Rev. Nicholas Zientarski, Pastor Second, Third, and Fourth Sundays of Each Month at 1PM Rev

Parish Information Sacraments and Parish Life

Clergy Baptism

Rev. Nicholas Zientarski, Pastor Second, third, and fourth Sundays of each month at 1PM Rev. Ryszard Ficek, Parochial Vicar and the second and third Saturdays at 1PM. The required Rev. Sylvester Ileka, Hospital Chaplain Baptismal Preparation class is held on the first Sunday of Deacon Anthony Banno each month at 9:30AM, with Mass in the Church and class Deacon James P. Carroll to follow in the Buckley Room. Pre-registration is required two months before Baptism for the preparation class and Deacon Ralph Muscente the actual date of Baptism. Contact the Rectory beforehand. Deacon Charles Muscarnera (Retired)

Parish Administration R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Ms. Tara Centeno, Business Manager Mrs. Terri Riley, Administrative Assistant, School This is the process for adults wishing to Mrs. Diane Geschwind, Executive Assistant, Parish become Catholic, complete their Sacramental initiation, or attain full membership in the Church. Music Ministry For further information, please contact Deacon Anthony Banno at the Rectory at 223-0723. Mr. James Montalbano,

Director of Music Reconciliation (Confession, Penance)

Faith Formation of Children & Youth Saturdays from 4PM to 4:45PM in the Church. At other times, please feel free, and most welcome, Mrs. Anne Lederer, Principal to make an appointment with one of the priests.

Sr. Joan Klimski, Director of Religious Education Mr. James LaRocca, Confirmation Coordinator Matrimony

Parish Social Ministry Please make an appointment with one of our priests or deacons at least nine months before an anticipated Ms. Julia Santiago, Director wedding date to begin preparations for marriage and to

obtain information regarding the required Pre-Cana Parish Council conferences. Either the bride or groom or the immediate family must be resident parishioners.

Paul Cavanagh Nikki Hammond Communion for the Sick William Deignan Leo McGinity Regina DeJesus Rosemary Rattoballi Anyone unable to attend Mass because of illness may Craig Donlon Marie Jose Saint Surin receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Joseph Fragola Rosemarie Scarola Deacons and Eucharistic Ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the Rectory.

Parish Trustees Parish Membership

Al Beer Every family in the parish should be registered. Census registration forms are available at the Rectory. Tony Wilkens

Rectory Office Hours Bereavement Support

Monday to Friday: 9AM to 5PM We focus on the emotional turmoil of the bereaved Saturday: 9AM to 5PM with understanding and experience to provide support and reassurance to one another. Please call the Sunday: 10AM to 2PM Rectory at 223-0723 for an appointment.

Contact Information Ministry of Consolation

Rectory Phone: (516) 223-0723 The ministry assists families in the planning of funeral Rectory Fax: (516) 867-5678 liturgies. Deacon Anthony Banno is the moderator.

Bulletin Email: [email protected] Parish Web Site: stchris.com Adoration - Convent Chapel

School Web Site: stchris-school.org Exposition, First Friday of the month after 7AM Mass School Phone: (516) 223-4404 Rosary For Life at 6PM Religious Education (516) 223-5813 Prayers at 7PM, Benediction at 7:45PM Religious Ed Web Site: stchrisreligion.weebly.com First Saturday of the month at 8AM in the Church.

Mass Intentions Please Pray

Please pray for all Parishioners born Week of June 24th into eternal life. Keep them and their families in your prayers.

Marilyn Held, Eugenie Ferreira, Monday Jun 24 - Nativity of St. John Vito Amendolara, Robert Grazier, Sr. the Baptist 7AM Father’s Day Novena 9AM Mark Manganaro Month’s Mind

Tuesday Jun 25 - Weekday 7AM Gertrude Cannizzaro, Edna Carroll Please pray for all who were born into eternal life from 9AM Mary Lou Linden May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019. Keep them and their families in your prayers. Wednesday Jun 26 - Weekday 7AM Mary Lou and Jack Linden Anthony Lanzilotta 9AM Nick and Theresa Cesare

Thursday Jun 27 - St. Cyril of Alexandria Sanctuary Light

7AM Robert Collins, Fred and The Living Flame of the Terry Morello Sanctuary Light will burn in prayer for: 9AM James Ose Michelina Zagari 7AM Robert M. Simmons 9AM Grace and Frank Murphy Parish Schedule

Saturday Jun 29 - Sts. Peter and Paul Week of June 24th 9AM Robert P. Hays

5PM Catherine and Anthony Cascino Mon. June 24 McGH - Outreach - 2PM - 3:30PM Doris Noble, John Gracey Cosmo Galo Almeida Wed. June 26 McGH - Outreach - 3PM - 4:30PM

Sunday Jun 30 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Thur. June 27 Cafeteria - "La Gloire Du Christ" Haitian Prayer Group - 7PM 7:30AM Parishioners of St. Christopher’s 9:30AM Jack & Tucker Hodgskin 11:30AM Aaron Joseph Dannenbring Fri. June 28 McGH - Outreach - 2PM - 3:30PM 5PM Esther Marcellus 7PM Spanish Mass - Misa en Español Sat. June 29 Lawlor Hall - “Yahweh es mi Fortalez” Spanish Prayer Group - 7PM Those who arranged for a scheduled Mass are invited to present the gifts of bread and wine. Sun. June 30 McGH - Troop #824 after 9:30AM Mass Simply contact the usher before Mass. McGH - AA - 7:45PM Eucharistic Offering of Bread & Wine

