February 2020 100 Years of Christ, Community and Charity

March 1919 - February 2020 100 years of Christ, Community and Charity

PRAY FOR THE SICK Romanita Abad, Louis Alloyne, Patricia Hayes Axtmayer, Madison Makenzie Baker, Monday-Saturday 8:00am masses in Chapel. Bill “ Ben,” Amelia Barone, Dennis Berger, Mark Frank Biondi, Patricia Boyle, Katherine Budd, Mathew L. Brandli ———means no intention at time to Jim & Marilyn Capaldo Tom Brady, Bryan Budd, print Michael Castro, Kyle Chalupa, Paul Burawa, ** means Offices are closed Angela Chiaorrmonte, Yolanda Celone, Francis X. Castellano, Garrett Carty, Saturday, January 25th,** Lillian Cestaro, Mary Collins, Brian Dale, Joey Diveck, 8:00am ------Neil Coogan, Kenny Cook, Johnathan Delvalle, 5:00pm ------Ginna Cooper, Kathleen Corrigan, Dennis Ryan Dooley, Tatiana Drawbridge, Sunday, January 26th,** Jeremy Ferguson, Josef Gerace, Airen Craig,Rita Cuozzo, 7:00 am ------Andrew Hughes, Joe Hwang , Frances Damara, Eileen Damico, Joseph Janssen, 8:30 am Spanish Mass Josephine Diaz, Tracey M. Kentoffio, 10:00am Jackie Lombardi Anna A. Ferello, Mike Flynn, Malena Garcete, Kevin Kiefer, Chris Klimek, 11:30am Parishioners of OLMC Deacon Anthony Graviano, Frankie Lopez, Monday, January 27th, Joseph Guyton, Roy Hanson, Adam McCarthy, 8:00am Delores Ellen Long Lisa Haus-McWilliams, Jeffery Haller, Eugene Mahan, Al Mediate, Tuesday, January 28th, Savannah Hoesterey, Anthony Ivancich, Daniel Murphy, 8:00am John Pacey Lori Ann M. Kaan, Desiree Keefe, Patrick Musumeci, Wednesday, January 29th, Jonathan Parker, Joan Keoppen, 8:00 am ------Ernesto Perez, Maria Perez, Carol Kennedy, Natale Kennedy, Michael B. Poole, Thursday, January 30th, Kathleen D. Kollegger, David D. Post, Michael Probst, 8:00am ------Giavana Laakman, John Laakman Jr., Aldo Ruiz, Szu-Moy Ruiz, 6:00pm ------Robert Leask Jr., James Leung , Pamela Seagroatt Friday, January 31st, Michael Lubrico, Maria Multese, Michael Sedlak, 8:00am ------Ann Mc Carthy, Ryan Mc Carthy, Fianna Sogomoyan, Saturday. February 1st** Diane Raheb Maclaren, Michael Vincent Toro 8:00 am- Martin Gelinas Anthony Ventura, Thomas McCleary, Nick Montanaro, 5:00 pm Parishioners of OLMC Jonathan Warshauer, Shirley Nocerino, Sunday, February 2nd,,** Bob Metz, Mary Ray, Helen Metz Rogers, Alexandria Waszmer, James Welsh 7:00am ------Nick Montanaro,Virginia Morellino, Wayne Robert W. White, 8:30am Spanish Mass Mudrack, Mildred Neubeck, Brian Wilkenson, 10:00am Leoluca, Nina, & Gina Mary Norwick, Kathleen O’Kane, Brendon James Willy Canale Sean O’Kane, Madline Piciullo, 11:30am Geogorgotas and Letieri Joan Parente, Lucy Peters, Thomas Rigney, Families Rosa Maria Santos, Fran Schutz, Maria Shine, Jim Space, Rachel Schopp, Sylvia Shpect,, Cooper Siano, ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ed Siano, Kathleen Stidioso, If you have information for the Military Lauren Sweeney, Charles Terrano, or sick lists please call the Office at Ann Vidal, Emerson Vidal, 631-475-4739 or simply put a note in the collection basket. Emerson Vidal II, ********************************* Kenneth Vidal, Lisa Vidal Mass cards are available in the Parish Robert Vidal, John F. Watson, Center Office during scheduled hours. Mickey Welch,, Kathleen Wolf, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ MASS SCHEDULE Dorothy Zeo, Anthony Zeo Weekend - Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil) Church Sunday: 7;00am, 8:30,10:00 Please Call to update information you & 11:30 Spanish Mass 8:30 am in Church have given on this page. We wish to Weekday Monday—Saturday 8:00am in keep it up to date for our community. Chapel & Thursday 6pm Mass in Chapel

