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D e c e m b e r 2 2 - D e c e m b e r 2 3 , 2 0 1 9 Masses Eucharistic Adoration F o u r t h S u n d a y o f A d v e n t Saturday: 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM (Church) (Sunday Vigil) Mondays 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, (Pastoral Center Chapel) 10:00 AM,12:00 PM & Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 PM 5:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekdays: 7:00 AM & 9:00 Monday: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM AM (Saturday at 8:30 AM) Saturday:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Weekday Rosary at 9:30 AM At the Pastoral Center Chapel Mass for the Deaf Holy Hour & Benediction (Chapel) 3rd Sunday of the Thursday, 7:30 PM Month at 3:00 PM Novena: Miraculous Medal & (Church) 2nd & 4th Saturday Rosary • Monday, 7:30 PM of the Month at 4:00 PM
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Parish Office Hours The Hawthorne House Sunday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM “Thrift Shop” Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tel: (516) 679-8061 Monday - Friday Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pastoral Staff Saturday Rev. Seth N. Awo Doku Pastor 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM X201 Donna Locastro (Asst to Father Seth), Baptism Program X235 Rev. Aloysius Pakianather Associate Pastor X232 For additional information: Rev. Stanislaw Choragwicki Associate Pastor X200 Offering Masses for deceased loved ones, Wedding Deacon Robert O’Donovan Pre-Cana, CYO X207 arrangements, Arranging Funeral Masses, Registering Deacon Thomas Anderson CMA Chair & St Frances X222 your child for Religious Ed. Theatre Grp Moderator Msgr. John Rowan Sunday Associate X 0 please visit our website: Sr. Lauren Hanley Spiritual Dev. Director X243 www.saintjanefrances.org Sr. Jocelyn Panzetta, CIJ Faith Formation (Adults) X206 Mr. Christopher Gospodarzec Director of Faith Formation X204 Mrs. Donna Mugno Faith Formation (Children) X209 THIS WEEK’S GOSPEL Ms. Ele Ruth Melendez Parish Social Ministry X240 MT 1:18-24 Ms. Elisa Vignali Liturgical Music X223 Mrs. Amy Markin Business Manager X203 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, Auxilliary Staff but before they lived together, Mrs. Gloria Zamot Sunday School X205 Mrs. MaryJo Lombardi Special Needs Faith Formation X205 she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Mr. Tom Mulvey Facilities Manager X227 Parish Regional School Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Please also like us on Facebook Leeann Graziose, Principal- Tel: (516) 785-5709 facebook.com/StFrancesWantagh Please visit our school Website: www.steas.com has come to heal and rebuild, to restore the world and our lives to their original splendour. 5. With what emotion should we arrange the mountains, streams, sheep and shepherds in the nativity scene! As we do so, we are reminded that, as the prophets had foretold, all creation rejoices in the coming of the Messiah. The angels and the guiding star are a sign that we too are called to set out for the cave and to worship the Lord.
“Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us” (Lk 2:15). So the shepherds tell one another after the proclamation of the angels. A beautiful lesson emerges from these simple words. Unlike so many other Pope Francis Writes Apostolic Letter, people, busy about many things, the shepherds become the first “Admirabile Signum” on the Meaning to see the most essential thing of all: the gift of salvation. It is the and Importance of the Nativity Scene humble and the poor who greet the event of the Incarnation. The shepherds respond to God who comes to meet us in the Infant Jesus by setting out to meet him with love, gratitude and awe. ope Francis Writes Apostolic Letter , “Admirabile Signum,” Thanks to Jesus, this encounter between God and his children on the Meaning and Importance of the Nativity Scene gives birth to our religion and accounts for its unique beauty, so P wonderfully evident in the nativity scene. On December 1, 2019, the First Sunday of Advent, from the Franciscan Shrine in Greccio, where St. Francis of Assisi made 6. It is customary to add many symbolic figures to our nativity the first ever Nativity Scene, the Holy Father issues the above- scenes. First, there are the beggars and the others who know mentioned Apostolic Letter, reminding us that “the Christmas only the wealth of the heart. They too have every right to draw Creche Teaches Us to Contemplate Jesus & Experience God’s near to the Infant Jesus; no one can evict them or send them Love for Us.” away from a crib so makeshift that the poor seem entirely at home. Indeed, the poor are a privileged part of this mystery; We publish here (below) the second segment of the Holy often they are the first to recognize God’s presence in our midst. Father’s Apostolic letter. The presence of the poor and the lowly in the nativity scene 4. I would like now to reflect on the various elements of the remind us that God became man for the sake of those who nativity scene in order to appreciate their deeper meaning. First, feel most in need of his love and who ask him to draw near there is the background of a starry sky wrapped in the darkness to them. Jesus, “gentle and humble in heart” (Mt 11:29), was and silence of night. We represent this not only out of fidelity born in poverty and led a simple life in order to teach us to to the Gospel accounts, but also for its symbolic value. We can recognize what is essential and to act accordingly. The nativity think of all those times in our lives when we have experienced scene clearly teaches that we cannot let ourselves be fooled the darkness of night. Yet even then, God does not abandon us, by wealth and fleeting promises of happiness. We see Herod’s but is there to answer our crucial questions about the meaning palace in the background, closed and deaf to the tidings of joy. of life. Who am I? Where do I come from? Why was I born at By being born in a manger, God himself launches the only true this time in history? Why do I love? Why do I suffer? Why will revolution that can give hope and dignity to the disinherited and I die? It was to answer these questions that God became man. the outcast: the revolution of love, the revolution of tenderness. His closeness brings light where there is darkness and shows the From the manger, Jesus proclaims, in a meek yet powerful way, way to those dwelling in the shadow of suffering (cf. Lk 1:79). the need for sharing with the poor as the path to a more human and fraternal world in which no one is excluded or marginalized. The landscapes that are part of the nativity scene also deserve some mention. Frequently they include the ruins of ancient Children – but adults too! – often love to add to the nativity scene houses or buildings, which in some instances replace the cave other figures that have no apparent connection with the Gospel of Bethlehem and become a home for the Holy Family. These accounts. Yet, each in its own way, these fanciful additions show ruins appear to be inspired by the thirteenth-century Golden that in the new world inaugurated by Jesus there is room for Legend of the Dominican Jacobus de Varagine, which relates a whatever is truly human and for all God’s creatures. From the pagan belief that the Temple of Peace in Rome would collapse shepherd to the blacksmith, from the baker to the musicians, from when a Virgin gave birth. More than anything, the ruins are the the women carrying jugs of water to the children at play: all this visible sign of fallen humanity, of everything that inevitably speaks of the everyday holiness, the joy of doing ordinary things falls into ruin, decays and disappoints. This scenic setting tells in an extraordinary way, born whenever Jesus shares his divine us that Jesus is newness in the midst of an aging world, that he life with us.
p2 www.saintjanefrances.org FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
1st Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14
2nd Reading: Romans 1:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24
Reflection Questions for this week Adults: What experiences do you have of God “speaking to you” and directing your life and work? How does God speak to you in prayer? Children: When you pray, how do you hear God’s voice in response?