The Eucharistic offering of Bread and Wine is offered this week for:

Grace and Frank Murphy

Please Pray Pray for our Troops Lucille Guarino Elizabeth Proctor Rose Vrabel Eleanor Crippen Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect Patrick Cashin Griffin Keogh them as they protect us. I ask this in the name of Jane Cottle Mary Anne Banevicius Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen Edward Mitchell Hilda Telman Helen Donlon Pirkku Lee Brian Kevin Carroll Kolina Bowers Laura Frisella Yamile Barjon Vincent Mercogliano, Jr. Carlo Marcel Ryan Reilly PFC Andrew Gubelli Max Berlin Lena Sieber Michael Catalano SFC Carlos Casanova Barbara Kaempf Theresa King Lt.Cmdr. Frank Walter Capt. Claudio Casanova Nathan Edward Thomas Brennan Cona Matthew Houk Anna Kunz Arnold Aquilano Gregory McGlynn Toni Mantia Joseph Wiegers Joseph Kearns Brian O’Connor Lee Baldwin Thomas R. Pettit Lt. Michael Selover Virginia McWalters Yolanda Paralikas James Harris Cpl. Joseph Giamonte Cookie Gio Villante Christopher F. Mercurio Navy Chief Brian Berretta Lily Caitlyn Maisano James Connors Lt. James D. Grant Cpl. Christian Roldan Douglas Knehr Harvey Dohn Eric McDermott Matthew Brule Mario Larocca Henry Garay Dan O’Reilly Estelle Abrams Sgt. Jeffrey Houck Lt. Eileen Maher Annmarie Guinta Patricia O’Brien Shawn Bowe Darren P. Phelan Fran DeStefano Sean O’Brien Sgt. Debbi Bailey Christopher D. Phelan, Jr. Kathy Buonocore George Nielsen Craig Meekins Kerri Parks Karen Dugan-Rivera Joan Marks Padraic McDermott Commander Chris Schwarz Robert Hannan Elva Vargas Julia Pasqualino Chandanie Pocram Steve Mendez Sgt. Bryan M. Davies Christopher Krobath Marcia Brown Christopher Pizzol Cody Bonora Catherine Pomerico Ken Brown Charles Guarneiri Paul Delaney, USMC Steven Roth Rene Caldas Capt. Terence M. Bellew S.N. Ryan Neugebauer Theresa Ryan Ethan Anthony Watkins Ryan Locke John Chervenak Rosanne Dellasperanza Mary Sheppard William Neary Richie Carroll Robert Gallagher Brenden T. Magner, USMC Paul Duryea Christopher Blissett Michael Connell Paride Damanti Beatrice Nazzaro Charles Fisher Christopher Campo Nicole Caporale Debra Ann Alibrandi Meghan Carroll Pvt. Kevan John McCabe Lt. Timothy Duffy Baby Grace Rohfling Peggy Fennelly Conner Jamison Robert Eacobacci Elsie Tomlin Tom Fennelly Kaylee Lindauer Judy Steimel Lt. Anthony J. Posillico Lance Cpl. James Schiavo Everett Williams Frank & Tess Dailey Eddie Denaro Carol Blasucci Phyllis Senner Heather & Sean Carroll Amelia Hernandez Ruiz Timothy Mallard Wedding Banns Joseph Popvic Linda Geraci Bajada Felicindo Arriazana Kate Bonafede First Time Annika Allen Mariela Canales Lilieth Mullings Ethel Ulrich Nadine Durden Donna Janoe Finnegan Michael Sannella & Jessica Corbett Rebecca Manning St. Barnabas St. Christopher’s Bellmore, NY If you (or a family member) are listed on the “Please Pray” list and have been returned to good health, please call the Rectory at 223-0723, to Jeffrey Menelly & Theresa O’Connor make room for others. Thank you. St. Barnabas St. Christopher’s Bellmore, NY Fellowship: A Way of Life “What shall I return to the Lord ...for all that He has given to me?” Next Sunday’s Readings First Collection $13,010.50 Second Collection - $777.00 Readings for the weekend of Total for the Week of June 16th $13,787.00 June 29/20 Total number of envelopes used 423

Ministry Appeal - June 18, 2019 - Goal - $110,700.00 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

# of Gifts 250 1Kings 19: 16b,19-21/99 Pledged $71,860.00 Psalm 16: 1-2a,5,7-8,9-10,11 Paid $56,470.00 64.9% of Goal Galatians 5: 1,13-18 Thank You for your generosity to St. Christopher’s! Luke 9: 51-62

Pastor’s Letter

PRIDE or COURAGE?

