Welcome to Holy Family Parish 17 Fordham Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801 516-938-3846 www.HolyFamilyParishNY.org [email protected]

February 24th, 2019 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Schedule Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday Monday - Friday: Saturday: 9:00 am 9am - 4pm & 7pm - 9pm 7:00 am and 9:00 am 5:00 pm Friday: 9am - 4pm Anticipated Sunday Mass Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, & 5:00 pm Sunday: 10am - 1pm

Mission Statement Holy Family Roman is a parish community where all are welcome. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called together to worship the Lord, celebrate the sacraments, and are sent forth to live and teach the of Jesus Christ through education and service to our families, community, and world. The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Mass Schedule

Sunday, February 24, 2019 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Sacrificial Offerings 7:30 am The Parishioners of Holy Family 9:00 am George Bopp Altar Candles for the Week of February 24, 2019 10:30 am The Brennan Family In Loving Memory of Peter Johnson By The Johnson Family 12:00 pm Sister Joanne Deas, OP 5:00 pm Barbara Desmoni Altar Bread & Wine for the Week of February 25, 2019 In Loving Memory of Peter Johnson Monday, February 25, 2019 By The Johnson Family 7:00 am Al Puppo 9:00 am Evelyn Bennett Mass Intentions are a significant practice of our faith; offering the sacrifice of the Mass for the deceased and spiritual graces for the living. Tuesday, February 26, 2019 In addition, they are an essential aspect of the daily income of our 7:00 am Vincent Biscione parish priests. Contact the parish office for more information. 9:00 am Robert Wilkie We Celebrate the Sacraments Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the first and 7:00 am Tuzzolo third Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. Please call the 9:00 am Lee Reed Parish Center to make an appointment for the necessary interview. Thursday, February 28, 2019 Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Marriages must be 7:00 am George Galley, Dorothy Bruderman, arranged with the parish no later than six months in advance of your desired date. Please call the Parish Center Joseph Bruderman to set an appointment. 9:00 am Ralph Manginello Sacrament of Reconciliation: Celebrated every Saturday Friday, March 1, 2019 from 4pm to 4:45pm in the Church or by appointment with a priest. 7:00 am Faithfull Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Celebrates Jesus’ 9:00 am Angela L. Catera healing touch and is offered to anyone who is seriously sick, about to undergo surgery, and/or suffering the effects Saturday, March 2, 2019 of advanced age. It is celebrated weekly at the 9:00am 9:00 am Philip Spalletta Saturday Mass. Emergency sick calls will be responded to as soon as possible by the priest on duty. 5:00 pm George Porter, Sr. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): The process Sunday, March 3, 2019 of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) into the The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Body of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church for all those who are not baptized. If interested, please contact 7:30 am The Parishioners of Holy Family the Parish Center. Baptized non–Catholics and Adult 9:00 am Thomas Callan Catholics who have not been confirmed are invited to 10:30 am Veronica Rochford contact the parish offices for information on this process 12:00 pm Nancy L. Pollio Eucharistic Adoration: Experience intimate time with 5:00 pm Kenneth Vianest our Eucharistic Lord Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 8:45am and on Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. 2 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 ...from Father Gerard Love your enemies, It is fair to wonder how many atrocities have been do good to those who hate you. averted simply by someone taking the time to listen to This week’s gospel passage, and others like a neighbor. Who knows how many acts of violence it, are difficult to hear. Yet we know that authentic were averted just because someone said a kind word to followers of Jesus do not desire to confront evil with a troubled person? How many young people have been more evil. We are called to strive to offer love for hate, saved from self-harm simply because another person forgiveness for offenses, and blessings for insults. We chose not to send that text message or post on social seek to understand rather than to judge. We work media? We may find it difficult or impractical to live for reconciliation rather than scapegoating. We find the words of the Gospel, but the reality is we have so solutions by uniting people rather than by dividing much more to lose when we don’t. them. We desire justice rather than retribution. RETREAT WEEK - This week I have been on a priest How do we apply Jesus’ challenging words to a society retreat, directed by Fr. Peter Cameron. Fr. Peter that is too afraid to let its guard down? I came across has served as my spiritual director and was also the one answer to this question in an article I read this homiletics professor for Fr. Daniel and Fr. Liam. The week. The writer suggests that by telling the stories of theme of our retreat is “Living Priesthood in Time women and men who chose forgiveness over revenge of Crisis,” taking the following line from the Acts of and found peace and healing as a result we might be the Apostles as our starting point. “They were cut to encouraged to believe that the impossible is in fact the heart, and they asked Peter and the other apostles, possible. In the article he offers these examples “What are we to do, my brothers?” [Acts 2:37.] By the Such a man was Fr. Pino Puglisi. For years, time you read this, the retreat will be over, and I hope he preached against the violence of the Mafia. to have gained some perspective on the how to live Eventually, they succeeded at gunning him down, but through this woundedness we all share. Continued not without him assuring his assassin that he forgave news of abuse accusations is painful, sewing within him. That gesture of forgiveness won the conversion each of us anger and doubt. I look forward to sharing of the gunman and also mobilized Sicilians to greatly the fruits of this experience with all of you. For now, reduce the power of the Mafia. I ask for your continued prayers and an unconditional In 1994, the African country of Rwanda was torn by trust in Jesus Christ, who alone can save us. ethnic violence that resulted in the death of over one Peace, million people. In her book, “Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust,” Immaculée Ilibagiza told the story of how, through prayer, she was able to forgive those who slaughtered her entire family. Her courage inspired other Rwandans to choose forgiveness over vengeance, which has helped the country heal from this unspeakable atrocity. Moira Rose Mahoney Hailey Elizabeth Zike In Cincinnati, Ohio, three teenagers shot Suliman Cecilia Grace Toniolo Abdul-Mutakallim on his way home and left him on Mackenzie Dawson Shnayer the sidewalk to die. At the sentencing of two of the Leo Abruscati killers, the victim’s mother, Rukiye, asked if she could We welcome you to our Austin Alfredo-James Sanchez hug them. She promised to visit them in prison. She faith community! Skylar Grace Sanchez was able to look past their terrible crime and see Charlotte Rose Block them as young men who needed love and tenderness. Emma Rose Flynn If she can forgive the men who killed her son, what Owen Francis McAuley is our excuse for not forgiving those who offend us? Patrick Theodore Weiss - Douglas Sousa, Connect! Sunday Reflection, lpi.com Michael Joseph Scharf

