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Saint William
the Abbot Parish
Parish Office: (516) 785-1266
Fax: (516) 785-4824
Web Page: www.stwilliam.org
Email: [email protected]
2000 Jackson Avenue – Seaford, New York 11783
Fourth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Pastor
Rev. Robert L. Hayden
Associate Pastors
Rev. Belevendiram Rathinam
Rev. Ryszard Ficek
In Residence
Rev. Richard Viladesau
Deacons
Thomas Buchenberger
John Lynch
Michael Metzdorff
Pastoral Associate
Sr. JoAnn Bonauro, S.C.
Mass Schedule
Our Parish Mission Statement
We, the Parish Family of St. William the Abbot, are a welcoming community of
faith, guided by the Holy Spirit and centered in God’s Word and the Eucharist.
Through the Sacraments, prayer and the stewardship of our God-given gifts,
we are called to minister with respect and compassion to all,
from the youngest to the oldest.
We commit ourselves to continue the mission of Jesus Christ,
to proclaim His Gospel and to love one another as He has loved us.
Weekends:
Saturday Evening: 5:00 & 7:30 PM
Sundays: 7:45, 9:15 and 10:45 AM
12:15 and 5:00 PM
Holy Days of Obligation:
Eve of Holy Day: 7:30 PM
Holy Day: 7:30, 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon
4:30 and 7:30 PM
Weekdays:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 & 9:00 AM
Saturday Mornings: 8:30 AM
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In This Issue
Feast of St. Blaise
Page 2
Anointing of the Sick
Page 3
Liturgy, Prayer
and Sacraments
Page 3
Anointing of the Sick
Page 3
Parish Social Ministry
Page 4
Souper Bowl of Caring
Page 4
Faith Formation
Page 5
School News
Page 6
Lector and Eucharistic
Meeting
Page 8
Message from
Bishop Murphy
Page 14
Directory
Page 12
ET ALIA
I thought I would use “et alia” as the title for today’s column.
It’s just another way of saying “et cetera,” but it sounds more official.
Today’s column will therefore be about a variety of topics, including
events, past and present, in our parish.
As I write this, it’s around 10:00 on Monday morning. I
mention the date and time in case someone reading my column on
Sunday wonders why I didn’t comment at all on the Great Blizzard of
2015. Being sometimes foolishly optimistic, I’m still hoping that it all
turns out to be the Great Dud of 2015. Realistically, however, I hope
that the snow only brought us inconveniences and some extra work,
but no serious hardships.
Last weekend was certainly filled with many events, which is
not unusual at St. William’s. Our school celebrated its Sixtieth
Anniversary on Sunday, the opening day of Catholic Schools Week.
Accordingly, the 10:45 AM Mass was standing room only, and
afterwards the corridors and classrooms of the school were filled with
parents and children, who were either school families looking at class
projects or visitors interested in seeing what our school might offer
their children.
A parish school like ours depends not only upon the support of
the school families but also upon the support of all the parishioners.
This support is given in a number of ways. Perhaps the most
important is realizing that even if you don’t have a child in the school,
a parish school is an important ministry which touches many lives in a
way that no other ministry can. Every parish school is an investment
in a Catholic future which benefits us all when the lessons and
Catholic values learned in school carry over into that child’s adult life.
Also during this past weekend, I spoke at all the Masses about
the state of the parish now that 2014 has ended. I am happy to say that
our parish seems to be meeting the needs of our parishioners in many
areas, but there is always room for improvement. Every pastor I know
hopes that every parishioner might have a deep seated conviction that
he or she has been called by God to be a disciple. The same call which
Jesus gave to Simon, Andrew, James, and John (see last Sunday’s
Gospel) has been given to each of us. Jesus didn’t tell these men that
he wanted them to be priests or future bishops. He wanted them to
join him in preaching repentance and to announce the coming of the
Kingdom of God. By virtue of our baptism, each of us has received the
same call.
Consequently, the work of making our parish a living sign of
Christ’s love is shared by all of us and not just by those who bear some
kind of title. I have a strong feeling that at the end of time “I was too
busy” will not excuse us for putting the call from Jesus on hold.
