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Saint Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church
33 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, New York 1101011010-3692
Parish Social Ministry
Coordinator
Maureen Miedreich
Faith Formation
Coordinator
Debbie Hurley
Music Director
Jennifer Wells
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi
Associate Pastors
Rev. Allan Arneaud
Rev. Johnny Mendonca
In Residence
Rev. Emmanuel Nartey, Ph.D
Deacons
Joseph Benincasa
Frank Gonzalez
Trustees
Dennis Canese
Marion G. Dreyfus
Parish office: (516) 352-0146
Parish FAX: (516) 326-7427
Faith Formation: (516) 354-4554
Social / Outreach: (516) 775-0840
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.stcatherineofsienna.org
Sunday Masses
Saturday: Saint Catherine Chapel - Sienna Center 5:00PM
Sunday: Church 7:30AM, 9:30AM (Italian), 11:30AM,
1:00PM (Spanish)
Saint Catherine Chapel - Sienna Center
9:30AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM
Weekday Masses
Monday through Saturday: 8:00AM
Monday through Friday: 12:15PM during Lent
Parish Office Welcome Desk Hours
(990 Holzheimer St.)
Monday & Thursday: 9:00AM—8:00PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: 1:00PM—8:00PM
Friday: 2:00PM—7:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM—4:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM—1:00PM
Parish Social Ministry Outreach Hours
(995 Lutz Street)
Monday through Friday, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Wednesday, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Additional hours by appointment only.
Anointing of the Sick
Communal Anointing of the Sick on the Last Saturday of
the Month during the 8:00AM Mass. Please notify priest if
family member is sick at home.
Emergency Sick Calls: Call 352-0146
Celebrate Baptism
We welcome Children & Adults to Catholicism through
Baptism. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Children: Baptism Celebrated First & Third Saturdays of
each month at 12:30PM.
Baptism Preparation Class: 2nd Tuesday of each month at
7:30PM (pre-registration is required).
Adults: Adults to be Baptized (or Confirmed) are
invited to call the Parish Office for assistance.
Celebrate Marriage
Please make an appointment with a priest or deacon
before making your social arrangements.
Reconciliation (Confession/Penance)
Every Saturday: 4:00PM-5:00PM
Every Sunday: 12:30PM (in Spanish)
During Lent: Mon-Fri after 12:15PM Mass
Parish Membership
ALL are welcome to join our parish family; please REGISTER
on the First Sunday of the Month at the Pastoral Table after
Mass or anytime at the Parish Office. We invite you to be part
of our Parish Ministry through various groups and activities.
Parish Prayer Life
Adoration: Every Friday after 8:00AM Mass to 9:00PM
and 24 Hour Exposition every First Friday
Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays after 8:00AM Mass
Parishioners with Special Needs
The Church, Saint Catherine Chapel and Sienna Center are
accessible through doors on right side of the Church where
buildings meet. The Sienna Center is also accessible through
its front doors and has an elevator at ground level for upper
and lower levels (left side of staircase) allowing access to
Church as well.
Assisted Listening Devices are available for the hearing
impaired. Please ask an usher if you need one.
Special Needs Advocacy: Dr. Priscilla O’Connell may
be reached by calling the Parish Social Ministry Office at
775-0840; contact if you have other needs to be addressed.
Mass For Those with Special Needs is celebrated on the
3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00PM in Saint Catherine
Chapel-Sienna Center.
Professional Therapy & Counseling
Family, marriage, and individual therapies, provided by
New York licensed therapists, are available to our parish.
Call Dr. Giuliani, Catholic Counseling Ctr., 631-243-2503.
March 20, 2016
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SANCTUARY LAMP
will burn
Mar. 19 to Mar. 28
SAT.
Sienna Ctr.
5:00 PM
Mar. 19 - St. Joseph Spouse of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Theresa Santa Maria - Florencio Yana
Frank & Marie Alfieri - Bruno Caracciolo
Rev. Msgr. James W. Ryan
SUN.
Church
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
Sienna Ctr.
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
Mar. 20 - Palm Sunday
In Memory of: Theresa Santa Maria
With the prayers of: Maria Wirth
BREAD AND WINE
will be used at all Masses
For the intentions of: The Zwilling Family
With the prayers of: A Friend
OUTREACH
WHBG WF DH TH HFMN OOLFBP TLCP WFFG IP
For The People of the Parish
Antonio & Josephine Apicella, Bettina Cosentino
Teresa Leo/Joseph Ruperto
Angelo Bronga & Grandparents & Uncles
In Loving Memory of: Adele & Anne Marie O’Boyle
With love and prayers of: Pam O’Boyle
Serafina Vagnini
Thomas Barrett
John Intagliata
PARISH ‘IN HOME’ PRAYER PROGRAM
Host Family/Individual
MON.
8:00 AM
12:15 PM
Mar. 21
Mary Heinimann
Salvatore Scarentino
TUES.
8:00 AM
12:15 PM
Mar. 22
Mr. & Mrs. A. Guerra
Gabart Lascase
WED.
8:00 AM
12:15 PM
Mar. 23
Anexy Sebastian
James Zabantes
THURS.
8:00 AM
7:30 PM
Mar. 24 - Holy Thursday
Morning Prayer
Mass of the Lord's Supper
FRI.
