Iglesia en Post Ave. El cuarto miércoles de cada mes a
partir de las 10:00 am. Atención en orden de llegada.
El Grupo Juvenil del Ministerio Hispano, les invita todos los Martes
a sus reuniones semanales a las 7:30PM en la libreria de la escuela.
Psiquiatra Amalia Buendía Ofrece consulta gratis los días lunes de 5 a 8 p.m. Solamente con cita. Mas información 1.516.850.5109
Outreach. “The Attic” necesita:
- Ropa limpia y en buen estado de bebé y niño. 178 Post Ave. Thrift Shop
Millie Lopez 516-455-3556.
“The Well” necesita voluntarios bilingües 1.516.334.0021 Ext.308 con
Joan
Hermanos Ayudémonos Unos A Otros
Necesidades en la Despensa de Comida. 516-334-0021 ext. 327 Ximena
Favor traiga comida no perecedera a la misa y depositela en la canasta
que esta disponible.
Que Dios le bendiga por su generosidad.
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East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
Comunidad Hispana
de Santa Brigida
tado lo que seremos al fin. Mientras tanto estamos
en un proceso de purificación para ser limpios
Esta fiesta viene a obtener y exaltar nuestra esper- como él es limpio.
anza, la de terminar nuestras vidas definitivamente
La compañía reconfortante de Jesús al tiempo de
con Cristo. En medio de los azares de cada día
viene a crear un clima de reposo y contemplación nuestras alegrías y sobre todo ante nuestras penas
está claramente asegurada en el evangelio. Lee
en que todo se suspende para considerar lo que
las Bienaventuranzas que quizás te son familiares y
nos espera al final. Cuando en los domingos y
ciertos días de fiesta sentimos el silencio prolon- trata de descubrir esa que resuena de manera especial contigo.
garse por las calles de la ciudad, así sucede también hoy. Las familias se dirigen a la iglesia para
celebrar la esperanza que todos los santos procla- ¿Qué oyes que Jesús t dice?
¿Qué impacto tiene en tu vida?
man con sus vidas,
¿Cuál guardarás en tu corazón como un tesoro?
Ya sé lo que se preguntaran algunos al leer la
primera lectura del Apocalipsis. ¿Estar e yo incluido entre los ciento cuarenta y cuatro mil? Ciertamente, si persevero en los caminos del Señor. El
número es una figura para indicar de los que
vivieron en Antiguo u Nuevo Testamentos.
El apóstol Juan en la segunda lectura nos llena de
la misma certeza que caracteriza la esperanza del
cristiano. No solamente nos llamamos sino que
somos hijos de Dios aunque aún no se ha manifesTodos Los Santos
Casa Mary Johanna
Ubicada anteriormente en el 275 Brook St., ahora en Schaefer Center, 75 Post Ave. (al frente de la Iglesia de piedra)
(516) 334-0021 ext. 362. Ofrecemos los siguientes servicios:
- Clases de inglés
- Ayuda a los niños con sus tareas escolares (en periodo lectivo).
- Tarjetas de identificación
Llamenos (516) 334-0021 ext. 362, (puede dejar mensaje) Coordinadora Sra. Yanira Chacón-López.
The Well
Despensa de Comida
Ubicada en el sotano de la rectoria de Santa Brígida Ubicada en la 75 Post Ave. Westbury NY 11590.
en Post Ave. Horario al público:
Horario al público: (516) 334-0021 ext. 361
Lunes 6 - 8 pm
Lunes, Martes y Miércoles
Martes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm
10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm
Miércoles 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm
Jueves cerrado
Jueves 10:30 am - 12 pm y 6 - 8 pm
Viernes
10:30
am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm
Viernes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm
Barbara
Powell
y Lupe Ramirez
(516) 334-0021 ext. 327 - Ximena Aravena
Publicaciones: Milena Morales 1.516.932.3996 Cell.1.516.713.0861 Fax 1.516.932.0917
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Comunità Italiana
Messa Memoriale
Martedi 27 ottobre alle 8:00 di sera in chiesa
sara’ celebrata la messa memoriale in ricordo del
defunto Antonio Abbatiello scomparso di
recente.
