August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:10 PM Page 1 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 August 23, 2015 - Twenty-first 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) 7:30am Chapel (Spanish) 8:30am Church (Italian) 9:15am Chapel (English) 10am Church (English) Family Mass 10:45am Chapel (Spanish) 11:30am English (Church) Choir 2:30pm Church (Kreyol) 6pm Church (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 News from our Parish Ministries. . . . . pp. 8 - 11 Comunidad Hispana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . pp. 12 - 13 Comunita Italiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14 Komunite Ayisyen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 15 Noteworthy Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20 Recitation of the Rosary: After each of the weekday Masses ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:10 PM life at Page 2 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. ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:10 PM Page 3 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 Jennifer Reyes 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 Church Custodian - 334-0021 Roberto Fernandez Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers: (516) 594-9063 1 ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:10 PM Page 4 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 2 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 August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:10 PM Page 5 Upcoming Events Rosary Rally With The Holy Shroud Presented by the Fatima Prayer Cell for World Peace. A One-of-a-Kind Special Scriptural Rosary. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with the Holy Shroud. Be Healed and Be Holy!! A very special Healing and Deliverence service will be held as part of this truly life-changing evening. Join Us - All are Invited for this Special Scriptural Rosary: The Passion of Jesus according to His Burial Shroud! To be held on: Monday - August 31, 2015 7:00 pm sharp Be Early! Doors will open at 6:00 pm! Location: St. Brigid/OLH School Chapel Maple Avenue, Westbury, NY The presenter for this evening is Mr. Donald Nohs, the Director General of the Confraternity of the Passion and will be leading us through The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary according to the Burial Shroud of Jesus! See the Image of Jesus in His Holy Shroud! A relic of the Holy Shroud will be available for veneration! For directions and more information call Garol Spear at 516-414-7610. Pray for World Peace World Peace Rosary, on the lawn at St. Brigid Church Monday Nights in August at 7:00 pm. All are welcome! Bring friends, children and a lawn chair. Speakers, Refreshments, music 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. Religious Education Registration The Religious Education Office will be closed from Monday, August 3, 2015 until the day after Labor Day, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015.. We will be open for last minute registration, Sept. 8, 9, 10 9am-3pm. You can register by mail as well, as long as you have a registration form. Call us in Sept. if you need a form. Our phone number is: 334-0021 ext. 352. Again September Office Hours are: Monday to Thursday, 9am-3pm. On Sunday, September 27 at the 10 a.m. Family Mass, we will be celebrating Catechetical Sunday. Father Tony will bless all parents and children in both Religious Education and Catholic School, as they begin another year of learning and living our Catholic Faith. All catechists and teachers will be called forth into the sanctuary for a special blessing by Father Tony and the assembly. Religious Education Classes begin the week of Oct. 5. See you then. Sister Ann Horn, Socorro Moreno, and Meg Westfall. Uno, Due, Tre Learn Italian Today Italian lessons offered to 3-18 year olds and adults at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School for 24 weeks starting in October . Mommy and baby classes and Saturday mornings also available. Contact Theresa Porto at [email protected] or call 1 (917) 562-9185. Like us on Facebook at Uno Due Tre Learn Italian Today 3 ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:10 PM Page 6 We pray for those who are sick. . . Cesar Lorenzo Janet LaVia Anna Really Michele Impasato Diana Healy Anthony Marsella Anthony Rothwell Bernard Pastore Maria Diaz Mary Echausse Kruppa Kristia Piscitelli Jen Carrieri Maureen Kane Joan & Philip Puccio 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 Lorraine Calia Anil Sirju Peter Thompson, Sr. Emanuel