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GO INTO THE WHOLE WORLD AND PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO EVERY CREATURE MARK 16:15

MAY 16, 2021 • ASCENSION OF THE LORD OUR MISSION St. is a Roman steeped in history, yet forward thinking, creating a positive impact on our community while bringing brothers and sisters in Christ together to be the hands and feet of Jesus. In the true Franciscan way, we sow the seeds of the future in the good soil of tradition.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK LECTOR SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 4:30pm - All Mothers & Grandmothers Enrolled 4:30pm - Carol Ann Gallo Russo in the Mother’s Day Novena SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2021 SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021 8:00am - Rosemarie Esteibar 8:00am - All Mothers & Grandmothers Enrolled 10:00am - Peter Dowd in the Mother’s Day Novena 12:00pm - Neil Coscio 5:00pm - Kitakis 10:00am - All Mothers & Grandmothers Enrolled in the Mother’s Day Novena SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021 4:30pm - Mary Schlaikjer 12:00pm - All Mothers & Grandmothers Enrolled in the Mother’s Day Novena SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021 8:00am - Diane Lake 5:00pm - Youth of St. Francis 10:00am - Michael Mordarski MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021 12:00pm - Daniel Troy 8:30am - Antoinette D’Amato 5:00pm - Albert Porpora TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 4:30pm - Mary Lemp 8:30am - Columbia Fusaro SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021 WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 8:00am - Linda Costello Roth 8:30am - Erin Dalberth 10:00am - William O’Brien THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 12:00pm - Nancy Christensen 5:00pm - Diane Young 8:30am - Donald Mason SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 4:30pm - Carol Ann Gallo Russo 8:30am - Fr. Robert Mason SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021 8:00am - Gawaine Esteibar DEVOTIONAL LIFE - HOLY HOURS 10:00am - Henry Bokuniewicz 12:00pm - Paul Papa HOLY HOUR FOR 5:00pm - Jeffrey Froh Mondays: 12:30pm - 1:30pm SACRED HEART HOLY HOUR Wednesdays: 6:30pm - 7:30pm PATRIOTIC HOLY HOUR - Fridays: 2:00pm - 3:00pm THE RECTORY office will be open at regular hours ADORATION - Mondays & Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm 9AM - 3PM. Masks must be worn in the office. ROSARY - Daily at 8:00am SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: HAITIAN MASS - Every 3rd Saturday at 6:30pm Saturday 2PM - 3:30PM 631-896-3747 Deacon Jean Cantave: Call Rectory for private confessions

BULLETIN REFLECTION LIVING STEWARDSHIP PILLAR OF PRAYER

After Mass today, examine your life and find out in The best way to grow as a steward of the Faith is to which areas of your life have you not fully let God in. pray. It is in prayer that we listen to God’s call and invite Him into our lives. The Pastor’s Desk a message from father peter

Deacon Allan Longo has just announced his intention to retire from his position as Director of Religious Education on June 1, 2021. Deacon Allan, who is the longest serving and first Deacon here at St. Francis, assumed the Directorship 12 years ago.

Since then, he has served in that position which was held for 40 years by Mrs. Terry DeMayo. Deacon Longo was always prepared; he knew the names of the students, and together with Mrs. Anita Modelewski, maintained an orderly and safe environment.

Deacon Longo of course will remain in ministry here as Deacon and you will continue to see him on the altar on Sundays. We look forward to enjoying Deacon Allan’s ministry for many more years.

The necessary changes in Religious Education will be made and announced in due course. Check the bulletin and our website for upcoming news about our program.

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May 16: Ascension of the Lord

Today as we celebrate the feast of the Ascension we are reminded that Christ’s Next week our special collection supports the saving work on earth continues through his disciples…and now through us. Catholic Communications Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ When we give to the poor, God indeed pours and builds Catholic communities in the United his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our States and developing countries using the lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of the money collected remains here in *Checks made payable to Society of St. Vincent de Paul the of Rockville Centre to fund local and dropped in the collection baskets will help us serve communications efforts. Your support helps our neighbors in need throughout the Greenlawn area. spread the Gospel message! St. Francis of Assisi Conference: To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc. 631.651.2655 our community page 4 ‘ — For the Greater Glory of God’ A Pastoral Letter Introducing the Ignatian Year by Bishop John O. Barres Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Imagine this story: A fame-driven soldier is holding his position in battle. He is shot and wounded by a cannonball. During his lengthy recuperation, he is left to read the few books nearby – books that happen to be about the life of Christ and the . After his recovery, he experiences a deep spiritual conversion and decides to lay down his weapons for good. His new life with Christ profoundly transforms the Church and world for over 500 years and counting! Some might say: “That’s impossible!” Well, that story did happen. That wounded soldier is (1491-1556).