3 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Holy Family School “making a difference, one child at a time”

Holy Family School students, Nursery through 8th grade, blasted off to explore the solar system! A day of age appropriate assemblies provided the students with an opportunity to enrich their studies of Astronomy. Come enjoy our March 8th Science Fair. Guests welcome from 12-2pm.

An “Adult and Me” Program Little Playgroup Pals For children 4 months to 3 years with a parent, grandparent or other loving adult Registration: February 27th 9am-11am CHOICE of: Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday 9:30am-11am 10 weeks-$150.00 Classes begin March 5th Coordinators: Melissa 631-828-9778 & Holly 516-672-4305 Email: [email protected] Story Time, Arts & Crafts, Music/Dance, Free Play Time, and much more! ~~~~~~~~~~

For Nursery through Grade 8 students, registration is open for the 2019-2020 school

year. Due to increased interest in Holy Family School, we have added additional Early

Childhood Classes. 4 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Religious Education “building a life of faith” Keep up with us on Social Media!

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Upcoming Dates On Tuesday, February 19, students in Holy Family’s Confirmation prep joined together to learn about the problem of hunger on Long Saturdays, March 2 & 9 Island and how they could make a difference. First Reconciliation Services We began the afternoon in Holy Family's chapel reading and at 12:00pm and 2:00pm in Holy Family Church. reflecting on Matthew's gospel and Jesus' clear message that we are to Wednesday, March 6 care for the needs of all people, especially the 'least of these'. Ash Wednesday Prayer Service at 4:00pm Dana Lopez, a representative from the Mary Brennan INN, explained in the Holy Family School Gym. that there are many faces of "the hungry" in our community-from All families with children who attend Wednesday the homeless person pushing their worldly possessions in a shopping classes are expected to attend. cart to the working poor who have to make the choice of paying the All other families are welcome to attend. mortgage or buying food for their family.

