Parish Center Hours

The Parish Family of "I would like an abunSdance ofapeacie.nI woutld liBke full vesselrs igid of charity. I would like rich treasures of mercy. I would like cheerfulness to preside over all."...Saint Brigid

December 10, 2016 - Second Sunday of Advent We gather to celebrate the Eucharist Welcome to our Parish Family Saturday: 8am Church (weekday Mass) 5pm Church (English) Church Address: 7pm Church (Spanish) 75 Post Avenue, Westbury NY 11590 Sunday: 7am Church (English) School Chapel Address 8:30am Church (Italian) 101 Maple Avenue, Westbury 9:15am Chapel (English) 10am Church (English) Family Mass Phone: 516-334-0021 10:45am Chapel (Spanish) Fax : 516-334-0082 11:30am English (Church) Choir E-mail : [email protected] 12:15pm Chapel (Spanish) Parish webpage: www.saintbrigid.net 2:30pm Church (Kreyol) 6pm Chapel (English) Rock Mass Church Hours: Monday through Friday: 6:30am through 9pm Monday 7am Church Saturday: 7:30am through 9pm through 9am Church Sunday: 6:30am - 5pm Friday 12:10pm Church Parish Center Hours Celebration of Reconciliation Monday through Thursday: 9:30am to 9:00pm Saturday: 4pm - 4:45pm (English) Friday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 6:15pm - 7pm (Spanish) Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday following the 12:10 Mass Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (except on certain holidays and holydays) The Father Schaefer Parish Center is located at 75 Post Avenue, directly across the street Other Prayer Opportunities from the Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday thru Thursdays 12:40 - 5pm Index of Features Upcoming events...... p.3 Mass Intentions...... p.5 Charismatic Prayer Meeting Sunday Morning Post...... p.7 Tuesday 8pm Chapel (Spanish) News from our Parish Ministries...... p. 9 Tuesday 7:30pm School Library (English) Comunidad Hispana...... p. 12 - 13 Second Saturday 8:30pm Church (Kreyol) Comunita Italiana...... p. 14 Komunite Ayisyen...... p. 15 No teworthy Happenings...... p. 16 Jesus Night: First Friday of every month 7:30pm (October through June) Recitation of the Rosary: After each of the weekday Masses

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. life at SSaaiinntt BBrriiggiidd’ Sacramental Life of our Parish Baptism for children (under the age of 7) is celebrated in Care for those in need. . . English on the first three Sundays at 1 pm; in Spanish on Parish Outreach Program the last Sunday of the month at 1 pm; in Kreyol on the 3rd Our parish outreach program, located in the Father Schaefer Saturday at 1 pm. Parents attend a preparation session on Parish Center, provides a range of social services for people the first Monday of the month from 8 to 9:30 pm in the of the local community. Joan Echausse, director of Parish church. Please call the Parish Center (334-0021) to make Outreach, is assisted by coordinators Lupe Ramirez and arrangements to speak to one of our priests or deacons Barbara Powell. Parish Outreach operates Monday to Friday about your child’s upcoming baptism. between 10 am and 3 pm. 516-334-0021, ext. 361.

Celebration of Marriage Casa Mary Johanna, also located in the Father Schaefer Please call the Parish Center (334-0021) at least six Parish Center provides services and counseling. Yanira months in advance to make arrangements for an interview Chacon is the coordinator of Casa Mary Johanna and can be with one of our parish deacons or priests who will meet reached at 516-334-0021 ext 362 with the engaged couple, set the time and date of the wedding, and make arrangements for our parish marriage Our Parish Outreach Food Pantry is located in the preparation program. basement of the rectory residence (50 Post Avenue). Hours of operation are: Monday (6pm - 8pm), Tuesday (10:30 am - 12 Rite of Christian Initiation pm & Adults who have never been baptized are prepared for the 1 pm - 3 pm), Wednesday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm), reception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Thursday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm), Friday (10:30 Eucharist and Confirmation) through the RCIA process. am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm). Ximena Aravena (516-334-0021 Other adults may have already been baptized, but are (ext 327) is the coordinator of our food pantry. seeking to receive Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Those interested in knowing more about the process of becoming a full member of the Catholic Church are invited to call St. Brigid’s Attic Thrift Shop accepts/sells good, used Sister Ann Horn at 516-333-9434. Parents who have clothing, household articles and bric-a-brac at school-aged children who have never been baptized are affordable prices. Millie Lopez coordinates the Thrift Shop also invited to speak to Sister Ann about their process of at 178 Post Ave (876-0252). We're open Monday thru preparation for these sacraments. Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Sacraments of School Age Children Ministry to the Bereaved Our parish religious education program prepares children We reach out to those who have suffered the death of a loved for the celebration of the sacraments of Eucharist, one. Rosemary Fischer coordinates our Bereavement Reconciliation, and Confirmaton. The norm is that Ministry throughout the year. We also offer occasional children receive a two-year preparation for Reconciliation Bereavement Workshops with Dr. Lou Sabatini. Call 334- and Eucharist (normally celebrated in the second grade) 0021 ext 333 for details. and a two-year preparation program for Confirmation (normally celebrated in the eighth grade). Our religious Parish Regional School education program deepens the experience of faith and re - Saint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School offers an ligious formation in the years betweeen the celebrations excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel for children of these sacraments. from Nursery to 8th Grade. Students are prepared for the Parents who have children older than first grade and are Sacraments of Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. seeking to have them receive the sacraments of Eucharist Liturgies and Prayer Services are celebrated throughout the (First Communion), Reconciliation or Confirmation are school year. Programs are offered for a wide range of asked to call the Religious Education office. student needs and interests. Academic Intervention Services Communion to the Sick and Homebound are offered as well as Academies of Inquiry and School-wide Anyone who is not able to attend Mass because of frailty, Enrichment Clusters. To arrange a visit, please call the chronic or temporary illness, or admission to hospice can school office at 333-0580. Mr. Paul Clagnaz is the Principal. have Holy Communion brought to them at home on a Father Tony Stanganelli and Father Tom Arnao are regular basis. Please call the parish office to make co-pastors. Visit our Website at www.stbolh.org . arrangements for a lay minister to bring holy communion. Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers: (516) 594-9063

