1. Art and Diseño

February 1,
2015
4th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
ST. FRANCIS
OF
ASSISI
29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY
Telephone: 757-7435—FAX #757-0469
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org
Parish Staff:
Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor
Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon David Campbell
Deacon Jean Cantave
Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation
Deacon James Byrne
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am– 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Closed 12:30pm—1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only
Parish Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon
5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass)
Monday—Friday: 8:30am
Holy Days of Obligation: as announced.
Faith Formation
(1st through 8th grade)
Religious Education Coordinator:
Deacon Allan Longo: 754-6436
Sacramental Life
Baptism:
Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm
Parents should contact the
Rectory before the birth of the
child. Both parents must come
for an interview with the priest
or deacon. Class also required
after the interview.
Sacrament of
Matrimony:
Please call the rectory at least six
months in advance for an
appointment with a parish
priest. A marriage preparation
program is required.
Penance/
Reconciliation:
Saturdays 2:00—3:30pm
Also by appointment
Anointing of the Sick:
Every second Monday after the
8:30am Mass. Also anytime by
calling the rectory at 757-7435.
Music Ministry
Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson
Junior Choir Director:
Marianne Craven 368-3141
[email protected]
Youth Band Coordinator:
Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346
[email protected]
Organists: Theresa Bissex 759-1372
Shira Fishkin
Youth Ministry Program
Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780
[email protected]
Pastoral Care-Road Angels
Josephine Mielcarz : 261-4837
Communion to the Homebound: 514-9916
Ministry of Consolation
& Bereavement
Diane Lake: 499-0395
Devotional Life
First Friday
9:00am—10:00am
8:00pm—10pm with
Benediction
Catholic Conversion
R.C.I.A.
Liturgy of the Hours
In church Wednesday at
8:00am
Rosary:
Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am
Holy Hours
In the church
Wednesdays: 7:00pm—8:00pm
Fridays: 2:00pm—3:00pm
Pastoral Advisory Council
Lector & Eucharistic Ministers
Marilyn Reilly: 261-2093
Ushers
Paul Sepp: 368-7673
Haitian Mass
Every family should be properly
registered. Please stop in the sacristy
after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office
during office hours to pick up a
census form.
Trinity Regional
School
1025 Fifth Avenue
E. Northport
Principal: Jeanne Morcone
Office: 261-5130
Please call the rectory.
Liturgical Ministry
New Parishioners
Parish Programs
Neil Coscio, Chairperson:
261-0816
Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm
Deacon Jean Cantave :923-0556
St. Vincent de Paul
Society
Meets semimonthly in the
auditorium.
651-2655
In-Home Pre-Cana
Seasonally in hosts home
Coordinators: 271-3566
Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo
Little People’s
Liturgy
Sundays at the 10:00am Mass.
Louise Mordarski: 796-2070
Rosy Mandel: 651-8431
PB&J Gang
3rd Sunday of the month
Leslie Kulewicz: 754-2132
Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780
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Mission Statement:
St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives
through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are
sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God’s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and
dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations
and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all
people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable.
In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the “good news”
of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, February 1st, 2015
8:00am St. Francis Parishioners
10:00am Kate Porto+, Edward Andry+
Healing of the Nelson Family Tree,
12:00pm Angelina & Donald Peterson+,
Rose & Salvatore DeStefano+,
Domenica Furnari+
5:00pm Youth of St. Francis,
Healing of the Rice Family Tree
Monday, February 2nd, 2015
8:30am Mario Piscitelli+
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
8:30am Peter Nguyen+
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015
8:30am Antoinette Calvagna+
Thursday, February 5th, 2015
8:30am Peter Nguyen+
Friday, February 6th, 2015
8:30am Kay Clemens
Ministers for Saturday and Sunday
February 7th & 8th
Saturday
4:30pm
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Eileen McGloin,
Lois Greaux, Sean Pugni, Gabriella Horvath
Lector: Mary Schlaikjer
Altar Servers: Charles Sorrentino, Daniel Troy
Sunday
8:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Ammirato, James Gribbin,
Bill Giordano, Michael Lobasso, Frances Neary
Lector: Diane Lake
Altar Servers: Nicholas, Anthony & Vincent Alfiero
10:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine
Longo, Joe Dissler, Pat DeSilva, Judy McKenna
Lector: Henry Bokuniewicz
Altar Servers: Lucas & Giancarlo Porpora
12:00pm
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Chris Torns,
Barbara Beller, Jeannine Tiemann, Diane French
Lector: George Pozderec
Altar Servers: Elias Smith, Alex Torres
Saturday, February 7th, 2015
4:30pm William Deasy+, Frances Schiavone+,
Donald McCune+
5:00pm
Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy Kitakis, Diane Young
Lector: Michael Kitakis
Altar Servers: Olivier Michel, James Butron
Sunday, February 8th, 2015
8:00am St. Francis Parishioners
10:00am Kate Porto+, Diane Larsen+,
Michael Znack+, Robert Crimmins+,
In Thanksgiving for Julie Osse & Jacqueline Osias
12:00pm Carmelo Zaccaria+, Antoinette D’Amato+,
Louis Santosus,
Angelina & Donald Peterson+
5:00pm Youth of St. Francis
Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital
Eucharistic Schedule
First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month
Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby
February 8th: St. Patrick’s Parish
serves Huntington Hospital
Please pray for the sick of the Parish
Bruna Ambrose, Albert Arbeeny, The Bauge Family, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo,
Elizabeth Caroll, Ruperto Caruajal, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Roy Chowdry, Nina Crilly, Patricia Davis,
Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Joseph & Peggy Dissler, Walter Fay, Liam Forstor, Paul Gabel,
Matthew James Gay, Joe & John Geiss, Kathleen Gleason, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Gus Hueber,
Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Frank Kotasek, Don & Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis,
Peter LoRe, Clementina Maldunado, Carol McDonald, Sean McGrath, Doris Mickowski, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro,
Bud Pace, Felix Perkowski, Philip “Gene” Phelan, Debby Quartin, Regina Rakowski, Mark Russell, Lillian Sanchez,
Eleanor A. Thompson, Rose Varghese, Leslie Malone Walker, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
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The Holy Father’s Intentions for February
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That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives
of dignity.
