13 March 2016 - Our Holy Redeemer

OUR HOLY REDEEMER
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
WHERE COMING HOME IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!
 A PERPETUAL ADORATION PARISH 
37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE  FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520
TELEPHONE: (516) 378-0665  FAX: (516) 546-1416  E-MAIL: [email protected]  WEBSITE: OHRFREEPORT.ORG
SACRAMENTAL LIFE

 MASS SCHEDULE 
PASTOR
Rev. Douglas R. Arcoleo
9: 00 a.m.  5:00 P.M.  7:00 P.M. Spanish
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
Rev. Alessandro da Luz
Rev. Carlos Mario Urrego
7:00 A.M., 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M.
1:00 P.M. Spanish
5:00 P.M.
DEACONS
Mr. Cristobal Sanchez,
Pastoral Associate
Mr. Bruce Burnham
Mr. Francisco Cales
HUMAN SERVICES
Sister Dorothy Lynch, C.I.J.
Mr. Martinez, Director
(516) 868-8289
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Stuhlinger, Director
Mr. Cacao, Associate Director
(516) 546-1057
Fax: (516) 546-0526
Saturday
Sunday
Weekday
Monday – Friday: 7:30 A.M. & 12:10 P.M.
Wednesday: 7:00 P.M. Spanish
First Friday: 7:00 P.M. Spanish
Every
2nd
&
4th
 BAPTISM 
Sunday of the Month at 3:00 P.M.
 CONFESSION/PENANCE/RECONCILIATION 
Saturday: 1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Wednesday: 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Friday: 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.
or by appointment.
 ANOINTING OF THE SICK 
Offered after the 5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass
every last Saturday of the Month
or by appointment.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mr. Crouse, Director
Mr. Petkov
Mrs. Mulé
 MATRIMONY 
Marriages MUST be arranged at least six months
in advance. Please call one of our Priests
at the Rectory to make an appointment.
THRIFT SHOP
Mrs. Jewels, Manager
(516) 623-3247
DEVOTIONS
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Every Friday after the 12:10 P.M. Mass
BUSINESS OFFICE
Mrs. Flaherty
Pastoral Business Associate
Every Saturday after the 9:00 A.M. Mass
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Mr. Cacao, Coordinator
(516) 546-1057
Legion of Mary
Miraculous Medal Novena
SOCIETIES
Every Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.
Nocturnal Adoration Society
First Friday from 8:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.
The Fifth Sunday of Lent, 13 March 2016
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Saturday
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
(516) 378-0665
FAITH AND THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 14 MARCH
MASSES
Monday, 14 March
7:30 am † Larry Kosofsky
9:00 am (See Adjacent Column)
12:10 pm † Robert X. Modica
Tuesday, 15 March
7:30 am † John Ferry
9:00 am (See Adjacent Column)
12:10 pm † Joseph Archer
Wednesday, 16 March
7:30 am † Thelma Waldo
9:00 am (See Adjacent Column)
12:10 pm † Franklin Pontecorvo
7:00 pm † Maria Hernandez (10th Anniversary)
Thursday, 17 March, Saint Patrick
7:30 am Intentions of Father Douglas R. Arcoleo
9:00 am (See Adjacent Column)
12:10 pm † William Martin
Friday, 18 March, Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
7:30 am Intentions of James Dengel
9:00 am (See Adjacent Column)
12:10 pm † Eugene W. Flaherty
Saturday, 19 March, Saint Joseph
9:00 am Intentions of Father Douglas R. Arcoleo
5:00 pm Parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer/Freeport
7:00 pm † Edward Duran
Sunday 20, Palm Sunday
7:00 am Intentions of Pope Francis
8:00 am † Deceased Members of the Duffy Family
9:30 am † Dorothy Brehaut, † Albert Chimeri
† Joseph Cleary, † John Sica
11:30 pm † Deceased Members of the Nicolino Family
1:30 pm † Aurora Madero
5:00 pm Priest’s Intention
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The 9:00 AM Mass
Monday, 14 March through
Friday, 18 March will be offered for:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
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BREAD & WINE
SANCTUARY CANDLES
ALTAR FLOWERS
Anthony A. Arvelo
Shop Rite of Uniondale
Monsignor Robert E. Fagan
Monsignor John J. McCann
 NO FLOWERS DURING LENT 
Please remember the following individual(s) at the Altar of Our Holy Redeemer:
NAME: _________________________________________________________________________  Living
OFFERING:  Bread & Wine ($20.00) 
 Deceased
 Sanctuary Candles ($33.00)   Altar Flowers ($40.00)
WEEK OF DATE: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
AMOUNT SUBMITTED: ____________________________________  Cash
 Check #: _____________________
OFFERED BY: (NAME):___________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE #: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
