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Parish Port
ofWashington,
Saint Long
Peter
of
Alcantara
Island, N.Y. 11050
INTERNET: www. stpeterofalcantara.org
Parish School: Principal: Robert Windorf
(516) 944-3772; [email protected]
Director of Little Learners:
Barbara Bergin, [email protected]
Religious Formation Office: MaryChristine O. Thomsen
(516) 883-5584; [email protected]
Apostolado Hispano: (516) 883-6675
Director: Fr. Pilar Arnulfo Urquilla Sosa
Parish Social Ministry: Lourdes Taglialatela
(516) 883-0365; [email protected]
IHM Spirituality Center: Mary Nuzzolese
(516) 883-2782; [email protected]
R.C.I.A.: 883-6675
Music Ministry: Mr. Robert Bobek
(516) 967-4710; [email protected]
Thrift Shop: 883-9277
SCRIP: 944-2513
C.Y.O: 883-6675
COME, PRAY FOR OUR PARISH:
Every Wednesday - 11:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. before the Blessed
Sacrament exposed on our altar. Benediction at 3:30 PM.
Wake Services are conducted at 3:00 P.M. on the day prior to the
funeral.
Go Forth W ith Christ
WEEKEND MASSES
Church 5:00 P.M.
Church: 7:30AM, 9:00A.M., 10:30A.M.,
12:00 Noon
School Church:
9:30AM, (Spanish Mass)
Summer Schedule (July through Labor Day Weekend): 7:30A.M.,
9:30A.M., 11:30A.M.
Weekday Mass: (Monday - Saturday) 8:30 A.M.
Holy Day Masses: To be announced
Saturday:
Sunday:
Rectory:
Pastor:
Parochial Vicar:
Deacons:
883-6675 Fax Number: 944-7461
Rev. Patrick J. Whitney,
(516) 883-6675; [email protected]
Fr. Pilar Arnulfo Urquilla Sosa
(516) 883-6675; [email protected]
Mr. Frank G. D’Angelo - Mr. Joseph Bianco
RECONCILIATION (Confessions)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated at 4:00 P.M. on
Saturdays. The priest will remain in the confessional for as long as
penitents are present but not later than Mass time.
BAPTISMS
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1:30
P.M. In order to better appreciate this sacrament, parents meet
with Fr. Pat for an interview and then attend our Baptismal
Program. The Baptismal Program is offered once a month.
Godparents are also welcome to attend. Please call Fr. Pat at 8836675 to make arrangements.
Baptisms in Spanish are celebrated on the 2nd Sunday at 1:30
P.M. Please call Fr. Pilar Arnulfo Urquilla Sosa at 516-883-6675.
MARRIAGE
Couples should call the Rectory at least SIX MONTHS in advance. No
date or any other arrangements should be made until the couple has been
interviewed by a priest or deacon. Call Susan Mon.-Fri., 9 am - 5 pm
August 30th, 2015
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY
8:30 AM
TUESDAY
8:30 AM
WEDNESDAY
8:30 AM
THURSDAY
8:30 AM
FRIDAY
8:30 AM
SATURDAY
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
SUNDAY
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
August 31
Michelina Cretella
September 1
Malley/Kane families, living and deceased
September 2
Raymond P. Kane
September 3 St. Gregory the Great
John Borrosso
September 4 SCHOOL CHURCH
Joseph Renga
September 5 Bl. Teresa of Calcutta
Galina Kosova
Robert Girillo
Patricia Yankana
Irene Sinkinson
St. Peter’s Parishioners
Barbara Ann Saccone
John MacDonald
Fiorella Miglietta
Bill Brakman
John Jacomo
September 6 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Francesco Marchese
Frank LaPinta
Mabel & Joseph King
PLEASE PRAY FOR...
The Sick: Bob Albanese, Kay Albright, Joseph Bacik,
Joseph Budny, Betty Cava, Ismenia Charria, Antanas
Gailevicius, Enid Hickey, Evelyn Jones, Mary Kelly, Steve
Malley, Bob McSweeney, Marie Mele, Dillon Meyer,
Seraphina O’Brien, Jeffrey O’Rourke, Rita Roach, Philip
Spinnato, Joseph Taglialatela, Rita Tanski, Mary Tobin,
James Tomlinson, Cara Tully.