Serata Di Divertimento
Chi volesse trascorrere una serata di
divertimento, mercoledi 28 ottobre alle 6:00 di
sera presso il ristorante Carmela’s a Franklin
Square ci sara’ la possibilita’ di ascoltare Nick
Celentano nelle vesti del famoso cantante
Adriano Celentano.
Il costo della serata e’ di $75 in contanti,
comprende lo spettacolo e la cena.
Ottobre Mese Della Cultura Italiana
Ricordiamo a tutti l’ultimo incontro nella sala di
Sant’ Antonio di giovedi 29 ottobre per la
proiezione del film in italiano.
Grazie a tutti coloro che hanno partecipato e
hanno sostenuto l’iniziativa.
Ottobre-Novembre Mesi Delle Missioni
Come sapete ogni anno il gruppo dei missionari
del Comitato Italiano si impegna a raccogliere
fondi da mandare alle missioni nel mondo.
Un’iniziativa che porta un po’ di sollievo a chi si
trova in condizioni disagiate. Grazie al vostro
prezioso aiuto il gruppo missionari e’ riuscito a
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contribuire alla costruzione di nuove realta’ che
hanno reso la vita di persone disagiate,
specialmente bambini, un po’ meno penosa.
Sappiamo che ognuno di noi e’ chiamato a fare
donazioni ovunque e sono tutte giuste cause, ma
se tra tutte queste giuste cause voleste riservare
anche una piccola donazione per il gruppo
missionari, sara’ ben utilizzata. Non ha
importanza l’importo, bensi’ l’azione.
a
Grazie a tutti per la vostra sensibilita’.
Classi Di Cultura Italiana
Sabato 5 dicembre
cominceranno le classi di
cultura italiana presso la
sala della Societa’ di
Durazzano 415 Maple Ave
Westbury NY 11590 dalle
11:00 di mattina all’ 1:00
del pomeriggio.
Le classi sono aperte ai
bambini dai 5 ai 12-14 anni. Chi fosse
interessato a iscrivere il proprio figlio o nipote
puo’ chiamare Teresa Tallini (631) 385-3442.
Per vedere le foto degli eventi organizzati dal Comitato Italiano o futuri eventi in programma,
consultate la pagina: Facebook: Italian community of St. Brigid
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Kominote
Ayisyén
Haitian-American Apostolate
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
• Chak dimach, nou genyen lames an kreyol apati
2:30 pm lames an franse chak denye dimanch nan
Frères , Soeurs et amis, la liturgie de ce jour offre à mwa yo.
notre méditation la rencontre personnelle entre
• Mè Ayisyenn yo ap fè reyinyon pou tout Timoum
Jésus et un aveugle, Bartimée. Au début du récit il yo chak Samedi depi 3 zè aprè midi pou rive 6 zè. Sè
est assis “ au bord du chemin” et beaucoup veulent Cecilia ap okipe tout Timoun ki gen laj 6zan pou rive
12zan. Sè Bruno ap okipe tout jen yo ki gen laj 12
le maintenir à l’écart. Mais lui crie de la plus belle, zan pou rive 18 + zan.
appelle Jésus du titre de “Fils de David” et , gueri,
Nou ankourage tout paran yo, pou yo mennen tout
il bondit avant même de voir. Elle transmet son
appel: “ Confiance, lève-toi, il t’appelle”. Combien timoun yo ak j`¡en yo nan bon jan fomasyon sa a ke
pawas la ofri yo gras a konpetans, renmen,
sont nombreux celles et ceux qui, pour diverses
disponibilite ak bon volonte Mè nou yo. Pa bliye j`en
raisons, se sont trouvés isolés, au bord de la vie,
yo se yo ki lespwa nou, lespwa legliz la, espwa
sosyete a.
rayés de l’horison. Social.