Upon laying down his sword, doing an about-face and becoming a Catholic , Saint Ignatius founded what is today the largest male religious order in the Catholic Church – the or “the Jesuits.” An order with 16,000-plus priests, brothers, scholastics, and novices worldwide. An order known for sanctity, scholarship in every field and major scientific discoveries. An order known for its worldwide mission and special fourth vow of obedience to the , the Successor of Peter. This vow of total availability to the Roman Pontiff disposes the order for its characteristic activity, and in the words of Pope Benedict XVI, calls Jesuits “– in the most genuine Ignatian spirit of ‘feeling with the Church and in the Church’ – ‘to love and serve’ the Vicar of Christ on earth.”

An order where more of its priests have been martyred for their faith than in any other order. In fact, in upstate , the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville is dedicated to three Jesuits martyred at the Mohawk Indian Village of Ossernenon in 1642 and 1646, including lay brother Saint Rene Goupil (1608- 1642), the priest Saint Jogues (1607-1646) and lay brother Saint John Lalande (died 1646). An order whose priests have quite possibly influenced you, your children, or grandchildren. Today, in the U.S., in addition to numerous Jesuit high schools, there is a network of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities with over one million living graduates. Local Jesuit colleges include: , Canisius College, College of the Holy Cross, Fairfield University, Boston College, , Le Moyne College, Loyola University, Saint ’s University, ’s University, and The .

An order whose priests have contributed so much to theological study that is faithful to the Magisterium of the Church. Here in the , we think of priests such as Cardinal Avery Dulles, SJ, a native of Auburn, New York (1918-2008); another New Yorker, Father John Courtney Murray, SJ (1904-1967), our community page 5 who played a prominent role in the Second Vatican Council’s 1965 Declaration on Religious Freedom (Dignitatis Humane); and Father Walter Ciszek, SJ (1904-1984) a native of Shenandoah, who survived 15 years in a Russian prison camp – including five in solitary confinement.

Father Ciszek grippingly tells his story and how faith gave him courage to endure the in (1964) and in He Leadeth Me (1973). The Church has designated a special time of celebration in recognition of Saint Ignatius. Called an “Ignatian Year,” it will mark significant anniversaries associated with this great Spanish saint. The Ignatian Year begins on May 20, 2021, the 500-year anniversary of Ignatius’ wounding and spiritual conversion in Pamplona, , and concludes on July 21, 2022, the anniversary of Saint Ignatius passing into eternal life. During the Year, the 400-year anniversary of the of Saint Ignatius and his Jesuit confrere Saint (1506-1552) will be celebrated on March 12, 2022. In our diocese, several of our young priests are working on a series of reflections that begin an exploration of the life and legacy of Saint Ignatius. They will connect the Ignatian legacy with our legacy in 2021. Additionally, during the Ignatian Year, Sean Dolan, Director of Communications and The Long Island Catholic staff, looks at the Jesuit presence and history on Long Island, especially at Saint Ignatius House – Innisfada.

Finally, Monsignor James Vlaun, CEO and president of the Catholic Faith Network, and I will develop a series of my Encounter shows with Jesuit theologians and historians that explores the life, mysticism, missionary spirit and centuries-long influence and inspiration of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. As we will see over the course of this Ignatian Year, Saint Ignatius stands among the great saints in the breadth and depth of his contributions as well as his witness and effects upon the life of the Catholic Church that continue centuries after his death. In walking with me and my brother priests on this journey to explore the life and legacy of Saint Ignatius, I invite you to pray with me that the Church recognizes these contributions and names Saint Ignatius of Loyola a “.” A Doctor of the Church is someone recognized for making an outstanding theological, spiritual, mystical contribution illustrated in their writings and by their holiness in life and creative influence in and on the mission of the Church, an influence that endures centuries after their death.