John Baptiste Joe Tigue Jean C. François Rosemary Callahan 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 Jack Duryea Vincent Cino Theodore Banker Vincent Loria Angela Balsano Debra Barton Caroline Bessler Michael Caplice Juana Cepeda Vincent D. Cody Brian Cosgrove Betty Crowley Albert Davde Corrinne Davis Catherine DeMarco Theresa DePascale Catherine Dillon Corrine Dunn Michelle Fioretti Hermina Franco Cynthia Giordano 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. . . James T. Vosseler, Arthur Rohner, George F. Smith, Dominic Potenza, Mario Luciani, Camille Conzo, William J. Bessler, Palmira Henriques and Anelo F. Alati We pray for those who serve in the military. . . 4 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 ...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. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 7 We Celebrate the Sacraments August 24 thru 28, 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:00 am Mass Frank Dell’Aglio 7:00 am Mass Theresa Dell’Aglio 9:00 am Mass Ellen Palmer 9:00 am Mass Carmelita & Manny DeGuzman (living) 9:00 am Mass Angela Iadevaia & family 9:00 am Mass Charlie Kaval 9:00 am Mass Otto Checca 12:10 pm Mass Kelley Pinsent 12:10 pm Mass Agnes Kickham 12:10 pm Mass Jimmy McDermott 12:10 pm Mass Crucita Magana 12:10 pm Mass Crucita Magana 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 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass Frank & Celia Scesney Kathryn Dell’Aglio 7:00 am Mass Rosa Pascarella Saturday 8:00 am Mass Novena Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 4-4:45 pm Saturday August 29th 5:00 pm...(English/Church)............ Intentions: Doug Smith Priest: Fr. Jason Servers: Annael Bazin & Athena & Christina Petkanas 7:00 pm...(Spanish/Church)................ Intentions: Maria Garcia Priest: Fr. Javier Sunday August 30th 7:00 am...(English/Church) .............. Intentions: For People of the Parish Priest: Fr. Jason 7:30 am.....(Spanish/Chapel)............... Intentions: Priest: Fr. Javier 8:30 am...(Italian/Church)................. Intentions: Antonietta & Vincenzo Abbatiello, Eleanor Caccavale, Francesco Posillico & Luigi Zaino, Ninetta Tisi Priest: Fr. Tony 9:15 am...(English/Chapel).................. Intentions: Dorothy Morris Priest: Fr. Jason Servers: C. & M. Cullinan, T. Thoben, J. & M. Buono 10:00 am...(English/Church)................Intentions: Joseph Jordan Priest: Fr. Tony Servers: Kelsey Coyne, Erin Cooper, John D’Albora 10:45 am...(Spanish/Chapel)............... Intentions: Jose Milton Martinez, Erasmo Chavez Priest: Fr. Javier 11:30 am...(English/Church).................. Intentions: Dominic Piscitelli, Frantz Jean-Baptiste, Frank Rafanelli Mary Lou Feeley, Lorraine Petroziello, William Cannon Priest: Fr. Ferdinand Servers: DeGuzman, M. Mongalo, Verma 2:30 pm ...(Kreyol/Church)................. Intentions: In thanksgiving - Caroline Parent (living) Priest: Visiting Priest 6:00 pm...(English/Church)................. Intentions: Priscilla McKenna Priest: Fr. Ferdinand Servers: Grajeda, Hegarty, Raduazzo, Weydig Other Memorials for the week With the gift of candles we lovingly remember... Calvano family from Lynn Calvano With the gift of altar flowers we lovingly remember... With the gift of bread and wine we lovingly remember... Bob & Helen Mulligan (Thanksgiving) from Mr. & Mrs. Frank Marino Please call the rectory office to memorialize candles, flowers or bread and wine for the week in memory of a loved one. 5 ...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 August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 8 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? August 30th - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they observed that some of his disciples ate their meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands. —For the Pharisees and, in fact, all Jews, do not eat without carefully washing their hands, keeping the tradition of the elders. And on coming from the marketplace they do not eat without purifying themselves. And there are many other things that they have traditionally observed, the purification of cups and jugs and kettles and beds.— So the Pharisees and scribes questioned him, "Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands?" He responded, "Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts. You disregard God's commandment but cling to human tradition." Gospel Reflection Questions • Think of a tradition in your family that everyone follows. • Think of how you welcome the word of God into your life. Some Questions for Families & Children • Think of why we say grace before meals. • Think of something other than dirt that can be “washed away”. • What are some of the things that you do that would be called a ritual. He summoned the crowd again and said to them, "Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile. "From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile." 6 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. