CChurchhurch ofof St.St. PatrickPatrick 400400 MainMain StreetStreet Huntington,Huntington, NNewew YYorkork 1117431743 (631)-385-3311(631)-385-3311 www.stpatrickchurchhunt.orgwww.stpatrickchurchhunt.org FROM FR. BISSEX - “LOVE” LoveLove Dear Parishioners, “What is love? Baby, don’t hurt me!” We are all probably more than familiar with the lyrics from what is now the classic 1993 electronic dance hit by Haddaway, made even more popular by Will Ferrell in “A Night at the Roxbury”. Although found in these examples from pop culture, the question “what is love?” is as relevant to human nature and society as the more often analyzed question “what is truth?” As Valentine’s Day approaches in just a couple weeks, and as newly- engaged couples flock to the rectory to schedule their weddings in the wake of the holiday season, what better time of year for us to go a little deeper into the answer to the question of what love really is? What is love? Do I love my family in the same way that I love my friends? Do I love strangers I meet in the street in the same way that I love my father? Do I love God in the same way that I love my turtle? It is easy to say, as we often hear, that love is good, love is to be desired, love is to be promoted. In fact, this is so easy to say because the word “love” can mean a vast majority of different things. So what is true love? What can guide us to truly love God and our neighbor, as Jesus Christ asks (and even demands!) that we do? In the classic texts of philosophy, theology, and literature, we often find reference to different types of love. The first of these loves is called “philos”, which is a love of family and friends, the natural desire to help and nurture each other. The Philadelphia Eagles owe the name of their city to this word. Secondly, we know of “eros”, the romantic or passionate love that desire the good of a spouse or significant other. Finally we have “agape” (a-GAP-ay) which is the highest form of love; the love that allows me to avoid seeking anything for myself at all, but only seeks what is best for the other person. We could discuss these and others for days. But just these basic types of love help us distinguish between what I show God, what I show my family, what I show my friends, and what I show my turtle. Granted, I should show love to all of them, but when you see Fr. Bissex showing the same love for his turtle that he does for God, run away! In fact, the love we should show for God and for our neighbor, the love Jesus Christ asks of the men and women who follow him, is the love of agape; a love that is willing to sacrifice, to surrender, to give without counting the cost. Not only this time of year, with Valentines Day approaching and new weddings being put in the books, but at this time of human history, we need to rediscover and revel in the beauty of agape, the beauty of a love that gives and forgives even when it hurts to do so. Perhaps when Haddaway wrote his dance hit, he wouldn’t have been looking for this complex of an answer. It is, nonetheless, a vastly important response to the question “What is love?” As disciples of Jesus Christ, the source of true love itself, may you and I ever increase our willingness to abandon ourselves to the fullness of love found in agape.

Love and prayers, Fr. Bissex

2 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York FROM FR. SCOTT DANIELS

Dear Parishioners,

As I prepare to leave St. Patrick’s parish, my heart is filled with gratitude to God for the abundant blessings that He has bestowed upon me here. St. Patrick’s is a thriving parish filled with many who are truly passionate and on fire with the love of God. My heart is, in many ways, deeply saddened at leaving. I will carry the many graces and blessings I have received here with me to New Orleans into whatever ministry it should please the Good Lord to give me. Knowing all of you, serving all of you, and loving all of you has made me more the-man and priest that God intends and I truly thank all of you.

Monsignor Camp, Father Bissex, and myself formed a great team, working with them has also resulted in my becoming a better priest and servant. I will miss them sorely but know that their love and dedication to St. Patrick’s remains unwavering. Since their arrival in June, 2017, this parish has experienced a great surge of life that only the Holy spirit can bring. I am blessed for knowing them and honored to have been able to work side by side with them.

Please keep me held tightly in prayer and offer me to God at every consecration-on the paten and in the chalice. As you all know from my preaching, I pray only to fall more deeply in love with God and serve Him faithfully throughout my life.

I will be moving to St. Anthony of Padua priory in New Orleans. Keep in touch.

Rev William S. Daniels, O.P St. Anthony of Padua Priory 4640 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119-5808

May God bless you. You all remain in my prayers and taken to the altar at every Mass

Most Sincerely Yours in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Scott

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 3 FROM OUR BISHOP, MOST REVEREND JOHN O. BARRES

Dear Friends:

As we begin a New Year, I am writing to thank you for your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal and for making my first year a great joy in this wonderful Diocese. With a grateful heart, I also ask for your prayers and support for this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal, which brings Christ’s love and mercy to more than 600,000 people every year.

Pope Francis has invited us to embrace our vocation as missionary disciples – to be the Hands of Christ’s Mercy. Our participation in the Catholic Ministries Appeal is an effective way for us to respond. As we support the good works of our Church, our hands serve as instruments of God’s love.