January 26, 2020 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time the From Pastors Desk

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

There are many times when people object to the teachings of the Church based upon a lack of awareness about what it is the Church actually teaches. Unfortunately, there are those who make the situation worse by introducing their own interpretation, or theology, into the discussion, presenting it as an actual part of the magisterium. In the seminary, someone put forth the statement, posed in the form of a question, about whether we could identify the moment that ordinary bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

As a starting point, it should be pointed out, that the Church holds that the bread and wine offered on the altar , during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, becomes the Real Presence of Jesus Christ; that is to say It is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Even though it continues to have the appearance, and all the physical attributes of bread and wine, once it is consecrated, by a validly ordained priest, it is truly Christ. Not a symbol, not a metaphor, but the Reality. Of course, the influence of our Protestant brothers and sisters, secular thought intruding on the sacred, and just a lack of true catechesis among Catholics, has led to the lack of awareness among many Catholics of what we receive at Mass.

As to the question of when the bread and wine become Christ’s Body and Blood, what was brought up was the act of the Epiclesis, that is the calling down of the Holy Spirit upon the gifts. For instance, in the Second Eucharistic Prayer, which is the most commonly used, the Epiclesis takes place when the priest says: “Make holy, therefore these gifts we pray, by sending down your Spirit upon them like the dewfall.” After this, the priest introduces the setting of the Last Supper and says the words of consecration “TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.” It is similar words for the chalice. It is similar in Eucharistic Prayers III, IV and both Eucharistic prayers for Reconciliation. However, in the First Eucharistic Prayer, there seems to be two places where the priest, instead of calling down the Holy Spirit, appeals to the Father to accept the offerings, and secondly to God. These were brought up to ask if the bread and wine became the Body and Blood at the Epiclesis, or at these other times, or when.

To clarify, God is Three Divine Persons in One, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is not schizophrenia; it is perfect relationship within the Godhead. There is no confusion in God, there is no split personality, the Father and Son are united as One in the bond of Love which is the Spirit. Perhaps we can dwell on this at some other time, but for here, we bring it up to signify that there is no conflict in calling upon the Spirit or the Father in this way. We are not pagans, who worship a host of small gods, who grow jealous of each other.

It is, however, the words of the Son, spoken through the mouth of the priest, who at this moment, though unworthy in himself, is Christ. The Latin is In Persona Christi, which translates as In the Person of Christ, sometimes with Capitis at the end, meaning ‘the head’ to differentiate the ministerial priesthood from the priesthood of the baptized. Returning to our initial question as to when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, it is the moment that the priest says the words that Jesus spoke at the Last Supper. Because it is the words of Christ which transformed the gifts at the Last Supper, which was the first Mass, and the only Mass, since every Mass is caught up in the One.

When we gather around the Altar, we are sitting with the Apostles at table with Jesus, with every believer and priest who has ever lived and come to Mass, and with all those who will ever be a part of our Communion. When we come to Mass, we are witnesses, and recipients, of Christ saying, “TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.” What other reason would we need for coming to Mass?