We appreciate when you keep in touch with us. Your loved
ones will be kept on the bulletin prayer list for 2 months, but if
more time is needed, please call the rectory and let us know.
The Deceased: Antoinette Laterza
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
Would you like to know more about the Catholic Church?
Have you never been baptized or received little or no instruction in the faith and want to learn more? Call the rectory at
883-6675.
ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA
REACH OUT TO THOSE WHO MOURN
Our two parishes have a Bereavement Support Group that
meets every Friday at 8 pm in St. Peter’s IHM Spirituality
Center lounge. For more information, call Rose Osterberg at
883-2607, or Yvonne Calabrese at 883-4817, email
[email protected]. Children’s bereavement: please consult
with our Pastor at 883-6675.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Are you seeking guidance on your journey of faith? Call one
of our trained spiritual directors: Carol Breslin~767-7603 or
Kathy McIntyre~767-1792.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Meetings are held on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 5:306:30 pm in the IHM Spirituality Center dining room.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wednesdays, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Please sign the book at the table by the entrance.
Benediction at 3:30 pm
Our lives must be woven around the Eucharist...fix your
eyes on Him who is the light; bring your hearts close to His
Divine Heart; ask Him to grant you the grace of knowing
Him, the love of loving Him, the courage to serve Him.
Seek Him fervently.
Bl. Mother Teresa
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES
Week of August 23, 2015
Altar Flowers, Eucharistic Bread, Altar Wine,
Altar Candles, Sanctuary Candle
In Memory of Angela Iannolo
Requested by Bonavitacola family
SCRIPTURE READINGS
September 6th, 2015, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 35:4-7a; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37
WEDDING BANNS
Third Week
Amanda Vissichelli, St. Peter’s
Ryan Walsh
Second Week
Rosa Alaimo, St. Peter’s
Ryan Timothy Go, St. Peter’s
First Week
Marie Nicole DeMeo, St. Peter’s
Matthew Owen Stallone, St. Gertrude’s
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who
demonstrate by their generosity that they understand God is
the Source of all they are and have.
From Art to Legal and Marketing to Videography, the
Helping Hands of St. Peter’s are eager to help out! Need a
Helping Hand? Call us, The Stewardship Committee.
Contact Terry Zenobio at 516-883-3456.
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
Parish Goal: $105,600
Pledges: $94,655
Payments: $86,370
% of goal: 89.64%
Donations to the Catholic Ministries Appeal should be sent to:
Catholic Ministries Appeal, P.O. Box 4000, Rockville
Centre, N.Y. 11571-4000.
AUTOMATED GIVING
If you are interested in donating directly from your credit
card or checking account, please contact Susan at the
rectory. *Card donors: kindly let us know about
any changes to your credit card.*
WEEKLY REPORT
ON
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Last Weekend’s Collection Basket
$9,871
Automated Giving
$2,504
Thank you for your generous support of our parish
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WEEKEND MINISTERS SCHEDULE
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday, September 5
5:00 p.m.
Fr. Pat
Sunday, September 6
7:30 a.m.
TBA
9:30 a.m.
TBA
11:30 a.m.
TBA
9:30 a.m.
School Church (Spanish) - Fr. Pilar Arnulfo
RETURN
TO
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
On Sunday, September 13th, we will return to our regular
Sunday schedule of Masses:
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
No change to the Saturday Mass at 5 p.m.
MASS
IN
SCHOOL CHURCH
The 8:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, September 4th will be
celebrated in the School Church, followed by refreshments
in the cafeteria.
IHM Spirituality Center
''All good giving and every perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of Lights. The Father
willed to give us birth by the word of truth."
James 1:17-18
Summer is coming to a speedy close. Today, August 30th,
came so fast. Time to look forward to the fall! What will
we choose to do? How will we choose to live? We are reminded in the theme of today's reading that all that we have,
all that we are, comes from God the Father. Our invitation
today is up to each one of us to accept and RSVP to Be
doers of the word and not hearers only.
Fall Line Up: Mark Your Calendars
•
Thursday, September 10th, 7-9 p.m.: Prayer & Pals
resumes. Come pray, stretch and socialize.