Your gifts to the Catholic Ministries Appeal touch so many in our Diocese: children being formed in our Catholic Faith in our schools and religious education programs, seminarians preparing to be holy and zealous priests, candidates for the permanent diaconate preparing to serve our parishes, disadvantaged seniors who are often isolated and lonely, families in crisis including our immigrant-refugee families who face so much uncertainty, our youth and young adults discerning their Catholic faith and their futures, people who are incarcerated, and those suffering from addiction.

A donation to our Appeal will help to ensure that our shared vision for Dramatic Missionary Growth in our Diocese will have a firm financial foundation as we reach out beyond our Parish walls and into the “mission territory” to which we are called.

I am grateful for your prayerful consideration of a gift to the 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Together we can bring Jesus’ message of hope to communities, families and individuals.

Thank you for your love for the mission of the Church. I will be keeping you and your family in my Masses and prayers.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre 4 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York PARISH MINISTERS AROUND OUR PARISH The Church of St. Patrick’s PRESIDER welcomes the Scouting Community in Huntington to SCHEDULE Boy Scout Sunday Mass. Mass will take place on February 4th at the Saturday, February 10, 2018 10:00am Mass. 5:00PM Msgr. Steven Camp Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Leaders please wear your uniforms and join us for fellowship in Murray Sunday, February 11, 2018 Hall after Mass has concluded. 7:30AM Fr. Michael Bissex 8:45AM Fr. Michael Bissex SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIAL 9:30AM Fr. Thomas Edamattam The Sanctuary Candle in our Church burns ev- 10:00AM Msgr. Steven Camp ery week to serve as a reminder of Christ our 11:30AM Msgr. Steven Camp light. Parishioners may request the Sanctuary 12:45PM Fr. Jeremias George Candle in memory or in honor of a loved one 5:30PM Fr. Jeremias George for one week. Intentions will be published in the weekly bulletin. Requested offering $20.00, please contact the Rectory Office, 631-385-3311 ext 200 ALTAR SERVERS ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIAL We invite you to remember your family, friends, Please refer to your email for and other loved ones with an offering towards the schedule for our weekly Sanctuary Flowers. Flower memorials Saturday, February 10th and may be made in memory of, in honor of, or in Sunday, February 11th thanksgiving for a family member or friend. The name of the person remembered will be printed in the weekly bulletin. Requested Offering, $50.00, please contact LECTORS the Rectory Office, 631-385-3311 ext 200 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

*EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS* HELP WANTED If you serve the homebound, please make PART TIME WEEKEND STEWARD sure to sign for and pick up your work- Job Duties include: Opening and Closing of the Church book in the work sacristy after mass. and School buildings, light maintenance work. Assistance to Sacristan in arrangement of the liturgical books, candles, other things necessary in the celebration of Weekend Masses, Schedules can be picked up in Baptisms, Funerals and Weddings. the Rectory Office, Found in the Saturday Hours 7:30am - 6:00pm; Sacristy or on the Parish Website Sunday Hours 12:30-6:00pm www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org

Please contact Anthony Trombino, 631-385-3311 x 206

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 5 WEEKLY INTENTIONS AND PRAYERS

MASS INTENTIONS BREAD & WINE MEMORIALS Monday, February 5, 2018 Monday, February 5, 2018 Saint Agatha 7:15AM Happy Birthday Patricia Faherty(L) 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00AM Timothy Kelly + 9:00AM For Our Parishioners 12:00Noon Edward Gaffney+ 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Saint Paul Miki 7:15AM Theresa Vogt+ 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00AM Cammy Sullivan+ 9:00AM For Our Parishioners 12:00Noon Maryanne Walter+ 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners

Wednesday February 7, 2018 Wednesday February 7, 2018 Saint Colette 7:15 AM Betty Anne Titterton+ 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00 AM Thomas & Nancy McCloskey+ 9:00AM For Our Parishioners 12:00Noon Bill & Tom DeGennaro+ 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners

Thursday, February 8, 2018 Thursday, February 8, 2018 Saint Josephine Bakhita 7:15 AM Thomas M. Johnson+ 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00 AM William Cray Oehmler+ 9:00AM For Our Parishioners 12:00Noon Maura Trousdell+ 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners

Friday, February 9, 2018 Friday, February 9, 2018 Saint Jerome Emiliani 7:15 AM Robert Kang+ 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00 AM Andrea Ciolino+ 9:00AM For Our Parishioners 12:00Noon Stephen D. Gosman+ 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners

Saturday, February 10, 2018 Saturday, February 10, 2018 Saint Scholastica 8:30AM Gerald J. Roof+ 8:30AM For Our Parishioners 5:00PM James Collins+ 5:00PM For Our Parishioners

Sunday, February 11, 2018 Sunday, February 11, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes 7:30AM Lillian Avino+ 7:30AM Msgr. Camp(L) 8:45AM L&D Kies & Hayes Families+ 8:45AM Nazaro Simonelli+ 9:30AM For Our Parishioners+ 9:30AM For Our Parishioners+ 10:00AM Adele Gordon + 10:00AM Fran & Tony Gusmano+ 11:30AM Arthur “Mac” McCormick+ 11:30AM Msgr. Murray+ 12:45PM Dorothy Collins+ 12:45PM Maguire Family L&D 5:30PM Theodora Hayes+ 5:30PM Fr. Crowley SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIAL

[FEBRUARY 4- FEBRUARY 10, 2018] The Sanctuary Candle in our Church burns in loving memory of William Casler 6 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS

FLU SEASON PRECAUTIONS During this Flu Season, we will be suspending the offering of consecrated wine (the chalice) during Communion at the weekday masses.