That married people who are separated may find welcome and
support in the ChrisƟan community.
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Time, Talent & Treasure
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life
Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!!
(Regular Sunday Offertory)
Last Sunday’s weekly offering: $9,728.50
Last Year’s Sunday offering: $8, 133.00
Christmas Collection;$60,639.00
Bulletin Reflection
Moses told the people, “A prophet like me will the Lord, your
God, raise up for you from among your own kinsmen.” God
still provides among His people the gifts and talents necessary
to continue the work of His Church. What gifts are
yours to share?
Living Stewardship
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.
February 1-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
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?
SUNDAY READINGS for next week, February 1st
Deuteronomy 18:15–20
Moses declares that God will give the people a prophet “from
among their kin” but includes the warning that failure to heed
this prophet will result in death.
1 Corinthians 7:32–35
Paul encourages the Church to be free of everyday worries
and distracƟons—even right responsibiliƟes of family—that
tempt them away from their ulƟmate call to discipleship.
Mark 1:21–28
A man possessed with an unclean spirit confronts Jesus in the
synagogue. Jesus exorcises the spirit, and his power aƩracts
the aƩenƟon of many in Galilee.
Send us your email if you would like to start
receiving “Bringing Home the Word”, a weekly message
based on the Sunday Scripture readings.
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LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
ONLINE STORE
Looking for a gift idea for a loved one which
will also support your parish? Would you
like items that are not available in the
Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk? Please
visit www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/
subscriptions?promoCode=101273
This will give you access to the Lighthouse
Catholic Media online store where you can purchase
books, multi-CD sets, and DVDs, join one of the
subscription clubs, or access the free Bible app. Any store
purchases and subscriptions made through this link will
be credited to St. Francis of Assisi parish. Thank you!
CD’s are available for purchase
in the vestibule.
Many titles to choose
from at $3 each.
Road
Angels
are needed to
drive
parishioners
to and from
doctor
appointments.
Please call the
Pastoral Care Office
if you can help!
261-4837
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The monthly St. Francis
Booster Club Winner is
Stephanie Finamore!
Wednesdays 11:00am
In the parish hall
For information, call Rectory
Join us for
prayer & coffee
after Mass on Tuesdays
in the
lower
church.
DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP
Thursdays, 7-9pm
in the basement auditorium
here at St. Francis.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Married Couples!
Are you looking for the perfect
Valentine’s Gift?
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
Just might be what you are looking for.
The next weekend on Long Island is scheduled for
February 13-15, 2015 at the Montfort Spiritual
Center in Bay Shore, NY.
Space is limited. For more information about the
weekends or to apply, call 1-877-697-9963 or visit
our web site at http://www.wwme.org.
Tickets are $50.00 and are
available in the Rectory.
Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
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Mass Intentions are available for
weekday and weekend Masses!
The offering is $20. Stop by the Rectory to
select a Mass for a loved one living or
deceased and experience the satisfying
thought that you have united your
personal prayer to the public and official
prayers of the Church.
Our Lady’s
Home Visitation Program At
St. Francis of Assisi
The statue of
Our Lady of Fatima
will be visiting the home of:
1/30/15 Judith Torchon
2/6/15 Judith Torchon
2/13/15 Diane Young
2/27/15 Cathy Kitakis
If you would like to be added to the
list, please call
Barbara 631-757-1794 or
Louise 631-796-2070
Spring Session:
Begins early March,
Sessions are held
Sunday evenings
631-754-6436
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I
have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
John 13: 34
RESPECT LIFE NEWS
Jesus tells us to love one another. This
love for one another is greatly evident as
you continue to lovingly place donations
in the crib in our St. Francis of Assisi
Baby Corner. Our families wish to thank
you for all your help which has been
possible through your great generosity.
Every baby item and dollar helps us to answer each call with
love, prayers, and much needed baby items. We praise God
through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St.
Francis for all you do for all our precious babies. Thank you
for helping to fill our white crib throughout the year.