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Directory of the Pastoral Staff

PARISH CLERGY 516-334-0021 PARISH OUTREACH 516-334-0021 Joan Echausse, Pastoral Associate for Parish Outreach Father Anthony Stanganelli, pastor ext.308 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] t Yanira Chacon-Lopez ext. 362 Father Jason Grisafi , associate pastor Casa Mary Johanna e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Ximena Aravena, Saint Brigid’s Food Pantry - ext. 327 Rev. Romulo C. Gomez, associate pastor e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Barbara Powell, Saint Brigid’s Well - ext. 361 e-mail: [email protected] Father Nesly Jean-Jacques SMM, associate pastor Lupe Ramirez, Saint Brigid’s Well - ext. 361 e-mail: [email protected] Monsignor John Martin, in residence e-mail: [email protected] Deacon Darrell Buono e-mail: [email protected]

Deacon Jim Morris HAITIAN APOSTOLATE 516-334-0021 Sister Bruno FDM ext 358 Deacon Frank Pesce Sister Cecilia FDM ext 357 e-mail: [email protected]

Deacon Manuel J. Ramos MUSIC MINISTRY: 516-334-0021 ext 311 e-mail: [email protected] Susan Porteus Director of Music e-mail: [email protected] FAITH FORMATION 516-334-0021 ext 352 e-mail: [email protected] FAX # 516- 333-9438 SUPPORTING STAFF Sister Ann Horn OP 334-0021 ext. 353 Receptionists 334-0021– ext.300 Pastoral Associate of Faith Formation Nicole Manzione • Sylvia Almonte • Kris Marasca e-mail: [email protected] Carla Escobar • Sabrina Rodriguez

Socorro Moreno 334-0021 ext. 355 Business Office Assistants 334-0021 Director of Religious Education Christine Tomitz - ext. 301 e-mail: [email protected] Carol Beck - ext. 351 Grace Puglisi Meg Westfall 334-0021 ext. 354 Director of Religious Education Religious Education Office 334-0021 ext. 352 e-mail: [email protected] Barbara Budion and Rosemary Moreno e-mail: [email protected] Vince Buzzeo 334-0021 ext. 356 School Office: 333-0580 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Terri Ruggiero e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Paul Clagnaz 333-0580 Principal of Saint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School Weekend Sacristan e-mail: [email protected] Tereso Reyes James Worthman Nathaniel Worthman PARISH ADMINISTRATION 516-334-0021 Alex Cipollone Project Manager Robert Cammarata 334-0021 ext. 336 Andy Murano 334-0021 ext. 305 Pastoral Associate for Administration e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Church Custodian - 334-0021 Maria Pineiro 334-0021 ext. 333 Roberto Fernandez Office Manager 1 e-mail: [email protected]

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Parish Ministries Coordinators Altar Servers 334-0021 Ministry of Consolation - 334-0021 Father Jason Walter Wilczek Bereavement 334-0021 Ministry of Winter Grace 334-0021 Rosemary Fischer Sister Julie Thompson Choir (Adult English) 334-0021 ext.311 Pastoral Council 334-0021 Susan Porteus Father Anthony Stanganelli Choir (10am - Youth) 334-0021 ext 311 Pastoral Formation Institute Parish Representatives: Laura Naughton Carleen Barten 640-5735 Choir (Italian) 334-0021 ext. 311 Pre-Cana Program: Susan Porteus Mary & Peter Kahl - 333-4755 Choir (Spanish 10:45) 334-0021 Thinking of Becoming a Catholic? Guillermo Roman Sr. Ann Horn, OP - 333-9434 Choir (Spanish Sat 7 pm) Respect Life Omar Chirinos 997-9054 Michael Posillico 626-8946 Choir (Haitian) 334-0021 Rock Band 334-0021 Yolette Solnave Elissa Hanson CYO Sports Rock Mass - 334-4755 Gerard Gordon - 338-6640: [email protected] Denise Pratesi & Chuck Cutolo: email: [email protected] Decorating Team Rosary Altar Society 334-0021 Lorraine Sherman - 333-6511 Ronnie Cornell Eucharistic Ministers Scouts (Boy Scouts/Cub scouts) Troop 469 Anna Moruzzi - 997-6860 Scoutmaster: Dan Gregory [email protected] Family Mass Committee Girl Scouts Deacon Darrell Buono Harriet Gibaldi - 741-2550 Folk Group (9:15am Mass) Spiritual Direction 334-0021 Susan Porteus 334-0021 Deacon Jim Morris FOCCUS Inventory : Ushers 334-0021 Sophie & Michael Mundy - 516-605-0152 Charles Givens Finance Council 334-0021 ext. 336 Matthew Cahill Garden Club ST. BRIGID Sheila Leonard OUR LADY OF HOPE SCHOOL Senior Connections 334-0021 Parent Association - (516) 621-1735 Barbara Fleming Mary Katz - [email protected] Lectors School Board 333-0580 Katie Sheehan - 794-6388 Lisa Kumbatovic - [email protected] Junior Lectors Deacon Darrell Buono Organizations in Our Community Alcoholics Anonymous Marriage Encounter 292-3040 Maureen & Rick Tufano: 747-3282 Ancient Order of Hibernians OSIA Sons of Italy Mary Hickey - 333-8594 Rae Lanzilotta: 334-0830 Birthright Prison Families Anonymous Emergency Hotline:1-800-550- 4900 Kent Evans: 732-3018 Cursillo/Ultrea Retrouvaille (Marriage Support) Carleen Barten: 640-5735 John & Linda Pisano 334-0178 Durazzano Society Saint Anthony Society Domenick Mauro - President - 516-946-0576 Phyllis Caggiano 796-2928 Knights of Columbus ( 516) 946-6968 Veterans of Foreign War Steve Fleming, Grand Knight www.kofc1012.org Maria SS Dell'Assunta Society Westbury Senior Citizens 2 Mary Ann DiGiuseppe: 516-521-7342 Maureen Droge 334-5886