8:00 AM
3:00 PM
Mar. 25 - Good Friday
Morning Prayer
Lord's Passion
SAT.
Church
8:00 AM
7:30 PM
Mar. 26 - Holy Saturday
SUN.
Church
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
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9:30 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
Mar. 27 - Easter Sunday
PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
CUP OF PRAYER
Morning Prayer
Easter Vigil (For The People of the Parish)
For The People of the Parish
Americo Capogna
Marge Deligio
Yolanda Saenz
Marilyn Talt
Theresa Akson
Luis Cano,Jose Cano, Manuel Cano
The Denis Family
PRAY for those serving in MILITARY
USMC
Sgt. Patrick Brady
Pfc. Erik Jacobsen
Pfc. Matthew Pomara
LCpl. Michael P. Kelly
Sgt. Thomas R. Kroez, Jr.
Sgt. Gerald Furnari
Sgt. Michael Salemi
Sgt. Christopher Montes
Cpl. Joseph Blaikie
U.S.ARMY
Maj. Thomas Babbitt
Maj. Catherine Babbitt
Capt. Shaun R. Cullen A.N.G.
M. Sgt. Peter Jacobsen
Lt. Col. Christopher Congalise
Lt. Col. Andrew Phillips
U.S.NAVY
Esn. Anthony Patrick Huskisson
ET3 Peter J. King
E3 Thomas Mannle
USAF
A1C Phil Gautiere
Lt. John DeBonis
Chaplain Col. Msgr. Mark Rowan
PRAY for the SICK:
SICK:
Norma Scally, Francine Lupo, Mario Tamburello,
Gladys French, John Joseph Vizino,
Linda Camolli, Fr. Owen Lally
PRAY for DECEASED and their Families:
Patrick Vallante, Lilliane Valenti,
Margaret (Christine) Dinwoodie,
Vivian Giuliante
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
As members of Saint Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Parish, we are committed by our Baptism to spread the
teachings of Jesus Christ by living our faith in loving service to all people. Inspired by the Holy Spirit and through
worship and prayer, we use our time, talent and treasure, to nourish the soul, care for the needy, minister to the
alienated, nurture the children and WELCOME all people into our community of faith.
From Msgr. Figliozzi
Scriptural Reflection for the Week
“Rather, [Jesus] emptied himself… he humbled himself,...Because of this,… every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord,
…” (see Philippians 2:6-11) We enter Holy Week. Our eyes are
focused on the man they have arrested. Our eyes are on Jesus.
Each event after His arrest gives us further proof of His
“emptying” and “humbling” of Himself. He is whipped with cords;
He is stripped of his garments; He is crowned with thorns; He is
made to carry a cross; He bleeds profusely; He suffers taunts and
derision; He is abandoned by his followers; He falls under the
weight of this cross that contains the sins of the world; He is
nailed to it; they slit open His side; they give Him sour wine to
quench His thirst; they mock Him with the title King; they watch
Him die the death of a criminal amongst other criminals; they
leave His dead body to be buried in a borrowed tomb. And in all
this he proves that He is Lord! Why? Because he endured it all for
us – on account of our sins! To this day, we prolong His Passion
as we insist on our way and persist in our sins. But He never
stops emptying and humbling Himself. Saint Paul understood all
this and made Jesus his Lord. Do we?
Day of Reconciliation
MONDAY, March 21st from 3:00PM to 9:00PM in most of the
parishes of the Dioceses of Rockville Centre, Brooklyn and New
York. A priest will be available during those hours for those
wishing to confess.
Stewardship…..
Reflection
In the gospel story of the first Palm Sunday we hear
the owners of the ass had only to be told,
“The Master has need of it,” to give the animal
gladly. Do I give as readily to the Lord’s work?
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our
parish who reflect on the corporal and spiritual
works of mercy, leading them to a deeper
understanding of God’s mercy and a new sense of
meaning and purpose in their lives.
SACRIFICING FOR
ONE ANOTHER
We demonstrate being good stewards of our Parish by
sharing our blessings through our weekly offertory gi.
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Schedule for the Triduum
Morning Prayer: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00am
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30pm
Good Friday: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00pm
Easter Vigil: Saturday at 7:30pm (in the church)
Lenten Examination of Conscience
♦ “Thou shall not take the name of the Lord God in vain.”
♦ “Thou shall not have false gods before me.”
♦ “Keep holy the Lord’s Day.”
♦ “Thou shall not commit adultery.”
♦ “Thou shall not bear false witness against they neighbor.”
Act of Contrition
“Lord Jesus, be merciful to me, a sinner.”
Your Easter Gift to your Parish
reflects your participation in our shared mission to spread the
Gospel through the Word of God, the Sacraments and the
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Please be generous.
Catholic Ministries Appeal 2016
Everyone on the Parish mailing list would have already received
this year’s pledge information and forms. Please consider your
pledge amount and return the pledge card by the end of the
month. Pledges are payable up to the end of December. About
$1.00 pledged daily from now to December amounts to a gift of
approximately $250. Your gift assists the mission of the Parish
and Church on Long Island. Many thanks for your consideration
and sacrifices. Pledge information is available as you leave
church today.