Pour nous rejoindre dans notre situation précaire,
Jésus, notre grand prêtre, a partagé notre faiblesse.
Cependant, bien souvent, nous ne sommes pas toujours conscients de nos faiblesses, de nos fautes.
Nous ne les voyons même pas. N’ayons pas peur
de demander l’impossible: “Rabbouni, que je
retrouve la vue !”
• N ap fè tout fanmyki nan kominote nou an konnen
ke genyen baptem chak twazyem samedi nan mwa a
apati lh nan aprè midi. Fok nou pa bliye sa: le n’ap
chwazi marenn ak parenn yo, fok yo se katolik, e fok
yo konn vi-n leglis. Pou tout enfomasyon nou
bezwen nan sans sa a rele, Sé cecilia nan nimero 516997-8727 or 516-333-8795.
• Chak samedi apati 7 h nan aswe nougenyen lapriyè
karimatik nan chapèl lekol St. Brigid La. Epi chak
dezyem samedi lapriyè a ap fèt nan legliz la, avek
Grâce à la foi, voyons-nous “ comme en rêve” que exposisyon Sen Sakreman apati 8 h aswè. N ap tann
le Royaume est déjà présent, que le Christ fait son nou tout.
oeuvre de résurrection, que l’inattendu est donné. • Si nou bezwen enfomasyon sou perlerinaj yo ak
Jésus nous croyons en toi et nous t’aimons. Viens sou laprivè karismatik yo, nou ka rele Cari Estime
nan 516-770-3248.
au secours de notre aveuglement.
Bon dimanche.
• Moun ki gen pwojè Marye, Reprann Lakominyon ki
vle Konfime, se pou yo rele Se Bruno nan 516-3338795.
• Pa blive ranpli Census la, Napjwenn ti liv sa a nan
premye pati antre legliz la oubyen nan biwo a (Parish
Center). konsa, lè nou fi-n bay tout enfomasyon nou
dwe bay sou sa yo mande nou yo, se lè sa a yo
rekokonet nou kom yon manb ki nan pawas la.
• Chak 1er Samedi du mois, randez-vous a, se
Eastport à 2 h. pm.
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For the Love of Mercy
-- Father Tony
As we come to celebrate the 100 years of our beautiful Saint
Brigid Church building, I ask you to reflect upon what makes this
building so special – special enough that we want to spend the
money to preserve it for generations to come. For me, the word
“mercy” came through loud and clear. In this beautiful house of
God, mercy is so generously and consistently dispensed.
It is not an accident (I think) that our 100th anniversary
celebration should coincide with the “Jubilee Year of Mercy” as
proclaimed by Pope Francis. On December 8, 2015, the entire
Catholic Church is invited to celebrate the gift of God’s mercy
and our imitation of that mercy in our day-to-day living. In his
official announcement proclaiming this Jubilee Year, our Pope Francis writes, “Mercy is the very
foundation of the Church’s life. All of her pastoral activity should be caught up in the tenderness she
makes present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness to the world can be lacking in
mercy. The Church’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love.”
(Misericordiae Vultus, 10).
I believe that our beautiful Church offers a tremendous witness to God’s mercy, and one can say that
“for the love of mercy” is the motivation of certain practices that are unique to our beautiful Church. In
no other Church in the diocese (do I know of) does the distribution of food baskets at Thanksgiving and
Christmas take place in the Church itself. It is as if the merciful tenderness of our God, given to us in
the Eucharistic celebration, now becomes visibly tangible for the poor and needy as we feed them in
the house of God, the house of mercy. I would also contend that no other Church in the diocese has the
number of hours of confession available during the week as we do. In those hours after the 12:10 Mass,
people from all over come to Saint Brigid’s to seek out the healing loving mercy of God dispensed
through that sacrament.