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Angels/Advent Calendar All “Angel Gifts” are due NOW! Gifts may be returned to the Schaefer Parish Center and ALL MASSES: December 10th and 11th! Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Christmas Gift Distribution. 1:15 pm Prayer Service in Church. Gift Distribution from 1:30 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Wednesday, Dec. 21 - 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Day of Reconciliation - December 19 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Christmas Schedule Fr. Jason (E.S.) Fr. Martin (E) Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm 4:00 pm - English - Church Fr. Tony (E.I.) Fr. Romulo (S) 5:00 pm - English - Chapel 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm 6:00 pm - English - Church Fr. Nesly (K) Fr. Martin (E) 8:00 pm - Spanish ) Code Auditorium 6:45 pm- 7:30 pm- Fr. Jason (E.S.) Fr. Tony (E.I.) Midnight Mass English - Church 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm English (Rock Mass) - Chapel All the priests will be available for confessions in Kreyol - Code Auditorium English, Spanish, Kreyol and Italian Christmas Day 7:00 am - English - Church “For The Love Of Mercy” 8:30 am - Italian - Church Capital Campaign 9:15 am - English - Chapel 10:00 am - English - Church For any questions about your pledge or 10:45 am - Spanish - Code Auditorium statements for this campaign, please contact 11:30 am - Englsh - Church Lynch Development Associates at 631-351- 12:15 pm - spanish - Code 1368. Thank you. 1:30 pm - Kreyol - Church Fatima Prayer Cell WAF Fatima Prayer Cell for World Peace meets at 7:00 pm, every Monday, in St. Brigid Church. Please join us as we pray for much needed peace in our world. 3

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. We pray for those who are sick. . .

Mary Ann Elliott Rose Cangialosi Candy Cama Charles Smith Sabrina Gallo Maureen Kane Anthony Valenti Irene Davide Luigi Panetta Drew DeMasters Alourdes Normil Catherine Dillon Loren Dempsey Laurie Crimeni Gloria DiGiacomo Francesca Posillico Margaret Scarpelli Mary Murray Joann Grossman Walter Wilczek Clyde Thompson Julie Knight Lance Hartgroce Gina Corleto-Quiroz Kim Lurie Joan Young Dorothy Royal Terry Mainela Ashley Davide Caroline Bessler Shannon Kula Cassidy Hogan Mary Murphy Michael Caplice Marie Coniglio Giuseppe Sposito Marianne Brewer Anil Sirju Jeanette Lacker Evelyn Whittington Kristine Olsen Grace Puglisi Ann Haas Ann Dillon Bill Lardaro Santina Haemmerle Janet Bravo Irene Majcher Michael Pereira Robert Spence Bobby Menges Eileen Janec Diane Fuller-Lamparter Florence Spence Kwame Toshambe George Davis Felicia Mannetta Grace McKenna Anna Leddy Mary Fuchs Yolanda Tirado Christopher Lynch John Raziano Loretta Scialdone Miriam Guerra Lorraine Calia Elba Esther Crotty Arlene Clancy Rosa Peña Lucy Richardson M. Nono Luicito Diaz Linda Foxx Wendy Hesse James Speedling Peter Thompson, Sr. Maria Mercado Bernadette Leftwich Tony Buffolino Jill Mazza Due to space limitations, names placed on the sick list will remain for four weeks. Please call the parish office to remove or add a loved one. We pray for those who have died. . .

Thomas E. Brett, Joan Connelly, Helen F. Dolegoski, Maria Buffolino, Marianne Daddio, Rose Nicosia and Margaret Lagimoniere We pray for those who serve in the military. . . Sgt. Jason Howland, National Guard Army Rigoberto Castro, USMC Sgt. Victor Raynoso, USMC Master Sgt. Stephen Eagnelli, USAF Lt. Col. Charles J. Tulaney, USMC Thomas Ruse, LCpl, USMC Sgt. Craig Clark, US Army James Eugene, US Marine Adam C. Belding, SPC US Army in Korea Alvin Jordan Andrew Lyons Jim Arbelaez, US Marine Neil Falls Percifull, US Army Richard Bush, US Army Mike Tarsa, LTC US Marine Steven Federlien, Navy Reservist James E. Geiselman, US Army in Afghanistan Christopher Ponsot Major James McLean US Army Sargeant John Patrick Riffle Chao Li, US Army Johanna Romero, US Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Schultz, US Army Kenneth Furst, USMC 2nd Lt. Kurth McDermott, USMC Sgt. Madzsima Nerestant, USMC Lawrence Marquez, US. Army Master Sgt. Jill Agront Staff Sgt. Edwin Philip Julean USMC in Afghanistan Lucky Isaac Jacques, USP US Army in Iraq Staff Sgt. Rodney Agustin, USMC Corp. Jerry Kubis, US Marine 1st Lt. Brendan T. Echausse, US Army Sgt. Robert Thomas Ludwig, US Army Lt. Cody McDonald in Afghanistan Sgt. 1st Class Sean Schenck, US Army in Afghanistan Christopher Counts, U.S. Marine in Afghanistan Jarrett Corbin, US Navy in Japan Major Matthew Kessler, US Marine Sr, Chief Brian Berretta, US Navy Vladimir Julin, US Navy Petty Officer Neale John Marquez, US Marine 4 SR Charles Zaino, USN