One Final Thought
“Sacrifice and prayer complement each other. There is no prayer
without sacrifice and there is no sacrifice without prayer. That is
what Jesus has shown us. Jesus’ life was spent in intimate union
with His Father as He passed through this world doing good. We
need to do the same.”
— Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Sun.
5:00 PM SC
7:30 AM CH
9:30 AM SC (Family)
9:30 AM CH (Italian)
11:00 AM SC
11:30 AM CH
1:00 PM SC
1:00 PM Spanish
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FAITH DIRECT
MAILED IN
Last Week’s Offertory Gi Total:
Average Gi: $16.95
1,250
1,646
$15,402
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR CONTINUED SACRIFICE & SUPPORT FOR
OUR PARISH
Parish Activity Complex
Holy Week Hours
Holy Thursday, March 24
9AM to 12NOON
Good Friday, March 25
Closed
Holy Saturday, March 26
9AM to 1PM
Easter Sunday, March 27
Closed
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n. a form of public worship;
a collection of formularies for public worship;
the celebration of the Eucharist
Saint Catherine of Sienna Parish
LITURGICAL CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
March 2016
(Month of Saint Joseph)
25 Living Stations of the Cross
27 Easter Sunday
Family Mass - Level 2
Commemorating Palm Sunday
By Rev. Johnny R. Mendonca
Palm Sunday commemorates Christ's triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, when palm
branches were placed in His path. Jesus traveled to Jerusalem knowing that this
journey would end in his sacrificial death on the cross for the sins of all mankind.
Before he entered the city, he sent two disciples ahead to the village of Bethphage to
look for a colt: As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount
of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you,
and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie
it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' say, 'The Lord needs
it. ' " (Luke 19:29-31,
The commemoration of Palm Sunday recognizes an event reported in the Gospels. As
Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem, “ many spread their clothes on the road, and others
cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road ” Mark 11: 8.
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the
(9:30AM St. Catherine of Sienna Chapel) Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the
highest heaven!" Matthew 21:9. The shouts of "Hosanna" meant "save now," and the
palm branches symbolized goodness and victory.
Scripture Readings for
the NEXT SUNDAY. . .
Easter Sunday of the
Resurrection of the Lord
3.27.16
Reading I - Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43
Reading II - Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel John 20: 1-9
For weekday readings visit our diocesan website at
www.drvc.org and go to THE DAILY READINGS
Prayer Corner
By waving palm branches and using them to cover his path as he rode into the city on
a donkey, the crowd indicated that he was revered and respected on the level of
royalty, and in doing so, challenged the power of the Roman empire and priests that
ruled Jerusalem.
Palm branches have always symbolized victory and triumph throughout time. The
Romans presented palms to their winning champions of the games and those
successful in military campaigns, as symbols of their victory. The palm-branch, as a
sign of victory on earth, is also symbolic of victory in heaven with Christ's presence in
the Book of Revelation; "After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude
that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing
before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were
holding palm branches in their hands" Revelation 7:9.
Beginning in the fourth century in Jerusalem, Palm Sunday was marked by a
procession of the faithful carrying palm branches, representing the Jews who celebrated Christ's entrance into Jerusalem. The pilgrim Egeria attests to a Palm Sunday
procession taking place in the Jerusalem Church at the end of the 4th century. In the
Gallican Bobbio Missal of the 8th century we find a reference to blessing of the palms,
which symbolize the victory of Christ. The more elaborate celebrations of the Middle
Ages have been replaced by simpler services in the Western Church. As the practice
spread throughout the Christian world by the ninth century, the procession would
begin in each church with the blessing of palms, proceed outside the church, and then
return to the church for the reading of the Passion. The faithful would continue to hold
the palms during the reading of the Passion. In this way, they would recall that many
of the same people who greeted Christ with shouts of joy on Palm Sunday would call
for His Death on Good Friday-a powerful reminder of our own weakness and the sinfulness that causes us to reject Christ.
Today as we continue our commemoration of Palm Sunday, palm fronds are blessed
with holy water outside or inside the church building. A solemn procession also takes
place. It includes the normal liturgical procession of clergy and altar servers, the
parish choir, and the entire congregation. In the Church, this celebration is also called
the Passion Sunday, which is the focus of the Mass which follows the service of the
blessing of palms and proclaiming and reflecting on the Passion narrative.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating the last week of
Jesus Christ’s life on earth: the events leading to Christ's crucifixion, his death, burial
and resurrection, celebration of the Paschal Mystery. Palm Sunday / Passion Sunday
which joins the foretelling of Christ's triumphal entrance into Jerusalem and the
proclamation of the passion. The Church leads us to see a connection between both
aspects of the Paschal Mystery, therefore the liturgy should shown and explain this
important connection in the celebration and catechesis of this day.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
♦
♦
SANTA MISA - Todos los domingos a las 1:00 PM, por favor no faltes e invita a otros a asistir a la Santa Misa.
BAUTISMOS - Charla pre bautismal: Por favor, hacer una cita para la charla durante la semana en la oficina parroquial
con el Padre José Luis Tenas. No olvides traer contigo el registro de nacimiento del niño/a.
Celebración del bautismo: durante la misa.