If this were to happen, Saint Ignatius would join saints like Saint (340-397), Saint (347-407), Saint (347-420), Saint Augustine (354-430), Saint Gregory the Great (540-604), Saint (1221-1274), Saint (1225-1274), Saint (1347-1380), Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), Saint (1542-1591), Saint (1542-1621), Saint (1567-1622), Saint (1696-1787), and Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873- 1897). Like Saint Ignatius, we Catholics have been experiencing cannonball-like wounds from the suffering brought about by COVID-19. It is my prayer that through these reflections, like Saint Ignatius, whose life was transformed upon reading those books about Jesus and the saints, the Lord will heal our wounds and lead us all to conversion experiences that focus our lives and the mission of the Church for the greater glory of God.

Faithfully in the Lord,

Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre our community page 6 HAITIAN STARFISH YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE Contact Deacon Jean Cantave Contact us at 631.896.3747 • [email protected] [email protected]

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Our youngest parishioners are especially welcome to join us each Sunday at the 10:00 Mass for Little People’s Liturgy.

As Mass begins, children are seated with their parents as the priest and deacon process into the church. Ater the opening prayer, the priest calls up the bible presenter and the rest of the children meet their teachers at the side of the altar. The priest gives the children and teachers a blessing, and then all the little ones head down to the lower church for prayers, songs, lessons, crafts all based on the Gospel for the week. The group then rejoins their family at the presentation of the gifts.

This is a wonderful way to teach God’s Word in a developmentally appropriate and meaningful way to all of our youngsters up until they receive First Holy Communion. The group is led by professional teachers and parents with a deep desire to help our little ones get to know and love Jesus. All are welcome. For more information, contact the rectory or Wessinger at [email protected]. our ministries page 9 ADULT CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHOIR Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

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Our Faith in Action Plan LITTLE PEOPLE’S Embracing Dramatic Missionary Growth. LITURGY Contact Adam Wessinger [email protected] GET INVOLVED! Congratulations to our Hight School Parishioners We are pleased and proud to announce our Parishioners who have achieved Honor Roll status at our Catholic High Schools. St. Dominic’s St. Anthony’s Brian Doxey Ava Bedoya Ava LaBelle Christian Finnegan Anthony Buonagurio Sean O’Grady Suzeanne Valentin Maryanne Valentin Brian Crockett Peyton Quinn Megan Huether Jillian Susa St. John Emma Kaplan Nikita Vanness the Baptist Daniel Czeczotka

STARFISH COFFEE HOUSE Peanut Butter Make Coffee An Instrument of Your Peace. & Jelly Gang!! EVENTS THROUGH MAY - Last Month we made MAY 12 - 7:30pm - Conversion Talk with Heather 627 Sandwiches! - Zoom and In Person (Lower Church) A New Zoom Record!!! MAY 19 - 7:30pm - Deliverance Prayer / Unbound Conversation Join us via Zoom TONIGHT - Zoom April 18th from 6:30 to 8:00.pm. MAY 21 - 7:30pm From your kitchen table to ours. - Game Night/Pizza Party with Live Music - Music by Greg and James Must wear masks and - Zoom and in person (Lower Church) gloves!! You will need MAY 26 - 7:30pm bread, creamy peanut butter, - Discussion on the Equality Act - Zoom jelly, sandwich bags and a box to collect them in. And MAY 28 - 7:00pm it’s a great way to earn some - Men’s Group - In Person Lower Church community service hours! Email [email protected] more info. Zoom Meeting ID: 863.6117.4110 Daily Community Zoom Rosary at 9pm Passcode: 029765 Zoom ID#3456337563 - https://bit.ly/3y5idS0 Leslie Kulewicz - [email protected] Zoom ID is the same for all meetings/events Trinity Regional PLEASE REMEMBER School Fishing Trip IN PRAYER Friaday, May 21st 2021 from 7pm - 11pm Josephine Amadio, Shirley Brown, Jib VI, Captree State Park Sophia Capobianco, Debbie Carson, Joe Clines, 3500 East Ocean Parkway, Babylon, New York Miranda D’Angelo, Dana Dapolito, Arrival: Please plan on arriving NO LATER THEN John Dougherty, Evancie Family, Peggy Evans, 6:30pm, boat departs at 7pm SHARP Christopher Frey, Joseph & Cynthia Giordano, Price $100 per person Bridget Connors Groeger, Hans Kaemmlein Includes: Fishing, Equipment Rental, Beer & Soft Drinks, Sandwiches, Salads Eileen Lammers, Jonathan James Leblanc, Karen Leibold, Theresa McQuade, Robert Mecca, Chad Morris, Thomas & Margaret Murray, Carol Nucci, Ruth Terc, Viviana Trapani, Jeffrey Wheeler

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