MondayMonday TuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursday FridayFriday SaturdaySaturday 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am Mass 8:00 am Mass The DaCosta family Kevin O’Brien Agostino & Angelina James D’Addario & Joseph N. Pascarella Novena Mass Abbatiello family

9:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass Donna Lardaro Anthony Alfieri Parish Outreach Donna Lardaro Bill Whittington

12:10 pm Mass 12:10 pm Mass 12:10 pm Mass 12:10 pm Mass 12:10 pm Mass Joseph, Thresiamma Salvatore Milone Alessandro & Peggy Kossuth Francesco, Antonio & & Teresa Joseph Carmela Cice Carmela Abbatiello Sacrament of Reconciliation Reconciliation Reconciliation Reconciliation Reconciliation Reconciliation (Confession) follows 12:10 follows 12:10 Mass Mass follows 12:10 Mass follows 12:10 Mass follows 12:10 Mass 4-4:45 pm

Saturday December 17th 5:00 pm...(English/Church)...... Intentions: Anthony Muscarella Priest: Fr. Jim Servers: A. & C. Petkanas, S. B. Adycki, J. & M. Buono 7:00 pm...(Spanish/Church)...... Intentions: Andres Felipe Calcedo, Luz de Maria Amaya Priest: Fr. Romulo Sunday December 18th 7:00 am...(English/Church) ...... Intentions: People of the Parish Priest: Fr. Martin 8:30 am...(Italian/Church)...... Intentions: Michele D’Alessandro, Frankie & Francesco Masiello, Ninetta Tisi, Antonia Abbatiello, Mario Zito, Antonio Franzella Priest: Fr. Viladesau 9:15 am...(English/Chapel)...... Intentions: John M. Campbell, Jr. Priest: Fr. Tony Servers: P. Lamarre, C. & M. Cullinan, B. K. Cabiri 10:00 am...(English/Church) ...... Intentions: Thomas Roache Priest: Fr. Martin Servers: Wi. Kratina, C. Guevarra, A. Buck 10:45 am...(Spanish/Chapel) ...... Intentions: Priest: Fr. Romulo 11:30 am...(English/Church) ...... Intentions: Mary Rafferty Malitzis, Cathy Rafferty, Marianne Lupo, Daniel Sullivan, Russell Curtis, Joshua Quan Soon Priest: Fr. Jason Servers: A. & A. Verma, M. Mongalo, J. Mardy 12:15 pm...... (Spanish/Chapel) ...... Intentions: Priest: Fr. Romulo 2:30 pm ...(Kreyol/Church) ...... Intentions: Victorin, Huber & Willier Laroche Priest: Fr. Nesly 6:00 pm...(English/Chapel) ...... Intentions: The Pfeifer family Priest: Fr. Tony Servers: C. & K. Weydig, M. Raduazzo, O. Quintanilla

Other Memorials for the Week With the gift of candles we lovingly remember... Please call the rectory With the gift of altar flowers we lovingly remember... office to memorialize candles, flowers, or With the gift of bread and wine we lovingly remember... bread and wine for the Pasquale Posillico from the Cipollone family week in memory of a loved one. 5

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Bre aking Open the Word

Reflecting on next Sunday’s Gospel before you come to Mass can bring Gospel Reflection so much more meaning to your experience of liturgy. Here’s the Gospel Questions for next Sunday. How does this Gospel touch your life? • Think of what God’s December 17th - Fourth Sunday of Advent dream for us today might Matthew 1:18-24 be. This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, • Think of a time when you but before they lived together, felt guided by angels or by she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. the Lord in your decisions. Joseph, her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, • Think of what is needed decided to divorce her quietly. to stand in God’s holy Such was his intention when, behold, presence? the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, Some Questions for do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. Families & Children For it is through the Holy Spirit • Do you think that Joseph that this child has been conceived in her. and Mary found it easy to She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, believe what they had been because he will save his people from their sins." told by the angel? All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: • Think of something you Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, were told that was hard for and they shall name him Emmanuel, you to believe. which means "God is with us." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.

God’s dream is that we live in the world as His adopted and saved children, working to bring His peace and justice, mercy and forgiveness into our world. We ask God to continue to save Scripture texts are taken from the New us in our own day from all that would lead us away from Him. American Bible with Revised New We ask God to continue to help us to know Jesus as Emmanuel, Testament and Revised Psalms ©1991, God with us, so that our faith may be rooted in His wisdom and 1986,1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington DC and used by power. permission of the copyright owner. All rights reserved. 6

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Sunday What was I thinking? Morning E-mail Father Tony: [email protected]

