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St. Louis De Montfort R. C. Church 75 New York Avenue Sound Beach, NY 11789 Visit Our Website at Tele: 631-744-8566 | Fax: 631-744-8611 St. Louis de Montfort R. C. Church 75 New York Avenue Sound Beach, NY 11789 Visit our website at www.stlouisdm.org Tele: 631-744-8566 | Fax: 631-744-8611 Parish Mission Statement To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort. PARISH STAFF OUR MASS SCHEDULE Pastoral Staff: MONDAY-FRIDAY at 8:30am Rev. Msgr. Christopher J. Heller, Pastor SATURDAY at 5:00pm Rev. Alphonsus Igbokwe, Associate Pastor (Live-streamed Mass viewed on Rev. Msgr. Donald Hanson, In Residence www.stlouisdm.org) Parish Assistants: Rev. Francis Pizzarelli, S.M.M, SUNDAY at Rev. Henry Vas Deacons: 7:30am,10am & 12 Noon Joseph T. Bartolotto (Retired) Gary F. Swane The Church is Open for Prayer Robert M. Mullane Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm Program Staff: Claudette M. Kosciuk, Music Director PARISH DIRECTORY Elaine Bender, Outreach Coordinator Michelle A. Mascolo, Religious Ed. Director PARISH OFFICE: Maegan Ricci, Religious Ed. Secretary 631-744-8566 x 100 | Fax: 631-744-8611 Lisa Quartararo-Awn, Rel. Ed. Support HOURS: Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 9:00-4:00pm Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator: Wednesday 9:00-8:00pm, Elizabeth Teixeira Friday & Saturday 9:00-1:00pm EMAIL: [email protected] Support Staff: Andrew J. White, Business Manager RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (in the “Msgr. John A. McGuire Parish Center) Regina M. Dolson, Parish Exec. Secretary 631-744-9515 x 203 | Fax: 631-821-6089 Daniel Guetter, Parish Custodian HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:30-6:00pm Chris Harrison, Sacristan EMAIL: [email protected] Richard Williams, Sacristan YOUTH MINISTRY: 631-744-9515 x 200 Parish Trustees: HOURS: Monday-Thursday (Call ahead) John C. Gallagher and George J. McBride PARISH LIBRARY (in Religious Ed area) PARISH INFORMATION HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:30-6:00pm NEW PARISHIONERS—We welcome you! Please visit our Parish Office to register. MUSIC OFFICE: 631-744-9396 x 401; 631-821-6089 Fax CURRENT PARISHIONER UPDATES Please notify the Parish Office of any PARISH OUTREACH: (Call Ahead) updates such as: 631-209-0325 x 510 | Fax 631-821-6089 New Address or Phone Number, Name HOURS: Monday-Wednesday 10-1:00pm Changes, or New Additions to your Family. and 1st Sunday of the Month 7:45-8:45am (Please enter through Rel. Ed., lower level) This will ensure accurate Parishioner Records & Contact. Thank you. Small Christian Communities: 631-744-0289 OUR SACRAMENTAL LIFE OUR WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS (The Presider listed is correct at time of printing). We Celebrate Baptism—Please call the Par- ish Office to schedule your child’s Baptism. Saturday, April 10 Baptisms are on Sundays at 1:30pm. 5:00PM Barbara Giambrone -H.Vas Phyllis Sharkey We Celebrate Confirmation—The Bishop Grandma Esposito presides at this sacrament each year, usually during the month of May. For information Sunday, April 11 and preparation requirements, please call the 7:30AM Francis Murphy -C.Heller Religious Education Office. 10:00AM Jean Belizar -D.Hanson Mary Ellen Vzzo We Celebrate Marriage—Marriages should Michael P. Johnson be arranged at least six months in advance. 12:00PM The Parishioners -A.Igbokwe Participation in Pre-Cana is essential. Please call the Parish Office to schedule an appoint- Monday, April 12 -H.Vas ment with one of the priests or deacons be- 8:30AM Rose Pollera fore making catering arrangements. Wed- dings are celebrated at 11:30am, 1:00pm Tuesday, April 13 -A.Igbokwe and 2:30pm on Saturday; and 3:00pm and 8:30AM Bernard Flanagan 4:30pm on Sunday. Wednesday, April 14 -D.Hanson We Celebrate the Anointing of the Sick— 8:30AM Florence Savunthari Bastiampillai For parishioners who are seriously ill, or who entering the hospital for elective surgery, please call the Parish Office to arrange for a Thursday, April 15 priest to administer this sacrament for the 8:30AM Eric Sehlmeyer -H.Vas sick. All of our local hospitals are served by specially assigned Catholic priest chaplains. Friday, April 16 8:30AM The Parishioners -A.Igbokwe We Celebrate Holy Orders—Any gentle- man interested in exploring the question of Saturday, April 17 Diocesan vocations to the priesthood or the 5:00PM Frank Sidoti -C.Heller permanent diaconate should contact one of Dec. Members of the Scotto Family the parish priests or deacons. We will also be happy to assist persons interested in living Sunday, April 18 their lives as Religious Sisters or Brothers to 7:30AM Ralph V. Caramanica -H.Vas get in touch with religious orders. 