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Church of the Holy Spirit 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park, New York 11040 (516) 354-0359 March 26, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Lent Mass Schedule Confessions Saturday: Vigil Mass 5:00 PM • Saturday: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM • Call the rectory to arrange an appointment at Monday through Saturday: 8:30 AM a mutually convenient time Holy days: As announced Family Mass: 9:30 AM Mass Baptisms Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact Deacon Lachlan at Ext. 112 Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to make arrangements for your child’s baptism. to the ceremony and before arranging the reception. Please contact Fr. Grieco at Ext 116. PASTORAL STAFF Rev Frank Grieco, Pastor Ext. 116 E-mail: [email protected] Deacon Lachlan Cameron Ext. 112 E-mail: [email protected] Outdoor Stations of the Cross Deacon Douglas Ferreiro Ext. 171 E-mail: [email protected] “Please read because I need a response” Music Director: Mary Bolan Ext. 176 John J. Hogan Ext. 132 On Friday night, April 7th, it is my hope to have an Director, Religious Education outdoor Stations of the Cross, with the teenagers E-mail:[email protected] of the parish doing the readings. We will have Bulletin flashlights and a huge BONFIRE, supervised by the E-mail: [email protected] New Hyde Park Fire Department. And, although Parish Social Ministry every parishioner is welcome and encouraged Tom Friel, Director Ext. 138 to attend, the teenagers will be leading the way. E-mail: [email protected] This will be a perfect combination of offering our Website: www.holyspiritnhp.com Friday night to God and also having a lot of fun! Coordinator: May O’Boyle Deegan E-mail: [email protected] However, since there will be a lot of work involved, Rectory Office Ext. 117 Phone: 516-354-0359 I need to know how many teenagers are interested. Fax : 516-354-2611 Again, everyone is welcome, but it will be a youth Rectory Hours: event. Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:00pm Friday: Closed Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Please respond to this today or ASAP. I will make my final decisions once I know how Religious Education Office Hours: Tuesdays: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm many parishioners are interested. My email is: Thursdays: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm [email protected]. Church Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00am -8:00pm Please respond now! Thank you! Saturday: 7:00am-6:15pm Sunday: 7:00am-2:00pm Emergency call (516) 880-2936 Fr. Grieco -2- DEACON LACHLAN Over the last 40 or so years we have grown accustomed to seeing the Holy Father riding in what has become known as the ‘Popemobile’……..a word which has now entered into common usage……. even in countries where English is not the first language. While we tend to associate the Popemobile with St. John Paul, over the years there have been a number of different vehicles used to transport our popes. Of course at one time the Popes rarely left the Vatican, and when they did it was usually only for short trips. In fact from 1870 when the Papal States were incorporated into a unified Italy, until 1929 when the Vatican State was formalized in the Lateran Treaty, the Popes did not leave the Vatican at all. The pope in 1870 when the Papal States were lost…… Pius IX ……referred to himself as the ‘Prisoner of the Vatican.’ In 1909 Pope Pius X was presented with the gift of an automobile, but it was never used. (He was still a horse and carriage guy!) The entry of the first automobile into the Vatican occurred at the beginning of the pontificate of Pius XI in 1922. (Pius XI was fascinated by anything mechanical). It was a gift from the Association of Catholic Women of the Archdiocese of Milan. Although Pius did use the car, the world would have to wait for the signing of the Lateran Treaty in 1929 before the Roman pontiff would travel by car outside the Vatican. (One day I may do a story on the Papal States and the Lateran Treaty……although it would need volumes and volumes to do it justice.) Pictured here is the car used by Pius XI when he became the first Pope to travel by automobile, and the first Pope to leave the Vatican since 1870. The car is a Graham Paige 837 (American made) and was used by Pius throughout the early 30’s. As it happened Pius really enjoyed riding in cars, because by the mid to late thirties he had been gifted a Citroen and also a Mercedes. These cars became the mainstays of the Vatican fleet although they were never used very much. Then in 1966 came the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL limousine. Although it was rarely used by Pope Paul VI, John Paul II chose it from the start as his main