June is “gay pride” month. On the one hand, “pride” can be considered something good: a parent can be proud of a child who has performed well in school, a factory worker can be proud of producing a well-functioning product, or an army general may be proud of his troops and their service to their nation. However, pride can also be a sin. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: “Pride is undue self-esteem or self-love, which seeks attention and honor and sets oneself in competition with God” (#1866). In other words, the sin of “pride” can set oneself over others and become self-centeredness. I believe the “gay pride” movement has drifted toward the sinful version. All people, no matter what their orientation, are sons and daughters of God… but God has a specific plan for human sexuality and love: “from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’” (Mark 10:6-8).

“Courage” is the way to go… not simply the virtue of courage, but the Catholic organization known as Courage International. Courage is dedicated to Catholics who have same-sex attractions (i.e., gays and lesbians). Courage does not seek to change the orientation of anyone, values everyone as children of God, and provides opportunities for friendship and discipleship in Christ, living a fully Catholic life in accord with the teachings of the Church. Thousands of Catholic gays and lesbians have found a home in the Catholic Church through Courage. You can find out more at CourageRC.org online, where you will find numerous resources that will benefit our brothers and sisters who have same-sex attractions. Courage International even offers retreats and conferences! There are also resources for parents of children who have same-sex attractions (EnCourage)!

Some excellent/positive/faithful/valuable resources I would highly recommend: VIDEO: Desire of the Everlasting Hills (www.everlastinghills.org) BOOK: Living the Truth in Love: Pastoral Approaches to Same-Sex Attraction BOOK: The Truth about Homosexuality: The Cry of the Faithful (Fr. John Harvey)

The teaching of Jesus and the Catholic Church is clear: (1) we do NOT hate, (2) every person, no matter what their orientation, is a child of God, (3) those with same-sex attractions are human beings who deserve respect, and (4) these men and women possess valuable gifts that help society and contribute to the common good. However, Jesus and the Church also teach that (5) marriage is only between one man and one woman, (6) urges can be resisted with the grace of God, (7) all people are called to chastity, and (8) sexual acts between persons of the same gender are not envisioned by God’s plan for the human race. This dichotomy may produce some level of confusion, yet the confusion can be overcome… not with pride, but with Courage! -Father Zientarski

Pastor’s Letter 6-16-2019

DUE TO LAST WEEK’S PRINTING ERROR, THE LETTER FROM LAST WEEK IS ADDED BELOW.

Dear Parishioners,

Happy Father’s Day to all our fathers here at the parish! We hope you enjoy your day!

And now for some “father” news… First, I recently heard from Father O’Brien and am happy to say he has just completed his first year of studies in Rome and will be returning home to Long Island soon. I invited him to come visit us here when he has a chance and said he looks forward to coming to the parish feast!

Father O’Brien’s successor, Father Ryszard, has now departed from our parish, re-assigned to St. Ignatius in Long Beach. In recent weeks, he became increasingly disgruntled and it was best for both him and us that he move on early. Let us pray for him.

Father Sylvester and I will handle parish duties between now and the end of June, when our new priest will join us. Fr. Sylvester will be transferring to St. Martin’s in Bethpage on August 1, so we will be blessed with his presence until then. As always, we will have Fr. Sebastian will us for the months of July and August; he’s been our summer assistant for many years here at St. Christopher’s and we are grateful for his help.

Father Celestine Nwosu, a Nigerian priest from the Diocese of Orlu, will be our new assistant pastor. Father Celestine is 45 years old and his birthday is July 4th! He has been a priest for 16 years, like me, and has had several parish assignments over the years. We’ll be learning more about him as he joins us on June 26th. I know that you will welcome him and help him adjust to American life here in Baldwin.

Many of the parishes in our diocese are welcoming “fathers” from Nigeria and other countries where there is an abundance of priests. Quite frankly, we simply don’t have the numbers of American priests as we had in the past. While we are ordaining six men on June 22nd—which is great—we really need 10 new priests every year to meet the needs of our diocese. Our diocese has approximately 1.4 million Catholics… why can’t we muster 10 vocations a year? May I ask that we all pray for the young men of our parishes, that they may seriously consider saying yes to a wonderful life as a priest, serving as “father” for the people of God here on Long Island? And may we not be afraid to encourage vocations from our families… our sons, grandsons, nephews, and friends. I can tell you that being a priest is great: I have been privileged to see God working so many times in people’s lives and have met wonderful people and have had wonderful experiences. Pray for vocations! Encourage our young men to become priests!

-Father Zientarski

Pilgrimage

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY PILGRIMAGE GERMANY-AUSTRIA August 4-14, 2020 $3899

Tour Chaplain- Father Nick Zientarski

What is it??? The people of the town of Oberammergau, Germany, perform this play every ten years in thanksgiving to God for being spared from plague in 1634. The play is unique in that it involves a cast of hundreds of people from the town who play the different roles of the Passion Story, the last hours of Christ’s life. A professional orchestra plays the music during the performance. Guidebooks are given to all patrons. Price includes flights, bus, hotels, and most meals.

Why should I go?? This is a unique experience that occurs only once every ten years. If you miss it now, you would have to wait until 2030! The Oberammergau Passion Play has a limited engagement and tickets sell out months in advance. Now is the time to sign up for this great trip, a special experience.

Where else will the trip take us? Munch, Innsbruck, Vienna, Salzburg, Heidelberg, Rothenburg, and other beautiful locations.

JOIN US! Visit the rectory for a full brochure.

INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD REGISTER BY JUNE 30TH TO ENSURE A SPOT ON THE TRIP

See YouTube for informative videos about Oberammergau. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA1asVO4eIU

Religious Education St. Christopher’s School News

There is still time to register St. Christopher School News for Religious Education classes. St. Christopher's has classes from Kin- dergarten to Level 2 Confirmation. We also have special needs classes.

New to the program, the forms can be found on the parish website. If you are passionate about your faith, consider St. Christopher School News“ volunteering in the Religious Education It’s All about Respect”

Program as: Hall monitor, catechist on Tuesday evening grades 1, 2,4, Confirmation class - level 1. Substitute Catechist, Congratulations to our Class of 2019! or as a Door Monitor. Call The following students received academic awards at Sr. Joan for more details at 516 223- 5813 the Graduation Ceremony: Awards for Academic Excellence and Achievement School Board Elections Health -- Gabriella Urgiles

Physical Education - Sean Maddi Election Notice Music – Olivia Nicholas St. Christopher’s Religion 8-1 – Joshua Malcolm Parish School Board Religion 8-2 – Leah Gomez-Vergara School Board Elections will be held Math – Dylan Petricone June 22nd & June 23rd Social Studies – Elizabeth Cavanagh In the McGoldrick Hall. This Saturday after 5PM Mass Science – Emma Lajuene This Sunday 8AM - 1PM ELA – Anthony Cabrera Please take the time to vote! Computer– Brooke Findley Spanish – Andrea Centeno Sunday Mass Celebrants General Excellence – Arianna Rogers

Weekend of June 29/30 The St. Cecilia Award

It is presented to students who are talented and

Sat. 5PM Fr. Celestine dedicated instrumental music students.

Sean Maddi 1.

Sun. 7:30AM Fr. Sylvester 2. Brooke Findley

Sun. 9:30AM Fr. Zientarski

Sun. 11:30AM Fr. Zientarski

Sun. 5PM Fr. Celestine

*Deacons Preach This schedule is subject to change without notice.

Parish Outreach 50/50 Early Bird Drawing

Pantry Needs: A mailing has been sent to all registered Jelly, peanut butter, juice, Parishioners with tickets for canned fruit, canned pasta, St. Christopher’ Feast toilet paper, 50/50 Drawing! & Car Raffle. & dish detergent.

As always thank you for your support. God Bless

Pantry Hours Monday - 2PM - 3:30PM Early Bird Drawing for the Wednesday - 3PM - 4:30PM 50/50 Drawing will be Friday - 2PM - 3:30PM This Monday, June 24th

If you have not received tickets, call or Respect Life Corner stop in at the Rectory to get yours, it could be the winning ticket!

516-223-0723

Feast Sweepstakes

Feast Sweepstakes! We are currently collecting items This months respect life rose: to raffle off at the Feast. All the unborn. If you or your company would like Friend us on Facebook to donate NEW items, St. Christopher’s Respect Life tickets, wine, gift cards, etc. Please call the rectory at 223-0723.

Grills, Refrigerators & Freezers Our goal this year, as in every year, is to make this Feast a success! If you are purchasing a Thank you in advance for your new gas grill, continued generosity. refrigerator or freezer, we are in need of gently used items for Pregnant? Need Help? our food booths. They must be in working order. Call 1-800-395-4357 We appreciate you help! 24 hours a day - 7 days a week

School Board Biographies SCHOOL BOARD OPENINGS

St. Christopher’s School Board is seeking 3 new members for next year. We currently have 5 applicants: Rigaud Noel, Jennifer Jaeger, Carol Bernacki, Andrea Fortune, & Lorraine Sclafani.

Please come to the Vestibule of the Church to vote on Saturday, June 22nd, after the 5PM Mass, and Sunday, June 23rd, from 8AM to 1PM. Ballots will be counted shortly thereafter.

The School Board meets monthly. The eight lay members serve in an advisory capacity addressing school policies and issues such as: * School financial status * School programs * Academic achievements * Publicity, marketing and recruitment

All parishioners and parents may vote. -Father Nick Zientarski

______Mrs. Lorraine Sclafani Lorraine Sclafani has lived in Baldwin since 2004. She grew up in Rockville Centre, went to F.I.T. and has worked in Manhattan for the last 25 years, first as a buyer and then as a merchandiser. Lorraine has been the Director of Product Development and Design for H.I.S. Juveniles Inc. for the past 9 years. Her role involves leading a design team, a production team and a China-based group of factories in order to create product for children. Her products have been in Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Buy Buy Baby, Amazon and other retailers. Lorraine has been married to her husband Michael for 15 years and has two daughters in St. Christopher School, Mia in 7th grade and Ava in 4th grade. She has been involved in many of St. Christopher’s events such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Boutiques, Halloween Party, Field Day, Chinese Auction, Father Daughter Dance and of course the Feast. Lorraine brings to the table her creativity, innovation, problem solving, and interpersonal and management skills. She believes the key to success is getting and staying engaged and involved.