Parishioners are encouraged to offer a verbal Please Keep in Prayerful greeting, smile, or bow of the head during the Sign Remembrance Our Beloved Dead: of Peace in order to limit the spread of contagions. Thank you. Joseph Gallienne Jr.

2018 Sacramentof VOCATION OPPORTUNITIES

ThirdAnnouncement Christian Kelty- St. Mary’s, Manhassett, NY Katrina McCaffrey- St. Patrick, Huntington NY VOCATION RETREATS - VOCATION RETREATS - Worldwide Marriage Encounter SEMINARY OF THE IMMACUALTE CONCEPTION, HUNTINGTON “Remember that my life is like the wind.” Let us for young men ages 16 and older make the best of our time together with our spouses by March 9-11 Bishop’s Retreat attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb 9-11, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Apr 27-29, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org. What is the RCIA? “A comprehensive and dynamic Adult Education program for all those who seek a better understanding of the Catholic Faith, as well as a deepening of their spiritual life.” For more information please contact the rectory (631) 385-3311 Stations ext 200 or Leo Wetter (631) 987-7092. Meetings are every of the Sunday in the Rectory Meeting Room. Cross WEEKLY ENVELOPES Fridays of Lent If you will be away for a month or more, Fridays of Lent would you kindly contact the Rectory 7:30PM Church. Office at 385-3311 x 214 and let us know. We will put a temporaryhold on your envelopes. This is NOT first class mail and they do get returned to us for postage due. Thank you. 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 7 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Church of St. Patrick Religious Education

631.385.3311 Fax 631.673.4102 www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org [email protected] @SPReligiousEd

First Reconciliation Dates & Times Saturday, March 3rd @ 11:30am The Sacrament of Confirmation will be Mrs. Callahan Mrs. Karasik held, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 Ms. Kiesel 12:30 pm Ceremony Saturday, March 10th @ 10:00am Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 8th @7:00 pm th Mrs. Margan Retreat: Friday, March 16 @5:30 pm Mrs. McFaul Mr. Azzara Mrs. McLaughlin Mrs. Cashin Mrs. DeGennaro Saturday, March 10th @ 11:30am Mrs. Ferrandino Mrs. Napoli Mrs. Filfiley Mrs. Spero **All rehearsals are mandatory and you must Mrs. Vohs attend your assigned time.

4:00 pm Ceremony Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 9th @7:00 pm First Communion Dates & Rehearsals Retreat: Friday, March 23rd @5:30 pm Saturday, May 12th @ 10:30am Mrs. Karasik Mrs. Montefusco Rehearsal: May 8th @ 4:30pm Mrs. Regan Mrs. Callahan Mr. Rorke Mrs. Karasik Mr. Waldorf other attending Schools Saturday, May 12th @ 12:30pm Rehearsal: May 8th @ 5:30pm Mrs. McFaul 7th Grade Themed Mass Mrs. Napoli Sunday, February 11th @ 10:00 AM Saturday, May 19th @ 10:30am *Rehearsal: May 17th @ 4:30pm The 7th graders will be participating in Mass with Mrs. Margan Msgr. Camp as they continue on their journey to Mrs. Spero prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Attendance is required. Saturday, May 19th @ 12:30pm *Rehearsal: May 17th @ 5:30pm  Ms. Kiesel Mrs. McLaughlin Upcoming Important Dates Mrs. Vohs Wednesday, February 14th- Ash Wednesday (No Class) February 19th- 21st – Please remember that sacramental fees are due: Winter Recess (No Class) Communion- $100 Thursday, March 22nd – Confirmation- $150 2nd Grade Parent (Only) Retreat

8 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York AROUND OUR PARISH Collection of Old Palms

February 14, 2018

MASSES: Parishioners are invited to bring all 7:15am & 9:00am; of your old Palms to the church for 12:00 noon & 7:30pm collection between February 3rd thru February 11th. LITURGY OF THE WORD: 1:30pm; 4:30pm & 5:45pm These old palms will be burnt , Ashes will be distributed during Mass and blessed and distributed during our after the Liturgy of the Word. Masses and Self administering of Ashes will not Liturgy of the Word be permitted. on Ash Wednesday, February 14. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Please look for the collection baskets in the vestibules of the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence, in church as well as on the Altar. keeping with Lent’s penitential spirit.