I believe some of you know that it was a desire in my heart POSTPOSto waTnt to come to Saint Brigid’s for a number o f years. Perhaps the first seed of that desire was planted back in the day when Father Frank was Why participate in a pastor and he asked me to help him one summer. There was something parish musical production? extraordinary about this parish that I loved. Sometimes it is hard to put into As you know, we are planning a words the desires of your heart. I just knew that this is a parish community parish musical production Mary where I felt called to serve, and I rejoiced when the opportunity was finally Poppins . Next week we begin the given to me. process of assembling a cast for the production -- so why not try Over these past three-and-a-half years, I have come to face a number of out and be a part of it? I find that challenges as a pastor, challenges which might tempt me to wonder whether putting our talents together to do or not my desire to come here was in fact from God. However, I think that something wholesome and fun is all people, especially married people, go through the same process. People another way of building fall in love, they feel called to go the next step and get married, and then community in the parish -- and it challenges emerge which can call into question the decision itself. In those is perhaps the one ministry that moments of challenge we might be inclined to say,“What in the world was I can bring together entire families participating at one level or thinking?” another in the overall musical production. Please consider Second thoughts – analyzing our past decisions – wondering if we chose coming to the Code Auditorium well – this is the theme of today’s gospel. In last week’s gospel, we saw John either Monday or Tuesday night the Baptist on fire with his love and devotion to God, sure that his whole life at 7:30pm and ministry was to bring him to this singular moment to point out to the . crowd the Messiah, the one “mightier than I who will baptize you with the So what’s your hurry this Holy Spirit and fire.” In today’s gospel, we find John now in prison, filled Christmas season? with doubts and concerns. From prison, he may even have heard that Jesus, During this season of Advent, we the one whom he came to proclaim, was also facing a rising tide of rejection. want to try to take some time to He wonders in prison, “Did I make a mistake? Was all this in vain?” be still, to contemplate the mystery of God-Emanuel - that is, “God is with us.” As we can Jesus’ response to the disciples whom John sends to question Jesus is very be so harried with “holiday clear: Look at the evidence of what you see – the mighty deeds of God that preparations,,” why not take a are now being performed in your midst. The blind see, the deaf hear, the brief time out of the day to sit in lame walk, and the poor have the good news preached to them. Jesus calls the presence of our loving Savior. the people to reflect upon the desires that they had when they went into the We have recently added more desert to hear the preaching of John. All the evidence, past and present, point hours of adoration of the Blessed to the fact that what God was doing in John’s ministry was good and true Sacrament in our Church because and valid. Both John, now in prison, and his disciples needed to know that, we want to create a place of quiet despite the evidence of setbacks and rejection, God has a beautiful plan that reverence, and in that stillness to is unfolding before us. long for the presence of Jesus to be made manifest in the world. Sometimes the challenges of life do make us call into question the desires of As a special “Advent practice” which you may choose to adopt, our heart which, at one time, seemed so clear and straightforward. However, consider making a commitment we come to see that all our analyzing and dissecting of motives and desires to spend some time each week does not bring us greater clarity but only more confusion. In the end, it’s all (Monday through Friday from about trust – a trust that what we experienced in the depths of our heart was 12:40pm to 5pm) to be in the not wrong or foolish or vain. May the Lord draw us into a deeper trust in his presence of Jesus in our Church. mysterious plans for us. 7

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. For the Love of Mercy - Capital Campaign

We continue to be in the “Redemption Phase” of the Campaign... Parishioners have made pledges and some initial payments and others are making periodic payments towards their Campaign giving goals.

Redemption Process: (how to make pledge payments) We’ve partnered with Lynch Development Associates (LDA), the firm who helped us with our campaign. They will maintain the campaign records and send our status letters and return envelopes each month. St. Brigid’s Business Office will personally deposit and control all the funds, but we share a record of those gifts with LDA so they can accurately manage our pledge records.

How to make your payment(s): On your payment interval (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.) you’ll receive a status letter and a return envelope Please Note: from Saint Brigid’s (via LDA). This letter will be perforated and we ask Your status letter may you to write the amount of your payment, tear off the return form, and not reflect the most return it via the mail or by placing it in the Saint Brigid’s collection bas - recent payment ket. If you are donating by check, please write “Capital Campaign” in the you’ve made, due to memo section . If you send funds electronically, either through your timing issues. online bill paying service, through paypal, or Faith Direct , please make Your recent payment sure to indicate “Capital Campaign” in the description on the electronic will appear on the next item. This will ensure that your payments go to the proper parish fund. month’s report.

When to make your payment: Ordinarily your status letter and return envelope will be generated and sent during the first week of the month according to your payment interval.

Status letters will go out according to the following schedule: October 2016- Monthly, Quarterly March 2017- Monthly November 2016- Monthly April 2017- Monthly, Quarterly December 2016- Monthly May 2017- Monthly January 2017- Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annually June 2017- Monthly February 2017- Monthly July 2017- Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annually, Annual Any questions, please contact Jacqueline at Lynch Development Associates: (631)351-1368.

Many thanks to all who have made a commitment “For the Love of Mercy”

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Comunidad Hispana de Santa Brigida Invitaciones Casa Mary Johanna Ministerio de Canto 1-516-334-0021 Ext.362 - Misa sábados 7:00 p.m. Iglesia Post Ave. Ensayo Miércoles 4:30 p.m. Encargado Omar Chirinos 1-516-997-9054. - Misa Domingos 10:45 am. Capilla de la Escuela. En - - ¿Necesita una carta de la cargados Ricardo Ossandon 1.516.333.2028 y Caminando Con Jesus - Juana Rodriguez Enjoy iglesia para algún trámite de inmi - - 516-589-5093 Spanish gración? Charismatic - Misa Domingos 12:15 pm. Capilla de la Escuela. Ensayo Sábados 4 pm. Encargado Group Llene el censo parroquial para obtener Guillermo Román 1-516-334-7094 Tuesdays esta carta. Censo disponible en la Chapel oficina parroquial. Grupo de Oración Carismático invita a la reunión todos los martes, iniciando con el 7:30 pm - ¿Necesita un identificación de la Santo Rosario en la Capilla a las 7:30 pm. parroquia? Presentar un Healing documento de su país de origen. Misa de Sanación y Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Tercer martes del mes Mass 7:30 pm en la Capilla. Every (Pasaporte, acta de nacimiento ó tar - third jeta de elector). Se agradece una Tuesday of donación. Avisos the month Caridades Católicas ofrece Servicios de Inmigración 7:30 pm Oficina de Asistencia Social, Iglesia en Post Ave. El cuarto miércoles de cada mes a Inscripciones Para partir de las 10:00 am. Atención en orden de llegada. $30 consulta. Chapel Bautismos Catholic El Grupo Juvenil del Ministerio Hispano , les invita todos los Martes Charities Septiembre,etc. a sus reuniones semanales a las 7:30PM en la biblioteca de la escuela. offers No hay que esperar al primer services on domingo del mes. Llamar Psiquiatra Amalia Buendía Ofrece consulta gratis los días lunes de 5 a 8 p.m. Sola - 4th Wed. inmediatamente a mente con cita. Mas información 1.516.850.5109 of the Sra. María Piñeiro month. (516-334-0021, X333) Outreach. “The Attic” necesita: Consultation O visitarla en la Oficina Parroquial - Ropa limpia y en buen estado de bebé y niño. 178 Post Ave. Thrift Shop $30 Millie Lopez 516-455-3556. “The Well” necesita voluntarios bilingües 1.516.334.0021 Ext.308 con El Centro de Educación Joan Please Religiosa donate Hermanos Ayudémonos Unos A Otros food to Necesidades en la Despensa de Comida. 516-334-0021 ext. 327 Ximena St. Brigid’s Inscripciones para Catecismo y Favor traiga comida no perecedera a la misa y depositela en la canasta Food Primera Comunion que esta disponible. Pantry! Horario de oficina durante el Que Dios le bendiga por su generosidad. verano es de lunes a jueves de 9:00am – 3:00pm. Para maores 10 informes, favor llamar al tel #334-0021 ext. #355 (español)

