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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
April 5, 2015 - Fourteenth Sunday of the Year
We gather to celebrate the Eucharist
Saturday:
Sunday:
Monday
through
Friday
9am 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)
Recitation of the Rosary: After each of the weekday
Masses
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: 8:30am 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
Parish In-Home Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.8
News from our Parish Ministries. . . . . pp. 8 - 11
Comunidad Hispana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . pp. 12 - 13
Comunita Italiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14
Komunite Ayisyen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 15
Noteworthy Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 16
Bishop’s Easter Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 17
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Saint Brigid’s
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.
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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
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 Superintendent 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
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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
Father Jason
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
Carol Grajeda - [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) 334-2013
Thomas Callan, 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
Louis Corte: 334-7923
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
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Upcoming Events
A Night at The Races
Golden Anniversary Celebration
Westbury Council 1012, Knights of
Columbus invites you to A Night at The
Races inlcuding Spaghetti & Meatball
Dinner on Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 pm, in
Msgr. Midura Hall of Our Lady of Hope
Church, 334 Broadway, Carle Place.
Beverages available at nominal cost.
Tickets in advance $12 or $15 at the door,
children under 8 free. Call Jim Smith at
516-794-4387 for tickets and information.
This spring, couples that have
been married fifty years or
more will be honored at
Liturgies on Sunday, April 19
at the Church of St. Lawrence
the Martyr in Sayville and on
Sunday, April 26 at the Church of Maria Regina in
Seaford. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm.
Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration
forms and complete instructions can be obtained at
the rectory. Registration must be received by the
Office of Worship by April 6 for the April 19 liturgy
and by April 13 for the April 26 liturgy. There will
be additional celebrations in the fall for those who
may find that more convenient. If you have any
questions you may call 516-678-5800, ext. 207.
The 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, May 2nd 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.
You’ll receive a course guide to use in class and to keep for future reference. Even the most
experienced drivers find the course interesting and filled with valuable safe driving tips. It’s also great
for new drivers, about-to-be drivers, and of course, family involvement is encouraged. The Defensive
Driving Course is a Classroom Only Course, no in-car instruction, no exams.
Please reserve _______seat(s) for the next Defensive Driving Course.
Enclosed is my check for $_____ (Cost $45 per seat) Payable to: Martin Hirschfield
Your Name & Telephone #: _________________________________________________
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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We pray for those who are sick. . .
Gad Tawadros
Margherita Posillico
Fran Smith
Kwame Toshambe
Amy Jean-Pierre
Margaret Jean-Pierre
Ann Sherman
Virginia Gallo
George E. Smith
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
Christine Tomitz
Jack Duryea
Vincent Cino
Theodore Banker
Vincent Loria
Gilberto Aravena
Angela Balsano
Debra Barton
Caroline Bessler
William Bessler
Teresn Bruzzesd
Michael Caplice
Juana Cepeda
Bill Cloonan
Vincent D. Cody
Brian Cosgrove
Betty Crowley
Jean Cuccia
Albert Davde
Corrinne Davis
Catherine DeMarco
Theresa DePascale
Catherine Dillon
Corrine Dunn
Michelle Fioretti
Hermina Franco
Cynthia Giordano
Sister Jane Halligan
Diana Healy
Patrick Hickey
Cassidy Hogan
Michelle Impasato
Imelda Jaromahum
Michael Kiesel
Mary Echausse Krupa
Barry Lada
Michael Latty
Dawn Levchenko
Ed Lopez
Maggie McCartin
Brendan Melle
Maria Mercado
Peter Niztch
John O’Donnell
Mary Palmer
Gustavo Perez
Susan Quinn
Edward Redmond
Debbie Riccaerdi
Kathryn Riley
Rosalba Rosario
Patricia Ryan
Nicolas Santa
John D. Sherman
Anil Sirju
Howard Sitlenbaum
Tim Smith
Giuseppe Sposito
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. . .
Raffaela Scicchitano, Joseph Leo Calandro, Teresa Zamparo, Mary Zadubera,
Antoinette Razzano, Frances Lardaro, Louise Sorrentino and George Goettleman
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
Capt. Joseph Conrad Reyes in Afghanistan
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
2nd Lt. Brendan T. Echausse
...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.
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We Celebrate the Sacraments
April 6 thru 10, 2015
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7:00 am Mass
John Van Wagner, Sr.