Monday - Wednesday, March 18, 19, and 20 Ms. Lopez shared with the students what the INN is doing to alleviate Level 4 students will be visiting Sr. Carol the problem, and what they could do to help address the needs of at the O’Dea Center to learn about Holy Family’s their fellow Long Islanders. Ms. Lopez stressed the idea that each Parish Social Ministry during class time. person must be treated with the dignity, as each person who enters the INN is called a guest. The INN provides meals, shelter, clothing, and is the only place on Long Island where a person can come in off the street and take a hot shower.

After learning about the INN, students joined together to make 12 trays of lasagna that would help provide a hot meal for some of the guests of the INN. The money that was collected to pay for the ingredients was also donated to the INN, as an anonymous donor covered the cost of preparing the meal.

5 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Youth Ministry “we live Christ”

6 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 “the action that the faith community takes to live out the gospel we proclaim Parish Social Ministry and to grow in love with our neighbor.”

Parish Social Ministry Office COME VISIT THE THRIFT SHOP! & Food Pantry Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Monday to Thursday 10:30am to 2:45pm and Thursday evening by appointment from 11:00 am to 2:45 pm Call us at 516-938-3846 ext. 322 Please do not leave any items or donations at our doors or inside the Church.

Food Pantry Needs Thank you for your faithful support of the pantry. The items listed are our greatest need at this time. Your generous assistance is always greatly appreciated.

mayonnaise tissues aluminum foil napkins boxed potatoes salad dressing toilet paper toothpaste dish detergent paper towels

Medical Hardware/Wheelchairs - Parishioners who are in need of shower benches, commodes, crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, etc. please feel free to contact the Outreach Office (938-3846 x331) first. We are happy to share our equipment with you on a permanent or temporary basis. Have You Lost a Loved One to Addiction? – A Bereavement Support Group specifically for adults who have lost a loved one to addiction meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7-8PM at the YES Community Counseling Center, 152 Center Lane in Levittown. It is free. Call Corinne at 799-3203 to register. Living Waters Catholic Counseling – www.livingwaterscounseling.biz Located on the Campus of St. Elizabeth’s Church, 175 Wolf Hill Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-754-3990 Fax: 631-271-0914 Are you or someone you know having family or interpersonal problems due to drinking ALCOHOL and/or using DRUGS? CATHOLIC CHARITIES / Talbot House, a Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, located in Bohemia provides withdrawal and stabilization services on a voluntary basis to males and females over the age of 18, who are seeking to stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. The medical and clinical staff at Talbot House will assess the kind of care the person needs, to begin his/her journey in recovery. For more information, please call: 631-589-4144. Talbot House staff is available 24/7. Each call is confidential. Talbot House is a NO fee for service program. Divorced or Separated Catholics of Long Island (including widows, widowers and singles) is a social organization for single persons. Non-denominational - all are welcome - bring proof of single status to join - refreshments following the meeting. Call Carol – 516-794-4933 or Barbara – 516-798-2858 for further information. New Member Orientation Meeting: Wed., Feb. 27, 2019 at 7:30pm at St. Frances de Chantal School, 1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY.

Caregivers Support Group at Holy Family Parish - Are you responsible for an elderly or frail parent, spouse, child or sibling? Are you caring for someone who is ill or homebound? A Caregivers Support Group gathers on the fourth Tuesdays each month from 1:00-2:15pm at the Holy Family Parish O’Dea Center. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26 at 1:00PM. A burden shared is often made lighter by the support of others. Call Sister Carol if you have any questions – 938-3846 x 331.

The Emmaus Widows & Widowers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 1:00pm. Next meeting: 3/15. Please contact Karen at 735-5968 for further information.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES - REGINA MATERNITY SERVICES AND PREGNANCY SUPPORT Our Community Program provides case management services and assistance to pregnant and parenting young women. Help is available in accessing medical and mental health services, educational training, and needed supplies, when available. Group counseling is offered on topics such as parenting skills, child development, nutrition, independent living skills, anger management, and more. CALL 516-233-7888 for more information. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) FAMILY-TO-FAMILY: FREE for family members and friends of persons with major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, panic or obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc. Series course of 12 weekly classes free to help caregivers understand & support individuals with serious mental illness & maintain their own well-being. STARTS Thursday, March 7th 7:00-9:30 @ Walk in Love for Jesus Church, 906 Newbridge Road, N. Bellmore TO REGISTER: CALL Carol Ann (516) 221-6168 (REGISTRATION and INTERVIEW required).