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Comunidad Hispana de Santa Brigida

Tercer Domingo De Adviento Buena Nueva. La verdadera presencia del Cristo que Cristo Liberador Que Viene . esperamos no se da en la celebración social y convencional de la Navidad. Se da en la misericordia Las sociedades modernas han prostituido la espera del y en el servicio de los pobres; en su evangelización Adviento. Han comercializado la Navidad, han liberadora; en el perdón y la reconciliación. Por parte folclorizado e instrumentalizado cultural e de quién? Por aquellos que son signo de Jesús en el ideológicamente a Jesús Niño y a la Virgen María. Han pueblo, llamados a mantener la esperanza en su convertido la esperanza cristiana en pura espectación venida salvadora; la Iglesia y los cristianos. La humana; la liberación integral de Cristo en adelantos credibilidad de que Cristo viene como liberador, y que materiales. La salvación que Jesús trae está sofocada por no ha olvidado a su pueblo, está en nuestras manos. los mesianismos políticos, la publicidad y la Depende de nuestra fidelidad en poner los signos de propaganda. Cómo reconocerla? Cómo descubrir su solidaridad y servicio con los pobres, sufrientes y presencia y su itinerario liberador, en una secularización abandonados. creciente de la Navidad y del Adviento? Este desconcierto existía también en tiempos de Jesús. “Era Asó como el pueblo judío, con Moisés, con los Él el Mesías por venir, o tenían que esperar a otro?”. Al profetas del exilio y más tarde con el mismo Jesús, respecto no había acuerdo en los dirigentes, lo cual experimentaba el paso de Dios santificador y liberador sembraba el escepticismo y la confusión en el pueblo. a través de los hechos que lo llevaban, de formas de “está endemoniado..., es un falso profeta..., agita al servidumbre, a situaciones de mayor libertad; igual - pueblo..., es el santo de Dios..., es el Mesías que había mente hoy el pueblo americano reconoce la venida de de venir...,Dios está con Él...”. Cristo que lo santifica y libera, en una comunidad cristiana que lo acompaña en su camino a formas de Cómo reconocer a Jesús que viene? Por sus gestos de vida más humana. Es hora de tomar conciencia de misericordia y de liberación, junto a los oprimidos, nuestras responsabilidades para que Jesús venga de alejados, y abandonados. Gestos limitados, provisorios, nuevo a nuestros corazones. pero suficientes para los que tienen el corazón pobre y nutren la esperanza, “los ciegos ven y los inválidos andan; los leprosos quedan limpios y los sordos oyen; los muertos resucitan y a los pobres se les anuncia la

Casa Mary Johanna Ubicada anteriormente en el 275 Brook St., ahora en SchaeferCenter, 75 Post Ave. (al frente de la Iglesia de piedra) (516) 334-0021 ext. 362. Ofrecemos los siguientes servicios: - Clases de inglés - Ayuda a los niños con sus tareas escolares (en periodo lectivo). - Tarjetas de identificación Llamenos (516) 334-0021 ext. 362, (puede dejar mensaje) Coordinadora Sra. Yanira Chacón-López. Lunes, Martes, Miercoles - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Viernes - 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Despensa de Comida The Well Ubicada en el sotano de la rectoria de Santa Brígida Ubicada en la 75 Post Ave. Westbury NY 11590. en Post Ave. Horario al público: Horario al público: (516) 334-0021 ext. 361 Lunes 6 - 8 pm Lunes, Martes y Miércoles Martes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm Miércoles 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm Jueves cerrado Jueves 10:30 am - 12 pm y 6 - 8 pm Viernes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm Viernes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm Barbara Powell y Lupe Ramirez 11 (516) 334-0021 ext. 327 - Ximena Aravena

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Comunità Italiana Messa Dei Bambini Venerdi 16 Dicembre Ecco alcune foto dei nostril splendidi bambini Venerdi 16 dicembre alle 8:00 di sera in Chiesa che hanno animato la messa italiana del 4 verra’ celebrate la messa memoriale in ricordo dicembre. di Biasio Buffolino. Un grazie di cuore a tutti I genitori che rendono possibili questo tipo di iniziative. Raccolta Cappotti : come ogni anno Giusep - Guardate la determinazione, l’impegno e gioia pina Pannella raccogliera’ cappotti nuovi per I che si legge nei loro occhi!! bambini meno fortunate della parrocchia. Chi volesse partecipare a questa donazione, puo’ rivolgersi a Giuseppina.

17 Dicembre: Clemente Pannella e il gruppo eventi anziani, fara’ visita alla casa di riposo Amber Court a Brush Hollow Rd il 17 dicembre alle 3:00 del pomeriggio. Chi volesse parteci - pare puo’ raggiungere il gruppo direttamente alla casa di riposo e condividere qualche ora di intrattenimento natalizio.