♦
ESTUDIOS BIBLICOS - Los Viernes a las 7:30 pm, el Padre José Luis invita a todas los feligreses interesado de partici
par a su clases bíblicas. El en tender de la palabra de Dios nos une más al conocimiento de Dios, más
que nada entendimiento de nuestra propia persona y de nuestras obligaciones para llevar a abo sus
obras. Unámonos con fe junto al Padre José Luis en esta invitación como iniciativa para la unión
y crecimiento de nuestra comunidad hispana.
Cuaresma- Tiempo para la misericordia de Dios
Por el Rev. Johnny R. Mendonca
A medida que viajamos a través del tiempo de Cuaresma, estamos llamados a caminar cerca de Jesús y reflexionar sobre
sus días en el desierto, cuarenta días de Jesús en el desierto de Israel es el eco del éxodo, los cuarenta años pasados por
los Judios en el desierto después de la liberación de Egipto. Si queremos entender el significado de la experiencia de Jesús
y si queremos entender el significado de nuestro camino cuaresmal con Cristo, entonces debemos meditar en los acontecimientos de la historia de Israel y de la vida y la invitación que nos ha dado nuestro Redentor. Sin embargo, si queremos que
esta meditación no sea un simple reflejo intelectual, tenemos que tomar nuestro camino de conversión y ir al Señor "con
todo tu corazón, con ayuno, llanto y luto" -Joel 02:12. "Con todo el corazón" significa que la conversión debe comenzar desde el centro de nuestros pensamientos y sentimientos, de las raíces de nuestras decisiones, elecciones y acciones, con un
gesto de libertad total y radical. ¿Cómo puede este éxodo, este retorno a Dios, ser posible? Es posible gracias a una fuerza
que reside en nuestro corazón, pero a partir de la Gracia de Dios y que es el poder de su amor misericordioso.
La Cuaresma es un tiempo lleno de gracia y de misericordia que la Iglesia nos ofrece para comprometernos con el éxodo
espiritual y para el proceso de conversión a Cristo a través de una escucha más atenta de la Palabra de Dios, una oración
más intensa, el ayuno y la caridad. En este año jubilar de la misericordia, la Cuaresma se propone como un "momento favorable para llegar finalmente fuera de nuestra alienación existencial a través de la escucha de la Palabra y por medio de
obras corporales y espirituales de misericordia" – Papa Francisco, Mensaje para la Cuaresma.
Por lo tanto, la Cuaresma es un tiempo propicio para redescubrir nuestra fe en Dios como el criterio fundamental de nuestras vidas y de la vida de la Iglesia. Esto todavía requiere una guerra espiritual, porque el diablo se opone a nuestro éxodo
de ser liberado por la sangre de Jesús y trata de hacer que nos alejamos del camino de Cristo que nos encamina al Padre.
Por esta razón, cada año el primer domingo de Cuaresma el Evangelio de las tentaciones de Jesús en el desierto es proclamada.
Jesús fue tentado y de lo que está escrito en el Evangelio según San Lucas vemos que las tres tentaciones se conocen
como la tentación del pan, la tentación del prestigio y la tentación del poder. De hecho, San Lucas dice que el tentador
estaba con Jesús desde el principio y trató de bajar a Jesús con "todo tipo de tentación."
Pero ¿por qué fue tentado Jesús? Con los Padres de la Iglesia podemos responder que las tentaciones son parte de la
"bajada" de Jesús en nuestra condición humana y sus consecuencias. Un descenso - o bajando y obteniendo nuestra condición humana - que Jesús hizo hasta el final, por su muerte en la cruz. Al hacer esto, Él es la mano que se extiende a Dios
para el hombre, la oveja perdida, para llevarlo a un lugar seguro. Como enseña de San Agustín, "Jesús nos ha tomado de
las tentaciones, para darnos su victoria".
Las tres tentaciones tienen un denominador común y pueden ser considerados como tres formas diferentes de una sola
tentación con la que Satanás pone a prueba a Jesús en el desierto. El desierto, como la Biblia nos enseña-es tanto el lugar
de la tentación y prueba, como una oportunidad de experimentar la proximidad, la fidelidad y la misericordia del Señor:
"Señor, tu Dios ... te hemos seguido en su viaje a través de este vasto desierto . El Señor tu Dios ha estado contigo estos
cuarenta años y que ha carecido de nada "(Deuteronomio 2: 7).
Con lo que su ataque a la libertad humana de Cristo, el diablo quiere impulsar el Mesías en contra de Dios, haciendo palanca en la codicia humana de poseer las cosas, las personas, y Dios mismo, y buscar la realización personal en la desobediencia al Padre presentándose como un envidioso y rival de Dios.
De hecho, ¿qué sugiere el diablo a Jesús? Para seguir un camino y realizar una vida contraria a la que el Padre había planeado para él, tratando de inculcar en su corazón la duda acerca de la bondad y la fidelidad de Dios. Desde el principio, la
tentación de Adán y Eva, la "estrategia" utilizada por el diablo que nos lleve al pecado está siempre presente: a hacernos
dudar del amor del Padre de previsión a fin de llevarnos a desobedecer el diseño divino de la bondad de Dios. Si en las
mentes y los corazones de un ser humano se produce la falsa idea de que Dios es envidioso de la felicidad humana, es
más fácil inducir a hacer lo malo, empujando a la desobediencia de una ley que ya no se tomó como procedentes del amor
de un Padre rico en misericordia y la bondad, sino por los celos de un dios envidioso y enemigo de la humanidad.