Pope Francis once again sent a Twitter message expressing
his solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of people who
marched in America last week for a culture of life and an
end to abortion: “Every Life is a Gift,” he tweeted in English
on January 22nd.
Our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner greatly appreciates
contributions of Huggies and Pampers diapers sizes 4, 5, and
6, unscented baby wipes, unscented baby wash, baby
coupons, and money. Thank you! Need assistance? Wish to
join our St. Francis of Assisi Respect Life Committee?
Please call our rectory at 631-757-7435.
Check out trailer for “The Drop Box”, a most touching
movie in which a pastor starts a drop box for abandoned
babies. View the full trailer at www.thedropbox film. There
will be a limited showing of the movie in theaters
March 3-5, 2015.
Intercessions for Life: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
For women and men who are suffering in the aftermath of an
abortion: that they may find healing, consolation and
strength through the sacraments and prayer. We pray to the
Lord.
Word of Life: “Every Christian is called to work for the
common good and against the evils and injustices of their
day. We all are called to witness to life in whatever job and
setting God places us.” ~Life Matters: Call to Greatness,
2012 USCCB Respect Life Program
The Life Center of Long Island at 631-243-2372. Call for
help with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to
donate baby equipment. Please do not bring cribs, car seats,
or other baby equipment into our Church; rather call The
Life Center to make arrangements. The Life Center’s Life
Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at 631-243-0066.
Please continue to pray each day for our
precious babies—born and unborn—and their parents!!!
Pray the rosary for the conversion of
America’s heart to end abortion.
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St. Francis
Youth Ministry
GOD - UNITED
NEWS
Please join us at
our next
PB&J Gang date:
Sunday,
February 15th
6:30-8:00pm
The next youth group meeting dates are:
Feb. 8th, 22nd, March 22nd
Jeff Froh’s book,
“Making
Grateful Kids
is available for $10 at
the Rectory and the
Gift Boutique
St. Francis Rocks !
Do you like to sing? Play an instrument?
Then join us every Sunday for the 5pm
Youth Mass Rehearsal starts at 4pm
in the church.
It’s a fun way to be involved
in your church !
For information about the Youth Mass
Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg
at [email protected]
Not sure about joining, come check out
the 5 pm Sunday Mass
and see what it’s all about !
Hip hip hooray! We made an amazing 547
sandwiches at our last PB&J Gang.
Thank you to all who helped! Loving hands,
Caring hearts, Spreading joy,
is a very good thing.
Come and join us in spreading the joy.
PB&J gang can help satisfy your
service hour requirements
Please bring donations of Bread,
Smooth Peanut Butter & Jelly!
“I am only one but I can do something, and what I
can do with God’s help, I will do”
-St Francis of Assisi
Jr. Choir
Calling all boys and girls, grade 2-7.
Come join the St. Francis Jr. Choir.
Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30,
after Sunday Mass.
Come sing, have fun
and enjoy a snack too.
Meet at the piano.
Just bring a smile.
Marianne Craven—368-3141
[email protected]
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Thirsting for Healing?
Living Waters Center is a counseling center which
provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer
and Love to those who come through our doors.
Our therapists are rooted in the prayer that is a basic
part of our Catholic Tradition and Faith. Living
Waters Center provides individual, family, couple and
group therapy. Most insurance plans are
accepted. For more information, please call
631-754-3990 or go to our website livingwatersli.com
or email us [email protected]
Married Couples!
Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Gift?
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
Just might be what you are looking for.
The original and still the best communication weekend for
married couples. The next weekend on Long Island is
scheduled for February 13-15, 2015
at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore, NY.
Space is limited. For more information about the
weekends or to apply, call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web
site at http://www.wwme.org.
The Parish of St. Elizabeth of Hungary is now
interviewing for a new position, Director of Parish Outreach. The Outreach Director will coordinate the volunteers
(e.g., Core Workers) who serve the clients who seek parish
assistance through the food pantry and other support services. This is a part-time
position, twenty hours a week. A degree in the social sciences
is required (masters preferred), as well as
experience in parish outreach. Please send cover
letter and resume to Fr. Frank Schneider, 175 Wolf Hill Road,
Melville, NY 11747, or email to [email protected].
PRAYER FOR OUR
MEN AND WOMEN
IN MILITARY SERVICE
O prince of peace, we
humbly ask Your protection for
all our men and women in the military service.
Give them unflinching courage to defend with
honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who
are imperiled by Injustice and evil, Please guard
our churches, our homes, and our schools, our
hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who
are within from harm and peril. Protect our land
and its peoples from enemies within and without.
Grant an early peace with victory founded upon
true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of
people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in
peace and good will toward all. Amen.
Parish Chinese Auction Friday, February 6th
Doors open @ 6pm
Admission $15—Food will be sold
St. Mary’s School Auditorium, East Islip
For more information: 631-581-4266 x107
Faith and Light Meeting
Friday, February 6th, 7:00 p.m.
Parish of the Holy Cross
95 Old Nichols Road, Nesconset
(Faith and Light is an international faith-sharing organization
for people with developmental challenges and their families
and care-givers.)