Vendita Biglietti Maxi Panettone : Il giorno di Natale al termine della messa italiana ci sara’ l’estrazione del biglietto vincente un panettone MAXI. I biglietti saranno disponibili presso ogni membro del comitato italiano. 1 biglietto x $5 3 biglietti x $10

12 Per vedere le foto degli eventi organizzati dal Comitato Italiano o futuri eventi in programma, consultate la pagina: Facebook: Italian Community of St. Brigid

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Kominote Ayisyén Haitian-American Apostolate

Third Sunday of Advent, 2016, A • Chak dimach, nou genyen lames an kreyol apati 2:30 pm lames an franse chak denye dimanch nan Toujours prets a prendre patience mwa yo. • Mè Ayisyenn yo ap fè reyinyon pou tout Timoum Nous sommes au troisième dimanche de l’Avent, yo chak Samedi depi 3 zè aprè midi pou rive 6 zè. Sè dénommé dimanche de la joie.C’est aussi le di - Cecilia ap okipe tout Timoun ki gen laj 6zan pou rive manche de Pax Christi. 12zan. Sè Bruno ap okipe tout jen yo ki gen laj 12 Aujourd’hui, le questionnement invite” à prendre zan pou rive 18 + zan. patience”. Dans la deuxième lecture, Saint Nou ankourage tout paran yo, pou yo mennen tout Jacques nous le demande expressement;” Prenez timoun yo ak j`¡en yo nan bon jan fomasyon sa a ke patience, vous aussi, tenez ferme car la venue du pawas la ofri yo gras a konpetans, renmen, Seigneur est proche”. Oui frères et soeurs, sa disponibilite ak bon volonte Mè nou yo. Pa bliye j`en venue est de tous les jours, à chaque fois que vous yo se yo ki lespwa nou, lespwa legliz la, espwa ouvrez les yeux et les oreilles et êtes attentifs aux sosyete a. signes de l’Esprit. • N ap fè tout fanmyki nan kominote nou an konnen Le passage d’Isaie est rempli de joie, d’allé - ke genyen baptem chak twazyem samedi nan mwa a gresse. Il invite à se tourner vers l’avenir. Il sait apati lh nan aprè midi. Fok nou pa bliye sa: le n’ap que la “ splendeur de Dieu” resplendira et chwazi marenn ak parenn yo, fok yo se katolik, e fok qu’un”bonheur sans fin” illuminera les yo konn vi-n leglis. Pou tout enfomasyon nou bezwen nan sans sa a rele, Sé cecilia nan nimero 516- visages.Alors, en ce temps là, le désert se couvrira 997-8727 or 516-333-8795. de fleurs comme les terres fertiles; les hommes seront guéris de leurs maladies. Ils pourront alors • Chak samedi apati 7 h nan aswe nougenyen lapriyè chanter leur joie. Jésus dans l’Evangile , se réfère karimatik nan chapèl lekol St. Brigid La. Epi chak à cette prophetie d’Isaie pour répondre aux dezyem samedi lapriyè a ap fèt nan legliz la, avek disciples de Jean. Il leur disait:’’ Allez dire à Jean exposisyon Sen Sakreman apati 8 h aswè. N ap tann nou tout. que les aveugles voient; les boiteux marchent, les sourds entendent, et la Bonne Nouvelle est annon - • Si nou bezwen enfomasyon sou perlerinaj yo ak cée aux pauvres.’’ sou laprivè karismatik yo, nou ka rele Cari Estime Oui, frères et soeurs, ce que nous avons à attendre nan 516-770-3248. de la part de Dieu: c’est qu’avec lui tout devient • Moun ki gen pwojè Marye, Reprann Lakominyon ki possible, même le plus improbable humainement. vle Konfime, se pou yo rele Se Bruno nan 516-333- Il nous faut nous armer de patience, ouvrir nos 8795. oreilles et contribuer à ouvrir celles de nos frères. Nous désirons ta venue, Seigneur. Viens nous • Pa blive ranpli Census la, Napjwenn ti liv sa a nan rendre courage. Viens ouvrir nos yeux. Viens nous premye pati antre legliz la oubyen nan biwo a (Parish aider à combattre le mal qui en nous et autour de Center). konsa, lè nou fi-n bay tout enfomasyon nou dwe bay sou sa yo mande nou yo, se lè sa a yo nous. rekokonet nou kom yon manb ki nan pawas la. Viens, Seigneur Jesus. Viens. Nous t’attendons. • Chak 1er Samedi du mois, randez-vous a, se 13 Bon dimanche. Eastport à 2 h. pm.

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Some notes from Father Tony

Don’t Miss Father Martin’s Advent Reflection On Wednesday evening, December 14th, at 7:30pm in the school chapel, our own Father John Martin will offer a presentation-reflection entitled, “An Adult Looks at Christmas.” We formed our first understanding of the true meaning of Christmas when we were children – our minds filled with images of the scenes of Bethlehem, shepherds and Magis, the wonder and awe of angels and a star that moved across the heavens. As we mature, so too we are invited to understand a more profound mystery of what the incarnation means – and God’s intense desire to dwell within us. But what exactly does that mean – and, more importantly, what will that cost? Come to Father Martin’s inspiring presentation on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:30pm in the school chapel.

Mary Poppins Coming to Saint Brigid’s Saint Brigid Players is proud to present “Mary Poppins” on the weekend of March 24 - 26. This great Disney classic captivates the hearts of old and young alike. And so we need the talent of old and young alike to make this happen! Some people remember times when they were onstage in grammar school or high school musicals and may remember how much fun it was to put on a show together – and the bonds of friendship that are forged in people working together, sharing their God-given talents. We want to offer that same experience to all of you – even those who never were on stage before in their life!