Feast of the Holy Family Weekend of December 22 – December 23, 2019 Weekly Collection $ 19,725.00 1st Reading: Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14 for December 15th, 2019 Includes WeShare Online 2nd Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 offerings of $2,666.00 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 This week last year $ 23,939.00 For our Parish WeShare Online Giving system visit our website at www.saintjanefrances.org and click on the logo. We pray for the sick
ATTENDANCE Weekend of December 15th 2019 Names given to us for the sick list will remain in the bulletin for one month. After one month, the name will Saturday 4:00 p.m. 300 be entered in the Intercessory Book and will be on a 5:30 p.m. 559 permanent prayer list. Sunday 7:00 a.m. 154 8:30 a.m. 231 As of November 24, 2019 – Terry Foley, Maryann SanFilippo, 10:00 a.m. 406 Gina Munsey, John Birbiglia, Sean Doe, Jasmine Rodriguez, Lorraine Leonard 12:00 p.m. 350 5:00 p.m. 221 As of December 1, 2019 – Michael & Celina Topol, Ursula TOTAL 2,221 Forzano Last Year 1,835 As of December 8, 2019 – Louis Sollicito, Joseph Lynch, Kara Johnson, Charles and Lorretta Shafer, Thomas McHale, Baby Lucas Lehane, Helen Matejov, Patti Gonchor,Delores Persky
Michael J. Aguanno, Sr. Chief Brian Berretta, Lt. Richard As of December 15, 2019 – George & Helen Linkus, Kay Bruno, Robert Cirolia, Airman 1st Class Michael D’Ottavio, O’Sullivan, Charlotte Ryan, Patricia Yoke, Theresa Reifinger Tyler Daly, Scott Dickson, Valerie Dickson, Ian Sage Donley, LTJG Patrick Dreiss, PFC Joseph Garronbone III, Kieran J. Grogan, Jack Hall, Steven John, Brian Paduano, Pvt. Tyler J. Palmeri, Major Joseph M. Palumbo, Christopher Price, Sean Patrick Riordan, Noel Sawyer, Joshua Sider, Corporal Craig Torres, Monica Tretola, CW02 Jason P. Williams, Michael Perez, SRA. Kristopher Duer, P.V.T 2 Brian Witte, LCPL Douglas Terra , Lt. Paul Emmi Timothy M. Farrell May God protect you all and may you see the light of Jesus even John Arthur Peyser Jr. in the darkness of war. Thomas Meyer Philip Tretola
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for the week of December 21st -- Saturday December 21 December 27th, 2019 8:30 AM Maria Arenas 4:00 PM Margaret & Valentine Mechler are offered in Loving Memory of 5:30 PM For the People of the Parish Sunday December 22 Michele A. Pagnotta 7:00 AM Dorothy Mary White Requested by 8:30 AM Dr. Frank Roberto Her forever_____ loving family 10:00 AM Joanne Walsh 12:00 PM Joanne Walsh - 1st Anniversary The Eucharistic Bread 5:00 PM Maria Karpinski & Brooke Schillize Monday December 23 and Wine 7:00 AM Mary Heiser for the Weekend of 9:00 AM Eileen & Neal McCarroll December 21st -- 22nd, 2019 Tuesday December 24 is offered in Loving Memory of 7:00 AM Peter Delli Pizzi 9:00 AM Bernard Tracey Helen Morrison Tuesday Christmas December 24 Requested by Eve Vigil Linda Pascale-Lydon_____ 4:00 PM Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 6:00 PM Christmas Spiritual Bouquet The Eucharistic Bread Wednesday and Wine Christmas December 25 Day for the Week of 12:00 AM Christmas Spiritual Bouquet December 23rd -- 27th, 2019 7:00 AM Christmas Spiritual Bouquet is offered in Loving Memory of 8:30 AM Christmas Spiritual Bouquet 10:00 AM Christmas Spiritual Bouquet Evelyn Diaz 12:00 PM Christmas Spiritual Bouquet Requested by Thursday December 26 Nancy and Charles Rosiello 7:00 AM Clare Derby _____ 9:00 AM Dr. Frank Roberto The Altar Candles Friday December 27 7:00 AM Kevin Sullivan for the week of December 21st -- December 27th, 2019 9:00 AM Mary Lou Collins Saturday December 28 are offered in Loving Memory of 8:30 AM Joanne Walsh 4:00 PM William & Helen Christman Katherine and George 5:30 PM Virginia & Jean Ricci Quinlan Sunday December 29 Requested by their loving For the People of the Parish 7:00 AM family 8:30 AM Vincent Mucci _____ 10:00 AM Ruth A. Allen 12:00 PM Linda Russo 5:00 PM Memorial Mass Sunday, December 29th, 2019 at 5:00 PM Mass Grett Horan p 4 www.saintjanefrances.org
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St Frances de Chantal RC Church p 5 Thank you to all of Santa’s Little Helpers who worked so hard to make this year’s Breakfast with Santa the best year yet! Students, families, parishioners, and community members en oyed this annual S S tradition to ether! t started with breakfast shared to ether, followed by crafts, and a photo with Santa! Missed it this year? Don’t worry, watch your bulletin next December for Breakfast with Santa 2020!