______Mrs. Andrea Fortune I have been a parent at St. Christopher’s School for seven years. My son entered pre-K and since then I have tried to involve myself in as many events as my time allowed. I am a wife and mother of a 10-year-old boy. I am very grateful to have both of my parents alive and well. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in January 2019. They have 11 children all together and are very devout Catholics. I was born in Grenada in the Caribbean and as Catholics they made sure we went to Mass as often as possible and say the rosary every morning and every night. I work full-time at Pain and Rehabilitation Medical Specialist in Freeport as an office manager and a medical coder. I have worked for this company for 16 years, since its inception. I am a certified coder with AAPC. I am also a notary public. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in biology from Stony Brook University. I am willing to dedicate my time to work with this team, the school board, to develop plans for our school.

School Board Biographies continued

Mrs. Carol Bernacki My husband, Peter, and I have been parishioners for forty years at St. Christopher. I have a Master's degree in Education and I am a New York State certified teacher, also I have a New York City teacher's license and I have taught in a Catholic School for 27 Years. I am retiring in June. All my three children have graduated from St. Christopher's School. While my children were at St. Chris, I was the treasurer for Home and School, and a fundraiser. At my current school, I am a moderator for Jr. Sodality. I have chaired our St. Jude Math-a-Thon, for the past 20 years, and our school raised over $100,00.00 dollars for the hospital. I love St. Christopher's and would like to give back. I would like to be a candidate for the School Board. ______

Mr. Rigaud Noel Over the last 15 years, Rigaud Noel have successfully held senior management and executive positions in after-school programs at the Children’s aid Society, The Boys and Girls Club, Global Kids and presently New York Edge (formerly Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation (SASF)). Rigaud has professional experience in the youth development field, with extensive management and operations experience overseeing city and state contracts. He joined New York Edge as a Site Director, eventually moving on to the role of Deputy Director of Middle Schools and later to his current position of Senior Director for Public Development and Educational Partnerships. Rigaud is primarily responsible for cultivating relationships with key stakeholders in the community, including government, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and corporations that will serve strategic goals for both entities. Rigaud and his wife Janine have been parishioners at St. Christopher for the past 4 years. He hopes to use his past experiences and expertise to support the St. Christopher School and Parish. His son Tyler currently attends St. Christopher and will be going to the 1st grade in the fall where his daughter will join the pre-k class. Both children were baptized at St. Christopher. Rigaud attended St. Catherine of Genoa in Brooklyn New York for elementary and middle school. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Syracuse University and a Master of Public Administration, with a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Villanova University. ______

Mrs. Jennifer Jaeger Since my parents moved us to Baldwin in 1981, we have been parishioners of St. Christopher’s Church. I am a 1995 high school graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree from Marist College in 1999, my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Lehman College in 2003 and my second Master’s Degree in Supervision and Administration from Mercy College in 2005. I have just completed my 20th year with the New York City Department of Education. My daughter, Savanna, started St. Christopher’s School in 2015 when I enrolled her in the 3-year-old program. In the blink of an eye she is now completing first grade. I look forward to being given the opportunity to work with present board members and future elected members, continuing to strive for student excellence at our wonderful school.

Attic Treasures- Donations

If you are discarding or replacing Donated Items can your gently used furniture,

tablewares, “like new” books, be dropped off at bric-a-brac, etc. please consider Rectory Garage donating to our July 9th through July 12th “Attic Treasures” July 15th through July19th July 22nd through July 24th We kindly request that the following FROM 9:00AM items NOT be donated:

-NO Clothing TO 1:00PM -NO Shoes -NO Mattresses -NO Sofa Beds -NO bedding, comforters, sheets, pillows etc.

Please send all requests for pick up of large items to: Pick up dates and times [email protected] for large items:

Please provide the following information…. Friday, July 12th 1. A picture of the item you 1PM-4PM would like to donate.

2. Your name. Tuesday, July 16th 3. Your address. 4. Your phone number. 8AM-1PM

Thursday, July 18th If you do not have access to email 8AM-1PM please call the rectory at 223-0723.

Vida Parroquia Y Sacramentos Campana De Apoyo A Los Ministerios Catolicos

Misa en Espanol los domingos a las 7PM

Bautizo: El Segundo Sabado del mes Clase de preparacion de Bautismo, el tercer sabado del mes a las 6:30PM Para matricularse llame a Regina DeJesus (516) 445-9780

Formacion para Ninos y Adolescencia Primera Communion y Confirmacion llame a la Hermana Joan Klimski Directora de Educacion Religiosa (516) 223-5813

Escuela de St. Christopher Anne Lederer, Directora de la escuela Para mas informacion llame la oficina (516) 223-4404

Matrimonio Por favor llame a la officina parroquiar para mas informacion (516) 223-0723.