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LIVING & SHARING OUR FAITH - CARING FOR GOD’S PEOPLE - BUILDING THE KINGDOM GOD
Our Funding Goal: $104,800
Pledged to Date: $ 47,615 (48%)
Family Participation Goal: 1,000
Family/Individuals to Date: 187 (19%)
Average Gift Goal: $250.00
Avg. Gift to Date: $254.63
POPE FRANCIS has said: “…be men and women who bring the light of hope to
others.” He asks us to reach out to those in need and says: “…we can help by acts of
charity, reaching out to both those near and far through the Church…”
THOSE TOUCHED
BY YOUR GIFT AND SUPPORT . . .
Homeless war veterans, thousands of home‐
bound seniors, individuals in senior housing, more
than 100,000 families who need a little
extra help with clothing and food.
♦ Our children in religious education and adults in faith formation; our
priests, deacons and adults who participate in learning opportuni‐
ties; and our young men in the seminary.
♦ Our parish outreach clients and many others
who are
served through the corporal and
spiritual good works of our Catholic Church
ministries.
♦
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Attitudes
In this
Of Mercy
During this
Year of
Mercy
Luke 22:14 - 23:16
The Gospel reads like a play —
there is so much drama here,
yet our focus has to be on the
Main character, Jesus. As
we hold the
Palm in our
hand
and
think of the
Paschal
Mystery: The
Suffering,
Death,
Resurrection
and
Ascension of Jesus — He speaks to us of an
Attitude of Mercy and forgiveness that we
must strive to follow. If we are his disciples we
have to walk His way. Do not be afraid to
imitate his Beatitude: Blessed are they who are
persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for
theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
JUBILEE
YEAR OF
MERCY
Pray, reflect,
sacrifice for others.
WORKS OF MERCY
CORPORAL
feed the hungry
give drink to the thirsty
clothe the naked
shelter the homeless
care for the sick
give comfort to the imprisoned
bury the dead
SPIRITUAL
admonish sinners
instruct the uninformed
counsel the doubtful
comfort the sorrowful
be patient with those in error
forgive offenses
pray for the living and the dead
Simple acts of charity - love.
Ask yourself …
What have I done lately?
What can I do today?
What will I do this week?
Pope Francis declared YEAR OF MERCY
December 8, 2015 through November 20, 2016
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LITURGICAL
WORSHIP
Adoration
Altar Servers
Baptism Prep
Consolation Ministry
Extraordinary Ministers of HC
EM for Hospital, Nursing, Homebound
Faith Formation - Religious Education
Greeters
Lectors
Liturgical Environment - Sacristans
Music Ministry
Pre-Cana - FOCCUS
Rite of Christian Initiation Adults &
Teens.
Ushers
OUTREACH
Bereavement, Moving On
Bereavement, Newly Bereaved
Friendly Visitors
Respect Life
SCS Food Pantry
Special Needs
FAMILY
A New Life Group
Angels on the Road
Boy Scouts
Camp Sienna
Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Hospitality Committee
Family Festival & Feast
Girl Scouts
Morning Star Youth
Morning Star Young Adults
Sienna Seniors
Sienna Singles
Sports CYO Basketball
Sports CYO Volleyball
ADMINISTRATIVE
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Collection Counters
Finance Committee
Pastoral Council
Sienna Staff
PRAYER/SCRIPTURE
DEVOTIONS
Cenacle-Immaculate Heart of Mary Refuge of
Souls
Christ the King Prayer Community
Endow Women’s Study- Prayer Group
Garden Care- Nursing Home Prayer Groups
In Home: Cup of Prayer
In Home: Pilgrim Statue Our Lady of Fatima
Knights of Columbus
Legion of Mary
Light of Christ Prayer Group
Madonna DiTrapani Prayer Group
Magnificat Prayer Group
Neocatechumenal Way
Our Lady of Rosary Makers
Padre Pio Prayer Group
Saint Anthony Association
Scripture Study During the Day
Scripture Study for Men
Sons of San Paolino
For Information on & #& contact our
Parish Office at 516-352-0146 or via email at
[email protected]
THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY:
HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION
This Monday, March 21, Monday of Holy Week, every
parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre (and Brooklyn,
and the Archdiocese of New York, too) will be have
priests available for confession for a large part of the
day. The goal of providing an extended time for priests
to hear confessions on this “Diocesan Day of Reconciliation” is to have as many people as possible celebrate the
sacrament, perhaps especially those who have been away
from Confession for a long time.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity? Especially
if you have not been to Confession in 5 or 10 or 20 years
(or even longer), this is a great opportunity. We promise
you a warm welcome! We promise you an experience of
joy! We promise you that you will have an encounter
with Jesus that will leave you feeling the best that you
have felt in a long, long time!
In case you feel a little rusty about going to the Sacrament of Penance, here are some basic steps for you to
follow. Don’t get worried too much about the “how to,”
though; the priest will be very willing to help you if you
explain to him that you are nervous or unfamiliar with
the rite.
1. Prepare ahead of time. Make sur e you spend some
time examining your conscience, prayerfully recalling
your sins and preparing what you want to tell the priest.