And so I repeat the challenge I offered this weekend: If you are
not involved in this parish and if your stewardship stands at a minimal
level, please be assured that Christ will help you to answer his call
more generously. Fr. Robert L. Hayden
Pastor
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Presider Schedule
Saturday, February 7, 2015
5:00 PM Mass
Fr. Richard Viladesau
7:30 PM Mass
Fr. Ryszard Ficek
7:45 AM
9:15 AM
10:45 AM
12:15 PM
5:00 PM
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Fr. Robert Hayden
Fr. Bala Rathinam
Fr. Robert Hayden
Fr. Bala Rathinam
Fr. Ryszard Ficek
Prayers & Devotions
Morning Prayer
Monday through Friday:
8:35 AM
Saturdays:
9:00 AM
Miraculous Medal:
Devotions
Saturdays at 8:15 AM
Rosary:
Eucharistic Adoration:
Next Sunday’s Scripture
Job 7:1-4, 6-7
1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Mark 1:29-39
Although it is difficult to understand the mystery of
human sickness and suffering, the Christian faith,
through the cross of Christ, brings healing to
sickness and meaning to suffering.
Feast of St. Blaise
Tuesday, Feb. 3 is the Feast of St.
Blaise. There will be a special blessing
in honor of the Feast of St. Blaise following all weekend Masses, Jan. 31st
and Feb. 1st. Individual blessing of
throats will take place at the conclusion of the
8:00 and 9:00 AM Masses on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Monday-Saturday after
8:30 AM/9:00 AM
Masses
First Friday of the month
Holy Hour - 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Third Sunday of the month
11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
(Nocturnal Adoration)
Mass Intentions
February 2, 2015 - February 8, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
8:00 AM Collective Intentions
Rev. John Mariano, Frank
Allocca, Neil Barrella
9:00 AM Carlos Urrutia
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
8:00 AM Dolores Magistro
9:00 AM Maureen Erb
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
8:00 AM Frank & Nettie
Condoleo
9:00 AM Joan Bundy
Thursday, February 5, 2015
8:00 AM Rich Barbieri
9:00 AM Collective Intentions
Marty & Millie Stipicevic, Bob
& Jeannette Stipicevic,
Joseph & Julia Marinovich,
Smolich Families
Friday, February 6, 2015
8:00 AM Maximino Ramirez
9:00 AM Nick & Connie Surico
Saturday, February 7, 2015
8:30 AM Purgatorial Society
5:00 PM Patrick Morley
7:30 PM Jean & John Riordan
Sunday, February 8, 2015
7:45 AM Collective Intentions
Marty & Millie Stipicevic, Bob
& Jeannette Stipicevic,
Joseph & Julia Marinovich,
Smolich Families
9:15 AM Garrett Motley
10:45 AM Dolores Califano
12:15 PM William Mahlan
5:00 PM People of St. William
Reflecting on the Word
Modern people seem to be both fascinated by and dismissive of the idea of the demonic. People flock to movies
that involve demonic possession and are fascinated by stories of purported exorcisms. At the same time, when we read
stories like the one in today’s Gospel about Jesus casting out an “unclean spirit,” we might be tempted to psychologize
the story, so that the evil force that speaks to Jesus becomes simply a metaphor for psychological or emotional illness.
There are, however, good reasons to resist this way of reading the story.
First, one should think twice about adding the stigma or even a metaphorical association with the demonic to
the various stigmas associated with mental illness. Second, the stories of Jesus’ power over demons in the New Testament are not stories about his ability to resolve people’s internal conflicts, but about his power over external forces that
afflict and oppress people, forces that might exploit psychological weaknesses but are not reducible to them.
At the same time that the New Testament affirms the reality of demonic forces, its overriding message, as in today’s Gospel, is about Jesus’ power over those forces. The fascination with the devil or demons that some people feel
can become quite unhealthy if they forget that the Gospel is the good news that Jesus’ victory over all the powers of evil
is assured. Jesus has come to show us that these powers of evil are not glamorous and fascinating, but rather tawdry
and tedious. They merit our caution, not our interest.
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Sacraments
Stewardship
A Way of Life
Reconciliation
Saturdays
January 25, 2015
January 26, 2014
$20,774.00
$18,165.00
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who set time aside with the Sunday Readings
throughout the week so as to be better prepared to hear
the Word of God and act on it.
In order to keep our list current, names of the sick will be
in the bulletin for 3 weeks.
Park McKenna
Anne Marie Basile
Baby Piper Palmieri
John Rivera
...and for the deceased
Ephriam C. Rodriguez
Eve of Holy Day
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday before
First Friday
9:30 AM & 4:00 PM
You may also schedule penance by appointment by calling
the Rectory Office at (516) 785-1266.