R.I.C.A.: (Rito de Inciacion Cristiana para adultos) Para adultos que desean convertirsen al Catalicismo o completar los sacramentos Camp Quo Vadis

Para mas informacion llame Regina DeJesus (516) 445-9780

Adoracion De la Eucaristia En la Capilla del Convento Primer viernes del mes, despues de la misa de las 7AM Benedicion a las 7PM

Grupo de Oracion Renovacion Carismatica Todos los Sabados a las 7PM en la cafeteria de la escuela Para mas informacion llame Jose Molina (516) 4455-3930 Reina Argumedo (516) 554-7785

Communion Para los Enfermos Si no puede assistir a la misa por enfermedad, puede recibir la CommunionSagrada en su hogar. Llame a la officina parroquiar (516) 223-0723

Camp Quo Vadis Knights of Columbus

Daniel J. Bradley Council Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus are ordinary men of our parish who contribute their time and energy to building up our parish in faith and contribute their services to people in need in our local community and beyond. The Knights offer men a great opportunity to get involved in parish life. The four hallmarks of being a Knight of Columbus are charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Thus, the Knights of Columbus are committed to both God and country. Consider joining today. The Knights welcome men 18 and older. Our local council is the Daniel J. Bradley Council, which meets here at Saint Christopher’s. If you are a Catholic man who is looking for fraternity and getting involved in building up our community through service, contact: Mighty Knights Robert Llompart: THE MIGHTY KNIGHTS [email protected] or 516-366-8768 is a brief eBook about The Knights of Columbus, and is a defense of For more information on the our great Order. It is now available on Amazon Knights in general, & iTunes for 99 cents. see the following website:www.kofc.org

Office of Child Protection

Parishioners are advised to contact Mary McMahon at the Office of Child Protection if they suspect any instances of sexual abuse of minors by anyone on parish property:

(516) 678-5800 x 573. Confidential hotline: 516-594-9063

Feast Volunteer Sign Up

2019 FEAST VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP RETURN ENTIRE PAGE - Volunteers must be Virtus Trained

Name: ______Cell #: ______Email:______Home#: ______You will be contacted if your requested day and time is already filled. Children under 16 not permitted in food booths at anytime. Moving of Items from Storage Shed and above Garage 5 Volunteers each day ***LABOR INTENSIVE must be able to lift & carry. [ ] Wed. July 10th 8AM-12Noon [ ] Thurs, July 11th 8AM-12Noon

Removing items from storage to Cafeteria [ ] Wed, July 10th 10AM-1PM 5 Volunteers

Attic Treasures: stocking, etc. 10AM-1PM on dates listed. [ ] Tues, July 9th [ ] Wed, July 10th [ ] Thurs, July11th [ ] Fri, July 12th [ ] Mon, July 15th [ ] Tues, July 16th [ ] Wed, July 17th [ ] Thurs, July 18th [ ] Fri, July 19th [ ] Mon, July 22nd [ ] Tues, July 23rd [ ] Wed, July 24th 6 Volunteers per day

Setting up Cafeteria: - Staging Area - for individual Booth Supplies 5 Volunteers [ ] Mon, July 15th 10AM-1PM

Attic Treasure: Large Items and Bulk Pick Up 5 Volunteers each day LABOR INTENSIVE – Valid Drivers license preferred. MUST BE ABLE TO MOVE FURNITURE WITH HELP [ ] Wed, July12th 1PM—4PM [ ] Tues, July 16th 8AM-1PM [ ] Thurs, July 18th 8AM-1PM

Equipment: Refrigerators Cleaned & Prepped & Grills Cleaned & Prepped. 8 Volunteers each day [ ] Tues, July 16th 8AM-1PM [ ] Wed, July 17th 8AM-1PM

Kitchen Cleaning and Floor Preparation (includes laying tar paper down) 3 Volunteers [ ] Mon, July 15th 10AM-1PM

Setting up Tables & Chairs on Field LABOR INTENSIVE Must be able to move chairs and tables from storage area to field. [ ] Mon, July 22nd 8AM-12Noon [ ] Tues, July 23rd 8AM-12Noon 8 Volunteers each day

Hanging of signs, and last minute field preparation, should be able to go on ladder. [ ] Tues, July 23rd 8AM - 12 Noon [ ] Wed, July 24th 8AM-12 Noon 6 Volunteers each day

Food Preparation: Peeling and cutting onions, Making meatballs, etc. 12 Volunteers each day [ ] Mon, July 22nd 9AM-12 Noon - onions [ ] Tues, July 23rd 9Am-12 Noon - meatballs

Daily Preparation: - cutting rolls, blooming onions, set wash stations, clean tables, etc. 5 Volunteers each day 2PM to 4PM each day [ ] Thurs. July 25th [ ] Fri. July 26th [ ] Sat. July 27th [ ] Sun. July 28th Booth Helper: working in food or game booth Runner: assisting wherever services are needed during during feast hours, must work the designated shifts. feast hours, bringing supplies to the booths as needed ****Must be able to stand for duration of shift. [ ] Thurs. July 25th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-10:30PM [ ] Thurs. July 25th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-10:30PM [ ] Fri. July 26th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-11:30PM [ ] Fri. July 26th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-11:30PM [ ] Sat. July 27th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-11:30PM [ ] Sat. July 27th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-11:30PM [ ] Sun. July 28th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-10:30PM [ ] Sun. July 28th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-10:30PM

Booth Request: ______Door Security: monitoring the door to the school Clean Up: LABOR INTENSIVE building and other locations. De-constructing booths, cleaning of refrigerators and 3 Volunteers each shift grills, moving tables, chairs, and placing items in [ ] Thurs. July 25th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-10:30PM storage. 10 Volunteers each day [ ] Fri. July 26th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-11:30PM [ ] Mon, July 29th 8AM-1PM [ ] Sat. July 27th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-11:30PM [ ] Tues, July 30th 8AM-1PM [ ] Sun. July 28th [ ] 5-8PM [ ] 8-10:30PM [ ] Wed, July 31st 8AM-1PM

Angels and Archangels Donantions 2019 St. Christopher’s Feast Angels and Archangels Donations

You may not be able to help out physically with the Feast, or may want to do more this year. In either case, you can support the Feast by donating to our Angels and Archangels Fund. Both Angels and Archangels enable us to help supply our booths, games, and food with necessary items to make them function properly and make the Feast a memorable event. All Angels and Archangels will have the special honor of their names displayed in the booth of their choice. All Angels and Archangels donations may be made by an individual, family, or business for a loved one living, or deceased. Please return the form below, with your donation, as soon as possible so the name can be printed before the Feast.