•
Saturday, September 12th, 6-8 p.m.: 2nd Annual IHM
Spirituality Center Cocktail Party. All are welcome!
Come and see our Center; toast and raise a glass (see
flyer).
•
Saturday, September 19: Transformation: Grief Into
Hope. 8:30 a.m. Mass followed by 9:00 a.m. meeting.
Don't miss this program presented by Jean Lynch.
Sponsored by the Bereavement Support Group of St.
Peter’s and Our Lady of Fatima.
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Yoga. 2 five-week programs begin Wednesday,
September 23rd, and Thursday, September 24th. Space
is limited, so sign up today to reserve a spot (see flyer).
Any ideas for programs? We are always seeking inspirational speakers, new groups, volunteers and divine ideas.
Have an "all good giving" week!
Mary Nuzzolese
(516) 883-2782; [email protected]
MASS
LECTORS
GREETERS
MINISTERS
D. Franklin
Sep. 5
5:00 pm
B./M. Palafox K. Burt, P. Byrne
T. Capobianco, B. Cava
M. Cavallaro
M.Giordano
Sep. 6
7:30 am
F. Hehn
L. Murphy
J. Cina, P. Coleman
P. Conran
G. Day
A. Conte, G. Day
S. DiCaterino
K. Duhig
K. Lynch
M. DiNatale, J./K. Duhig
9:30 am M. Hanlon
11:30 am K. Hertlein
VIRTUS TRAINING AT ST. PETER’S
Sunday September 13th at 4:00 p.m.
School Church
If you volunteer at St. Peter’s Church or St. Peter’s School
and have not completed the required Virtus training, we will
be offering a course on Sunday, September 13th. This is the
most convenient opportunity for you to get this done, and it
won’t cost you anything. Registration is online and is very
simple. Go to drvc.org and click on the box that says
Virtus Online, click here to register.
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
SERVIDORES DEL DOMINGO, AGOSTO 30
ACÓLITOS: Yarlin, Michael, Nataly
ANIMADORES: Bruno León
LECTORES: Jóvenes
MINISTROS: Rosario Espichan, Carmen Delgado, Alba
Duarte, Lucia Arias, Blanca Fabián, Raquel Cumbe,
Conzuelo Donado
CAFÉ: Grupo #2: Rudolfo y Aracely González
SERVIDORES DEL DOMINGO PRÓXIMO, SEPTIEMBRE 6
ACÓLITOS: Jennifer, María José, Daniela, Jocelyn
ANIMADORES: Marco Barrera
LECTORES: Hilda López, Dora Castillo, José García
MINISTROS: Rodolfo y Ana González, Hugo y Hortensia
Melgar, Julita López, María Parra, Gloria Herrera
CAFÉ: Grupo #3: Dina Delgado y Chusita
MATRIMONIOS Y QUINCEAÑERAS
Aquellas parejas que desean contraer matrimonio y las
familias que quieren celebrar los quince años deben contactar
a la rectoría a menos SEIS MESES antes de la fecha en que
desean la celebración. Se les recuerda que no es aconsejable
separar el salón para la fiesta, antes de haber contactado al
Padre Pilar y haber separado una fecha para la celebración.
PLANIFICACIÓN PARA MINISTERIOS
Para hacer uso de una de nuestras facilidades en San Pedro,
por favor póngase en contacto con Susan en la rectoría y una
forma de planificación será enviada a usted. O puede pasar
por la oficina y llenar una forma en persona. Susan se puede
alcanzar en la rectoría a 516-883-6675 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Su solicitud debe estar hecha por
escrito o el evento no estará puesto en el calendario.
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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
MINISTERIO SOCIÁL PARROQUIAL
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for
the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge
fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
“¡Levanta la voz por los que no tienen voz! ¡Defiende los
derechos de los desposeídos! ¡Levanta la voz, y hazles justicia! ¡Defiende a los pobres y necesitados!
