Making Disciples through Prayer, Faith Formation and Service St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Midnight Cruise Raffle Pastoral Staff Pastor - Rev. James Wood Pastoral Vicar - Rev. Paul Butler Deacons: Ed Hayes, Retired: William Kogler Biagio Muratore, Phil Paolicelli Faith Formation Office: Director of Religious Education Jennifer Menneci x131 Holy Angels Regional School, Patchogue Principal - Michael Connell 631-475-0422 St. Margaret’s Preschool Jenny Tranfaglia, Coordinator x124 Business Manager Lisa Boyd x113 Facilities Manager Michael Lorio x115 Music Ministry February 1, 2015 Dr. Daniel Crews, Dir. x117 Parish Outreach Jackie Mirenda x119 Phone: (631) 732-3131 RCIA ~ Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Rectory Office Hours Dan & Joanne Williams Administrative Assistant Julie Burtoff x133 Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 N Weekdays: 8:00 A.M. on Tues., Thurs., Sat. 9:00 A.M. on Mon., Wed., Fri. Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm or by appointment Open for Walk-In Business Mon thru Thurs Friday Saturday Sunday Morning am pm 9 -1 9 am - 1 pm 9 am - 12 pm Closed Afternoon 2-4 pm Evening 7 - 8pm Fax (631) 732 - 8827 www.saintmargaret.com 81 COLLEGE ROAD SELDEN NY 11784-2813 Masses for the Week Time, Talent & Treasure Stewardship Thought for the Week We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who work 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. Sacrificial Giving Thank you to all who so generously give to the support of our parish. You are returning to God what God has so generously given to you. 2015 12,796 402 Last week’s Sunday offering Number of Envelopes Used Envelope $ % of collection Mass Attendance Last Week Yrly Average 2014 12,153 393 87.5% pm 5 323 331 am 8 148 232 Readings for Next Sunday Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading ...................... Jb 7: 1-4, 6-7 Second Reading ..... 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Gospel ................................... Mt 1:29-39 10 345 375 12 384 347 Total 1200 1288 For the week of Feb. 1st Altar Bouquet in Memory of Lillian Reilly MARRIAGES: Couples should make arrangements in person at least one year in advance for required interview. At least one of the parties must live within the parish boundaries, or be a registered member of the parish. Please call the Rectory for an appointment. No dates will be set over the telephone. BAPTISMS: Prospective parents should telephone the rectory about three months before the expected birth to discuss the arrangements for your child’s baptism and enroll you in the required baptismal class. Baptism classes are held monthly on the 1st or 2nd Sunday of the month. The baptism date will be set at the time of the class. The child’s birth certificate as well as the godparent’s “sponsor certificate” (godparents must be practicing Catholics) must be presented before a date is finalized. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We welcome all new parishioners! We ask them to register at the rectory and encourage the use of weekly envelopes. If you are moving, please notify the rectory. Women’s Group: - The newly formed Women of Faith Ministry invites all women of the parish to join us at our upcoming gatherings. Watch the bulletin for further details. Women’s Bible Sharing: The women of the parish gather for Bible sharing on Monday mornings, 9:30 through 11:30 in the rectory. FAITH FORMATION OFFICE: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Closed on Fridays. PARISH OUTREACH MINISTRY: Monday 10am -1 pm. and 2 - 4 pm.; Wednesday 3-5 p.m. Call for appointment. Family members and/or those who requested the Mass are always welcome to present the gifts of bread & wine at the offertory procession. On weekends, please introduce yourselves to our ushers or call the office during the previous week. Monday - February 2nd 9:00 A.M. Tuesday February 3rd 8:00 A.M. Patricia Mc Kenney Wednesday - February 4th 9:00 A.M Thursday - February 5th 8:00 A.M. Friday - February 6th 9:00 A.M Katie Figliuolo Saturday - February 7th 8:00 A.M. Joseph Figliuolo 5:00 P.M. For All Parishioners Sunday –February 8th 8:00 A.M. Arcangelo Impemba Richard Savona 10:00 A.M. Jerry Armendinger Antonio Sepe 12:00 P.M. George Boyd Helen P. Litjes For all our parishioners suffering from chronic illness, as well as Dcn. Phil Paolicelli, Frank Fasano, William Cummings, Jimmie D’Angelo, Robert Mahon, Dorothy Oakley, Norma Frasca, Maryann Portesy Sr., Thomas Jankay, Connie Giannetto, Marilyn & Steven Vacchio, Artie Riley, Wendiann Alfieri, Nicholas Alfieri, Joan Farrell, Ann Miceli, Christopher McGuinness, Sarah