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 9 AROUND ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL PARISH MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES Memorial Vestment Fund

We have begun a memorial vestment fund for the parish. Below you will find examples of each of the vestments that can be memorialized with a loved one’s name. If you are interested in ordering one of the remaining vestments, please see the order form on the following page or you may contact the parish rectory at: (631)385- 3311 Ext. 200

Cloisters Chasuble Cloisters Dalmatic $550.00 1 available $1,300.00 1 available

Memorial Vestment Order Form Name: ______Address: ______Telephone number:______

Memorializing Label:______Vestment Memorializing: Cloisters Chasuble - $550.00 Cloisters Dalmatic - $1,300.00 Payment: Cash Check Credit Card Enclosed payment of:______Name on Credit Card:______Credit Card Number:______Expiration:______CVC:______10 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Count by fives to lead Jesus to the house. Once there, he can find and heal Simon's mother-in-law from a fever!

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 PARISH OUTREACH ~ TROCAIRE Parish Outreach Trocaire House Office hours: Mon -Fri.: 10am to 2pm Telephoneelephone: 631-385-3311 ext. 216 Fax: 631-385-5035 E-mail-mail: [email protected] StaffStaff: - Marie Monte - Dir. of Outreach,ext.217 Rosa Coelho - Outreach Coord. - ext. 213 OUR OUTREACH MINISTRIES ARE: · Adult Reading Instruction · Bread/Cake pick-up · Community Service · Crest Hollow food pick up · Prayer Shawl Group · Drivers · Employment ·Legal Clinic · Meals at Home · Nursing Home Visits · Senior Social

FOOD PANTRY LEGAL CLINIC James Griffin, Esq. Tel. # 631-385-3311 ext 216 Our legal clinic meets the first Tuesday of the Food Pantry Needs month. A brief interview is required before an Sliced bread small cans of coffee, appointment can be scheduled. For information ketchup mayo call Marie at ext. 217. mustard salad dressing oil vinegar SENIOR SOCIAL Please come and join the Senior Social. This group We have an abundance of canned beans and canned meets after the 9:00 Mass in the Community Room in vegetables. Thank you for your continued support. Murray Hall. Coffee and cake is served. Meet As a reminder, please check the dates on items you drop off likeminded people and converse about current topics at our food pantry. We cannot give out anything that is past in the news, books, movies, etc. All welcome. the expiration date. 22 00 11 88 EE aa ss tt ee rr BB aa ss kk ee tt DD rr ii vv ee “Because Jesus walked such a long lonely path utterly alone,we do not have to.“

Our 2018 Easter Basket Drive is getting underway. We are requesting Easter baskets, chocolates, treats, gift cards and new outfits for children of all ages.

If you would like to help, please drop off the Easter items at Trocaire by Friday, March 16th. If you have any questions, please give us a call at ext. 216. Your help and support is greatly appreciated.

12 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York TEEN MINISTRY

FEBRUARY 4 The fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading from The Gospel from the book of Job Mark Today seems like a Solving the problem good day to remind ourselves that the Bible is of suffering and evil in the world is more than a library of books. There are all sorts of books just some intellectual exercise. It is a deeply in this Bible.There is history, poetry, law, personal one. The book of Job concludes with letters, apocalyptic writing, gospels, fiction and God telling Job that he is incapable of more. It is muy importante to know what you understanding the infinite mystery of God and are reading. Why bring this up now? Because the role of suffering and evil. Fair enough. But the first reading is from the book of Job. It is that is not the end of the story. If there is a one of the most famous books in the Old “solution” to the problem of suffering and evil, Testament. It is a brilliant work of short fiction the answer is to be found not in philosophy but which tries to look at the problem of suffering in Christ Himself. and evil from a new perspective. It begins with In todays Gospel we see that Jesus has God bragging to Satan about Job, a man of entered the world not as a powerful King or a great character and righteousness. “Big deal”, brilliant scholar, aloof and distant from human says Satan, “Look how much he has going for suffering. No, Christ has come into the world him. He has a great family; he is healthy and filled with disease and “demonic possession”. It wealthy. Take all that from him and then lets is filled with darkness. And into this darkness see what he is made of”. So God takes the bait the Lord comes as a force of faith, hope and and afflicts Job with one catastrophe after love. If there is a “solution” to the problem of another. His children die, his animals die, his suffering, it is the power of faith, hope and crops fail, he is physically afflicted. In the love. It is not our job as Christians to answer midst of all this, Job refuses to curse God. In the question with words as much as with deeds todays passage, we hear Job bemoaning his and with personal presence. existence- wishing he had never been born. This is not exactly inspirational reading. But it is Ultimately, the Lord will take on the worst real. Of course, God does not afflict people of human suffering and degradation Himself. intentionally just to test them. But everyone He will be brutally tortured and killed. In His has to deal with suffering in life, and it is in life and in His death, the Lord reveals a God those moments that the depth and quality of who is with us in our suffering. In the end, it our faith can be revealed. At times, suffering the love and power of God that will raise Jesus can break the human spirit. At other times, from the dead. His resurrection is Gods ultimate suffering can transform the human spirit. answer to suffering and death. As the old Todays first reading challenges us to a spiritual song said: “Aint no grave gonna hold relationship with God that is based not on our this body down”. good fortune, but one that is rooted in trust For personal reflection: What can you and hope in in our darkest days. Like Job, we do this week to be an instrument of Gods might have days in which we are near despair, love and grace for someone who is but like Job (and even more like Jesus) we are challenged to find the presence of God in the struggling? Do it. midst of our most troubling times.