Initiation of Infants Baptism
Please pray for the sick…
Scarlet Holohan
Bob Powers
Patrick McGrath
Virginia Restivo
4:00 PM-4:45 PM
Joseph LaScala
Anointing of the
Sick
Anyone going to the hospital
or who has a serious illness
can celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick, which will be celebrated communally immediately following the 12:15 PM Mass on Sunday, February 1, 2015.
First Four Sundays
of the month
2:00 PM
Parents must contact the rectory office to register their
child. For additional information, please visit our website:
www.swafaithformation.org.
Initiation of Adults: Adults who have not been baptized,
received first Eucharist or Confirmation should contact the
rectory office and ask about enrolling in the R.C.I.A.
Program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made as
soon as possible, preferably before reserving a place for your
reception, but no later than six months prior to the
wedding. The same priest initiates and completes all the
arrangements with wedding couples.
Communion and Anointing of the Sick: Those who are
unable to attend Mass because of age or declining health
may arrange with the rectory to receive Holy Communion
at home. The Anointing of the Sick is available to those who
are going into the hospital or seriously ill and can either be
administered communally (first Sunday of the month
following the 12:15 PM Mass) or by contacting the rectory
as soon as possible in the event of immediate need.
Your Pledge of Support is Important
The Catholic Ministries Appeal for 2015 is underway at St. William’s. Our parish goal is $135,600. Your support is
needed to reach this goal. The Appeal focuses on four areas critical to the mission of our Church - Catholic Charities, Education and Formation, Pastoral Ministries and Parishes. Your gift to the Appeal provides the funding for the various programs critical to the continued success of our church here on Long Island and at St. William’s through the Appeal’s parish
sharing (rebate) program. We thank God for all of His blessings and recognize that as we look back in appreciation, we
must also look forward with a sense of responsibility to help those in need.
A Guide to Giving
Pledge
$ 250
500
800
1,500
2,500
10 Payments
$ 25
50
80
150
250
A gift by every parish family is important for the continued success of this effort, which supports diocesan
programs as well as our own parish needs. Your gift in the form of a pledge payable over a ten (10) month period is important and will go a long way in helping reach our Parish Appeal Goal of $135,600.
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Parish Social Ministry
The weekend of
January 31st and
February 1st
Parish Social Ministry together with Religious
Education Confirmation
Students will be collecting
cans of soup or $1.00.
The students will be at the
doors of the Church before and after each Mass
to collect your donation.
Let’s raise awareness of
the hunger and poverty
right here in our own
neighborhood
and
throughout Long Island.
Snow
Removal
As
winter
sets in and
snow storms
inevitably occur, we are again in need of
any students in high school
and older who would be available to assist with snow removal.
Workers will be monetarily
compensated. Please call the
rectory and leave your name
and phone number if you are
interested. Thank you!
St. Vincent de Paul Society –In the Gospel today we read that because Jesus
spoke with authority his reputation spread throughout the surrounding
region of Galilee. As his disciples, we can also speak with authority when we
put our faith into actions by helping the poor and suffering. Have you
considered answering the call to serve the poor by joining the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul. If you or anyone you know would benefit from the use of the
food pantry or assistance from Saint Vincent de Paul Society please call
Parish Social Ministry 679-8532. Utmost confidentiality is promised.
HEAP Benefits – Home Energy Assistance Program -HEAP Program is
available to help with home heating in the winter months for income eligible
homeowners or renters. An example of the HEAP monthly income level for a
family of two is $2844 and for a family of four is $4,182. Additionally, HEAP
offers heating equipment repair and/or replacement benefit for homeowners
with inoperable heating equipment. HEAP may help you pay for Oil,
Electricity, Propane, Natural Gas, Wood, Kerosene, Coal, or any other
heating fuel. For further information, please contact the HEAP Hot-line 1800-342-3009 or www.mybenefits.ny.gov or Rosemary at Parish Social
Ministry 679-8532.
Veterans Workshop – Nassau County Veterans Service Agency is hosting a
free Veterans Workshop on Wednesday, February 11th from 10am to 2pm at
the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport. For
additional information call either Ralph Esposito, Director of Veteran
Services or Rosemary at Parish Social Ministry 679-8532.
Free Tax Preparation – Bethpage Federal Credit Union, at their various
branches, is offering free tax preparation for those earning $50,000 and
below. Call 349-4288 to schedule an appointment.