~ Proverbios 31:8-9
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS THE FOLLOWING:
Canned Soups, Canned Corn, Tuna, Peanut Butter &
Jelly, and Monetary Donations for our Supplemental
Voucher Program
LA DESPENSA NECESITA LO SIGUIENTE:
Sopas enlatadas, Conservas de Maíz, Atún, Mantequilla de Maní y Jalea ... así como Donaciones Monetarios
para nuestro Programa de Vales Suplementario
~ Proverbs 31:8-9
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
& SUPER STORM SANDY
FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION CLINICS
FOR NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENTS!
Para Residentes del Condado de Nassau
Monday, August 31, 2015; 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Lunes, 31 de agosto, 2015; 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
15th Street at the corner of West Street in Mineola.
Free One-on-One Consultation with an Attorney:
NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Calle 15 y Esquina de la Calle West, en MINEOLA
Gratuito Consulta Uno-en-Uno con un abogado:
Mortgage Foreclosure
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HUD-certified housing counselors
Representatives from legal non-profit organizations
Bankruptcy attorneys
Debt Counseling/Financial Advisors
Bring mortgage documents to consultation
Sandy Recovery
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EJECUCIONES HIPOTECARIAS
O RECUPERACIÓN DEL HURACÁN
SANDY CONSULTA PRIVADA GRATIS
Homeowner, flood, property damage automobile
insurance claims
FEMA assistance and grants
Debt deferral
Bankruptcy
Consumer Protection issues (contractors, etc.)
CALL FOR YOUR FREE APPOINTMENT
516-747-4070
Peace, Lourdes
Ejecución Hipotecaria
• Asesores de vivienda certificados por HUD
• Representantes de organizaciones legales no
lucrativas
• Abogados de quiebra/bancarrota
• Consejeros acerca asuntos de deudas / Asesores
financieros
• Favor de traer todos los documentos de la hipoteca
a la consulta
Recuperación Del Huricán S a n d y
• Asistencia con las reclamaciones de seguro de
propietarios, inundaciones, danos a la propiedad,
y seguros de automóviles
• Asistencia de FEMA y subvenciones
• Aplazamiento de la deuda
• Bancarrota
• Protección del consumidor (problemas con contratistas
LLAME PARA HACER SU CITA GRATIS
516-747-4070
Paz, Lourdes
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IHM SPIRITUALITY CENTER
An Invitation to ALL St Peter’s Parishioners
Fr. Pat cordially invites you to the
2nd Annual IHM Spirituality Center Celebration
Saturday, September 12th
6-8 p.m. (right after the 5 pm Mass)
This year we celebrate and honor:
KATHY MCINTYRE
Kathy’s vision, dedication and dream created our
IHM Spirituality Center. Her determination, love
and insight turned an empty convent into a vibrant
center used by all.
Please join us, toast, say hello, and become a Friend
of the growing IHM Spirituality Center.
RSVP to Mary Nuzzolese, 516-883-2782
[email protected]
Free will offering gratefully accepted.
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TRANSFORMATION: “GRIEF INTO HOPE"
Come away for the morning to think, pray
and transform grief into hope
Date:
Saturday, September 19th
Time:
8:30 a.m. Mass at St Peter’s Main Church
If you are unable to attend the Mass please join us at the
Spirituality Center (Convent), 1317 Port Washington Blvd.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the IHM Spirituality Center
Presenter: Jean Lynch
Jean Lynch has been in faithful ministry her entire life, nourishing souls and teaching. She moderates Woman at the Well and
book clubs.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP for planning purposes to:
Yvonne ~ 883-4817, [email protected]
or Rose ~ 883-2607
Free Will Offering
Sponsored by the Bereavement Support Group of St Peter’s
and Our Lady of Fatima
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Parish Picnic
La Comida Campestre
Sunday September 20th
Domingo, el 20 de Septiembre
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Manorhaven Beach Park Picnic Area
Mass
☺Misa
Fr. Pat will celebrate an outdoor Mass at 12:00 noon.
Padre Pat celebrará la Misa al aire libre a las 12:00 p.m.
Lunch
Picnic lunch will follow at 1:00 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips,
fruit and beverages (water, soda, juice boxes) will be provided.
El almuerzo es a la 1:00 p.m. Hamburguesas, perros calientes,
papitas fritas, fruta y bebidas (agua, soda, jugo) estarán disponibles.