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 13 AROUND OUR COMMUNITY VIRTUS TRAINING

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

VIRTUS is the brand name for a program of sexual abuse awareness and prevention used in our diocese to train all volunteers in keeping our children safe in our homes, parishes and communities. This program is mandatory for all adults (age 18 and older) who serve as employees and/or volunteers in any school or parish activity. If you are planning on working as coaches in CYO, Religious Education Catechists (Home Schooling), Cantors, Youth Minsitry as well as ALL St. Patrick School parents, and have not attended previously, you must completeVirtus Training. Anyone that does not complete this training will no longer be permitted to work in the school or parish. This mandate is required through the Office of Children Protection, Diocese of Rockville Centre. Please note: After completing VIRTUS training you will receive a certificate of completion upon logging in to your acount. Please remember to retain your certificate and your training completion date for future use.

PRE-REGISTRATION at www.virtus.org IS REQUIRED prior to attending the session. The training module, Protecting God’s Children Young Adult Coffee House for Adults will be offered in St. Francis of Assisi parish sponsors a Coffee House Ministry Murray Hall (Lower Church) in the renovated rectory basement. on February15th Starfish Coffee House at St. Francis is a place to gather and share in a faith-filled, relaxed ambience with great coffee. at 8:30AM

We feature guest speakers, live music, faith-filled films, & meditative scriptural prayer To register online (Lectio Divina). All are welcome; the focus however is Catholic Young Adults • Go to:http://www.virtusonline.org, and (20’s or 30’s, single or married) Select Help/FAQs Lectio Meditation on Sundays at 3:45pm on • View upcoming session schedule click on February 4th, March 4th,& April 8th (Answer) • Then select: Click here to get a list of upcoming sessions Open evenings at 7:30pm (Fridays) • Under select organization: choose Rockville February 9th & 23rd, March 9th & 23rd Centre, NY (Diocese) and select. • You will then get a list of upcoming sessions. Contact: Giovanna Maiello 516-713-1420. Visit our website: www.StarfishCoffeeHouse.com

14 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York MUSIC MINISTRY AROUND OUR PARISH Huntington Ancient Order of Hibernians

(The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B)

Entrance AntiphonAntiphon……………………..……….……………..…(chant) O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.

…at the 10am Youth Choir Mass: Offertoryy………………………….………….…(by Eleanor Daley, 1993) And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, There is still time to join the neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away. Huntington Ancient Order of Hibernians in time for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade …at the 11:30am Adult Chorale Mass: OffertoryOffertory…………………………….…(by William Dawson, 1899-1990) on Sunday March 11th at 2 PM. Soon-ah will be done-ah with the troubles of the world, going home to live with God. The only requirement is to be a practicing Irish Catholic. I want to meet my mother; Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 7th, I’m going to live with God. Soon-ah will be done-ah with the troubles of the world… 7:30 PM at the American Legion Hall in Halesite. No more weepin’ and-ah wailing; Please contact AOH Div 4 Standing Chair I’m going to live with God. Soon-ah will be done-ah with the troubles of the world… [email protected] or 516-521-5269 for an I want to meet my Jesus; application. http://huntingtonhibernian.com I’m going to live with God.

Communion Antiphon………………….……………..……..…..…(chant) Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he fills with good things.

Post-CommunionPost-Communion…(by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, 1525-1594) of the Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes aquarum, Catholic Daughters Americas ita desiderat anima mea ad te, Deus. Our Lady of Victory, Court #375 (As a deer longs for the flowing streams, so longs my soul for thee, O God.) Invite you to join us …at the Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:45am / 12:45pm Masses: Communion………………………….…(by Angelo Bertalotti, 1666-1747) on Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domine, Qui fecit caelum et terram. Wednesday, (Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.) February 7, 2018 7:00PM – Lower Church Valentine Tea Party Wrap Gifts for Our Confirmation Students

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 15 AROUND OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

SATURDAY JANUARY 27TH & SUNDAY JANUARY 28TH

WEEKLY Collection $ 25,354.00 EFT $ 3,522.00 Total $ 28,276.00 Budget ‘16-’17 (Incl Holydays) $ 31,372.55 Variance -$ 2,496.55 THANK YOU! Electronic Giving is a much appreciated and increasingly important way of ensuring your parish support. It’s easy, safe, and so convenient, especially when you are away from the parish, or unable to be at Mass because of illness or winter weather. Information is available on our Parish Website, http://stpatrickchurchhunt.org or at the Rectory.