SUPPORT GROUP for FAMILIES of Loved Ones STRUGGLING with MENTAL HEALTH: The meetings are held in St. Convent, Spirituality Center, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, NY 11554 THIRD TUESDAYS of the month, March 19, April 16, 7 - 9 PM. For further INFO: Call CAROL ANN at (516) 221 - 6168.

7 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 “When we share our gifts - talent in time and prayer, Everyday Stewardship or monetarily, we continue the work of Jesus.”

A parish survives and thrives through the generosity of its parishioners. All parishioners are asked to make a thoughtful and sacrificial contribution to our parish. Your financial support is truly necessarya gift from God!

Offertory Collection Please avoid sacrificing your weekly contribution February 17, 2019 when supporting a special collection. As an alternative to weekly envelopes, Holy Family Parish participates in PARISH Funds needed GIVING which offers a secure way for you to send, and our parish to receive, your regular to meet weekly budget $ 14,865 contributions - even when you are prevented from attending Mass. Visit our parish website, Received $ 10,410 holyfamilyparishny.org to begin using PARISH GIVING. Support: 1-866-307-7140 Electronic Giving $ 2,843 Total $ 13,253 We are accepting requests from any parishioners that would like a Summary of Year-to-date Surplus $ 3,705 Contribution Letter for 2018. If you would like to receive a letter, please call Joan in the Second Collection: None Parish Center at 938-3846 ext. 390. ONLY parishioners that request this information will receive a letter. Thank you for your continued support of Holy Family Parish.

Parish Ministries “What will you do?”

The Holy Family Hicksville Knights of Columbus Altar Server Schedule Council 11227 March 2-3, 2019 In Service to One - In Service to All The Man Who Stands With Us Never Stands Alone Saturday 5:00pm: Bobby & Madison Buonpastore, Mateo Miret We are looking for men to join us Sunday 7:30am: Jordan Lambert, Amy & Matthew Singh in promoting the spiritual, social, and charitable welfare Sunday 9:00am: Anaya & Sasha Ger, Arielle Walter of the Council and our Parish. Sunday 10:30am: Bridget & Gavin Mitchell, Ryan Collier Are you interested in helping those in need, serving the Sunday 12:00pm: & Jill Nainggolan, Alyssa Garger parish community, and Living out Faith through Charity? Sunday 5:00pm: Matthew & Myrelle Pattugalan, John Ryan Chaplin ALL Practical Catholic Men over the age of 18 are welcome. Contact Grand Knight Nick Ulrich for additional details. 516-238-8425 • [email protected]

PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER ARE YOU CALLED TO SPREAD THE FLAME OF LOVE? Holy Family Parish PLEASE COME & PRAY THE FLAME OF LOVE ROSARY This is an urgent plea for our Times….”Till now, nothing Have a Heart could blind Satan as much. And it is up to you not to reject my Flame of Love, for this rejection would simply spell disaster.” Blood Drive …From the Spiritual Diary of Elizabeth Kindelmann Sponsored by the Please come and Join this Cenacle which prays to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Knights of Columbus in loving Reparation for the Sins of Our Times, to bring God’s Healing & Loving Flame of Light and Love Into our Broken World. Come Pray and ….. Council 11227 Stir the Fire of God’s Loving Mercy into Flames that Illuminate the Darkness of Our World JOIN US TODAY!

WHEN: EVERY TUESDAY beginning JANUARY 8TH, 2019 Sunday February 24, 2019 WHERE: HOLY FAMILY in the PARISH CHAPEL, PARISH OFFICES 8 AM – 2 PM

TIME: 7:00PM TO 9:00PM 8

www.holyfamilycyo.org

2019 Online Registration GIRLS Now Open! INSTRUCTIONAL VOLLEYBALL

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Grades – 3rd, 4th & 5th UpcomingPrice: $100 Events.00

Holy Family 2019 CYO Girls Instructional Volleyball Instructional Volleyball www.holyfamilycyo.org Open to Girls • Grades 3, 4, and 5 • Price $100

Our instructional program introduces our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls to the game of volleyball. Sessions are held one evening a week and provide 90 minutes of instruction. Instructional volleyball is a great way to prepare for our competitive travel team which has produced numerous championships! The program starts in March BUT THE TIME TO SIGN UP IS NOW!