Pax,

Fr. Henry

January 26, 2020 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 26 de enero de 2020 Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

SEEKING THE LIGHT In today’s readings we find ourselves being drawn more deeply BUSCAMOS LA LUZ into relationship with Jesus. We are getting to know more about him En las lecturas de hoy nos encontramos deseando una relación as we see how he struggles with the news of his cousin John’s arrest. más profunda con Jesús. Lo vamos conociendo un poco más al ver His first response is to withdraw, to leave Nazareth and go to Caper- cómo le afecta la noticia del arresto de su primo Juan. Su primera naum. There he is perhaps both consoled and challenged by the reacción es retirarse, dejar Nazaret e irse a Cafarnaúm. Es allí donde words of Isaiah that Matthew quotes: “the people who sit in darkness quizás encuentra tanto consuelo como reto en las palabras de Isaías have seen a great light, / on those dwelling in a land overshadowed que Mateo cita: “El pueblo que caminaba en tinieblas vio una gran by death / light has arisen” (Matthew 4:16). Jesus contemplates his luz. Sobre los que vivían en tierra de sombras una luz resplande- cousin’s death, perhaps his own death, and he seeks the light. Maybe ció” (Mateo 4:16). Jesús contempla la muerte de su primo, y quizás su it is these words of Isaiah that move Jesus out of his withdrawal and propia muerte, y busca la luz. Tal vez son estas palabras de Isaías las into action. He begins to preach, teach, cure disease and illness, and que sacan a Jesús de su retiro y lo lanzan a la acción, pues él comien- proclaim the gospel of the kingdom. za a predicar, enseñar, curar enfermedades y a proclamar el Evangelio Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. del Reino. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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LECTU- RAS DE LA READINGS FOR THE SEMANA WEEK Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 25-26; Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mc 3:22-30 Mk 3:22-30 Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mc 3:31-35 Mk 3:31-35 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 27-30; Mc 4:1-20 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Sal 132 (131):1-5, 11-14; Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mc 4:21-25 Mk 4:21-25 Viernes: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Sal 51 (50):3-7, 10-11; Mc 4:26-34 Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Sal 51 (50):12-17; Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mc 4:35-41 Mk 4:35-41 Domingo: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lc 2:22-40 [22-32] Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

Diocese of Rockville Centre announces Morning Star Initiative

As you may have heard, the Diocese of Rockville Centre has decided to launch a bold plan, called the Morning Star Initiative, to revitalize Catholic elementary school education on Long Island. The goal of this initiative is to restore a robust Catholic culture to the DRVC schools, improve academics, and create a more fiscally sustainable model for schools. The Diocese will partner with the Marianists, who have two centuries of Catholic educational commitment and expertise. The Diocese has asked Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M., President of Chaminade High School, to serve as the Chief Revitalization Officer and to spearhead this effort. He will be assisted by his fellow Marianists, who will seek feedback and ideas from the full spectrum of those with a stake in a revitalized Catholic elementary education, including our parishioners. We value your input, so please share your thoughts. Please visit the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s website at Morningstarinitiative.org for more information, and email morn- [email protected] to give feedback or find out more ways to get involved.

Annual Telethon

The Catholic Faith Network Telethon is the weekend of Saturday, February 8th from 2PM -10PM and Sun- day, February 9th from 12PM to 10PM. Please tune in on Cablevision channel 29/137, Time Warner Chan- nel 471 or Verizon FiOS channel 296 to support our Diocesan Television Station. It will be 18 hours filled with many guest “stars” including many of the clergy, religious and dedicated lay people of our Diocese. Additionally, visits from celebrity chefs and musical groups will help fuel the enjoyment. Join Msgr. Jim Vlaun for the Catholic Faith Network Telethon and consider making a donation by phone or a secure donation over the internet at www.cfntv.org. Teletón anual

Boletín

El Teletón de Catholic Faith Network es el fin de semana del sábado 8 de febrero de 2PM a 10PM y el domingo 9 de febrero de 12PM a 10PM. Sintonice el canal 29/137 de Cablevision, el canal 471 de Time Warn- er o el canal 296 de Verizon FiOS para admitir nuestra estación de televisión diocesana. Serán 18 horas llenas de muchas "estrellas" invitadas, incluidos muchos del clero, religiosos y laicos dedicados de nuestra Diócesis. Además, las visitas de chefs famosos y grupos musicales ayudarán a alimentar el disfrute. Únete a Mons. Jim Vlaun para el Teletón de Catholic Faith Network y considere hacer una donación por teléfono o una donación segura a través de Internet en www.cfntv.org.

“Word of God Sunday”

On Sunday 26 Jan 2020 the Church will celebrate "Word of God Sunday."

This is a new day on the calendar by Pope Francis.