2017 Tax Notices: We have sent out tax letters to all those who are required to receive. We have also sent letters to those who donated $500 or more throughout the year. If you did not receive a tax letter and would like to get one, please call the rectory at (631)385- 3311 ext. 351

HEARING- E M M A U S is a community of adults seeking to grow in faith, hope and love ASSISTED DEVICES together through study, prayer, friendship and community. We have several personal We meet on Monday nights at 7:30 pm in the Community Room in Murray hearing-assisted devices, linked to Hall. our Church sound system, for This year we will be exploring the readings for each Sunday to better understand the parishioner’s use during Mass. call to follow Christ. Our perspective will be multifaceted: examining the historical, Please stop in the Sacristy several literary and spiritual dimensions of the Scriptures and applying them to our lives today minutes before Mass, and and world today. mention this to one of our priests or deacons, or a sacristan. DEVOTION TO THE PRECIOUS BLOOD This group meets on Tuesday after the noon mass. We pray for the increase of priest LOW-GLUTEN vocations as well as our personal needs. The rosary, chaplet and readings are from the Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ book. For information ALTAR BREADS call:631- 368-0433. For various medical reasons, a number of parishioners find it necessary to FATIMA PRAYER CELL FORMATION use low-gluten altar breads. We do It is held immediately following the first Saturday of the month Mass. Is consisits of praying have them available. Please stop in the rosary and consecration to the Blessed Mother as well as reading St. Lucia’s reflections the Sacristy before Mass, and and meditation on the Blessed Mother’s Fatima messages. The cell promotes the First

mention this to one of our Priests. Saturday Devotion. For information, call: 631-368-0433 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

AL - ANON SERENITY FIRST BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick’s Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the second TUESDAYS Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Community Room. We are a Church Basement ( Murray Hall) group of women who have been afflicted with this disease and we meet First room on the left in hallway left of stage to lend support to one another through our difficult times. If you are Beginner meeting: 7:30 p.m. interested in learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene Gerdts Regular meeting: 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. (631) 549-3447 or Jean Whitcomb (631) 261-1166.