7:00 am Mass
Raymond Pfeifer
9:00 am Mass
9:00 am Mass
Hercules A. Mamay Holy Child Academy
7:00 am Mass
Kathy Baric
7:00 am Mass
Joseph, Clara &
Vincent Zaino
7:00 am Mass
Janet & Jim
D’Addario (living)
9:00 am Mass
Deceased members
of Carmela Zaino
9:00 am Mass
Georgeann Dau
(living)
9:00 am Mass
Paul H. Echausse
12:10 pm Mass
Ivo & Pia Padula
12:10 pm Mass
Edward Nabet
12:10 pm Mass
Edward & Margaret
Hanley
12:10 pm Mass
Al Posillico
12:10 pm Mass
Carmen Charles
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
9:00 am Mass
Novena Mass
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
(Confession)
4-4:45 pm
Saturday April 11th
5:00 pm...(English/Church)............
Intentions: Madeline Trupiaro
Priest: Fr. Tony
Servers: T. Thoben, B. K. Cabiri, S. Aponte
7:00 pm...(Spanish/Church)................ Intentions: Fanny Osorio
Priest: Fr. Javier
Sunday April 12th
7:00 am...(English/Church) .............. Intentions: For People of the Parish
Priest: Fr. Jason
8:30 am...(Italian/Church)................. Intentions: Josephine Scialli, Joseph Likata, Giuseppe & Giovanni Intorella,
Mario & Concetta Morgante, Angelo & Frank Fanizza, Francesco & Vincent Gargano
Priest: Fr. Richard
9:15 am...(English/Chapel).................. Intentions: Judith Sandoval & Maria Soledad Quintanilla
Priest: Fr. Tony
Servers: Pedro Lamarre & J. & M. Buono
10:00 am...(English/Church)................Intentions: Peral Hardiman
Priest: Fr. Jason
Servers: W. Kratina, J. D’Albora, A. Buck
10:45 am...(Spanish/Chapel)............... Intentions: Goria Gladys Olorteguitello & Ritza Canales Bonilla
Priest: Fr. Javier
11:30 am...(English/Church).................. Intentions: Dominic & Mamie Piscitelli, the DaCosta family, Mary Rafferty Malitzis,
Catherine Rafferty, Dolly Taddeo, Jimmy Crayne
Priest: Msgr. Martin
Servers: P. Ripoll, J. L. Rafanelli, J. V. Goncalves
12:15 pm...(Spanish/Chapel)............... Intentions: Elsa Moreno
Priest: Fr. Javier
2:30 pm ...(Kreyol/Church)................. Intentions: Zayren Alicea
Priest: Fr. Nesly
6:00 pm...(English/Chapel)................. Intentions: Joseph Dominick Michalski
Priest: Fr. Tony
Servers: Rodriguez, Rennie, Matthew, Raduazzo
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...
Ray Lupoli from Jamie Russo
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
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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?
April 12th - Second Sunday of Easter
John 20:19-31
On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,
for fear of the Jews,
Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, "Peace be with you."
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
"Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained."
Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve,
was not with them when Jesus came.
So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord."
But he said to them,
"Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands
and put my finger into the nailmarks
and put my hand into his side, I will not believe."
Now a week later his disciples were again inside
and Thomas was with them.
Jesus came, although the doors were locked,
and stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you."
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands,
and bring your hand and put it into my side,
and do not be unbelieving, but believe."
Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!"
Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen
me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."
Now, Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples
that are not written in this book.
But these are written that you may come to believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that through this belief you may have life in his name.
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Gospel Reflection
Questions
• Think of a time when
God allowed you to “see”
through the gift of patience.
• Think of some of the
things you believe although you cannot see
them.
Some Questions for
Families & Children
• Think of what it means
to know that Jesus chose
to save us without knowing us.
• Think of a time when
you gave up something to
help another person.
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.
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Warum? Why?
POST
Announcing change in
Saturday Mass schedule
-- effective April 18.
Since my arrival here, there
seems to be an increasing
number of funeral services that
are scheduled at Saint Brigid’s
for Saturday morning. Wanting to
be able to accommodate those
who are desiring to bury a loved
one from our parish and also
wanting to accommodate people
who wish to schedule a wedding
or a Quincinera or other special
liturgy on a Saturday morning, I
have decided to move the
Saturday morning Mass from
9:00am to 8:00am. This change
will go into effect on Saturday,
April 18, 2015. I thank you for
making the adjustments
necessary for this new schedule.