Parents interested in coaching and/or assisting should contact [email protected]

Register by visiting our website www.holyfamilycyo.org.

Questions may be sent to [email protected].

Tentative Schedule: Wednesday’s 6-7:30 PM 3/20/19, 3/27/19, 4/3/19, 4/10/19, 5/8/19,5/15/19, 5/22/19, 5/29/19, 6/5/19 & 6/19/19 (total of 10 weeks)

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Date: Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Holy Family School Gym Volunteer “Thank You” Party We wish to express our gratitude to all who serve in our parish in the following groups or ministries:

Adult Faith Formation Lay Carmelites Adult Altar Servers Lectors Baptismal Preparation Mary’s Hands Bereavement Michael’s Angels Adult Volunteers Blood Drive Music Ministers, Adult Choir Care Givers Parish Social Ministry Office/Pantry Ministers Catholic Ministries Appeal Pastoral Council Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) - Coaches Pastoral Planning Committee Chalice Program Prayer Groups Christmas Gift Giving Committee Pre-Cana Church Decorating Religious Education Catechists & Volunteers Counters RCIA Driving Ministry Respect Life Ministry of Consolation Rosary Altar Society Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Scouting Adult Leaders Family Life Ministry Boy Scouts Troop 381 Cub Scouts Pack 381 Finance Committee Festival Holy Family Girl Scout Troops Stewardship Golf Outing Telephone Ministry Holy Family School Board Thrift Shop Ministry Holy Family School Parents Association Transportation Ministry Holy Family School Volunteers Ushers Intercessory Prayer Ministry Welcoming Committee Knights of Columbus Youth Ministry Advisors & Leaders

If you belong to one of the above, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Center. Spouses are cordially invited. This is for ADULTS ONLY. All form must be returned by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, for food to be ordered. Thank you so much for your cooperation. Parish Volunteer Thank You Party Form

Name:______

Address/City:______

Phone:______Group/Ministry:______

_____ I will attend _____ My spouse will attend also

11 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Ministries of Prayer

Contemplative Prayer Group We pray for all parishioners Welcomes new members. and their loved ones and friends We meet each Friday morning that have died. in the Parish Center Chapel from 11:00 to 12:30. Please contact Sophia Mundy Alfred A. De Pellegrini with any questions at 605-0152. Mary. E. Larson Lectio Divina Peter C. Zuzzolo Our prayer and discussion on the Sunday Scriptures. Mondays at 10:00am We Pray for the Sick We would like to send a get well and/or encouragement card to parishioners and their friends and families. Please send in your requests or call the Parish Center, ext. 302, if you have any questions. Please include: Name of the person: ______Readings for the Name of the Person Making Request (& Relationship): Week of February 24, 2019 ______Your Phone Number: ______Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 / Ps 103 / 1 Cor 15:45-49 / Lk 6:27-38 Their Address: ______Diocese of Rockville Centre

Monday: VocationsSir 1:1-10 Office / Ps 93 / Mk 9:14-29Prayer Calendar for Bishops, ACallToHoliness.com Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11 / Ps 37 / Mk 9:30-37Priests and SeminariansAlex Canoro Kathy McKerlie Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19 / Ps 119 / Mk 9:38-40 Conceicao Cantiga Kaitlin Rose Murphy