Think about specific actions, general patterns, and
attitudes. Ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
2. Go to the priest. You can go anonymously behind a
screen or curtain, or you can go face-to-face. If it’s
helpful, begin by making the Sign of the Cross and saying, “Bless me Father, for I have sinned.” Then tell the
priest how long it has been since your last confession.
3. Listen to Scripture. The pr iest may r ead a shor t
passage from the Bible, to remind you of God’s mercy,
or he may ask you to read something he provides for
you. This reminds us that the main thing we do in the
sacrament is to proclaim God’s mercy and forgiveness.
4. Confess your sins. Listen car efully for spir itual
guidance he might offer. Tell the priest your sins. Be as
direct and succinct as possible, but give him enough information so he can offer some words of spiritual guidance and encouragement. Take to heart the way the
priest is trying to help you.
5. Receive your penance. The pr iest will r ecommend
some action, a penance, for you to do to indicate your
sorrow and your conversion. It might be to say a prayer,
it might be to do some act of self-denial, or it might be to
do some act of charity or service toward someone else. If
it sounds too difficult to accomplish or if you have any
questions, do not hesitate to talk it over with him.
6. Pray an Act of Contrition. The pr iest will ask you
to say a prayer of contrition (sorrow) out loud. You may
express your sorrow and your intention to avoid sin in
the future in your own words, or you may use the words
of a formal Act of Contrition, either one given to you to
read by the priest, or one that you have brought or memorized. Here is one suggested form: My God, I am sorry
for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong
and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I
should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your
help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered
and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.
7. Receive absolution. Her e is the best par t! The
priest prays the prayer of absolution, proclaiming God’s
forgiveness of your sins. Reflect on these beautiful and
powerful words said by the priest: God, the Father of
mercies, through the death and resurrection of his Son
has reconciled the world to himself and sent the Holy
Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; through the
ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and
peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
8. Conclude by praising God. The pr iest may say
something like, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is
good,” and you may respond, “His mercy endures forever.”
9. Go forth forgiven, renewed, and changed! Go
forth, with God’s help, to begin living your new life in
freedom, having been freed from the slavery of sin.
Faith Formation Students, please take this page to class
Name_________________________ Grade Level___________ March 20, 2016
Which colt does not have a blanket on him?
Find the way to Jerusalem. Choose A,B, or C
Solve the math problems and use the code to
find the missing letters.
God, thank You for giving Your Son
to love me singularly. All praise and
honor to you!#GodIsLove
Palm Sunday!
WHY I WISH TO BE CATHOLIC …
MEET THOSE PARTICIPATING AT OUR PARISH IN THE
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
also known as
R.C.I.A.
Today we celebrate Palm
Sunday which commemorates the arrival of Jesus
into
Jerusalem.
Palm
Sunday, also known as
Passion Sunday, is the
beginning of Holy Week. A
week of final preparation before the passion, death
and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The week comes to
an end with the Triduum, the Three Great Days —
Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.
And our “Elect” with others in R.C.I.A. will be present
with us on Good Friday for the Liturgy of the Word
and Veneration of the Cross reminding all of us of
Jesus’ journey on the road to Calvary, His Passion
and Death. They will witness all faithful assembled
coming forward to venerate the cross and
again when we come to receive the
Precious Body of Christ at Holy Communion. The sense of community is ever
present that evening.
This also is a time of preparation for our “Elect.” Our
adults receiving the Sacraments of Initiation
(Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist) at the
Easter Vigil. There is an excitement and feeling of
anticipation among the members of our R.C.I.A.
group. It may be somewhat similar to the people in
Jerusalem as they were welcoming Jesus to their city
and in their hearts.
As a Faith Community we continue in our
role as witnesses of their conversion and in
our support of their journey. Please remember our
Elect and Catechumens in your prayers this week
and throughout the Easter Season. We will resume
our individual introductions of those preparing to
receive the Sacrament of Confirmation over the next
weeks. Pictured below are some other members of
R.C.I.A. (not all available for pictures).
Andrew
Reuben
Alexandra
Lauren
The Rite of Preparation - with the recitation of the
Creed, hearing the proclamation of the Word recalling
Jesus teaching all to pray to “Our Father” and the
final blessings they receive before their reception of
the sacraments - is only an end to a beginning.
Andrew, Reuben, Alexandra and Lauren are getting
ready to celebrate and profess their faith publicly at
the Easter Vigil answering God’s call to them!
They and others in our R.C.I.A.
program will be with us at the Mass
of the Lord’s Supper which commemorates the institution of Holy
Eucharist and the priesthood. On this
Holy Thursday evening they also
represent us, the faithful people of Saint Catherine of
Sienna Parish, as they have their feet washed by the
celebrant reminding us of how Jesus washed the feet
of His disciples over two thousand years ago.
Don’t forget . . . smile and warmly welcome the adults
in our R.C.I.A. program. This is a week of preparation, reflection, reconciliation, commemoration and
prayer. Let us keep all of them and one another in
our prayers as we prepare during this Holy Week and
the Resurrection of our Lord!
“… I am among you as the one who serves.”
Luke 22: 27
WELCOME!