Thank you for all who
worked so hard to make
Lent and Holy Week so
special here at Saint
Brigid’s
Once again, I am so indebted to
the many many people who work
behind the scenes to make sure
that the services of Lent and
Holy Week were prayerfully
done. To those who worked on
Tenebrae and the Seven Last
Words, those who prepared the
celebration of the Stations of the
Cross in various languages, those
who decorated the Church, the
Chapel and Monsignor Code
Auditorium, our many choirs,
cantors and musicians and all our
liturgical minsters -- to all I say
Thank you!
E-mail Father Tony: [email protected]
Warum? The sign painted in blood red stood amidst a makeshift
memorial of candles in the city square of Dusseldorf, the city of
intended destination of Germanwings Flight 9525 that crashed in the
Alps this past week. Warum? Why? Once again, the global community
shakes its head in wonder, caught unawares by the insanity of evil that
has intrusively thrust itself into our civilized world. This should not be!
Why? In the wake of this tragedy come all the unanswered questions
that ceaselessly haunt our minds and hearts. Why senseless dying? Why
the blind hatred of terrorism? Why the indifference toward the poor, the
homeless, the immigrant? In our own personal lives, we are often
overwhelmed by the irrationality that keeps families divided into
hardened camps. How did we get here? Why did we get here?
And just what is the response of the Almighty in heaven? How does He
respond to our fists shaking at his heavenly door, demanding an answer
to our challenging questions? Why the insanity – why the irrationality of
it all?
For the Christian, God’s answer once again is played out dramatically in
this past week’s events. God answers insanity with an equally insane
response. He literally fights fire with fire. He answers the irrationality
of evil by submitting to Evil itself in the death of the Innocent One, the
spotless Lamb of God. God’s answer to the insanity of evil is the even
greater insanity of choosing to love despite it all.
And Love proves to be more victorious – for Love conquers the grave.
The drama of Easter is more than just a private miracle of One defying
the grave two thousand years ago. For the Christian, Easter is more than
just another sign that proves to us that Jesus is God. Easter is God’s
declaration that evil does not win. And the power of victory is in your
hands – for you too can join in the fight against the insanity of evil by
continuing to love, to give, to sacrifice, and yes even to die. For your
loving is not in vain and your death is no longer pointless. When you
give yourself to love, you give yourself to a divine power that is
unstoppable.
The question is simply this: we can live in our brains trying to figure out
why the unthinkable horrors of this world still occur. We can allow the
insanity of it all to immobilize us with fear. We can allow the
irrationality of it all to make us question if anything is really worth it in
the end. Or, we can choose to love despite it all, and believe that God’s
insane response to evil is the only response that makes sense in the end.
In the end, the choice is yours.
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Upcoming Parish In-Home Retreat
Bringing the Joy of the Gospel to Those We Meet
Three weekly meetings beginning April 27th
The first apostolic exhortation of the Holy Father, “The Joy of the
Gospel,” gives a refreshing look at the call for all Christians to be
bearers of good news in our world today. As in the past, our in-home
retreat is an opportunity for us to gather in small groups and, in the
spirit of sharing our faith and love for Jesus, encourage one another in
living the joy of the gospel. Our journey is never meant to be a solo
experience. In these groups, we come to know other people of faith
which gives us encouragement in the journey!
We make this invitation to all to sign-up for this in-home retreat now so
that we can begin to form the groups according to your personal
preferences.
I would like to participate in this retreat: I can attend (check below when you can attend)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
What day(s) of the week work best for you? (Check all that apply)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Language(s) you speak:
English
Italian
Spanish
Friday
Kreyol
I would like to be a facilitator (discussion leader)
I would like to offer the use of my home and host the meetings
________________________________________________________________
(Name - please print clearly)
________________________________________________________________
(Street address and town)
_______________________________
(phone)
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___________________________________
(e-mail)
Please return this form either in the collection basket, the specially marked boxes in
the Church and chapel, or in the office of the parish center.
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Outreach
Easter Blessings
The Gospel of Easter unexpectedly but gloriously,
proclaims:
Jesus has risen! He is not among the dead!
He does not belong to the past! He is our
now and forever!