car...despite the fact that it had no air conditioning…and he always enjoyed riding in it. In 1976 along came the first real “Popemobile,” the white off-road vehicle used by the pope for brief journeys and which also gave the huge crowds an opportunity to see him better. The first “Popemobile” was a Toyota Land Cruiser, followed by a Fiat Campagnola, which was the one being used during the assassination attempt against Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square on May 13, 1981. Since then, the Popemobile (and all papal cars) are armored. The SCV plates (Vatican City State) are in red letters on a white background for cars used by the pope (numbers 1 to 7) and in black letters on a white background for all the others. A little Papal trivia for you, and also some interesting facts for the car enthusiasts out there. May Almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil, and lead us into everlasting life. Amen! -3- “Oldies Concert” A Tremendous Success On Saturday evening, March 11th, 255 people enjoyed a night of fun and dancing at the 7th Annual Oldies Concert! The evening began first with dinner. Air personality Don K. Reed, formally with WCBS FM, now with the Belmont’s internet radio (TheBelmonts.net) was the MC for the show! Stardust, an acapella group, opened the show. “The Acchords” then shared their great musical talents with the audience! They were amazing and their energy level was unbelievable! The night concluded with dessert, raffle drawings, and a 50/50 raffle. The “Oldies Concert” raised $6,199.60 for Holy Spirit Church!!! We thank all the entertainers - Stardust, The Acchords, and Don K. Reed for sharing their gifts and talents with us! It definitely was a night down memory lane! A special thank you to Our Lord and Our Holy Mother for Their guidance and Blessings on this fundraiser! We thank Father Frank Grieco, Deacon Lachlan Cameron and the parish office staff especially Anna Rose, Ann and Isabelle for their support! Abundant thanks to every member of the Oldies Committee – Dolores & Anthony Santangelo, Maureen & Henry Wagner, Michael Wagner, Jessica Santangelo, Mary Scibilia, Roberta Powell, Joanne & Joe McCartan, Kathleen & Kevin Mikowski, Kelly, Carolyn & Claire Mikowski, Joan Eliot, Lou Mitterando, Frank Smith, Cathy and Bud Littman, Bill O’Neill, Phyllis and John Thomas, Sue Conlon, Deacon Lachlan & Dolores Cameron, Gerry Frudden, Joe Walsh and Meghan Munizenberger for their endless hours of hard work to make this fundraiser such a great success! We thank Greg Burger for working the spotlight! We thank Deacon Lachan for picking the raffle winners! Enormous thanks to the following merchants and individuals who donated gifts for the raffle tables: Holy Spirit Social Ministry, Maureen and Henry Wagner, Coach,Inc, City Line Florist, Dominick’s Deli, Peter Andrews, Michael Wagner, Pellegrini’s Prime Meats, Panera Bread, Yesterday’s Diner, Gigi’s Pizza, Jess & Chris Santangelo, Chiarelli’s Religious Goods, Aura Hair Salon, Bud & Cathy Littman, Joan & Dennis Clavin, NuBest Salon, Mary & Chris Scibilia, Ciro’s Pizzeria , Joan Eliot, Fine Nail & Spa, Gino’s, Stop and Shop, Joanne & Joe McCartan, Dolores & Anthony Santangelo, Omega Diner, Illusions Hair Design, Matty’s Toy Shop, Roberta Powell, Sweet Passions Dessert, Laura & Joe Greblunas, Phyllis & John Thomas, Uncle Bacala’s, Bagel Boss, Regina & Tom Friel, Anna Arroya, Tecky Johnides, Lantern Diner, Applebee’s, Mike & Amanda Santangelo, Gourmet Bake Shop, John & Marie Hogan, Sara Hogan, Carvel, Landmark Diner, Williston Town House Diner, Vern Kenny & Anita Torregrosa. Finally, we thank all of you who attended for your support! May Our Heavenly Father and Our Holy Mother pour Their Graces upon you today and always!!! Peace and prayers, Dolores Santangelo & Maureen Wagner -4- Holy Spirit Parish Lenten Retreat with Father Paul Bergeron Father Paul will speak at all Masses this weekend, and will conduct a Parish Lenten Retreat Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Father Paul is a good friend of Father Irinel Racos and was here at Holy Spirit helping out last summer. LET US PRAY Joyce McCabe, Jola Griffen, Chris Hanat, George Warren, Genevieve Early, Ninabeth Palces, For Those Who Died in the Lord Linda Eagan, Vincent Sauchelli, Florence Krupski, Marie Lappin, Michael McGovern, Maria Celena DaCosta, Josephine Cassese, Mary Joseph Emelia Arroyo, Joe and Flo Grimm, Eileen Hammond, Doug Wilson, Janet Rossano, Zina Campanale, Kate Kingston, Baby Chase, Patty Scorcia, Frank Sequino THIS WEEK’S GIFTS AND CANDLES This week the Bread & Wine This week the Candles are in loving memory of are in loving memory of Rafael Chiesa Rosemarie Iconis From the Chiesa Family From Phyllis & John Thomas -5- All children ages 4 and up are invited to participate in the Little Passion this year.