Another unique attribute of our Church is its proximity to Holy Rood Cemetery. Countless times I have
heard from people outside our parish tell me that they often pay a visit to Saint Brigid’s after having
visited the cemetery at Holy Rood. I would like to think that our Church offers a place of comfort for
those who mourn, where the tender compassion of our God mercifully caresses the souls of those who
are in need. In our beautiful Church they feel a real connection with their loved ones whose remains are
buried a few hundred yards away. In addition, our Church offers the Mass of Christian burial for people
who are being buried in Holy Rood who otherwise do not have a nearby parish of affiliation where the
Mass can be celebrated. We are reminded that “burying the dead” is a corporal work of mercy.
In his declaration of the year of Mercy, Pope Francis writes, “It is my burning desire that, during this
Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy” During our
jubilee celebration of Saint Brigid Church during this year of mercy, I wish to offer opportunities for us
as a parish both to celebrate the past, the unique acts of mercy that have taken place in Saint Brigid’s,
as well as to direct our hearts concerning the ways in which we, as a community, can be further
energized in reflecting the heart of mercy for many years to come.
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“For the Love of Mercy” motivates what we do here at Saint Brigid Church. For the love of mercy is
what brings people together in Eucharistic worship to receive the Father’s love made flesh in Jesus. For
the love of mercy will continue to guide the programs and the resources of our parish now and into the
future. For the love of mercy truly is our mission statement!
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
Avanzando hacia la Restauración 2016
En esta serie en curso en relación con la restauración de nuestra hermosa Iglesia con motivo del 100
aniversario del edificio en sí, me gustaría llamar su atención sobre un proyecto que se propuso a mí por
un número de feligreses desde el momento de mi llegada de dos hace años: la colocación del sagrario en
nuestra Iglesia.
En la última renovación de nuestra Iglesia a mediados de los años ochenta, el tabernáculo fue trasladada
desde el santuario y se colocó en el transepto al lado. Hubo un movimiento fuerte, despues de la reforma
de la liturgia en el Concilio Vaticano II, que nuestra atención durante la Misa debe ser en el caso de
Cristo se hace presente en la propia liturgia. La función del tabernáculo era alentar la devoción eucarística, aparte de la celebración de la Misa misma. Y así, el tabernáculo era de no estar físicamente en la
mesa del sacrificio, donde se celebró la Santa Misa. En cambio, las directivas litúrgicas dijeron que podría ser en el santuario aparte del altar o en alguna capilla "adecuada para la adoración y la oración privada de los fieles y que está conectado orgánicamente a la iglesia y fácilmente visibles para los fieles
cristianos." En cualquier caso, el sagrario debe colocarse "en una parte de la iglesia que es prominente,
visible, bien decorado y adecuado para la oración." (Código de Derecho Canónico). Por esta razón, nuestro tabernáculo fue trasladado al transepto lado.
Los documentos van a decir que la creación de una capilla separada para el propósito de la adoración del
Santísimo Sacramento es el más apropiado en las iglesias más grandes, donde no habría necesidad de un
"lugar tranquilo" adecuado para la oración. Cuando miramos a nuestra propia iglesia, dos hechos arquitectónicos deben ser honorados. En primer lugar, nuestra iglesia es relativamente pequeña y en segundo
lugar, todos los asientos en la Iglesia se enfrentan al santuario. El transepto lado no es realmente diseñado para ser una capilla de adoración desde los asientos frente al altar y no el tabernáculo en su estado
actual. Los que entran en la iglesia y el desean pasar tiempo en adoración podrían tener dificultades para
sentarse o arrodillarse ante el Santísimo Sacramento .
Más recientemente, el Papa Benedicto XVI escribió: "El lugar donde las especies eucarísticas están
reservadas debe de ser visibles para todo el mundo que entra en la iglesia. Por tanto, es necesario tener
en cuenta la arquitectura del edificio. En las nuevas iglesias, es bueno colocar la Capilla del Santísimo
Sacramento cerca del santuario; cuando esto no sea posible, es preferible ubicar el tabernáculo en el santuario, en un lugar lo suficientemente elevado, en el centro de la zona del ábside, o en otro lugar donde
va a ser igualmente visible." Por esta razón, nuestro propio obispo, junto con la mayoría de los obispos
de nuestro país, han expresado una fuerte preferencia por la colocación del tabernáculo en el santuario
de la Iglesia.