My thanks in advance; for I know each family will do all they can to make our Feast the best ever. You may mail your form, drop it in the collection basket, or return it to the rectory as soon as possible. Thank you one and all!

God Bless, Rev. Nicholas Zientarski

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY, AND RETURN WITH YOUR DONATION ______

Name ______Phone #______Address ______[ ] Angel $25.00 [ ] Archangel $50.00 or more Name of Deceased______

FOODS BEVERAGES DESERTS & TREATS [ ] Bloomin Onions [ ] Beer & Wine [ ] Churros & Treats [ ] Clams [ ] Soda & Pretzels [ ] Italian Ices [ ] Eggplant [ ] Hamburgers & Franks GAMES OTHERS [ ] Kielbasa & Pierogies [ ] Color Match [ ] 50/50 Raffles [ ] Meatballs & Pasta [ ] Dunk Tank [ ] Attic Treasures [ ] Pizza [ ] Gold Fish [ ] Car [ ] Philly Steak Sandwich [ ] Milk Bottles [ ] Kitchen [ ] Sausage & Peppers [ ] Muffin Game [ ] Parish Booth [ ] Spanish Booth [ ] Face Painting [ ] Zeppole [ ] Anywhere [ ] Tattoos

Catholic Ministries Appeal

LIVING AND BUILDING CARING FOR SHARING THE GOD’s OUR FAITH KINGDOM OF PEOPLE

Your gift could GOD Your gift could help support Your gift could help Catholic the formation help support Charities and of our youth, young Parish Seminarians adult and Outreach and Deacons. campus Programs feed

ministry and serve the programs. poor and needy.

Please consider donating to the Appeal and help make a difference in someone’s life. Thank you!

Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish ______Pledge: $______

Name ______Down payment: $______

Address______

City, State, Zip: ______

Phone: ______Signature: ______Date:______

Catholic Charities/Talbot House Preparing For Marriage?

Are you or someone you know Engaged Encounter is an having family or interpersonal effective Pre-Cana program problems due to drinking designed to provide you with the ALCOHOL and/or using tools for a successful marriage. DRUGS?

CATHOLIC CHARITIES/Talbot House, a Couples are given the opportunity Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, to explore many aspects of their located in Bohemia provides withdrawal and relationship through a series of stabilization services on a voluntary basis to presentations, writings and dialogue. males and females over the age of 18, who are There are no group discussions. seeking to stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. Our next weekend will be held at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception The medical and clinical staff at Talbot House Huntington, NY will assess the kind of care the person needs, to August 9th - 11th begin his/her journey in recovery. For Information For more information, please call: and/or to register, 631-589-4144. please call Lenny & Pat Walker Talbot House staff is available 24/7. 631-563-1032, or visit: Each call is confidential. www.engagedencounterli.org.

Talbot House is a NO fee for service program. 30th Annual Big Time Basketball Camp

St. Anthony’s in Oceanside. The camp is held for 7 weekly sessions Worldwide Marriage Encounter beginning Thursday June 27th and ending

Attention Married Couples! Aug. 23rd. Fall in Love Again! The hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m..

A Worldwide Marriage The fee $250 for the entire week Encounter Weekend Prices for first two weeks are different. Please just might be what you are looking for. call for details.

All campers receive a free camp t-shirt. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and In addition each week we give out free water fire.” Light a spiritual fire in your marriage by bottles, hats, tank-tops, wrist bands, portable air attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter pumps, and backpacks. Weekend. The camp is fully insured and we offer

The next weekend is June 28 - 30, 2019 in professional, first rate instruction. There is a Huntington, NY. discount if you register for the entire 7 weeks.

Please call 516-678-3290 or For more information, e-mail [email protected] for an call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 application, or you can download one by or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/. visiting our website at GoogleBigTimeBasketballCampOceanside

CYO Soccer Long Island Ducks

St. Christopher’s CYO Soccer Registration

The Long Island Ducks, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Legislator Susan A. Berland are proud to honor Veterans

Veterans will be honored at every home game will receive 10 complimentary tickets to the For Boys & Girls game for family and friends st th Grades 1 to 8 Contact Suffolk County Veterans Service (Summer training for Fall schedule) Officer Karen Saffari for more information 631-853-VETS Sunday, June 30th 10:30AM – 12PM in the Gym