Thank you, dear family of Saint Brigid, for being
“an Easter people”! Thank you for blessing our
Outreach families with “miracles of love” -- be
they canned hams, Easter candy, or a sharing of
time, talent and treasure: So many people in great
need will be able to celebrate more joyfully -- the
Resurrection of Our Lord.
He is...the Christ! He is...the Light! He has
Thank you for living and sharing the kind of life
banished darkness from our world, bringing
that Jesus won for us!
us the light of renewed FAITH, HOPE and
LOVE!
Happy Easter!
! Ximena, Barbara, Lupe and Joan
And so today, our Easter of 2015...Jesus invites us
to find Him in our world...in those we love ~ in
Alleluia! Alleluia!
every place we gather...in the lives of those who are
lonely, hungry or forgotten...for our RISEN LORD
IS THERE!
Divine Mercy Sunday
2:00 pm - Video
2:50 pm - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
3:00 pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:20 pm - Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
3:50 pm - Benediction
Please come join us in prayer
on
Sunday, April 12, 2014
at
St. Raymond R.C. Church
263 Atlantic Avenue, E. Rockaway,
Phone 516-593-5000
“On this day, the very depths of My tender mercy
are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon
souls who approach the fount of My mercy.
The should that will go to Confession and receive
Holy Communion shall obtain complete
forgiveness of sins and punishment”
(St. Faustina Diary, 699)
“Be who God meant you to be
and You will set the world on fire”
Come join us April 17 to 19, 2015
(beginning Friday at 7 pm and ending with
Sunday Vespers at 4 pm)
to explore what it means to be part of the
Dominican Family
Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville
and find how You will set the world on fire.
*for women who are 17 years old and older
*a $20 donation for the weekend is suggested.
Please contact
Sr. Marenid Fabre, OP
Director of Vocations
631-842-6000, ext. 352
555 Albany Avenue
Amityville, NY 11701
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Stewardship: A Way of Life
Do You Shop at Amazon.com?
Sharing Gifts
If you do, there’s a great way to help support St. Brigid
Church while you are using amazon.com. It’s called, “Amazon Smile.”
Palm Sunday
Instead of going to regular amazon.com, go to
smile.amazon.com
Everything available at amazon.com is available at
smile.amazon.com - it’s still Amazon. The difference is
that whenever you go to smile.amazon.com, a small percentage of your purchase is donated to St. Brigid Church by
amazon.com.
It’s simple to set up:
1) Have your regular Amazon account sign in and
password handy.
2) Go to smile.amazon.com.
3) Sign in using your regular sign in and password.
4) If this is the first time you are doing this, it will ask
you to choose a charity. Click on “or pick your own charitable organization” and type Roman Catholic Church of
St. Brigids. (If you’ve already chosen a charity, consider
changing it to St. Brigid.)
5) A list will come up, select the Westbury location,
and voila!
The parish will receive from then on a small donation from
Amazon as a result of each purchase you make.
Many Thanks to all who support the mission and ministry
Thank you for regular support of our Food Pantry!
We help over 1,000 people each month with food. Please bring non-perishable
food items with you to any Mass. (At the 10 a.m. Family Mass, the children
bring their offering into the sanctuary.)
Suggested Food Offering:
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Apr 5 : Peanut Butter & Jelly
Apr 12 : Tomato Sauce and Pasta
Apr 19 : Juice
Apr 26 : Cereal
Regular Collections
$ 26,453
Automated Giving
$ 3,152
(Weekly average amount based on 52 weeks)
By using your gifts as someone
who volunteers at St. Brigid’s Senior
Connections, or as someone who is
an altar server at Mass, you help
build the Kingdom of God! God
bless you as you offer your time and
talent and your financial resources to
support the mission of Jesus here at
St. Brigid’s.
Many thanks to all who share their
gifts here at St. Brigid!
We are Grateful this Week....for all
stewards in our parish who challenge the evil of racism and work to
promote equality at home, in the
workplace, and in the world.
Check out St.