This week our pantry needs include:
Chili
Mayonnaise
Cooking Oil
Detergent
Tissues
Gatorade
Salad Dressing
Bath Soap
Paper Towels
Toothpaste
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Parishioners that are interested in knitting and crocheting prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick
and homebound are invited to join us on:
Tuesday,February 3rd at 10:00 AM
in the Convent Center.
We meet every 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of the month.
You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners
who will guide you. Bring your needles or crochet hook. For additional
information call Parish Social Ministry - 679-8532
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Faith Formation
The Office of Faith Formation (Religious Education) hours are as
follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10 AM – 1 PM
and 1:30 PM – 4 PM. Wednesday: 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 PM – 4 PM.
The office is also open during class hours.
Please note Faith Formation Classes this week as follows:
Grade 1 – Monday, Feb. 2nd 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Grade 4 – Tuesday, Feb. 3rd 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Grade 5 – Wednesday, Feb. 4th 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Grade 6 – Wednesday, Feb. 4th 5:45 – 7:00 PM
Grade 7 – Wednesday, Feb. 4th 7:30 – 8:45 PM
Grade 2 – Thursday, Feb. 5th 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Family Mass every Sunday at 9:15 AM in the Church. Feb. 8th –
Grade 1
We encourage all parents to check our website for important
information: www.swafaithformation.org
Family Mass Corner
The Family Mass is held every Sunday at 9:15 AM in the church. If
you are interested in having your family bring up the gifts at the
Family Mass, please call Tara at (631) 691-0992. We are also in need
of greeters to welcome our families to mass each week and hand
out any materials.
Our Family Mass Committee discusses ideas on making the Mass
more effective for our children and modern-day family dynamics in
general. Please consider lending a little of your time to make our
Family Mass a better experience for everyone. If you are interested
or would like more information about the committee, please call
Alfred Allongo, 781-3253.
Catholic Ministries
Appeal 2015
We begin the 2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal here
in our parish and in many
other parishes across Long
Island.
The Catholic Ministries
Appeal is the yearly appeal
that helps our diocese fund
many ministries, services,
and agencies in 133 parishes. Because of the tremendous generosity of the
people of our parish and
others throughout the diocese, the Appeal helps
more than 600,000 people
each year.
Save the Date
St. William’s Antioch Community will be having a twoday Adult Antioch Retreat
on April 11 and April 12,
2015. More information to
follow shortly.
Antioch
The Prophets
Join Fr. Bob Hayden as he speaks
about the Prophets of the Old
Testament on Monday, February
2nd and 9th at 7:30 PM in the School Library.
Attention Adult Antioch Members: Plans are underway for
the Antioch 2015 Retreat. Formation meetings are being held
every Friday evening in the
SWA School Library at 7:30
PM, beginning Friday, February
6th. All who have previously
attended the weekend are welcome and encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions please
call Chris at 798-6157 or Susan
at 809-5251.
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Saint William the Abbot School
(A Middle States Accredited School)
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
9:15 AM - Grade 5 Mass & Hospi- 2:30 - 6:00 PM - MSS
tality
Friday, February 6, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
7:00 - 9:30 PM - Father/Daughter
6:30 PM - HSA Board Meeting
Dance
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Principals’ Coucil/Pastors’ Council
2:30 - 6:00 PM - MSS
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Don’t Forget Boxtops
Make-up Pictures
Graduation K Pictures
Saturday, February 7, 2015
8:30 AM - 12:00 N - MSS
Bingo Team 6
Parish Coffee House
Sunday, February 8, 2015
9:15 AM - Grade 1 Mass
Second Grade
The Second Grade created dioramas of the Altar Sanctuary in preparation for the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist.
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St. William the Abbot Home School Association
Presents...
“Luck of the Irish” Reverse Raffle!
Grand Prize - $5,000*
All prizes totaling $7,500*
*Prize money based on 250 tickets being sold. If less than 250 tickets are sold, the
prizes awarded will be pro-rated based on the total number of tickets sold.
Cocktail Party & Drawing will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 7:00PM
at St. William the Abbot School
Doors open at 6:45 PM
Raffle numbers start being drawn at 8:00PM
Tickets $100
Ticket entitles 2 adults to attend the Cocktail Party & Drawing.
Winner need not be present to win.
If you have any questions, please call Ginny Ritter (516) 798-3260.