The Eastern Vicariate will host a Prayer Service at 3pm.

on Sunday 26 January.

Saint John the Evangelist Church in Riverhead, NY

Special guest speaker - Bishop Emil Wcela.

We are grateful to Father Larry Duncklee for hosting this event at his parish and the special privi- lege to listen to Bishop Emil Wcela, a renowned scripture scholar.

Please join us for the special celebration.

www.Relgionandrock.com And the TV show on Telecare Cat hol ic R adio wi th a week ly Theme: Jan uary 2020 26th Searching for meaning Perhaps we can have you listen to:

The Catholic

Channel Sirius/XM Radio, Channel 159. Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from

7:00AM –8:00AM on WBAB 102.3FM or 95.3 on L.I.’s East End.

Listen Saturdays at 1100PM on Sirius Channel 159 and 11PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. Sign up for information @ [email protected]

Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Vocations 516-678-5800

Ext. 214

Drvcvocations.com

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS January 2020 through March 2020 Register Online WWW.DRVC-FAITH.ORG RCIA Level I Our Lady of Grace, West Babylon Wednesday, January 15 22, 29 and February 19, 2020 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Or St Martin of Tours, Bethpage Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, and 13, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ministry of Consolation Level I St. Aidan, Williston Park Wednesdays, January 22, 29; February 5, and 12, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Building Intercultural Competences in Ministry St. Frances Cabrini, Coram The Patchogue Knights of Columbus Thursdays, February 6, 13, 27; Will be holding their Annual Basketball March 12, and 19, 2020 Free Throw Competition on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. February 8th Or From 9 am – 10:30 am at the Holy Angels Re- Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Roosevelt gional School / St. Francis Gymnasium, locat- Mondays, February 10, 24; ed on the corner of South Ocean Ave. & Division March 2, 9, and 16, 2020 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. St. in Patchogue. Registration will begin at 8:30 am. Catechist Training Level II St. James, Setauket Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2020 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. * Competition is open to all Boys & Girls Age 9 - 14. Bereavement Conference St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh Saturday, March 21, 2020 * There is no cost for this Event. Winners 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from each age group will compete at the Dis- trict Level which will be held at 11:00am. Bereavement Ministry Facilitator Training Level I & II * next level to be held in Deer Park in St. Mary’s, East Islip March. Saturday, March 28; April 4, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; and June 6, 2020 Proof of age is required TO PARTICIPATE, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. so please bring a PhotoCopy of the child's Birth Certificate. any questions call Mike at (631) 774-2605 Catholic Pilgrimages: KNITTERS, CROCHETERS, LEARNERS

to Fatima/Lourdes/ Santiago de Compostela and Barcelo- na

April 21 - May 3, 2020,

and to Oberammergau for the Passion Play performed only every 10 years with Switzerland and Austria September 8 - 19, 2020. Join us Wednesday Mornings 10:00am - 12:00 pm Pilgrimages include airfare, all sightseeing, daily Mass, breakfast and dinner In the parish Center daily. Bring a project or let us give you supplies to learn For a Flyer or more detailed information please call: with. Why not come and try. Cathie or Mike Milano at 631-569-2620

I would like to have my loved one remembered in memoriam for one year with a memorial candle in the church vestibule in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. $200.00 year begins First Sunday of Advent and Ends on Christ the King Sunday .

In Loving Memory ______

By______

Address______

City/State/Zip______

Phone ______

One year Offering is $200.00 if by ck to OLMC Church

Grupo de oración en español se reúne Todos los miércoles de 7:30 p.m. a 9:30 p.m. Iglesia

Spanish Prayer Group Every Wednesday 7:30- 9:30 pm Meet in the Church The Outreach Office

631-475-9580

Pantry Hours 10AM to 2PM, Thursday & Friday

The Food Pantry could use your help all year with donations of the following non-perishable items:

Cake Mixes Soup (no tomato soup please) Canned meat/stew/Spam Sugar Canned tuna Baby Wipes Cereal Bath Soap Chef Boy-R-Dee Diapers (size 3 and larger) Coffee// Tea Laundry detergent Cookies/crackers Shampoo/conditioner Cooking Oil Toilet paper Mayo/mustard/ketchup Toothpaste Pancake mix/syrup Pasta Sauces in jars Peanut butter /jelly

We wish to thank you for your continued generosity to the Pantry. Remember , no donations is too small. All contributions to helping the less fortunate are greatly appreciated. May God bless you.