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton We are a Regional Catholic School serving our five Regional School parishes: St. Barnabas, Cure of Ars, St. Raphael, 2341 Washington Ave. St. Frances de Chantal, and Sacred Heart. Bellmore, NY 11710 516 785 5709 www.steas.com p 6 www.saintjanefrances.org St Frances de Chantal RC Church p7 (small white cloths) used during the mass. They vol- unteer on a rotating basis with 2 weeks on and then Saint Frances Cares around 6 weeks off depending on the number of la- PARISH SOCIAL dies available. MINISTRY CALENDAR December 2019 Please contact Cookie Reisert, 785-1309, if you are interested or have any questions. Thank you! AA RECOVERY GROUP ______Friday, December 20, 27 FOR ANXIETY AND Room 15 DEPRESSION SCOUT SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2020 - A SCOUT 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday, December 14, IS REVERENT 21, 28 ALL scouts and leaders are invited to do their DUTY Friday, December 20, 27 Hawthorne Living Room TO GOD and attend the 10am Mass on Feb. 2nd in Room 15 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CLASS A Uniform. Cub Scouts will receive their reli- 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM gious medals. PARENTS, please make sure the work-
NAR ANON books are completed by the end of Christmas vaca- Sunday, December 22, Saturday, December 21, tion. Obtain signatures required on the Application 29, 28 Page, and make an appointment to meet with Deacon Room 15 Room 15 Bob O’Donovan, our Scouting Coordinator, or one of 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM our priests. After the interview, please leave the work- book at the receptionist’s desk and call me at 735- ALANON WANTAGH DEAF 1920 to let me know it is there for pickup. Workbooks Monday, December 16, SENIOR GROUP are due by Sunday, January 19. If you have any ques- 23, 30 Thursday, December 19 tions, please let me know. Thank you. Room15 Smulski Room Nancy Rosiello, Scout Sunday Coordinator 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM ______
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NICOTINE A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO REMEMBER THE SPECIAL SUPPORT ANONYMOUS PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE AT CHRISTMAS Tuesday, December Wednesday, December Christmas Spiritual Bouquet cards are a beautiful 17th 18 & prayerful way to let the special people in your life Smulski Room Hawthorne Living Room know that you are thinking about them during the 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Christmas Season and praying for their special inten- tions. All those enrolled, whether living or deceased, MS YOGA BAGELS AND BINGO will be prayed for in a Christmas Novena of Masses at Monday, December 16, Wednesday, December St. Frances de Chantal in their honor. 23, 30 18th Cards are available at the church doors. Room 10 Room 12 ______11:30 AM to 12:30 PM 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM SUNDAY’S WORD/BREAKING BREAD BOOKS If you would like to have the Sunday readings in print, Parish News copies of Sunday’s Word books will be available at the church doors for a small donation of $3.00 each HOLY TRINITY DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL to help cover our cost. HONOR ROLL Please do not remove the new 2020 Breaking Bread Please join in congratulating the following parishio- books from the church. They are needed for masses ners for achieving honors for the first quarter and cost the parish approximately $7 to replace each one that is removed from the church. Kyle Dowden Honor Roll A 1st Quarter If you need a Sunday’s Word/Breaking Bread book for Emma Leavey Honor Roll A 1st Quarter your ministry, please contact Cookie Reisert at 785- Kaitlyn Peragine Honor Roll A 1st Quarter 1309. ______Thank You. ______IRONING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Altar Linen Ladies need a few more people to help them wash & iron the Corporals and Purificators p 8 www.saintjanefrances.org Ages 3+ December 22, 2019 • Matthew 1:18-25
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