Brigid’s
Automated Giving
Program
“Faith Direct”
www.faithdirect.com
(Our Saint Brigid
Church code is NY250)
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St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope
Regional School
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cing
n
u
o
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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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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 1.516.547.3776
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
Mass Every
Bautizos:
third
Tuesday of Inscripción: 1er domingo del mes Caridades Católicas ofrece Servicios de Inmigración
the month despúes de las misas de 10:45 am Oficina de Asistencia Social, Iglesia en Post Ave. El cuarto miércoles de cada mes a
7:30 pm
partir de las 10:00 am. Atención en orden de llegada.
y 12:15 pm
Chapel
Llevar copia del
1-516-334-0021 Ext.362
Avisos
Certificado de Nacimiento
Catholic
Charities
offers free Bautizo: último Domingo de mes
services on Iglesia 75 Post Avenue, 1:00 pm
Información: Marina Calderón
4th Wed.
(516) 713-8576
of the month
Please
donate
food to
St. Brigid’s
Food Pantry!
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Primera Comunion
Contactar a la Sra. Socorro
Moreno en la Oficina de
Educacion Religiosa
516-334 0021 ext 355
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.
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Comunidad Hispana
de Santa Brigida
¡Resucitó!
Pueblo va entendiendo es la gran cantidad de gente
“He venido para que tengan vida, vida en abundancia” que llega a celebrar la GRAN NOCHE, la Vigilia
de Pascua y que el número de los que llegan a las
¡Resucitó, Aleluia! Alegría porque resucitó. Se dice Misas simultáneas del domingo de Pascua es prácque nosotros, la gente que habla español tanto en la ticamente igual a los que llegan el Domingo de
vieja España como eh el llamado Nuevo Mundo, Ramos. Gracias a Dios porque nuestra fe crece y
somos gente de Viernes Santo. Gente que vive a ca- se fortalece basada en la Palabra.
balidad los misterios de la Pasión y Muerte de NueEn las lecturas que narran el más grande
stro Señor y que los sentimos en lo más profundo de misterio de nuestra fe, encontramos que los disnuestro ser. Testigo de esta vivencia son las proce- cípulos no reconocen inmediatamente al Maestro.
siones. Algunas son muy famosas cono las de Sevilla Toma un acto de fe de su parte igual que requiere
en España o las de la Antigua en Guatemala. Pero lo una gran fe de nuestra parte creer.
cierto es que tanto en nuestras grandes ciudades como La Iglesia nos da cincuenta días para celebrar, para
en nuestros pueblos, la Semana Santa se celebra con recordar, para ejercitar nuestra fe, para profundizar
gran solemnidad. Y esa tradición la hemos traído a en y vivir este gran misterio. Aprovechemos este
nuestras comunidades de los Estados Unidos – al tiempo glorioso porque resucitó y Él es nuestra aleBronx, a Brooklyn, a Hempstead y a Brentwood y a gría y nuestro gozo.
Santa Brígida.
Pero gracias a Dios y al buen trabajo de sacerdotes, religiosas, diáconos y laicos comprometidos y
bien informados, cada día se va entendiendo más y
mejor que la celebración de la Pascua de Resurrección
es la fiesta más importante del año. Porque tal como
dice San Pablo, “si el Señor no hubiese resucitado, en
vano sería nuestra fe”. Evidencia de que nuestro
Casa del Inmigrante 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 a los Inmigrantes:
- Orientación en Inmigración (no somos abogados) referimos según sea el caso, - Tramitación del TPS, - Clases de inglés
- Ayuda a los niños con sus tareas escolares (en periodo lectivo).
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
Un grazie sincero a tutti coloro che hanno
partecipato e aiutato durante il
BRIGITALIA TOUR.
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Per chi volesse vedere le foto dei vari eventi organizzati dal Comitato Italiano
puo' farlo attraverso questo sito :
picasaweb.google.com/italiancommunityofst.brigids
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Kominote
Ayisyén
Haitian-American Apostolate
Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.
Christ est ressuscité ! Alléluia
Notre joie est grande en ce matin de Pâques.
Nous célébrons la résurrection de notre seigneur
Jésus-Christ. Le Christ est passé de la mort à la
vie. Ce jour inaugure un nouveau temps
liturgique. Dieu , notre père, nous ouvre la vie
éternelle par la victoire de son Fils sur la mort.
Par sa résurrection , il a traversé la mort, une ouverture, un passage dans le mur de la mort afin
que nous y passions et que nous-mêmes nous
ressuscitions.