Ash Wednesday February 26th

Lenten Mission March 2nd. 3rd & 4th at 7:00pm in the Church Our Parish Mission Leader will be Michael Moran C. P.

Michael Moran C.P., a native of West Springfield, MA, professed his vows as a Brother of the East- ern Province of the Passionist community in 1974.

In 1977 he received a Master’s Degree in theology from St. John’s University in New York City, after which he worked in various retreat centers and other ministries of his province.

Though largely self-taught, he studied art with August Mosca, a noted Long Island artist, from 1984 to 1989. He attended the Art Students League in Manhattan from 1989 to 1990. One of his specialties is painting icons, translating this ancient art form of the Eastern Christian churches, into contemporary terms. His art can be seen on his web site www.angelstudiostore.com.

Brother Michael has also served as the chaplain of the Supportive Care Program of St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, a program that provides support for people with life-threatening illnesses and their caregiv- ers. He also conducts painting classes for senior citizens in New York.

A large part of Brother Michael’s ministry is conducting retreats, icon painting workshops, as well as parish mission-retreats. PASTOR Monday Night Prayer Group Rev. Henry Reid 7:30 in the Chapel -Jerry Curreri 698-3533

Deacon Bob Lyon Legion of Mary Prayer Group Monday 7:pm In Parish Center Deacon Anthony Graviano , Retired Rob Costanzo 631-834-3385

Father Henry’s and the Deacon’s Offices are located in the Wednesday Night Prayer Group Parish Center. The Rectory is a Residence 7:30 pm in a Private Home Mary Peterson– 475-4739

Secular Franciscans (OFS) Meet in the Parish Center Parish Offices– in Parish Center 1st Sunday of the Month 1pm to 4 pm Telephone 475-4739 Fax 447-1030 Parish Secretary Susan Schmutz ext.101 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Business Office Hours in Parish Center Following 8 am Mass Thursday till 10 pm Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm 6pm Divine Mercy Mass Rosary for Life 7pm Saturday-Sunday Closed Prayer Groups as printed above. Mass cards sold in the parish center [email protected]

Reconciliation/Confession Religious Education Monday-Friday, Following Daily Mass in Chapel Telephone: 289-7327 Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 PM in Church Religious Education Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:300pm Coordinator of Religious Education Sacrament of Marriage Arrangement must be made 6 months in advance. No date for a Madlyn D’Ambrose ext 104 wedding can be given over the phone or reserved until the couple Choir completes the formal paperwork with a member of the pas- Music Director: Germaine Fontaine toral staff.

Parish Outreach Food Pantry Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, R.C.I.A. is for those who are Telephone 475-9580 ext.113 interested in coming into the Catholic Church or a Catholic interested Outreach Office Hours 10am-2pm in completing the Sacraments of Initiation. Call the Faith Thursday & Friday Formation office for more information. Wednesday Evenings. Thursday evening 7:30 pm in Parish Center. 631-475- [email protected] 4739 ext 102

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are Regional School celebrated on the 4th Sunday at 1:00pm in the Chapel Baptismal Holy Angels Regional School 475-0422 preparation is required prior to the Principal-Mr. Michael Connell baptism of any child. Please call 631-475-4739 for f further info.

Mass Intentions Mass cards announced are $20.00

Presentation Folders are $25.00 Mass cards sold in the parish center during business hours. MASS SCHEDULE Weekend - Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil) Church Sunday: 7;00am, 8:30,10:00 & 11:30 Spanish Mass 8:30 am in Church Weekday Monday—Saturday 8:00am in Chapel & Thursday 6pm Mass in Chapel

COMMUNION CALLS Any homebound or shut-in may receive Holy Communion in their home. A Eucharistic Minister, will visit. Please call 631-475-4739

First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2019 “You . . . must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” — Matthew 24:44

New Parishioners are invited to come to the Center and pick up a registration form. Envelopes are available upon request.