Thursday: Sir 5:1-8 / Ps 1 / Mk 9:41-50 FebruaryDot 2019 Desimone Tom Murphy SunFriday: Sir 6:5-17Mon / Ps 119 / Mk 10:1-12Tue WedLana Driscoll Thu Jim FriNiemis Sat 1 2 O Jesus,Saturday: I pray for your faithfulSir 17:1-15 and fervent / priests;Ps 103 for / your Mk unfaithful 10:13-16 and tepid priests; for your Gracepriests laboring Gavin at home or abroad in JaneFr. Moise Oakley Aime Fr. Felix John Akpabio distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely and desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests; for Nextthe souls Sunday: of your priests Sir in purgatory.27:4-7 But/ Ps above 92 all,/ 1 I recommendCor 15:54-58 to you the / priests dearest to Carolme: the priest Hoermann who baptized me; the PrayFather for Bishops Michael Sem.Reid Rev. Mr. Cody priests who absolved me from my sins; the priests at whose Masses I assisted and who gave me your Body and Blood in Holy Bobick Communion; the priests Lkwho 6:39-45taught and instructed me; all the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way. O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time and in eternity.Lou Amen. Horyza Diane Reilly Peggy Horyza John Tighe Rosary3 Society will 4meet on Monday March5 4th in the parish6 7 8 9 Fr. James J. Akpan Msgr. Richard C. Bauhoff Fr. Joseph Alenchery Msgr. JohnStan A. HoryzaFr. Cyril Obi Bayim Msgr.Maureen Donald McE. Tighe Fr. Ethel Anarado center at 1:00 p.m. Father Daniel will be our guest speaker. Alesandro Beckmann Sem. Rev. Mr. Matthew Sem. Rev. Mr. Kenneth Sem. Rev. Mr. Nelson Sem. Rev. Mr. Roger Sem. Joseph Catafago CoffeeBrowne and Tea will be served.Grooms All are welcome!Marquez Sem. Rev.Hannah Mr. MastersVelasquez Sem.Diane Rafal Borowiejski Winter Alexander Turpin Diocese of Rockville Centre

Vocations Office Prayer Calendar for Bishops, 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Fr. Douglas R. Arcoleo Fr. Joseph V. Arevalo Fr. Christopher J. Msgr. Patrick J. Fr. Thomas V. Arnao Fr. AllanACallToHoliness.com Arneuad Fr. Antony Asir AridasPriests andArmshaw Seminarians Sem. Michael Lombardi Sem. Domink Wegiel Sem. Louis Cona Sem. Louis DeLouker Sem. Christopher Heller Sem. Paul Clores Sem. John Crozier

February 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 17 18 19 20 21 212 23 O Jesus,Fr. David I pray Anastasio for your faithfulFr. andSeth fervent Nateh Awopriests; Doku for yourFr. unfaithful Donald E. and Babinski tepid priests;Fr. for Joseph your priests Baidoo laboring atFr. home Cesar or abroadRafael in Fr. Fr.Martin Moise J. BancroftAime Msgr.Fr. Felix Michael John AkpabioBarimah distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely and desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dyingBejarano priests; for Jr. Apau theSem. souls Paul of Pileggiyour priests in purgatory.Sem. Stephen But aboveRooney all, I recommendSem. Manuel to you Blanco the priests Sem. dearest Seven to me:McClernon the priest who baptized me; the Pray for Bishops Sem. Rev. Mr. Cody priests who absolved me from my sins; the priests at whose Masses I assisted and who gave me your Body andSem. Blood Dennis in HolyGannon Sem. Jonathan Pham Sem. NicholasBobick Waldron Communion; the priests who taught and instructed me; all the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way. O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time and in eternity. Amen.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24 25 26 27 28 Fr. James J. Akpan Msgr. Richard C. Bauhoff Fr. Joseph Alenchery Msgr. John A. Fr. Cyril Obi Bayim Msgr. Donald McE. Fr. Ethel Anarado Fr. Brian P. Barr Bishop John O. Barres Fr. John J. Barrett Fr. Michael Msgr. Robert Batule Alesandro ToBeckmann be added to the monthly Prayer Bartholomew Sem. Rev. Mr. Matthew Sem. Rev. Mr. Kenneth Sem. Rev. Mr. Nelson Sem. Rev. Mr. Roger Sem. Joseph Catafago Sem. Joseph Krug Pray for the Youth of Pray for Discerners Calendar email list, please email a Browne Pray forGrooms Vocations Marquez Sem. Rev. Mr. Velasquez Sem. Rafal Borowiejski our Diocese Pray for the Young request to [email protected] Alexander Turpin Adults of our Diocese