16 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York PRAYER OPPORUNITES PARISH PRAYER GROUPS For The Sick Who Have Asked The following parishioners and To Be Remembered In friends will be remembered in & DEVOTIONS Prayer: Baby Anthony Mainini, prayer throughout the year. They Gloria Green, Lena Perricone, Frances B. Rice, serve in the armed forces and DEVOTIONS: their family and friends enrolled •Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Kathy La Russo, Ruth Ellen Trimmer, Tom Fiorello,William Gondek, Joseph Petrone, Baby their names at the Blessed Mother Novena iis prayed on Wednesdays Shrine. Feel free to add names of following the 9:00 am Mass. Ella, Christine Gavzy, Richard Szramiak, John family members and friends, who are in the LoScalzo, Edward McDowell, Baby Joy, Maria •The rosary is prayed immediately following services, throughout the year. Lisena, Frances O’Riordan, Barbara Cosgrove, the 9:00 am Mass each morning. Evan Schider, Medic, U.S.Army, Lt. Col. Andrew Michael Reynolds, Joseph Woodstock, Jr., Kate Exposition on Monday 2:30 - 8:00 pm. Henning, US Army, Pvt. 1st Class Jonathan Battista, •Exposition Van Buitenen, Glen Knauer, Roman Svitchkar, •First Friday Adoration each first Friday Pvt. 2nd Class Erik Kishlicky, U.S. Army, Lt. J.G. Bogdon Bezsmertni, Laurie Walters, Don U.S. Navy-Sean Patrick Condon, Pvt. 1st Class from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Mansfield, Kathy Sorensen, Patty Patino, Pamela David Ivins, Jr. U.S. Marines, Sanmuel Schuff, Jr., Daly, Connie Zurcher, Matthew DiNapoli, Mimi U.S. Army, Christopher Daniels,U.S. National EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Vachris, Greg McCarthy,William Paul Schupler, Guard, Robert Daniels, U.S. National Guard, Lt. takes place each Monday from 2:30 through 8:00 pm Patricia Hardy Bozzella, Steven Bartolli, Stanley James W. Ronan, U.S. Marines, Pvt 1st Class [except holidays] Please spend some time in adoration Arbatowicz, John Boyle, Mildred Ungurath, Dominic Valentino, US Army, Bart Williams, U.S. and prayer during the day. Exposition assumes and requires Paul Carbone, Joanne Barrese, Anne Baldante, Coast Guard, Sgt. James McKeon, U.S. Army that the Blessed Sacrament never be left unattended; Elizabeth Roberts, Debbie & Nicole Santoro, National Guard, Spc. 1st Lt. Christopher M. Green, US Army, Stf. Sgt. Michael A. Lazari, US Air Force, What a wonderful opportunity is this special, grace-filled Gerri Nicklas, Jennifer Sweeney, Helen Indiere, Kimberlie Liccardi, Leslie Thomas, Annette FDNY, SPC James Ristuccia, US Army, Lt. Edward time of prayer for our parish! Maro, Dawn Levchenko,Theodore Efim Hart, USMC, Lt. Brian Hart, USMC, Johnathan Levchenko, Catherine Buitron, Dennis Pluto, Lang US Navy, Capt William Perrich, US ARMY, PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY Debbie Grosser, June Celestino, Carol Van Pvt. Stephen Soper, US ARMY, Capt. Michael Almighty God, Father of all nations, for freedom Nostrand, Michael Irenze, Patrick Hackeling, Rodick, US ARMY, Lcpl. John Barrett Dayton you have set us free in Christ Jesus. Nicole Berezny, Cristina Prolisko, Arten USMC, Lt. Craig James Marolf, US ARMY, 1st Lt. We praise and bless you for the gift of religious Patrick McGorman, US ARMY,CPRL, PFC liberty, the foundation of human rights, justice Hitsenko, Nancy Bond Zboray, Peggy Daniel Anthony Nigro, US ARMY, Morgan and the common good. Grant to our leaders Bright,Irene Ricciardi, Jenna Lynn Garvey, Williams, U S Coast Guard, Lt. Michael Apone, the wisdom to protect and promote our liberties: Michael Posillico, Marlene Wyleczuk, Robert US NAVY Airforce, James McKeon, US ARMY, By your grace, may we have the courage to defend Bauge, Fran Gusmano, Kim Castalano, Grant Lt. Hillary Allegretti, U.S. Coast Guard, SSgt. Denis them, for ourselves and for all those who live in Christensen, Sophia Reilly, Debbie Merman, Cashin, USMC, Lyle Williams, US ARMY, Maj. this blessed land. Mary Maguire, Christopher Bauge, Kristina and Jeremy Quimby, US ARMY, Maj. Dan Miller, US All this we pray through the intercession of Baby Bauge, BillWright, Mark Petrone, Michael ARMY, PFC Patrick Michael Reynolds, US Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the name DiMitri, Grace Casey, John Sweeney, Elizabeth Marines, Andrew Fortmann, Naval Seal, Steven of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of Lewis, Matthew Ingrassia, James J. Clifford, Jr., the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever, Amen. Fortmann, Navel Seal, Patrick Mulderrig, Ensign John “Jack” Maloney, Thomas Corbett, Madeline Michael Wolf, US Navy, 2nd Lt Michael Castelli, Croce, Rosemary Posey, Evelyn Darby, Janice US ARMY, Christopher Caruso, US Marines, Maj. HEART OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP meets Aguilera,John Malast, Vera Allen, Robert Cul- AndyWhite, US AIRFORCE, Lt. ElizabethVerardo, every Friday from 9:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M ver, Denise Higgins, Carol Smith, John Totten, US ARMY, Jeffrey Schmitz, US Marie Corp., Luis in the Community Room. We share prayer John Rogan, Nancy Arner, Patricia Karbiner, Bran- Vazquez, US ARMY, Spec. Linda E. Wiebalck, US and praise through song, scripture and don Rader, Jack & Ashley Davies, Carolyn ARMY, PFC Keith Gasparik, Maxwell Carroll, US Marine, 1st Lt. James Byler, US Marines, Pvt. witness. Healing prayer is available at the Mullen, Kathy Archer, Pat Jordan, Mary Maguire, Josephine McCarthy, Patricia Bonanza, Michael Preston Villumsen, Christopher James Peckham, end of the meeting. Please call Barbara US ARMY, Cpl. Christopher M. Caruso, U.S. @631 651-5581 for more information. Brien, Carol Smith, Anthony Steo, Victoria Meagher, Catherine Garvey, Kaylee Delgado, Marine Corp., Capt. Brian Clark, US ARMY, Capt. Carol Torre, Donna Torre, Michele Ferrone, Thomas Hackett, USArmy Nat’l Guard, Melanie Please join us every Baby Archie, Jimmy Del Giudice, Joanne Thompson, U. S. Navy, Capt. Julie Petrone, US Wednesday at 7:30pm in Graziano, Edward Velardi, Frances Petrone, Pat Airforce, Specialist Travis Beach, US ARMY, Cpl. Church to pray the Rosary Vincent J. Giambertone, Lt. Robert Scribner, US for peace in our hearts, our Signorile, Karen Kratzke, John Boyle, Richard Navy, Lt. Kyle J. Healy, US ARMY, Pvt Samuel families, our church, our Greco, Baby Jack Swanson, Joseph & Mary Patterson, US ARMY, LCpl. Max Polster, US country and the world. Maguire, Sandy Schider, Linda Uliano, MARINE CORP, Capt. Jock Pflug, USARMY, Lt. RyanMotch, Barbara Owens, Joseph Gallienne, Joseph Brown, US Navy, Capt. Bryant Tomlin, US “Love the Madonna and pray the Rosary, for her Madison Gilbert, Anthony Bellon, Howard Air Force, Capt. GavinWalter, US AIRFORCE. If Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world Svennson, Anne Coneys, Payton Lily Miklas, you wish us to pray for a soldier, please contact today” - St. Padre Pio Krista LaPunzina, Lee Belf LaRusso, Jeffrey the rectory with his/her name, 631-385-3311 Wheeler, Joseph DiLiberto, James DiLiberto, X214 “Among all the devotions approved by the Church, none has been so favored by so many miracles as the Katlyn Gregorie, Lois Darby, Mary Ann Walter, devotion of the Most Holy Rosary.” - Pope Pius IX Cynthia Giordano, Diane Baker 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 17 PARISH DIRECTORY Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday : 9:00am – 9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 4:30pm Sunday:9:00am - 1:00pm We invite all members of our parish community to register in the Rectory Office. We also encourage you to join one of our numerous parish ministries so that you may acquire a deeper sense of belonging and accomplishment serving the needs of others. S C H E D U L E O F M A S S E S Weekdays: 7:15AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Sunday: 7:30AM 10:00AM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:45AM 11:30AM 12 noon 9:30AM 12:45PM (Lower Church) 5:30PM Holy Days: As announced in our bulletin, or on our website

