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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 receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Craig Donlon Marie Jose Saint Surin Rosemarie Scarola Deacons and Eucharistic Ministers assist the priests in Joseph Fragola 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 with understanding and experience to provide support Saturday: 9AM to 5PM 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 Anthony Lanzilotta 7AM Mary Lou and Jack Linden 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 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry Appeal - June 18, 2019 - Goal - $110,700.00 # 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.
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