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Fr. Douglas R. Arcoleo Fr. Joseph V. Arevalo Fr. Christopher J. Msgr.12 Patrick J. Fr. Thomas V. Arnao Fr. Allan Arneuad Fr. Antony Asir Aridas Armshaw Sem. Michael Lombardi Sem. Domink Wegiel Sem. Louis Cona Sem. Louis DeLouker Sem. Christopher Heller Sem. Paul Clores Sem. John Crozier

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Fr. David Anastasio Fr. Seth Nateh Awo Doku Fr. Donald E. Babinski Fr. Joseph Baidoo Fr. Cesar Rafael Fr. Martin J. Bancroft Msgr. Michael Barimah Bejarano Jr. Apau Sem. Paul Pileggi Sem. Stephen Rooney Sem. Manuel Blanco Sem. Seven McClernon Sem. Dennis Gannon Sem. Jonathan Pham Sem. Nicholas Waldron

24 25 26 27 28 Fr. Brian P. Barr Bishop John O. Barres Fr. John J. Barrett Fr. Michael Msgr. Robert Batule To be added to the monthly Prayer Bartholomew Calendar email list, please email a Sem. Joseph Krug Pray for Vocations Pray for the Youth of Pray for Discerners our Diocese Pray for the Young request to [email protected] Adults of our Diocese

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Ministries of Prayer

Thomas J. Kilbride, Lt. Colonel, US Army Michael Handwerker, 1st Lt., US Army John Patrick Kilbride III, Colonel, US Army Brendon McShea, Major, US Army Thomas C. Ludwig, Major, US Army Thomas Mcshea, Captain, US Army Michael Tynan, Lance Cpl., US Marines Ned J. Davis, ENS, US Navy Please pray for the members Michael W. Aznaran, BM3, US Coast Guard John M. Mirro, GM2, US Navy of our Parish Family Matthew Sweeney, Captain, US Marines Paul J. Laughlin, General, US Army serving in the Armed Forces. Matthew Antonik, Sgt,. US Marines Robert M. Dones, Corporal, US Marines Rigoberto Colon “Rigo”, Lt. Colonel, US Marines Mark A. Dones, Lance Corporal, US Marines James Colvin, 2nd Lt, US Marines Thomas Heibert, Colonel, US Army If you have a name of a Michael Silver, Lt. Jg., US Navy Ryan Calabrese, Seaman, US Navy loved one serving our country, Robert Savoldy, Spc, US Army Matthew Reyes,Lcpl, US Marines please submit to the office, Frederick J. Britton, Lt. Elizabeth Werns, LTC, US Army Julian M. Coca A1C Air Force Colleen M. Patton,Lt. Jg, US Coast Guard or place this in the basket Devin G. Hudson, H.A., US Navy Nicholas Berk, Cpl, US Marines at Mass. Cameron James, 1st Lt., US Army Thomas M McManhon, Master Sergeant, USAF Jeremy D. Schara, STG2, US Navy Mario Santo, PVT, US Marines Daniel Gabbard, Pvt., US Marines Anthony Saracino, Jr., Corporal, US Marines Rafael Garcia, Pvt, HHC 8 ENBN, Matthew Waters,Sgt, US Army ______Rebecca Burgess, 2nd Lt., US Marines Albert DeStefano, 1st Lt., US Army Name and Rank Thomas Likos, Spc, US Army Brewster J. Tisson, Captain, US Army John Patrick Orr, Tl., Jg, US Navy Andrew Kahl, Lance Corporal, Marine Daniel Erik Rogers, Lt. Cmd. US Navy Matthew J. Antonik, Gy Sgt, US Marines ______Robert T. Ludwig, Sgt., US Army Brenden Malle, Lance Cpl., US Marines Andrew Hupfer, Sgt. 1st Class, US Army Dr. Daniel P. Howard, Lt., US Navy Mailing Address Eric Hupfer, Sgt., US Marines Gabriella Hernandez, Pvt., US Navy Patrick McCallion, 2nd Lt., US Army Holy Family's Intercessory Prayer Ministry

Vocation Chalice Program Sunday 9:00 am & 10:30 am Masses Holy Hour for Vocations All can sign up to take home the Chalice from the 9:00am & Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm 10:30am Masses each Sunday for the week. Every Thursday there is a Holy Hour for Vocations from With our Vocation Chalice Program, we pray for Vocations, 5:00pm - 6:00 pm with Intercessory Prayers for Graces for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, Sisters, Brothers, and all in new Religious Vocations and Support for all our Clergy, Consecrated Life. Seminarians, Sisters, Brothers, and all in Consecrated Life. Visit the little table in the Gathering Space!