Lenten Soup Supper
Tuesday, March 22nd 6:00PM
Parish Auditorium
The community comes together for a simple
meal of bread and soup. Join us for an evening that begins with prayer and ends with
songs of praise.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the
Morning Star Youth Group
Living Station of the Cross
“Receiving God’s Mercy”
Good Friday, March 25th
7:30PM
Parish Auditorium
Presented by the Morning Star Youth
The Confraternity of Christian Mothers will be having their annual Communion Brunch on Sunday,
April 3rd. Christian Mothers will meet together at the 11:00 Mass in the Sienna Center, then gather at
Trotter's for Brunch at 12:00 p.m.
Please call Joanne at 328-8108 by March 26th if you wish to attend.
Confraternity of Christian
Mothers
Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Spring Rummage Sale
It's time to clean out the garage and attic and help support
the Christian Mothers! Have any unwanted Christmas
gifts, bring them to us to recycle.
Please note the following dates and times for drop-off
and Sale Days:
March 28th
-
March 31th (Mon-Thurs)
Drop-Off days and times are:
Monday, March 28th:
9:00AM - 12:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Tuesday, March 29th:
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Sale days and times are:
Wednesday, March 30th: 9:30AM - 2:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Thursday, March 31st:
9:30AM - 12:00PM
(Dollar Bag Day)
Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Bus Trip to HARRAH’S Atlantic City
Bus Trip to HARRAH'S Atlantic City, Wednesday, April 13th.
Sponsored by Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
Cost $35.00.
Departure at 9:00A.M. from in front of the Parish Activity
Complex.
Arrive noon, return to Franklin Square around 9:00 P.M.
Donuts will be served on the way to Atlantic City and movie
on the way back.
Please fill out the form below and place it in an envelope with
your check made out to Christian Mothers.
Please label the envelope Christian Mothers attention
Kathy Spollen, and leave it at the Parish Office Welcome
Desk.
I will call and confirm your reservation.
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NAME:_______________________________________
Number of reservations: ____
Amount enclosed: $_______
Phone number: _________________
SCS OUTREACH PANTRY REQUEST
Jubilee Year of Mercy
St. Catherine’s pantry is always in need of
cereal; oatmeal; milk (powdered / boxed);
peanut butter; jelly;
tuna fish; canned meats;
juice; canned fruit;
Spaghetti; pasta; spaghetti sauce;
potatoes (canned / boxed); canned pasta;
red / black / baked beans; canned vegetables;
rice; side dishes (pasta / rice);
soap; shampoo; toothpaste; toilet tissue
OPEN OUR EYES
Jesus, our crucified Lord, you know us better
than we know ourselves. Help us to see the ways
in which we not only act out in selfishness,
greed, or shortsightedness, but also in those
ways we choose to ignore, forget, and step over
aspects of our lives and others for which
we need forgiveness.
-from The Last Words of Jesus
Regular size items are most needed.
NEWLY BEREAVED WORKSHOP
Are you suffering the loss of a loved one? St. Catherine’s offers a
workshop for Newly Bereaved persons. We will be star9ng our
8-week Spring Session in early April. If you or someone you
know would like to register for this session, please contact the
Parish Social Ministry – Outreach Office (352-0146 x412) as soon
as possible.
O sweet mother Mary, who knew the sadness of
mourning those your heart loved most, Jesus, your
Son, and Joseph, your devoted spouse, pray for us in
our (me of loss. Amen.
Items of the week are:
canned fruit
toilet tissue
soap
Please call 775-0840 if you or someone you know is in need. All info is
kept strictly confidential. We are here to help those in need.
______________________________________________
“Whatever you did to one of these brothers of Mine,
even the least of them, you did it to Me” Matt 25:40
DO SOMETHING POSITIVE
THIS LENT
Listen to a CD or read a book
Visit the kiosk in the lobby of the Sienna Center offering different CD titles, books, booklets and
pamphlets. We ask for a donation of $3.00 per CD , $5 per book , $2 per booklet, Pamphlets are
free. Here are some titles that might interest you, available at different times:
BOOKS: ($5.00)
CD’s: ($3.00)
The Second Greatest Story Ever Told
— by Fr. Michael Gaitley
The Saving Power of Divine Mercy
— Fr. Jason Brooks
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
About Heaven — by Dr. Peter Kreeft
The World’s First Love
— Venerable Fulton Sheen
Rediscover Catholicism
— Matthew Kelly
How to Find Your Soulmate Without
Losing Your Soul — Jason Evert
BOOKLETS: ($2.00)
Divine Mercy Explained
Divine Mercy Image Explained
Galileo: Science and Faith
Discerning God’s Will
Explaining Islam
— Fr. Larry Richards
Augustine of Hippo
Life Changing Stories of the Eucharist Is Jesus Really Present in the
— Jesse Romero
Eucharist?
Why be Catholic — Patrick Madrid
PAMPHLETS: free
Relativism —Chris Stefanick
The Divine Mercy Chaplet
Understanding the Crusades
How to Form Your Catholic
— Dr. Thomas Madden
Conscience
Abba or Alla — Dr. Scott Hahn
Mary, Undoer of Knots
Is there a topic you would like to learn more about? Please let us know and we will see if there is a
CD or book available on the subject. Once you have listened to the CD or read the book, please let
us know how you liked it and share some new insight with us on the yellow cards available at the
kiosk. You might just find your quote in an upcoming bulletin.