Saint Paul, dans sa lettre aux colossiens, invite
ses lecteurs à se recentrer sur l’essentiel, le
Christ. Par le baptème, le chrétien a déposé le
vieil homme pour vivre en homme nouveau. Sa
est orientée vers les réalités d’en haut et n’est
plus engluée dans les réalités de la terre.
La première lecture de ce jour de Pâques nous
propose des extraits du discours de Pierre.
“ Et voici que Dieu l’a ressuscité le troisième
jour.”
• 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
“ Il nous a chargés d’annoncer au peuple et de té- sou laprivè karismatik yo, nou ka rele Cari Estime
moigner que Dieu l’a choisi comme juge des vi- nan 516-770-3248.
vants et des morts.”
• Moun ki gen pwojè Marye, Reprann Lakominyon ki
vle Konfime, se pou yo rele Se Bruno nan 516-333“ Tout homme qui croit en Lui reçoit par lui le
8795.
pardon de ses péchés.”
• Pa blive ranpli Census la, Napjwenn ti liv sa a nan
En ce grand jour de fête, demandons que le dypremye pati antre legliz la oubyen nan biwo a (Parish
namisme du Réssuscité nous envahisse et qu’il
Center). konsa, lè nou fi-n bay tout enfomasyon nou
transforme le monde.
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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Clases de Cristología
Queridos hermanos y hermanas,
Quiero informarles de una nueva oportunidad en español en nuestra parroquia. Hace unos meses, algunos feligreses hablaron conmigo sobre su deseo de que los sacerdotes enseñaran a la gente. Desde
ese tiempo, he pensado como puedo ofrecer unas clases de fe. En el pasado, yo enseñé clases de
Cristología en inglés, y pensé que podría hacer lo mismo en español. Lo que era mi intención
cuando otras personas me preguntaron sobre las enseñanzas sobre nuestra Señora. Pues, pensé,
“debo ofrecer clases sobre la Virgen, también.”
Pase la primera semana de Marzo en el seminario preparándome. Yo planeaba ofrecerlas después de
la Pascua. El plan era enseñar 5 clases de Cristología y 5 clases de Mariología los viernes de 7:30
PM hasta 9:30 PM en la biblioteca en la escuela de Maple Ave.
Sin embargo, me di cuenta que no tengo 10 viernes disponibles después de la Pascua. Por eso, hice
un nuevo plan. Voy a empezar las clases en el verano. Entonces, me alegra anunciarles que voy a dar
5 clases de Cristología, comenzando el viernes 31 Julio y por los 4 siguientes viernes. Después,
comenzaremos 5 clases de Mariología durante los viernes de Septiembre, incluyendo el primer
viernes de Octubre.
Espero que se reúnan conmigo para investigar nuestra fe. ¡Inviten a un amigo y aprenderemos juntos! Por favor, revisen el boletín en los prójimos meses para mas información.
¡Qué reciban las gracias celestiales en Pascua!
En Cristo,
P. Jason
NYS Tribute Foundation - Charity • Knowledge • Education
Rev. Romulo C. Gomez
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Join us for an educational and inspirational seminar you won’t want to miss.
“The Good Funeral: Death, Grief and the Community of Care”
Speakers:
Acclaimed Preacher Rev. Dr. Thomas Long & Thomas Lynch, Funeral Director/Writer
This seminar provides a rare opportunity to hear valuable insights and strategies for strengthening
cooperation and respect among caregivers and professionals who care for the dying and grieving.
There is no fee to attend. You and your colleagues and staff are welcome.
CEU Credits are available.
May 12, 2015 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hofstra University David S. Mack Sports Complex
245 Hofstra University, Hempstead, L.I.
To register call 877-752-6546 or visit www.tributefoundation.org
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Easter Letter from the Bishop
Easter 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Lord:
How changed is the world this Easter morn! How wondrous the truth on the lips of His faithful disciples! Can there be any chant more beautiful, any news more desired, any heart that could seek for
more? Jesus Christ is Risen! It is true! He is Risen! Alleluia!
The long Lent of human history was ended that first Easter Sunday morn when Mary Magdalen discovered that the tomb was empty and the body of her beloved Lord was missing. But that body,
cruelly put to death on the tree of Calvary, was not missing. It was transformed! It was glorified! For
the Son of God made man fulfilled His destiny on this earth and so transformed our destiny from sin
and death to life in Him, life eternal.