Registration for Soccer and Information on Basketball Sisters Of St. Dominic

Join us on Friday, June 28th, 2019 from Any Soccer Questions Contact 11AM-3PM as the Sisters of St. Dominic of Dario Villarruel Amityville host their 18th Annual Beauty of the 516/972-3674 Spirit Luncheon at Crest Hollow Country Club [email protected] in Woodbury, NY. Each year our luncheon celebrates the beauty of the spirit of women - their strength, compas- sion, and wisdom. Our guests enjoy fantastic auctions and raffles, as well as an inspirational Stroke Support Group lecture from a Sister keynote speaker. This year's event will be emceed by News 12 Long

Stroke support group meets monthly at Island Anchor and Journalist, Carol Silva. The DeMatteis Center in Greenvale. Tickets are $80. Proceeds from the event ben-

There is no fee to attend but efit our retired Sisters - the beautiful and dedi- pre-registration is required. cated women who have spent their entire lives Please call (516) 629-2013 serving the tri-state area and beyond; now it is for more information about the group our turn to care for them. and how to register.

Formed

FORMED is GREAT for Summer Reading:

https://formed.org/ (Parish code: DNQ2BH)

Financial Page

The Financial Page

Please consider ways you and your family can financially support our parish so that we can meet our many expenses as a large, non-profit organization.

Weekly Giving- Collections Sunday and Holy Day Mass collections keep our parish going.

St. Christopher’s relies totally on the generosity of its parishion-

ers Every dollar helps! Consider using parish envelopes—this

way we can keep track of your donations and give you a state- ment at the end of the year for tax purposes.

Ocean Financial Many of use credit cards that give us rewards or points for how Credit Union much money we spend. Ocean Financial Credit Union offers a

credit card that gives quarterly dividends to the parish. To date

the parish has received over $16,000 from this program! It’s an

easy way to help our parish financially—every time you use the card, a percentage is given back to the parish. Sign up today at: www.oceanfinancial.org or visit the office at 45 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside.

Bread, Wine, Candles, Mass- Other types of giving are available here at Saint Chris- es, and more! topher’s Parish. Have you considered…… Offering Bread and Wine in honor of a loved one. Offering a Mass for a loved one. Offering the red sanctuary candle in honor of someone. Memorializing our new hymnals, bricks, vestments…

Come to the rectory to arrange for one of these!

St. Christopher’s offers a monthly lottery program called the “600 CLUB”. For $60 per year, you are entered into the “Club” and have a chance of winning a prize each month: $600 for first

prize, $100 for second, $50 for third. 600 CLUB

Make a check for $60.00, payable to St. Christopher’s 600 Club, and we will call you to pick out your lucky number. NAME______ADDRESS______TEL. # ______Send the slip above to the Rectory at 11 Gale Ave, Baldwin, NY 11510 or place in the collection basket on Sunday.

Catholic Media Page

Individuals and Families are invited to sign up for daily inspirational video messages that will help you live out your Catholic Christian life. Registration is FREE! https://dynamiccatholic.com/daily-reflections

The Jennifer Fulwiler Show 2-4PM Weekdays Jennifer is a convert, a wife and mother of 6, and has lots of good ideas and interesting guests on her show! Note: Channel 129 (“Catholic Channel”) You must be a SiriusXM subscriber.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA offers a wide array of downloadable talks and conferences that will aid you and your families in learning more about the Catholic faith. Download the APP for your smartphone today and start listening! www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org OR search for the FREE APP in your APP store.

Bishop Robert Barron is one of America’s leading Catholic theologians and media stars. He offers numerous Catholic resources for faith formation on his website, www.WordOnFire.org

Are you looking for EVERYTHING CATHOLIC on your smartphone or i-Pad? You’ve come to the right place! Download this free APP and gain access to dozens of links that will connect you to lots of great Catholic resources!

Attention Ladies! Looking for an excellent resource for growing in the Catholic faith as a beloved daughter of God? Try BLESSED IS SHE ! HTTPS://BLESSEDISSHE.NET This online resource connects you with other Catholic women, the bible, stories of faith, prayer groups, and conferences. We hope to offer a women’s bible journaling group here at St. Christopher’s in the near future!

Hope & Healing

Good Shepherd Hospice Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre has opened a new wing to give comfort to those who are dying: Good Shepherd Hospice Care. Each pa- tient receives a private room and professional, compassionate care is given to them. For more information or to take a tour: 516- HOSPICE CARE 586-1420 www.goodshepherdhsopice.chsli.org

Catholic Health care for women and men, offering fertility assistance, issues with recurrent miscarriages, and a host of other services. www.chsli.org/gianna-center-long-island

Unplanned pregnancy? Need help? Care, counseling, and pro-life options for women. Find hope and solutions with the Life Cen- ter. Four locations: Deer Park, Massapequa, Riverhead, Hempstead. www.lifecenterli.org

Project Rachel. Find hope, healing, for- giveness, and love after abortion. Project Rachel offers women and men opportunities to feel the Father’s love. Hopeafterabortion.com

Courage is an international apostolate of the Catholic Church, which ministers to persons with same-sex attractions. https://courage.org

Catholic Charities, Talbot House Talbot House is a 24-hour voluntary chemical dependence crisis center, providing detox services to adult men and women who are in crisis. http://www.catholiccharities.cc/our-services/ chemical-dependence

Covenant Eyes Break free from pornography and live a life of freedom. www.covenanteyes.com