Tal vez en lugar de hablar de la "arquitectura de los edificios," tengo que hablar acerca de la arquitectura
de la oración en sí. ¿Que quiero decir? Antes de entrar en la oración, el Señor ha estado ya esperando ,
deseando reunirse con nosotros en ese momento sagrado del encuentro. El Señor toma claramente la iniciativa y así lo desea para querer hacerse presente a nosotros tan pronto como tomemos la decisión de
participar en la oración. Cuando entro en alguna iglesia, realmente estoy respondiendo a una invitación
que el Señor ya ha puesto en mi corazón porque Él así lo desea me encuentro en un espacio sagrado, un
momento sagrado. La pregunta simplemente es la siguiente: ¿cómo puede el edificio de la Iglesia Santa
Brígida mejor manifestar la preocupación y el interés de Jesús a nuestro encuentro en ese encuentro
sagrado, para que Su deseo es evidente tan pronto como entro en el edificio en sí ? Miremos estos temas
con un espiritú de oración entonces podramos, como comunidad de fe, tomar una decisión informada
sobre este tema. - Padre Tony
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...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
Noteworthy Happenings
Room or One Bedroom Apartment Needed
preferably near the Mobil Station on Post Avenue
and Old Country Road. Call 516-304-6264.
Craft Fair St. Anthony HS located at 275 Wolf Hill
Rd, S. Huntington will be hosting their annual
Christmas Craft Fair on Nov. 7th from 10 am to 4
pm. Featuring over 100 unique vendors, there will
be something for everyone. For directions call 631271-2020 ext. 7.
Banns of Marriage are announced for
the following couples:
For the First Time Between
James McKenna
Jessica Ann Cialeo
and
Anthony Nozzollilo - St. Brigid
Ashley O’Brien
St. Michael’s High School, East New York Class of
1966 Reunion. Graduates of St. Michael’s HS are
organizing a 50th Anniversary Reunion for June,
2016. A planning committee is compiling a list of
graduates and needs up-to-date contact information.
If you are a graduate, or know a graduate from the Craft Fair Hosted by St. Ignatius Boy Scouts Troop
class of 1966, please send your contact information 382 at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Hicksville.
to S. Pat Koehler, O.P.- [email protected] or 450 Sunday, December 6, 2015 in Msgr. Tarrant Hall.
Round Hill Rd., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577.
The St. Ignatius Loyola School is on East Nicholai
Street, Hicksville (LIE exit 41S, 1 ½ miles south
Looking for a caregiver Monday thru Friday 9:00 on rte. 107). The hall is handicapped accessible.
am -12 noon please contact Mr. Ballantyne at 516- Time: 9:00 am—4:00 pm. Vendors Wanted!
313-5795.
For vendor information, please call Maria at 516942-7910 or Debbie at 516-455-4356, or email
Calling All Jaspers! Manhattan College invites you [email protected]. Deadline:
to attend a reception for alumni and friends on
November 20, 2015.
Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Rockville Links Club
from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at $40 pp. Visit
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land January 7 - 16, 2016.
manhattan.edu/alumni for more information and Travel with St. Joseph’s College faculty members:
to register.
Sister Grace Rowland, CSJ and Father Francis
Pizzarelli, SMM. For a detailed brochure call Sister
Grace at 631-654-0199 or email:
[email protected].
Super Bonanza Winners
10/18
10/19
10/20
10/21
Thomas McGowan
Bridget Simons
Winner’s Circle
Chris Kerrigan
$30
$30
$30
$30
10/22 Deborah Romano
10/23 Bob & Helen Mulligan
10/24 Deborah Coates
$30
$30
$30
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...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.