We will have auditions on Monday and Tuesday evening, December 12th and 13th in Code Auditorium beginning at 7:30pm. All people ages seven and older are invited to join us! Come down and be prepared to sing something – anything (even “Happy Birthday!”) and let’s see how together we can make something beautiful for our parish. It’s easier than you think – even easier than saying “Supercallifragilisticexpeolodotious”!

Advent Day of Reconciliation - Monday December 19 Once again, on Monday, December 19th throughout the afternoon and evening, we are offering the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation as we prepare for Christmas. Christmas is all about receiving -- receiving the love that the Father has for us. So often we have allowed embarrassment and even shame or self-loathing to get in the way of receiving that 14 which God so wants to offer us -- unconditional love and mercy. Throughout the day from 3:00pm until 9:00pm, we will offer the sacrament in all languages. Next week we will publish the schedule of priests and the hours they will be available. ...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850. Outreach Thank you, on behalf of our volunteers and the The “Angel Gift” Volunteer Schedule on page 3 people God privileges us to serve, for adopting one lists the dates and activities planned for the of our St. Brigid’s Angels. May this angel inspire preparation/distribution of the Angel gifts. We you to a generous act of giving, be with you as you welcome volunteers from our St. Brigid family to pray, and assist you to beautifully join us in the lower level of the church to assist in prepare for the birth of our the preparation, but please call either: 334-0021 Savior. Our angels represent ext. 308 or 327 before coming, to verify available the diversity of the people access to lower level of the church. We’d love to we serve at Parish have you join us! Outreach: many are children (some as young as new - born), some are teenagers and some are grandmoth - ers, raising young children PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! all over again. Some are the elderly, living on We hope to offer a ham or a turkey to each of our small fixed incomes, and some are homebound, Outreach families at Christmas, as many are in living with infirmities. All of our angels are in need of your generosity, your help and your need of our prayers, our loving thoughts and a sign loving thoughts and prayers. Please call Ximena - a Christmas gift - that we, St. Brigid’s family, care Aravena, Food Pantry Director, if you can help at about them this Christmas. 516-334-0021, ext. 327.

May your Advent be a time of peace-filled preparation filled with the bright hope and promise of the Christ child’s coming!

ANGEL GIFTS! ANGEL GIFTS! PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! Return your Angel Gifts, with the angel tag attached to your angel gift, to the Schaefer Parish Center, Chapel and St. Brigid Church trancept. at the We maut stth soer t and bag close to 2000 + gifts for so many who are in great need during Advent and Christmas, for distribution on Tuesday, December 20th and Wednesday, December 21st. at the Thank you always for your genaetro tuhs eh earts and spirit-filled giving. We at Outreach hold you in tender thought and prayer. Always, 15 n Joan 101 Maple Avenue, Westbury NY 11590 (516)333-0580 www.stbolh.org Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal [email protected] . Noteworthy Happenings

Healing Mass at St. Anastasia’s Church, 45-14 Part-Time Position available for a 7th & 8th grade 245th Street, Douglaston, Little Neck, New York Religious Education Chosen Program on Tuesday, December 13th. Begins at 7:00 pm Coordinator/Youth Minister for St. Barnabas with the Rosary followed by Mass and Healing Church in Bellmore. Total hours not to exceed 20 Service. Celebrant will be Fr. Augustine Fernando hours per week. Hourly salary commensurate with assisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino, and experience. Please call the rectory at 516-785-0054 Michael Vicinanza. Music provided by Tony for an appointment. Owen. For more information contact St. Anasta - sia’s Church at 718-631-4454. Come and experi - Candlelight Carol Sing The Parish of Saint William ence the oupouring of the Holy Spirit, the presence, the Abbot in Seaford, NY will be holding it's 5th healing touch and power of our Lord Jesus Christ Candlelight Carol Sing on Wednesday, December and the intercession of Mary the Mother of God. 16th, 2015 beginning at 7:30pm. In The Long Island Catholic Magazin e – December Edition. The December edition of The Long Island A wonderful event sure to become a holiday family Catholic Magazine features the Church of the Good tradition, attendees participate in singing familiar Shepherd, Holbrook; a profile of recently ordained Christmas favorites as well as being entertained priest, Fr. Sean Magaldi; a feature on the Diocesan with the sounds of beautiful music provided by Choir and a cover story on Catholic Charities’ professional musicians, handbells and a wonderful Regina Residence providing hope to mothers who group of singers. A featured moment of the evening face an unexpected pregnancy. The Long Island is the singing of the familiar "Silent Night" carol Catholic depends upon your subscription to con - with the church illuminated only by candlelight. tinue to bring these positive stories about our Church to its people. Subscribe today at Arriving early is recommended. Those arriving licatholic.org or call 1-800-443-2155. One year of early (on or before 7:00pm) will enjoy warm cider 10 issues for $20. or hot chocolate on the front plaza around a fire while a brass quintet serenades them. Admission is free, although free will offerings are accepted. New Year’s Day On January 1, 2017, the Haitian Please bring your family and friends for an American Apostolate Ministry will celebrate its an - unforgettable event. nual Haitian Independence Day/Solemnity of Mary Mass in St. Agnes Cathedral at 2pm. The principle For more information please call our music office at celebrant will be Bishop Pierre Andre Dumas, from (516) 781-3253 or email the Diocese of Nippes, Haiti. [email protected].

Super Bonanza Winners This Week’s Collection December 3 & 4 - $19,382.70 12/4 Sr. Marie Patrick McDermott $30 12/5 Aidan Smith $30 Many thanks to all who share their financial 12/6 Beatrice West $30 resources for the mission of Jesus here at St. 12/7 Pietro Buonfrisco $30 Brigid! 12/8 Marilyn Cavallaro $30 16 12/9 Margarita Flagg $30 12/10 Lou Marchesi $30

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.