10:00AM Richard Farina -D.Hanson Ludovico & Katherine Mammina We Celebrate Reconciliation—Confessions Fred Casta (1st Anniversary) are held on Saturdays 4:00-4:45pm, and by 12:00PM The Parishioners -F.Pizzarelli appointment if needed. WE WORSHIP TOGETHER Music for this Week Banns of Marriage For Holy Week Music, please visit our website: Courtney O’Mahoney www.stlouisdm.org. & Patrick Diamond Please Pray for the Deceased Rocco F. Maio Louis Scarfutti Matthew Mills Lawrence W. Hay & John Joseph Delfino Shannon Leonard Please Pray for the Sick Readings for this Week Nancy Ford, Elaine Bender, Lynne Crefiore, Monday, April 12 Marilou Terracciano, Marc, Susan and Vera Acts 4:23-31; Psalm 2:1-3, 4-9; Friend, Ashley Teague, Maria Messina, John 3:1-8 Charles Figliozzi, Rosa Assalone, Elisa Dele- onibus, Brenda Delvecchio, Howard Wolfe, Tuesday, April 13 Dennis Harrington, Cindy Rehab, Cate Cornac- Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 93:1-2, 5; cio, Kevin Healey, Madelyn Alongi, Justice- John 3:7b-15 ForJohn, The Heuber & Cannizzaro Families, Robert & Jeanie Ficken, Lazlo Beatrice, Phil Wednesday, April 14 Kuczewski, Arnold Meredth, Lindsay Anne Acts 5:17-26; Psalm 34:2-9; Daly, Stephen Oliveri, William Sheridan, John 3:16-21 Marie McGuffie, Penny Giannino, Joel Rivera, Maria Berrios, Matthew Yashowitz, Anna Mae Thursday, April 15 Manne, Scott Shapiro, Steven DeGennaro, Acts 5:27-33; Psalm 34:2, 9, 17-20; Logan Shulsberg, Tom Moriarity, Sue Monaco, John 3:31-36 Marlene Simat, John Bedell, Marilyn Renzetti, Annemarie Salino, Regina Marie Cappella, Friday, April 16 Raymond Rada, Tom Murphy, Marie War- Acts 5:34-42; Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14; field, Lisa Braat, Lily Seward, Al Ferraro, Paul John 6:1-15 Schropfer, Nicola Barkley, Diana Tedesco, Maria Scigliano, Tom Newham, Miles Bender, Saturday, April 17 Susan Pantozzi, Joseph Daly, Catherine Ri- Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; sorto, Jerry Borrico, Grayce Gartland, Jack & John 6:16-21 Cecilia Schneyer, Dina Galati, James Itterly, Janeen Rosado, Sharon Markman, Tony Sunday, April 18 Manne, Deborah Marshall, Marie Charles, Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-9; Keith Seidel & Dominick Raffone. 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 JANE MARIE GUIDO OUTREACH at ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT 631-209-0325 Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am-1pm and 1st Sunday of the month from 7:15-8:45am Facebook: Jane Marie Guido Outreach at St. Louis de Montfort RCC or jmgoutreach To St. Louis de Montfort Parishioners, As always, thank you for your continuing support of our parish outreach. Your gen- erosity is always appreciated. Elaine Bender, Parish Outreach Director HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS: The Pantry is in need of: Department of Social Services: 631-854-2300 Paper Goods, Toilet Tissue, Facial Tissues, 80 Middle Country Rd, Coram, NY, 11727: Napkins, Paper Towels, Canned Peaches, Alcoholics Anonymous: 631 669-1124 Brownie Mix, Orange Juice, Mustard, Syrup (24 hour hotline) for Pancakes, Dish Detergent, Laundry De- Birthright 631-821-9727 tergent, Men's & Womens Disposable Ra- (Caring and support for girls and women zors and Womens Deodorant distressed by an unplanned pregnancy): Brighter Tomorrow: 631-395-1800 Those in need of additional food may get on (Domestic/Sexual violence emergency shelter line for the Lighthouse Mission which is lo- and services): cated at 499 Main Street in Port Jefferson Brookhaven Youth Bureau: 631- 451-8011 Station on Thursdays noon to 1PM (by the (Counseling) seven eleven) and at 683 NY-25A Rocky Catholic Charities: 631-789-9546 Point on Wednesdays from noon to 1PM Child Abuse: 631-439-0480 (by the Knights of Columbus). Child Protective Services: 800-342-3720 Domestic Violence Hotline: 631-329-2200 There is also a food pantry at the Trinity (the Retreat) Lutheran Church in Rocky Point at 716 NY- Elder Abuse: 631-761-7470 25A on Tuesdays 10AM-12PM, Thursdays Fidelis (Family Health Plus): 888-343-3547 Gamblers Anonymous: 855-222-5542 4PM-5PM and Saturdays 10AM to noon. Good Shepherd Hospice: 631-465-6300 Hope House Ministries: 631-928-2377 Lunch to go is available at St. Paul’s Lu- (for young people and families in crisis): theran Church in Port Jefferson Station Long Island Head Start: 631-732-7100 (309 Patchogue Road) Monday through LI Women’s Coalition: 631-566-8833 Thursday 1pm-1:30PM. Mental Health Emergency: 631-952-3333 A hot meal and groceries are available at the Narcotics Anonymous: 631-689-6262 First Presbyterian Church in Port Jefferson Nassau/Suffolk Law: 631-232-2400 Village (corner of Main Street and South Office of Aging: 631-853-8200 Street) on Fridays 4- 5:30PM. Rachel’s Hope (post abortion):888-456-HOPE Food is also available at Give Kids Hope at Suicide Prevention: 800-SUICIDE 4390 Nesconset highway in Port Jefferson Town of Brookhaven Disability 631-451-6600 Station.
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