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 Sunday Morning 4:11 PM Page 9 Born again and again and again! POST Back to School Even thought it has been years since I have had to “return to school” in September, the first time I see a “Back-to-School-Sale” sign in a store, I am thrown into desolation! I never want the summer to end! But soon the summer will end and our precious children will be returning to school over the next few weeks. At our 10:00am Family Mass on Sunday, September 13, we will have a special blessing for all our school-aged children, asking the Lord to protect and bless them in this new academic year. We ask all our children to bring their back-packs with them. We will also be blessing the back-packs and giving them a bag of “spiritual goodies” to take with them in their back-packs throughout the year. Travel the World without Leaving Westbury! While no one really wants to say good-bye to summer, at least we have our memories and our stories as to where we have been! It is great to savor the experiences of travel and the places and moments where God has nurtured our soul. Father Jason has come up with a fantastic idea to gather us for a sharing of pictures and stories of the places we have been this summer. The date of our “Trip Around the World” will be Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00pm in Saint Anthony’s Hall. See Father Jason’s announcement printed in this bulletin for more details. Don’t forget to turn in your summer raffle tickets! E-mail Father Tony: [email protected] Last week, in the “Ask the Clergy” column that usually appears in Saturday’s Newsday, there was the question posed to the clergy: “What does it mean to be born again?” One of the clergy reflected upon that single experience in his life when he accepted Jesus in his heart and received Jesus as His Lord and Savior. The clergyman said, “and ever since then I have never turned back to the world that I was in before.” Not doubting the force and power of those life-changing events of encountering the Lord, whereby one might be able to divide one’s life into epochs of “before” and “after,” I find that many people tend to backslide to one degree or another. This truth is coming from a man who has made endless numbers of resolutions after pilgrimage or retreat experiences (coming form the same person whose stick-to-itiveness when it comes to diets averages about thirty-six hours). In short, I know well the meaning of the word backslide! Years ago, when the born-again experience was proclaimed on the bumper sticker, “I found it,” I wanted a bumper sticker that said, “I lost it - but I’m committed to finding it again.” I write these words as a reflection on the phrase found in today’s gospel, “As a result of this [teaching], many of his disciples returned to their former way of life.” Over the last few weeks, as we have been engaged in the “Bread of Life” discourse in the gospel of John, there has been increasing resistance to the teaching that Jesus has been offering. “Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood, you have no life within you.” The resistance is not just coming from some repulsion about a suggestive act of cannibalism; rather, I suspect, that the disciples are aware that Jesus is inviting them to taste sacrificial love, to make sacrificial love a regular way of life. The demands of such radical self-emptying love (taking up your cross every day and following Me), are now placed before the disciples. Are you really a disciple or just a curious bystander? Do you belong to Me – or are you just here to see another miracle? Are you willing to stand by My side in crucifixion, or are you clinging to Me like some kind of lottery ticket hoping that maybe you might be the beneficiary of some blessing thrown your way. The question that Jesus is asking us in this gospel is posed to Peter, “Are you going to leave Me too?” Are you in this for the long haul? Am I more to you than just a passing interest, a phase in your life, a part-time hobby that no longer brings you satisfaction? Consider this question when the minister of communion offers you the bread of life: “Will you be willing to die for Me, with Me, this very day? Are you in?” My “Amen” to that question is my commitment today to receive Jesus as my Lord and Savior as I am born again, and again, and again. 