PARISH DIRECTORY SACRAMENT INFORMATION Telephone: 385-3311 Fax: 673-4102 Please refer to our parish website for Sacrament information as well Website: www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org Sacrament of Baptism Rev. Msgr. Steven R. Camp, Pastor 200 Baptisms are celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on the second and third Saturdays of the month and every Sunday of the month at 2:00 Rev. Michael Bissex 200 Rev. Thomas Edamattam 200 p.m. (Please note certain exception of Holydays) First time Parents Deacon William Casey 200 must make an appointment to meet with a priest and attend the parish’s Deacon Dale Bonocore, 200 Baptismal Preparation class. Deacon Louis Cosentino, 200 Baptismal Preparation Class Deacon Jerry Rorke 200 After School Ministry 897-2128 Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 10:30AM Bulletin E-mail: [email protected] The required Baptismal Prep class for new parents is held on Business Manager: Anthony Trombino 206 the fourth Sunday of each month beginning with the 9:30 a.m. Cemetery Office: Stephanie Natalello 215 Mass in Murray Hall (Lower Church) Cemetery Grounds: John Janssen EMMAUS: Tony Marinelli 362 Sacrament of Matrimony Eucharistic Ministers, Church, Nursing Home, We are happy to help arrange a wedding date for you. Please call the Hospital and Homebound 211 Hospital Ministry: Fr. Daniel Neyoh 200 rectory office, 631-385-3311 x214 at least eight months in advance Lectors: 211 for an appointment with a priest or deacon. A marriage preparation Music Director: Matthew Koraus 365 program (Pre-Cana) is required. Reserve the Church before booking Pastoral Care: Tricia Krug, 211 a reception. RCIA: 200 Rectory Office: 200 Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Parish Secretary: Stephanie Natalello 214 We encourage all those eligible for this Sacrament to be annointed Religious Education Office: 351 Linda Oristano, Director of Religious Education 350 immediately after the 12:45 Mass every Sunday or as emergencies St. Patrick’s School: Office: 252/253 warrant. Those eligible are those who are about to undergo surgery; School Website: www.stpathunt.org are suffering from serious illness and the condtion has worsened; or Sr. Maureen McDade, Principal 249 are enduring the weakening effects of advanced aging and it has Jean Grasso, Assist. Principal 250 been one year since they were last anointed. Board President: Roy Breitenbach 252 Nursery School 252 Trocaire- Parish Outreach: 216 Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Marie Monte, Director of Outreach 213 Monday nights 7:15-7:45 pm; Saturdays at 4:00-5:30 pm. Ushers: 361 Eves of First Friday and holydays 3:30-4:30 pm. Youth Ministry: Tony Marinelli 362

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE Mrs. Maureen Sullivan , Chair Mr. & Mrs. Joseph [Karen] Sinicropi Mr. Gunther Elizaitis, Chair Mr. Leo Wetter Mr. James Romaine Mrs. Ellie Nidds Mr. Thomas Ernst Mr. Orrin Dayton Ms. Diane Esposito Mrs. Annette Barba Mr. Jay Klampfer Mrs. Patricia Fogarty Mrs. Allison O’Brien Dr. Douglas Dougherty Mrs. Deborah Kendric Mr. John Lewin Mr. Brian Malone Msgr. Steven Camp Mr. Kevin Lynch Mr. Anthony Trombino Mr. Vincent Mallardi Msgr. Steven Camp 18 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York