Please send check to St. William School with name, address, email, phone and
“Reverse Raffle” written on envelope
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers - Important Update Meeting
(New procedures to be explained)
To be held February 3rd and February 12th
As we begin a New Year and Liturgical Calendar, Fr. Bob and Sister JoAnn would like all of our Liturgical Ministers to attend a very important meeting.
The Lector Meeting will begin promptly at 7:15 PM in the Church. The Eucharistic Minister Meeting will begin promptly at 7:15 PM in the Church. The meetings will be held simultaneously: one with Fr. Bob and one
with Sister JoAnn. If you are a Lector and a Eucharistic Minister you need to attend both meetings. Information presented at the 7:15 PM meeting will be repeated at 8:15 PM for those that need to attend both sessions. If you need to attend only one meeting you can choose 7:15 PM or 8:15 PM on either February 3rd or February 12th.
Please call the Office of the Faith Formation (Religious Education) @ 679-9558 to let them know which meeting you will be attending. Remember, it is essential that you attend as new procedures will be explained.
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Parish Revenue
Sharing with
Oceanside
Christopher Credit
Union
Earlier this week we received
our quarterly revenue sharing
check from the Oceanside
Christopher Federal Credit Union Parish Revenue Sharing
Program.
Since this program began, our
parish has received a total of
$6,656! The amount we receive
each quarter is determined by
the number of our parishioners
who are members of the credit
union and their usage of the
Oceanside Christopher VISA®
credit and/or debit card.
I want to thank each of you your credit card usage benefits
our parish and that’s great. For
those of you who are not yet
members, consider joining and
getting a credit card. Your usage of that card will help us.
The credit union has branches
in Oceanside and Seaford. For
more information call 516-6208100 or visit:
www.thecatholiccreditunion.org.
Attention All Cub & Boy Scouts
Announcing Scout Sunday February 8, 2015
Any boy in the parish who is an active Cub or Boy
Scout is invited to participate in the Scout Sunday
Mass on February 8, 2015 at 9:15 AM. Cub or Boy
Scouts who have earned a religious medal or Eagle
Scout Rank in the 2014 year should identify themselves (Pack/Troop
number, medal earned, phone number) for inclusion in the Scout Sunday Program by emailing Marty Jablonski at [email protected].
We ask that you plan to arrive in the Abbey in Class A uniform at 8:30
AM on February 8th. Scout seating is reserved, so you must RSVP to
participate.
Save the Date
The Saint William the Abbot
Social Events Committee hosts the:
Mardi Gras Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Church Abbey- Doors Open at 5:45 p.m.
Additional Details to Follow
2014 Year End
Statements
Please note that year-end
statements for your taxes
will not be automatically
mailed out. They may be
obtained upon request
from the Rectory.
Blood Pressure Screening Awareness
The Retired Nurses Group of St. William the Abbot are
offering complimentary Blood Pressure Screening on:
Thursday, February 12th
in the Abbey from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
It’s a good idea to be aware of your blood pressure, an important step
toward maintaining good health. Any questions, call Parish Social
Ministry - 679-8532.
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Let us pray in a special way for those who are
serving our country in the Armed Forces who are
parishioners or family members (sons, daughters,
and spouses) of our parishioners:
Airman Michael Alba, USAF
1st Sgt. Craig Bianco, Armed Forces
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Brendel,
US Army
PV2 Anthony Caputo, US Army
1st Lt. Michael DiPietro
HN Sean Farrell, Marine Division 1
1st Lt. Matthew Fernandez HHC-2
Col. Pete Ferraro, USMC
Lt. Joseph E. Fitzgerald, US Navy
Captain Michael Fitzgerald, US Army
2nd Lt. Christopher J. Frasse,
US Army
US Army Spec. Michael Gale
LCPL Christopher Henao,
Marine Div.