7 ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 10 “Travel the World” Dear Parishioners, Travel the world without leaving Westbury! As summer vacations come to an end, I have had the pleasure of hearing about parishioners’ exciting travels. This has made me think: “Why don’t we take the time to share our experiences together?” And so, I invite you to get your pictures ready and to travel the world with me and your fellow parishioners. On September 16th we will have a dinner in St. Anthony Hall starting at 7:00 pm. All parishioners are encouraged to bring pictures from their summer experiences and to share stories of these adventures. Up to four parishioners will be selected to make a short presentation, having their pictures projected on a screen for all to see. If you would like to attend or would like to be considered for one of the four presentations, please fill out the form below and return it to the parish offices. We recommend a $5 donation ($10 for families) to help offset the cost of food. I also ask that you contact me if you would be able to bring food or dessert to share. I hope you will join me and your fellow parishioners on this “voyage” around the world! In Christ, fr. Jason Queridos parroquianos, ¡Se va a viajar cuando permanece en Westbury! Muchos parroquianos ha visitado lugares interesantes este verano. ¡Congreguemos para compartir nuestras experiencias! Yo invito a todos los parroquianos a una cena el 16 de Septiembre en St. Anthony Hall de las 7:00 pm. ¡Lleve sus fotos y compártelas unos a otros sus experiencias del verano! También, elegimos cuatro personas a presentar sus fotos con un proyector delante de la gente. Si quiere asistir o quiere registrarse para la presentación, por favor llene la forma abajo y devuélvala al edificio de las oficinas. Recomendamos una donación de $5 ($10 por una familia) para ayudarnos comparar comidas para la cena. Por favor, deje un mensaje para mi si puede llevar un plato de comidas o postres para compartir. Espero que reúne conmigo y con los otros parroquianos para nuestra “viaje.” En Cristo, P. Jason 8 Name/Nombre: ____________________________________________________________________ No. of people attending/¿Cuántas personas asisten?: _______________________________________ Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono: (______)____________________________________________ E-mail Address/Dirección Electrónica:__________________________________________________ If you would like to be considered for one of the four presentations, please list the places that you visited which would be shown in the presentation/Si quiere registrar a presentar sus fotos delante de la gente, por favor escriba los lugares que visitó: __________________________________________ ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 11 Outreach It’s “Back-To-School” Time Again! Please help the children of our Parish Outreach families to get ready for the new school year. With approximately 400 children being served by our food pantry each month, we have a lot of composition books and pencils to get together before September when school begins. Whether you shop at the local office superstores or grocery or drug stores, please pick up a few items to help us provide every child in our commuunity with the back-to-school items that will encourage them to learn and grow. We Need Lots Of: Notebooks, composition books, assignment pads, looseleaf binders and lined 3-hole paper, pens, pencils, crayons and markers, highlighters, rulers and compasses, paper paste or glue sticks, construction paper, book bags or back packs, lunch-box snacks and juices. Please bring all donations to the Outreach Food Pantry Office at the back of the Rectory - Monday thru Friday from 10:30 am to 12 noon, and from 1 to 3 pm (except Mondays and Thursdays when we are open from 6 to 8 pm). If necessary, donations may be left at the Schaefer Center or given with your food donations at Mass on Sunday. May God bless you for your compassionate generosity of heart and spirit in reaching out to Westbury’s school children, as they prepare to return to their 2015 school year! 9 ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 12 Summer Raffle St. Brigid’s Summer Raffle Don’t miss the opportunities for some great cash prizes! By now, all parishioners would have received our Summer Raffle Tickets in the mail. Entries are coming in daily! $10 each; a book of 6 for $50 (Drawing - September 6, 2015 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.) First Prize: $2,500 Second Prize: $1,500 Third Prize $1,000 St. Brigid’s Rosary Society has graciously offered to sell our Summer Raffle Tickets after the Masses on the weekend of August 29 and 30. (Thank you, Ladies!) Join in the fun and help support St. Brigid Parish at the same time! 10 ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 13 St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School A cing n u o nn 11 101 Maple Avenue, Westbury NY 11590 (516)333-0580 www.stbolh.org Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal [email protected]. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 14 . 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 Youth Group Omar Chirinos 1-516-997-9054. Recientemente El Seminario Menor Nuestra Señora - meeting - ¿Necesita una carta de la del Valle en Canete, Perú, escogió de nuestro Grupo Parroquial GOS de Santa Brígida iglesia para algún trámite de inmiSaturdays la canción Madre del Amor Hermoso para la celebración de su 50 aniversario. La can7:30 pm gración? ción fue compuesta por Omar Chirinos y es interpretada por Amy Reyes. Les invitamos Code 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. Enjoy disponible en la oficina - Misa Domingos 10:45 am. Capilla de la Escuela. Encargados Ricardo Ossandon Spanish parroquial. 1.516.333.2028 y Eliseo Hernandez 1-516-280-3316 Charismatic - ¿Necesita un identificación de la - Misa Domingos 12:15 pm. Capilla de la Escuela. Ensayo Sábados 4 pm. Encargado Group parroquia? Presentar un Guillermo Román 1-516-334-7094 Tuesdays documento de su país de origen. Grupo de Oración Carismático invita a la reunión todos los martes, iniciando con el Chapel Santo Rosario en la Capilla a las 7:30 pm. (Pasaporte, acta de nacimiento ó 7:30 pm 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. Healing Bautizos: Mass Every third Inscripción: 1er domingo del mes Tuesday of despúes de las misas de 10:45 am Caridades Católicas ofrece Servicios de Inmigración Oficina de Asistencia Social, Iglesia en Post Ave. El cuarto miércoles de cada mes a the month y 12:15 pm 7:30 pm partir de las 10:00 am. Atención en orden de llegada. Llevar copia del Chapel 1-516-334-0021 Ext.362 Avisos Certificado de Nacimiento Catholic Charities Bautizo: último Domingo de mes offers free Iglesia 75 Post Avenue, 1:00 pm Información: Marina Calderón services on (516) 643-3070 4th Wed. of the month El Centro de Educación Religiosa Grupo Juvenil Cristo Joven Fuerza y Fe Reunión Domingos 12 pm en la Capilla. - Misa Jóvenes, 1 er. sábado del mes, Iglesia Post Avenue 7:00 pm - Misa Jóvenes, 2 do. domingo del mes, Capilla Maple Ave. 10:45 am 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. Please de Santa Brígida está aceptando donate inscripciones para clases de food to catecismo en preparación para primera St. Brigid’s communion y confirmación para el Food Pantry! año escolar 2015-2016. Horario de oficina durante el verano es de lunes a jueves de 9:00am – 3:00pm. Para mayores informes, favor llamar al tel #333-9434 ext. #355 (español), #352 (ingles) La Doctora Amalia Buendia no estara en la oficina los Lunes 12 7/20 y 7/27 regresa el Lunes 3 de Agosto. ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 15 Comunidad Hispana de Santa Brigida Domingo XXI Ordinario – B Juan 6. 60 -69 “Señor a quién iremos?” Continuamos leyendo el famoso capítulo sexto de San Juan en el cual el autor no habla sobre la Sagrada Eucaristía. Lo interesante es que ahora no es la multitud quien comienza murmurar. No, son nada más no nada menos que los mismos discípulos del Señor. Solamente la gran intimidad que existe entre Jesús y los dos doce puede lograr que permanezcan con El no importa lo difícil que resulta el mensaje. Y al escucharlo, dicen lo que muchos estaban pensando. Y es muy cierto, el mensaje de Jesús no es nada fácil. El reto que aquellos discípulos confrontaron lo confrontamos también nosotros. ¿Estamos dispuestos a aceptar ese reto? ¿Estamos dispuestos a seguir el camino que El nos propone? Conectando las lecturas: Tanto la Primera Lectura como el Evangelio, nos retan a decidir a quién vamos a servir. Esa decisión debe estar apoyada en nuestro conocimiento y experiencia de lo que Dios ha hecho por nosotros. Muy especialmente te, está basada en nuestra relación con Dios nuestro Padre. A veces seguimos a Jesús si entender completamente y sin una convicción plena. Pero como san Pedro sabemos que no hay otro a quien ir. Con Pedro decimos, “¿Señor a quién iremos?” “Tú tienes palabras de vida.” ¿Cómo es mi relación con el Señor? 