Behie, Andrew Rosa, Cassie Guagliano, Bob Carlsen, Carmella & Carmine Guadagni, Patricia Herman, Michael C. Liotta, Richard Taylor, Sharon Klyn, Anne Logan, Robert Rankin, Nicole Marano, Frank DeAngelo, Terry Roucoulet, Fran Colon, Steve Margrane, Mark Paone, Melanie Seibel, Anthony Alessi, Suzanne Peterson & Intentions of Theresa Mc Guire . Family members, please resubmit names for those who are ill. We will list them for 3 weeks, and then remove them unless told otherwise. Please note-due to privacy issues, we can include names given by the individual or a health care proxy only. Thank you. February 1, 2015 World Day for Consecrated Life Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Pope Francis has declared 2015 as the Year of Consecrated Life in the Universal Church. We give thanks and honor the women and men in consecrated life who have served and are serving here in our great Diocese of Rockville Centre. The life of this local Church has been blessed through the mission and ministry of these dedicated women and men who are responding to God’s call to each of them to follow Jesus as vowed religious. As religious, their commit‐ ment to a life of prayer, lived in community and expressed through their ministry in the Church, witnesses to their re‐ sponse to God’s love for them. Their vowed commitment to God and service to the Church is a gift for all of us. As we move through this Year of Consecrated Life I invite each of you to take whatever opportunities are pre‐ sented to say “thanks” to the religious who are here in our Diocese, to remember them in your prayers and to pray that other generous young people respond to God’s call to join them as religious sisters, brothers and priests. I join my prayers with yours in thanksgiving for their lives of prayer and service and in petition that God will bless each of the religious who are part of our Diocese with gifts of grace, hope & peace as they witness to God’s great love. I ask Mary, Mother of the Church, to continue to inspire each of them as they live a life of “Yes” to God’s call. Faithfully yours in Christ, Bishop of Rockville Centre UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS Monday February 2 9:30 am Women’s Bible Sharing / Rectory 4:30-8:15 Religious Education Classes Tuesday February 3 4:30-8:15 Religious Education Classes 7 pm K of C Room 153 8:15 pm Catechist Mtg. Lvl 7& 8 / Auditorium Wednesday February 4 4:30-8:15 Religious Education Classes 7 pm Catechist Mtg. FF only LEVEL 2 / Auditorium 7 pm Banner Making/Home Taught & CGS 3rd Grade/ Auditorium Thursday February 5 4:30-8:15 Religious Education Classes 7 pm 12 Step Bible Study / Rm 153 7 pm Raffle Mtg / Room 207 Friday February 6 7 pm Peanut Butter & Jelly Ministry / Auditorium Saturday February 7 9:30 am Children’s Choir / Rectory 9 am-4 pm CGS Level I & II Training / Rectory Sunday February 8 9am Level 7 Alt. Class / RCIA Rm. Gathering of the Palm All families are invited to bring their old palm to the church lobby before Mass on the next three Sundays so we can burn them for ashes to be used on Ash Wednesday, February 18th. The palm will be burned at a ceremony, Tuesday Evening February 17th, outside the church at 7 PM. WorldWide Marriage Encounter ~ Married Couples! Are you looking for a 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 at the Montfort Spiritual Center 26 South Saxon Ave Bay Shore, NY. For info or to apply, call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at wwme.org. Faith Formation CATECHIST MEETING RESCHEDULE Reschedule from January 26th- Catechist Meeting will be on Monday, February 9th at 7:30 PM in the auditorium. LEVEL 7 & 8 CATECHIST MEETING Level 7 & 8 Catechists to meet on Tuesday, February 3rd at 8:15 PM in the auditorium LEVEL 2 FAITH FIRST CATECHIST MTG. All Level 2 Catechists in Faith First will meet on Wednesday, February 4th at 7 PM in the auditorium. CGS LEVEL I & II TRAINING CGS level I & II training ~ 9-4 on Saturday, February 7th in the rectory. In today’s Gospel Jesus enters a synagogue in the town of Capernaum, in northern Israel on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It was the Sabbath and as was the custom, Jewish men went to the local synagogue to pray and listen to sections of the scriptures. The local rabbi would then teach them the meaning of those words. (Just as Jews do today in their synagogues and as we do at Mass.) Because Jesus was visiting, he was invited to read and teach. The interesting thing about Jesus teaching was that he taught with ’authority,’ that is as one who is close to God and speaks with the approval and power that comes from God. To show that ‘authority’ even more, Jesus also makes an evil spirit leave a man who was in the synagogue. The people were quite amazed by this! Questions to talk about – God is always trying to reach out to us in all sorts of ways. We don’t always listen or see. Banner Making Reschedule All home taught and Grade 3 CGS student will have their banner making session on Wednesday, Feb. 4th at 7 PM in the auditorium. How or when do I think that God is telling me something? Even though the people in the synagogue saw these great things, they did not become Jesus’ followers. Can I think of some good gift God gave me that I did not appreciate? Parish Social Ministry Thrift Shop Peanut Butter & Jelly Ministry Our Peanut Butter & Jelly Ministry makes sandwiches in the auditorium for the homeless once a month on Friday evenings. Volunteers of many ages spend an hour making & packaging the sandwiches to be distributed. We can always use more help. Come & have a fellowship night! Mark your calendar. Next date. Feb. 6th -7 PM auditorium. Tues/Thurs 10-2 & Sat. 10-1 The Thrift Shop is located between buildings. You can leave your clothing in the pull down bin just to the right of the Thrift Shop or drop off at the rectory during office hours. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE BAGS OUT IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. Come visit and shop! Diapers... Has your child changed diaper size and you no longer need the smaller ones? We will gladly accept all sizes, especially 4,5,6 thru adult. Please package them tightly in a strong bag and drop them off at the rectory. Many thanks! The Homeless Need Our Help Our parish prepares wash-up kits for the homeless and could use donations of washcloths & small toiletry items. Thanks! Helpful Phone Numbers Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE Baby Safe Haven Hot Line 1-877-796-HOPE Post Abortion Counseling - days 722-4355 Depression after Delivery 1-800-944-4PPD Project Rachel - evenings 242-0907 The Life Center 243-2373 Crisis Pregnancy/Counseling 243-2373 Drug Hotline 1-800-522-5353 24 hr State Child Abuse 1-800-342-3720 Suicide Prevention 1-800-639-5433 Cenacle Dinner & Fellowship The Cenacle Retreat Center in Ronkonkoma and our Women of Faith Ministry invite you to come celebrate Mardi Gras with us at the Cenacle on Tuesday, February 17th from 6 – 9 PM. See what the colors of the beads and Ash Wednesday have in common! Cost $40.00 per person includes Dinner, Fellowship and a Mardi Gras item to take home. Bring a friend! For tickets contact Lisamarie Rykowski 631-909-2852 or the rectory at 732-3131 x133. The Cenacle is located on Cenacle Road in Ronkonkoma. EMERGENCY BLOOD APPEAL New York Blood Supply Drastically Affected by Weather Supplies Dip below Emergency “Safety Level” St. Margaret of Scotland Church Blood Drive Monday, February 16th, 2015 3:00PM – 9:00PM ~ Auditorium EMERGENCY BLOOD APPEAL Eligibility Criteria Must have valid ID Minimum weight 110lbs Between 16-76 years of age No tattoos in past 12 months Uncertain? ***Check at 1-800-688-0900*** New York Blood Center has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations to ensure our continued capability to serve area hospitals. Our primary concerns are our ability to meet predictable patient needs as well as any unexpected emergencies that may occur. Please make every possible effort to donate blood. Valentine Evening for Married Couples The Cenacle Retreat Center is offering an evening for couples beginning with a festive dinner & closing with Eucharist & Renewal of Marriage vows. The goal of this time is for us to fall more deeply in love with ourselves, with our spouses & with our God. In this busy world, a few hours to slow down and focus on our love promises to be a real gift. The presenters are Valerie and Michael Dunne. Offering is $80 a couple ~$25 deposit to reserve. Call 588-8366 ~ 310 Cenacle Rd., Ronkonkoma Hints for the Flu Season As we enter the flu season, we are offering two practical directives to assist the congregation during Mass. The “Sign of Peace” does not have to be a handshake. Turning to those near you and offering a slight bow with a verbal wish without touching is proper. Be mindful of the symptoms of colds and the flu. If you have any symptoms, please refrain from receiving the Precious Blood from the Communion Cup. Also, getting a flu shot is a way of helping yourself & others. The Spirituality of Frozen An adaptation of The Snow Queen, by Hans Christian Anderson will be presented at the Cenacle Retreat House in Ronkonkoma on Sunday, February 8th from 1 - 4:30 PM. What can the exquisite wintery beauty and deep inner wisdom to this Disney animation reveal to us about letting go and the tenacious, transformative power of true love? Are your feelings “frozen”? Come watch the movie in full – bring your mother, daughter, niece, sister. All ages welcome! Arrive at 1 pm to enjoy refreshments. Free will offering. Call 588-8366 ~ 310 Cenacle Rd., Ronkonkoma Faith and Light Meeting Friday, February 6th, at 7:00 PM - Parish of the Holy Cross, 95 Old Nichols Rd, Nesconset. Faith & Light is an international faith-sharing organization for people with developmental challenges, their families and caregivers. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats for Healing Abortion Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend retreats are a beautiful healing opportunity for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. The Life Center of Long Island invites you to attend our next Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat on the weekend of February 6-8, 2015 at the Seminary in Huntington. It begins Friday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon. A $150 fee includes lodging for two nights, & all meals and materials. Full or partial assistance is available , no questions asked. For more info contact: Deacon Joe & Joanne Mc Nicholas at (516) 445-3927 or e-mail: [email protected]. Communication is strictly confidential. If you or a friend are hurting, please call today. To learn more about Rachel’s Vineyard look online at:www.rachelsvineyard.org or call 1-877-HOPE-4-ME Tax Statements Call the rectory if you would like your taxstatement at 732-3131 x133. Please leave a clear message with your name, address and if you know your envelope number. Statements will be mailed near the end of the month. Thank you. High Tea at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Wear a Hat ~ get a treat. Bring your own tea cup! Sunday, Feb. 8th at 2 PM– 800 Portion Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma. Children 7 and older are invited. Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For info & reservations call Gerry at 585-9291. Parish Memorial Donations St. Margaret’s offers the opportunity to have persons remembered by donating the flowers and bread & wine we use during the week. Each week there will be three opportunities: bread & wine, the bouquet in front of the altar, & the two vases of flowers at the tabernacle. For each of the three, we ask a donation of at least $25. Names will be printed in the bulletin & you will receive a card to present. Free Counseling at Hope House In the age of high cost health insurance, Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson offers free individual, couple, family and group counseling services by licensed professionals & interns. We also offer psychiatric evaluations for medication. In addition, Sr. Mary Ann Bazata, S.S. N. D. offers free spiritual direction. If interested. Please call 928-2377. Becoming a Catholic Christian Do you know a neighbor or family member who has expressed a desire to learn more about the Catholic faith, and, perhaps, to enter our Catholic community? Perhaps your spouse has been thinking about becoming a Catholic and does not know how to proceed. Have you been explaining your faith to someone, and now that individual wants to know more about the Catholic religion? If the answer to any of the above questions is “Yes,” then you should know about the RCIA, which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. The Church uses this process to help adults move toward an adult commitment to the Lord, and full participation in the Catholic community. It is meant specifically for adults who are seeking Baptism, or those who have not received Confirmation or Eucharist. Those interested are invited to contact the rectory 732-3131 x 110. St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Midnight Cruise Raffle ket c i t r e p $100 ickets t 0 0 5 y Onl available $ 12 , 5 00 in cas h priz es To order tickets by mail, please PRINT CLEARLY and return completed form with check made payable to St. Margaret of Scotland postmarked no later than February 6, 2015. Mail to: St. Margaret of Scotland, 81 College Rd., Selden, NY 11784 ~ Super Raffle Name: ______________________________________________ Number of people attending: ________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ___________________________ Phone Cell: _______________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Please check one: mail ticket hold for pickup For office use only: Ticket #:______________ Paid Cash/Check: ________________ Rec’d by: ____________ Date: _________ # attending drawing: _______
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