US Army Spec John Michael James
Pvt. 1st Class Brian Kirby
Private Patrick Lynch, US Army
Capt. Eamon G. McArdle
Pvt. 2nd Class
2nd Lt. Caitlin McArdle, US Army
Corporal Sean McNulty, USMC
Lt. Shannon Meyer,
US Navy Nurse Corps
Commander Paul Markland, US
Coast Guard
Commander Daniel Montgomery
Lance Corp. Conor Murphy, USMC
2nd Lt. Mary Theresa O’Donnell,
US Army
Pvt. Christopher Nee, US Army
S.A. Gregory J. O’Neill, FBI
Lance Corp. Joseph J. Pirro, USMC
PFC Dominick Pititto
Sgt. Donald Rogers,
US Army
Private 1st Class Christopher Rossi
Capt. Thomas F. Shields, US Air
Force
Daniel Timpanaro, US Coast Guard
Matthew Timpanaro, US Marines
Major Curtis Unger
Captain Christopher James Ustler,
US Army
Lt. Jg. Katherine Ustler,
US Coast Guard
Lance Corp. Robert Vitale, USMC
Brendan Wemssen, US Coast Guard
Airman John Zimmerman, ISAE
HEaling Link® Ministry Is Here!
Birthright
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Distressed?
Birthright Can Help
516-785-4070
Bingo
Bingo is played every Saturday in
St. William the Abbot School
Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:00
PM and games start at 7:00 PM.
E-Mail the Priests
of
St. William’s
If you would like to send an
e-mail to the priests of the
parish, please use the parish e-mail address: [email protected].
Place the name of the priest
to whom the e-mail is being
directed in the heading or
subject line and it will be
forwarded to him.
The next meeting is Tuesday, February 3rd - 7:30 PM
Please note: Meeting will be held in the Rectory Basement
HEaling Link® focuses on allowing the healing energies of Jesus to manifest through powerful prayers, sacred scripture, uplifting Christian music, healing meditations, and purposeful expression in a friendly and relaxing environment. Join us for a faith-filled evening that will expand
and nourish your relationship with Jesus, and inspire you as a Catholic.
For more information, please contact:
[email protected]
Please Close the Church Doors
With the winter season upon us, parishioners leaving
Mass are asked to be aware of doors that are propped
open and please close them if there is no one behind
you. We want to do everything we can to keep the
heat in the building. Thank you.
Gift Box Drawing
01/24/15 $50 Quinn Brice,
Amityville
01/25/15 $50 Rojas,
Levittown
01/26/15 $50 Jenny Mallon,
Lindenhurst
01/27/15 $50 Ellen McQuade,
Seaford
01/28/15 $50 Wayne Rivenburgh,
Massapequa
01/29/15 $50 O’Donnoll Family,
Amityville
01/30/15 $50 M & R Steffa,
Wantagh
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Parish Directory
Parish Office -2000 Jackson Avenue – Seaford, NY 11783
Mrs. Sue McCormick, Office Manager
Mrs. Judy Goldman, Business Manager
Mrs. Susan Valdez-Le Goff and Mrs. Catherine Federici, Parish Receptionists
Parish Office: 516-785-1266
Parish Fax: 516 785-4824
Saint William the Abbot School – A Middle States Accredited School
2001 Jackson Avenue
School Office: 516-785-6784
School Fax : 516- 785-2752
Mrs. Margaret Grimaldi, School Principal
Web Page: www. stwilliamtheabbot.net
Email address: [email protected]
Faith Formation
(School Building - 2001 Jackson Avenue)
Mrs. Laura Walsh, Director Grades K - 5
Sr. JoAnn Bonauro, S.C., Director Grades 6 - 8
Bill D’Alessio, Coordinator, Confirmation Program
Religious Education Office: 516-679-9558
Web Page: www.swafaithformation.org
Fax: 516-679-1649
Email address: [email protected]
Music Ministries
(Convent Center - 2020 Jackson Avenue)
Mr. Alfred Allongo, Director of Music and Organist
Matthew Georgetti, Assistant Director
Mrs. Louise Sewall, Folk Group Director
Music Ministry Office: 516-781-3253
Fax: 516- 679-1083
Email: [email protected]
Parish Social Ministry
Mrs. Rosemary Graziano, Director
(Convent Center - 2020 Jackson Avenue)
Office: 516-679-8532
Fax: 516- 679-1083
Email: [email protected]
Parish Grounds and Maintenance
Mr. Joe Mormon, Head of Maintenance
Pastoral Council
Parish Representatives
Mrs. Maggie Bobby -- Mr. Bill D’Alessio -- Mr. Steve DeCillis -- Mrs. Catherine DuPlessis
Mr. George Gilmartin -- Mr. Richard Hass -- Mr. Joseph P. Missilli -- Mrs. Susan Neubauer
Mrs. Nancy Schleyer -- Mr. Thomas Ward --
Parish Trustees
Mr. Edward Lettieri
--
Mr. Robert Gerhard