☺Almuerzo
Games
☺Juegos
After lunch, kids (and adults!) can play kickball, scavenger hunt,
tug-of-war, volleyball, etc.
Después del almuerzo, los niños y adultos pueden jugar a la pelota,
búsqueda del tesoro, tira y afloja, volibol, etc.
There is no charge, but please register so that we can plan for the right amount of food!!!
☺No hay ningún costo, pero por favor regístrese para que podamos planificar la
cantidad adecuada de alimentos!!!
Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mutv54h OR by calling the rectory, 883-6675.
☺Regístrese en línea en http://tinyurl.com/mutv54h O llamando a la rectoría, 883-6675.
Take a bulletin as a reminder.
☺Tome un boletín como recordatorio.
**Please note that there will still be our regular 12 noon Mass at the Church.
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IHM Spirituality Center
Yoga…Fall into Shape
Breathe, Relax, Stretch and Chat
Presented by Sue O'Connell
(mats provided)
Come to our IHM Spirituality Center. Increase flexibility, gain greater balance, and build
core strength for your journey.
EASY ~ FUN ~ STRESS-FREE
Wear comfy clothes and leave the rest to us. Bring a mat if you have one.
You can’t afford to miss this! Take time; make time for you in our peaceful Center.
Two 5 week programs offered.
Wednesday nights from 7-8 pm on September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21
OR
Thursday mornings from 8:15-9:15 am on September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22
Sign up today. Space is limited. Fee is $55.00 for 5 sessions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Checks payable to St Peter’s Church (in memo write IHM Center)
Send to: St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1327 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050,
Attn: Mary Nuzzolese
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
Phone __________________
Wednesday night
Email __________________@_________.com
Thursday Morning
Please RSVP to Mary Nuzzolese (O) 883-2782
[email protected]
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St. Peter of Alcantara
MASS BOOK OPEN
Our Mass Book for January through June of 2016 is now
open. Please come to the rectory during our office hours to
place an intention. If you are unable to come in person, you
may mail your request to the rectory, Attn: Mass Intention.
The offering is $20. If you would like us to mail a card on
your behalf, kindly include the postage. Thank you.
MOMMY
AND
ME CLASSES
Fall Semester Schedule:
Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Contact Barbara Bergin
[email protected]
516-944-3772
SAVE THE DATE ! ! !
Thursday, September 17th
St. Peter’s Golf Classic is BACK!!!
Village Club of Sands Point
Details to follow.
THIS WEEK
AT
ST. PETER’S…
Sunday, August 30
8 am: Spanish coffee hour in cafeteria
11 am: Spanish youth in Pastoral Center
Monday, August 31
5:30 pm: AA in IHMSC dining room
Tuesday, September 1
8 am: Faculty Professional Day, all facilities
7 pm: Spanish Apostolate in Main Church
7 pm: St. Vincent de Paul in Martha/Mary Room
Wednesday, September 2
6 pm: Staff meeting in IHMSC dining room
6 pm: CYO in gym
7 pm: Spanish youth in Pastoral Center
Thursday, September 3
5:30 pm: AA in IHMSC dining room
6 pm: CYO in gym
7 pm: Spanish Apostolate in IHMSC Chapel/dining
7 pm: Spanish Charismatic in Pastoral Center
7:30 pm: Cursillo in faculty room
Friday, September 4
8 am: Mass in School Church and cafeteria afterwards
11:45 am: Faculty meetings in IHMSC and faculty room
5:30 pm: AA in IHMSC dining room
6 pm: Spanish Charismatic School Church
8 pm: Bereavement in IHMSC living room
Saturday, September 5
8 pm: Radio Maria in Pastoral Center
**Scheduling forms are on our website and at the rectory.
St. peter’s 50th annual
Parish Dinner Dance
"The Golden Gala:
A Celebration of Faith, Family & Friends"
North Hempstead Country Club
Friday, November 20, 2015!
Committees are collecting items for the live, silent and
Chinese auctions. Please consider donating any item(s) of
value to the auctions. Also, we hope you will lend us your
Church collectables for the St. Peter's Golden Wall of
Fame: A Collection of Items Representing our Solid
Faith Foundation (all items will be returned safely).