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 13 ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 16 Comunità Grazie A Tutti !!! Many Thanks To All!! A nome del Comitato Italiano di Westbury e del coordinatore Frank Diglio ringraziamo tutti i giocatori partecipanti al Golf Outing del 10 agosto, tutti coloro che hanno donato, tutti coloro che hanno presenziato e contribuito all’organizzazione dell’evento e che, soprattutto, lo hanno reso possibile. Vi aspettiamo nuovamente il prossimo anno!! On behalf of the Italian Committee of Westbury and Frank Diglio Golf Outing coordinator, we thank all the players, all the donors and sponsors, all the people helping to make this event successful. See you again next year!!! 14 Per vedere le foto degli eventi organizzati dal Comitato Italiano o futuri eventi in programma, consultate la pagina: Facebook: Italian community of St. Brigid ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 17 Kominote Ayisyén Haitian-American Apostolate • Chak dimach, nou genyen lames an kreyol apati 2:30 pm lames an franse chak denye dimanch nan mwa yo. • Mè Ayisyenn yo ap fè reyinyon pou tout Timoum yo chak Samedi depi 3 zè aprè midi pou rive 6 zè. Sè Cecilia ap okipe tout Timoun ki gen laj 6zan pou rive 12zan. Sè Bruno ap okipe tout jen yo ki gen laj 12 zan pou rive 18 + zan. Nou ankourage tout paran yo, pou yo mennen tout timoun yo ak j`¡en yo nan bon jan fomasyon sa a ke pawas la ofri yo gras a konpetans, renmen, disponibilite ak bon volonte Mè nou yo. Pa bliye j`en yo se yo ki lespwa nou, lespwa legliz la, espwa sosyete a. • 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 exposisyon Sen Sakreman apati 8 h aswè. N ap tann nou tout. • Si nou bezwen enfomasyon sou perlerinaj yo ak sou laprivè karismatik yo, nou ka rele Cari Estime nan 516-770-3248. • 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. 15 ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. August 23.qxd:BulletinMaster 8/19/15 4:11 PM Page 18 Noteworthy Happenings For Sale Beautiful Ethan Allen Bernhardt Classic Wood Dining Room Set: China Closet, Dining Table Banns of Marriage are announced for with four chairs, Buffet Server, 2 Extension Leaves the following couples: and Table Pad. Measurements: China Closet 81 x 61 x 17; Server 32 x 37 x 17-1/2. Table without extensions 66 x 42 x 29. Leaves 18 in. each. Best offer For the Third Time Between accepted. Please contact Patty at 516-333-5967 or Mark Anthony Alber John at 516-554-3110. Courtney Elvira Lane - St. Killian For Sale Kitchen set. Beautiful oak table (36x47) and 4 chairs with green trim. Best Offer. Call 516-3335072. Joseph Distler - Holy Family Danielle Teodoro - St. Brigid Salvatore Avallone Francesca Stasi - St Brigid For Sale Kitchen table & 4 chairs. All wood, very good condition. $75. Call Betty at 516-333-0570. Robert DeStefano Melissa Gorman Nurse/Aide Needed for a few hours a day to help change and feed a 99 year old man. Call James & Tina McLean at 516-205-0821. Miguel Bulit Janet Perez For Sale light oak corner china cabinet 43w x 78h x 23d. Asking $250. Call 333-3192 or 546-7038. Michael Pacifico Jennifer Posillico Italy Trip Looking for female roommate going to Milan Expo 2015 World’s Fair & Biella, Piedmont Roppolo/Sordevolo & Lake Como. First class hotels. Passion play presentation outdoors. Price $3,690. Call for all other details, Eileen at 516-526-1614. Fr. Jim Stachacz and St. Ignatius Loyola, Hicksville is running a pilgrimage to see the "Vatican Splendors Through Faith and Art" on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA. Trip includes Bus Trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA Hosted by St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Hicksville, NY Admission to see the Vatican Splendors, a tour of the Basilica of SS Peter & Paul and lunch at When: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 the Positano Restaurant. For more information Cost: $42 per person, which includes the driver’s tip please contact Joan Chwalisz (516) 938-4261 Give back: $30 slot play and $5 food voucher or Anne Murphy (516) 931-6784. Time: Bus leaves at 9am sharp. Please arrive at 8:30 am. Return approx. 8:30pm. Place: We will meet at Cantiague Park, West John Street, Hicksville. Reservations: call Barbara at (516) 935-5576 Super Bonanza Winners 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 Vincenza Mainella Jessica Mulderig Ann Hoehing John Miller $30 $30 $30 $30 8/20 8/21 8/22 Joanne Rice Mr. & Mrs. Gene Spitzer John Hickey $30 $30 $30 16 ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. 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