You and I are the recipients of the long journey of love that Jesus travelled from Galilee to Jerusalem,
from birth in a stable to death on a cross. When Jesus took that sign of death and made it the sign of
glory, He accomplished the will of the Father who so loved the world that He sent His Son not to condemn but to save the world. And this is the salvation which is ours: Life in Christ Jesus, Life eternal!
My prayer this Easter is that we all with deep faith acknowledge with joy and gratitude that God’s
love triumphed in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and that His resurrection gives us our new
destiny: we share His divine life now and will share it with Him forever in glory! My prayer is that
we all participate in Mass this Easter Sunday as a pledge of our fidelity to Him who died and rose.
My prayer is that we greet one another with that ancient greeting of Christians: Christ is risen! He is
truly risen. Alleluia.
If we do that then I am confident we will be renewed in His life and we will be so filled with His
Spirit that we will seek to share His life with others and witness His life to the world. I am confident
that we will be more eager to care for the sick, reach out to the poor, bear one another’s burdens and
be true brothers and sisters by prayer and action to all who need us in our parishes, our communities,
our nation and the world. The world needs the witness of our faith in the Risen Christ. The world
needs the witness of our hope for the future. The world needs our love that embraces all those whom
our Savior embraced from the cross. May they too share in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ! For He is Risen. He is truly risen. Alleluia!
Your brother and your Shepherd in Christ,
Bishop of Rockville Centre
PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org
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Pasqua 2015
Pascua 2015
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en el Señor Resucitado,
¡Cuan cambiado está el mundo esta mañana de Pascua! ¡Qué maravilloso la verdad en los labios de
sus fieles discípulos! ¿Podría haber algún canto más hermoso, cualquier noticia más deseada, cualquier
corazón que quisiera buscar más? ¡Jesucristo ha resucitado! ¡Es cierto! ¡Él ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya!
Ese largo tiempo de Cuaresma de la historia humana se terminó esa primera mañana del Domingo de
Pascua, cuando María Magdalena descubrió que la tumba estaba vacía y el cuerpo de su amado Señor
faltaba. Pero ese cuerpo, cruelmente condenado a muerte en el madero del Calvario, no faltaba. ¡Fue
transformado! ¡Fue glorificado! El Hijo de Dios hecho hombre cumplió su destino en esta tierra y así
transformó nuestro destino del pecado y de la muerte a la vida en Él, la vida eterna.
Tú y yo somos los destinatarios del largo viaje de amor que Jesús hizo de Galilea a Jerusalén, desde su
nacimiento en un establo a la muerte en una cruz. Cuando Jesús tomó el signo de la muerte y lo hizo el
signo de la gloria, Él logró la voluntad del Padre, quien amó tanto al mundo que envió a su hijo no para
condena sino para salvar al mundo. ¡Y esta es la salvación que es nuestra: La Vida en Cristo Jesús,
Vida Eterna!
¡Mi oración esta Pascua es que todos con profunda fe reconozcamos con gozo y gratitud que el amor
de Dios triunfó en la resurrección de Jesús de entre los muertos y que su resurrección nos da nuestro
nuevo destino: ahora compartimos su vida divina y la compartiremos con Él siempre en la gloria! Mi
oración es que todos participemos en la Misa de este Domingo de Pascua como compromiso de nuestra
fidelidad a Aquel que murió y resucitó. Mi oración es que nos saludemos unos a otros con ese antiguo
saludo de los cristianos: ¡Cristo ha resucitado! Verdaderamente ha resucitado. Aleluya.
Si lo hacemos, estoy seguro de que seremos renovado en Su vida y estaremos tan llenos de Su Espíritu
que buscaremos de compartir Su vida con los demás y ser testigo de Su vida al mundo. Estoy seguro
de que vamos a estar más dispuestos a cuidar a los enfermos, llegar a los pobres, llevar las cargas de
los otros y ser verdaderos hermanos y hermanas en la oración y la acción a todos los que nos necesitan
en nuestras parroquias, nuestras comunidades, nuestra nación y el mundo. El mundo necesita el testimonio de nuestra fe en Cristo Resucitado. El mundo necesita el testimonio de nuestra esperanza para el
futuro. El mundo necesita nuestro amor que abrace a todos aquellos a quienes nuestro Salvador abrazó
desde la cruz. Que ellos también compartan en la resurrección de nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo
!Pues El ha resucitado! Verdaderamente ha resucitado. ¡Aleluya!