We are also accepting donations of any surplus bottles of
wines, liquor and spirits for the fun Spirit Toss game (all
donated alcohol must be dropped off INSIDE the Rectory).
For questions about tickets, sponsorship, Journal
advertising, spirits donations, church memorabilia, auction
contributions, and more, please reach out to co-chairs
Patty Harper
516-232-6405
[email protected]
Deb Wrynn
917-449-0228
[email protected]
36TH ANNUAL GRANDE FESTA ITALIANA Wednesday,
September 9th to Sunday, September 13th at North Hempstead Beach Park. Rides, games, delicious food, live
entertainment, and casino. Parking fee applies. For more
information call 516-767-3123 or visit marinolodge.org.
Sponsored by the John M. Marino Lodge OSIA.
PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE? Engaged Encounter is an
effective PreCana program designed to provide you with
the tools for a successful marriage. Our next weekend will
be held at the Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore
October 2-4. For information and registration, please call
631-563-1032, or visit www.engagedencounterli.org.
SINGLE CATHOLICS Widows, widowers, divorced and
single Catholics of Long Island will have new member
orientation on Tuesday, September 22nd at 8 p.m. at St.
Frances de Chantal School in Wantagh. For more information call Carol at 516-794-4933 or Barbara at 516-7982858.
PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND January 7-16, 2016.
Travel with St. Joseph’s College faculty members, Sr.
Grace Rowland and Fr. Francis Pizzarelli. For a detailed
brochure call Sr. Grace at 631-654-0199 or email [email protected].
EXAM PREP COURSE Molloy College is offering a
course to help eighth graders prepare for the Catholic High
School Entrance Exam. Classes begin September 12th at the
Rockville Centre Campus and will be completed in time for
the October 31st exam. Contact 516-323-3550.
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RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Class placement information letters for the 2015-2016 school year have been mailed this past week.
If you have not registered, please do so immediately as some of the classes are already closed.
New family or new student forms can be downloaded from the website @ www.stpeterofalcantara.org.
Go to: Sacraments Religious Formation Registration.
Don’t let financial struggles stop you from registering your child for religious formation. If you are unable to afford to pay
tuition, please know that we will never turn any family away due to finances. Tuition assistance may be provided to those
who require it, by setting up a confidential meeting with the Director of Social Ministry.
Monday Night
7pm
Tuesday Afternoon
4pm
Wednesday Afternoon
4pm
Levels 2 to 8 begin class the week of September 28th, 29th, 30th
Levels K and 1 begin class the week of October 19th, 20th, 21st
Level 8 Students and Parents Mandatory Meeting Monday September 21st, 7:15 p.m.
First Communion Parents Mandatory Meeting Tuesday September 22nd, 7:15 p.m.
Level 7 Students and Parents Mandatory Meeting Wednesday September 23rd, 7:15 p.m.
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St. Peter of Alcantara School
GRADES K – 8 will begin on Wednesday, September 2nd. School hours on Wednesday
will be from 7:45 – 11:30 AM. We realize that some buses do arrive after 7:45 AM.
Your child will NOT be marked late.
All students should line up in the school yard by homeroom class to meet their
teachers in the designated painted area.
In the event of rain, students in K – 3 will assemble and meet their teachers in the
cafeteria. Students in Grades 4 – 8 will go to the Upper Grades school building and
assemble in their respective homeroom classrooms.
On September 2 – 4, there will be early dismissal at 11:30 AM. No After School
Care will be provided on these days.
School is closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. Full day of classes as well
as the After School Care program will begin on Tuesday, September 8th.
Orientation for Little Learners/Parents will take place on September 9th:
Nursery (Twos) and Pre-School (Threes) from 9:00 – 10:00 AM,
Pre-K from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the respective classrooms.
Pre-School and Pre-K are on the lower level, and Nursery (Twos) is in classroom #8
on the 1st floor.
Looking ahead…Meet the Teacher Night will take place on Thursday, September 10th:
Session I @ 6:00 PM (classrooms), General Meeting with the Principal and School
Board representatives @ 6:50 PM in the School Church; Session II @ 7:30 PM
(classrooms).
For more information, please call 516-944-3772.
St. Peter of Alcantara
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