For those who believe…
Life is changed not ended
Thank you for your cards,
Mass intentions
and your presence,
I’m sure it was
On Good Friday, our parish will take up the
annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy
Land. Each day, the news reminds us of the violence
and instability plaguing the Middle East, but we rarely
hear of the shrinking Christian community there, a
community that struggles to remain in the land of
Christ’s birth, death and resurrection. Please help support our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land by giving
to the Good Friday Collection. This Pontifical
Collection allows the Franciscans and others to continue
caring for Christianity’s holiest sites and for God’s
people in the Holy Land. Please be generous.
deeply appreciated
By Jeri Wren
Thanks for the gracious hospitably
of your Pastor, Priests and Parish.
Pax. + Fr. Jim Mannion Executor
SPECIAL NEEDS MASS
Who attends the Special Needs Masses?
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Families with their Special Needs Children
Parishioners using walkers and wheelchairs
Cancer patients and others undergoing treatment
Anyone who needs space and avoids crowds
Parishioners who help participants by responding to the
liturgy
We attend the 3:00 p. m. Mass the third Saturday
of the month in the Sienna Center....
We are handicapped accessible
Other Special Needs masses are held 6:30 P.M. in Our Lady of
Victory Church on the Fourth Saturday of the month.
Kids:
3-6 yrs
Teens:
11-14 yrs
Children:
7-10 yrs
SUMMER FUN for Everyone!
“At Camp Sienna we recognize that each child is a unique gift from God. We create a safe,
supportive, and fun summer environment where every child can make memories
and build lasting friendships.”
June 27th—August 5th
(Closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day)
CAMP HOURS:
Regular Day:9:00am-3:00pm
Extended Day: 9:00am-6:00pm
(DON’T MISS OUT!!! We’re filling up fast!)
Summer is a time to enjoy …
have fun, experience something new, make new friends in a faith based atmosphere!
Come for the :;<=>: ?:@?A; of 6 weeks OR ?:B:C< <D: E::F? that work for you
OR join us for the G@H.
Rates: Special All Season, Weekly, Daily
For information regarding Camp Sienna’s prices, enrollment and deposit policy please call:
Phone (516) 352-0146 ext. 403
Email: [email protected]
Bubble Soccer
Camp Sienna is inspected by the Nassau County Department of
Health twice yearly. Inspection reports concerning such camps are
filed at 200 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY.
Need a summer job? Camp Sienna is currently looking for various positions including counselors,
and EMTs to join our 2016 staff. If interested, send in your resume and we will get back to you (employment
opportunities available for those age 16 and over). Correspondence should be sent to:
St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church
33 New Hyde Park Road
Franklin Square, NY 11010
Attn: Human Resources
Angels on the Road
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
OUR PARISH
Saint Catherine of Sienna
BUS TRIP
April 9th – 10, 2016
Pickup: 990 Holzheimer St. Franklin Sq.
Pickup Time: 7:30am
“SAMSON”
at the Sight & Sound Theatre
Price: Quad $297.00pp Triple $297.00pp
Double $306.00pp Single $369.00pp
Child $289.00pp
Make checks payable to AMAZING DESTINATIONS
For More Information Call Maryann
(516) 352-0082 or (516) 209-2256
Don’t Wait — Call Today
This show will sell out fast!
COUPLES MARRIED
50 YEARS OR MORE
This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or
more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, April 10th at
the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday, April 24th at
the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30pm.
Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete
instructions can be obtained at the Parish Activities Complex. Registration must
be received in the Office by March 18th for the April 19th liturgy and by April 1st
for the April 24th liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the fall for
those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions please
call the parish office at 516-352-0146 ext. 404.
Knights of Columbus
Twelve Apostles # 5001
SAVE THE DATE:
May 28th Laying of the flags at Pinelawn National Cemetery.
July 9th Lido Beach Family Picnic .
Members please send in your 2016 dues payment of $30.00 for this
Columbian Year. Contact Joe Armocida for details.
MEETING NOTICE:
Next Council Meeting will be on March 21st @ 7:30pm
Officers please arrive by 7pm
Next Officers Meeting will be on April 4th @ 7:30 pm
Part Time Office Assistant for Our Lady of Peace Church, Lynbrook (retirees
welcomed). Two weeknights from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Must be flexible! Will
occasionally be asked to fill in days, evenings, or weekends when Secretaries
go on vacation. If interested, please call Jean at 599-6414.
March 22, 2016
6:00PM
Lenten Soup Supper
Parish Auditorium
March 25, 2016
Good Friday
7:30PM
Living Station of the Cross
Parish Auditorium
May 15, 2016
CAMP SIENNA DAY
10:00AM to 3:00PM
Parking Field
♦ Fun activities
♦ Meet the 2016 Staff
♦ Special Registration promotions
For more details call 516-352-0146 x 403
DIOCESE & COMMUNITY
March 25, 2016
10:30AM—Noon
Good Friday Silent Vigil on Behalf of
Unborn Children
In front of Nassau University Medical Center
2201 Hempstead Tpke. East Meadow
For more details call 631-243-1435
[email protected]
April 23, 2016
8:30AM —2:00 PM
Bereavement Conference 2016
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Uniondale, NY 11553
For more details Contact:
Deacon Darrell Buono at [email protected] or 516-678-5800
ext.200