Intercessory Prayer Petitions Spiritual Motherhood & Fatherhood At the Little Table in the Gathering Space At the Little Table in the Gathering Space All petitions placed into the Petition Box written on our Cards are available on the little table in the Gathering "Prayer Request Cards" located on the little table in the Space to take the name of a Priest, Deacon, Seminarian, or gathering space in the church are brought up to the Altar Sister, and pray daily, carrying them in our Prayer Hearts in front of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday at Holy Interceding for the particular individual and their Mission, Hour. Ministry, & Intentions to our Lord.

13 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Holy Family Parish Directory HF Parish Ministry List/Contacts 516-938-3846 ALTAR SERVERS - Fr. Daniel Ext. 305 Pastoral Staff [email protected] Father Gerard Gentleman, Pastor BAPTISMAL PREP - Deacon Dave White Ext. 351 [email protected] Ext. 307 [email protected] Father Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate Pastor BOY SCOUTS - Lisa Goodman (Hartel) 495-0465 [email protected] Ext. 305 [email protected] Ernie Kiraly 334-0906 Father Liam McDonald, Associate Pastor [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 333 CHALICE PROGRAM & INTERCESSORY PRAYER – Deacon John McGonigle Sue Zanis [email protected] 931-7160 [email protected] Ext. 352 Maureen Kraemer 757-8447 Deacon Dave White [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 351 CONSOLATION & EMMAUS - Karen Jenkins 735-5968 †Deacon Joseph McNicholas [email protected] Sister Carol Radosti, OP, Parish Social Ministry CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER - Sophia Mundy 605-0152 [email protected] Ext. 331 [email protected] Mrs. Maryalice Doherty, Principal, Holy Family School CUB SCOUTS - Danielle Corrigan 551-4795 [email protected] Ext. 328 [email protected] Mrs. Cathy Weiss, Administrator, Religious Education Joanie Story [email protected] 532-6177 [email protected] Ext. 320 CYO - John Colonna 302-6219 Mr. Ronald Land, Director of Music [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 308 EM’S & LECTOR MINISTRY - John Klos 735-3066 Mr. Steve Benner, Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 340 FAMILY LIFE - Jack O’Brien 724-6821 Holy Family School [email protected] Mrs. Celeste Calabro, Administrative Assistant FESTIVAL COMMITTEE - Contact parish offices 938-3846 [email protected] Ext. 329 [email protected] Mrs. Kerri Sullivan, Nurse Ext. 332 GIRL SCOUTS - Eileen Sill 931-0631 [email protected] Religious Education Program KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Nick Ulrich 238-8425 Mrs. Joan Berk, Secretary [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 321 LAY CARMELITES - Marianne Mirkow 330-4739 Parish Social Ministry Program [email protected] Outreach Office Ext. 322 [email protected] LECTIO DIVINA – Fr. Gerard Gentleman Ext. 307 [email protected] Thrift Shop Ext. 323 MARY'S HANDS MINISTRY - Chris Wilkie Parish Support Staff [email protected] Mr. Tim Kirkwood, Facilities Manager [email protected] Ext. 364 MICHAEL’S ANGELS - Adult Core Team Ext. 331 [email protected] Mrs. Tara Kammerer, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Ext. 302 MUSIC MINISTRY – Ron Land Ext. 308 [email protected] Mrs. Nancy Brown, Accountant [email protected] Ext. 316 OUTREACH MINISTRY – Sr. Carol Ext. 331 Mrs. Rose Perazzo, Parish and Tuition Secretary [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 301 RCIA PROGRAM - Chris Wilkie Mr. Christopher Woods, Bulletin Editor [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 303 ROSARY SOCIETY - Frances Marchal 796-9387 In Residence [email protected] Fr. Michael Reid, Chaplain, Holly Patterson Ext. 342 THRIFT SHOP MINISTRY – Maureen Phillips Ext. 323 YOUTH GROUP – Steve Benner Ext. 340 [email protected]