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Reiro en las Casas
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1SANTA BRÍGIDA – RETIRO EN LAS CASAS
PRIMAVERA DEL 2015
PARA LLEVAR LA ALEGRÍA DEL EVANGELIO A LOS PARTICIPANTES
Tres reuniones, una a la semana por tres semanas,comenzando el 27 de abril
Deseo participar en este retiro, puedo hacerlo:
(Marque abajo cuando pueda hacerlo)
por la mañana
por la tarde
por la noche
¿Qué día o días de la semana está disponible?
Marque todos los que esté disponible
domingo
lunes
martes
miércoles
jueves
viernes
sábado
Me gustaría servir como facilitador del grupo.
Me gustaría ofrecer mi casa para celebrar las reuniones.
___________________________________________________
Nombre y apellido
(Haga el favor de escribir con letra de imprenta)
______________________________________________________
Número de teléfono donde podemos localizarlo
______________________________________________________
Dirección electrónica (e-mail)
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Noteworthy Happenings
Apartment Needed Religious Sister seeks 2 bedroom
apt., in quiet area, preferably main level, with EIK,
washer dryer hookup and some storage space. Please Banns of Marriage are announced for
the following couples:
contact @ 516-572-6069.
Apartment needed A single mother with 3 children is
in urgent need of an affordable 1 or 2 bedroom
apartment for rent in the Carle Place/Mineola/Westbury vicinity. Please call 516-312-9502 if you have a
place to rent or know of someone that does.
For the First Time Between
Michael Funk
Bernadette Sosnowski, St. Ladislaus
and
Brian Gilmartin, Maria Regina
St. Aidan School is hosting an American Girl Fashion
show on April 18th and 19th! For more information
Heather Gallagner, St. Raymond's
please visit www.sasamericangirlfashionshow.com.
and
Ryan Schkoda, St. Leo the Great, Fairfax, VA
Annual Spring Luncheon You are cordially
Catherine Trentacoste, St. Leo the Great
invited to the Westbury League of Mercy Medical
Center Annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April
18th at 12 noon at the Cherry Valley Club, Rockaway
“1st Annual Blessing of Antique/Classic Cars and
Avenue, Garden City. $60 pp, checks payable to
Bikes
Show”. Date: Sunday, April 19,
Westbury League of MMC. Send to: Linda Rocco,
2015…rain
or shine! Place: Sears Parking Lot
145 Soundview Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. Phone
North
Broadway,
Hicksville. Time: 9 am—4 pm
(631-365-9966).
Cost: Cars and bikes will be welcomed with a
Most Reverend Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski - Please $15 Registration which includes the blessing by
Father Jim and an accompanying certificate!
join us for a special presentation by the Most
Spectators
are admitted free of charge. There
Reverend Bishop Andrzej Zalejszewski to hear his
will
be
Live
Entertainment, Judge’s Choice
message of hope and gratitude in spite of living under
Trophies,
a
Chinese
Auction, a 50/50 Drawing,
the oppression and denial of religious freedom in
food, and vendors. Come early—stay late. Be
communist Poland during the 1970s and 1980s.
there or be square!
Under these bleak circumstances, he found courage
and strength through God’s grace to follow his calling.
Open House at Dominican Village an
Saturday, May 9th at 3:00 pm in St. Cyril and
independent retirement community, assisted
Methodius R.C. Church, 125 Half Hollow Rd., Deer
living residence and respoite care. Contact us to
Park, New York. 5:00 pm Holy Mass follows.
schedule a tour at your convenience at 631-8426091 or [email protected]. Open house
2015 Summer Camps & Courses at Our Lady of
is from 1:00 to 3:00 pm April 11, 16 and 25;
Mercy Academy, Home of the Lady Mustangs. For
May
7, 16, 21 and 30. Dominican Village is
information and brochure call 516-921-1756 or visit
located
at 565 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY
online at www.olma.org.
11701.
Super Bonanza Winners
3/29
3/30
3/31
4/1
Marie E. Verzi
Joan Farrell
Diane & John Cooney
Thomas McDonough
$30
$30
$100
$30
4/2
4/3
4/4
Mr. & Mrs. Antimo P. Lagnese
Chris Gagliardo
Joan Sommese
$30
$30
$30
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