 A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR 
HERE ARE THE FACES OF THE NUNS
WHO WERE MARTYRED IN YEMEN
From L-R: Sr. Anselm, Sr. Reginette, Sr. Judith, Sr. Marguerite. Credit: The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia.
By Maggie Maslak and Alan Holdren/Catholic News Agency (Reprinted with permission)
Rome, Italy, 8 March 2016/01:27 P.M. (CNA/EWTN News). - Sister Anslem, Sister Reginette, Sister Judith, and Sister
Marguerite were serving as caretakers at the Missionaries of Charity's convent and nursing home in Aden, Yemen.
These sisters left their homes in India and Africa to serve the poor, elderly, and disabled in the war-torn country of
Yemen. They worked together with volunteers at the convent's home care center, where they served around sixty to
eighty patients of all religions. “They were serving all poor people irrespective of their religion. Their duty was to
help the poor,” a representative from the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia told CNA.
But on 4 March, the convent was attacked by two gunmen who killed Sr. Anslem, Sr. Judith, Sr. Marguerite, and
Sr. Reginette, along with sixteen other victims, including volunteers from Ethiopia and Yemen. Each victim was found
handcuffed and shot in the head. No residents of the nursing home were harmed.
Pope Francis called the sisters “martyrs of today” who “gave their blood for the Church.”
According to a statement from the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia, Sr. Anslem was from Ranchi, India and
would have turned 60 years old on 8 May. Sr. Judith was from Kenya and had just turned 41 years old on 2 Feb.
Sr. Marguerite was from Rwanda and would have been 44 years old on 29 April. The youngest nun, Sr. Reginette,
was from Rwanda and would've turned 33 on 29 June.
Since the attack, the Missionaries of Charity's nursing home has been relying on the aid of volunteers and
government support to continue their care of the elderly, which has lasted for 24 years in Aden.
“Now, the local government is taking care of the elderly with the help of some volunteers, university students and
young people,” the representative said. The convent's superior, Sister Sally, was originally reported missing during
the attack, but she has since been declared safe. “Sister Sally is safe and I think she will go to her regional superior's
house that is in Jordan,” the representative added.
However, Salesian priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil is still missing after his reported abduction. Fr. Uzhunnalil is an
Indian priest who had been staying with the sisters and has not been found since the attack on 4 March.
No group has claimed responsibility for the onslaught against the Missionaries of Charity convent, but the country of
Yemen is in the midst of a year-long civil war which has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 people.
Please Come Home to Our Holy Redeemer for
Monsignor Strynkowski's
Lenten Mission Talks
14 - 18 March, 2016
12:10 P.M. Mass
Former Official for the
Vatican Secretariat of
State and the
Congregation of Bishops
in the Roman Curia
Former Rector,
Seminary of the
Immaculate Conception,
Huntington, New York
14 March: God's Mercy revealed in Creation
15 March: God's Mercy revealed in His Son
16 March: God's Mercy revealed in the Church
17 March: God's Mercy revealed in the Eucharist
18 March: God's Mercy revealed in Reconciliation
COME HOME TO OUR HOLY REDEEMER
WHERE COMING HOME IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!
PARISH LENTEN MISSION

Guest Presenter:
The Most Reverend
Andrzej Zglejszewski
Auxiliary Bishop
Diocese of Rockville Centre
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21, 22, 23 March 2016
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Our Holy Redeemer Church
7:30 P.M.
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Monday, 21 March: Jesus: The Gaze of Mercy (Penance Service/Confessions)
Tuesday, 22 March: Jesus: The Hands of Mercy (Liturgy of the Word)
Wednesday, 23 March: Jesus: The Heart of Mercy (Liturgy of the Word)
FAITH AND THE HOLY SEASON OF LENT
WHEN
YOU
GIVE
ALMS
Bottles for Babies
PARISH LENTEN PROJECT
(Sunday, 7 February to Sunday, 3 April 2016)
During the Holy Season of LENT at Our Holy Redeemer you have the opportunity to pray for the
babies, fast for the babies, and give alms for the babies as well.
The alms you offer will not only fill up bottles with spare change, but it will fill The Life Center of
Long Island - a crisis pregnancy center that counsels women and men who are experiencing an
unplanned pregnancy - with hope! Pick up a bottle, take it home, take it to school and/or to the office,
fill it with change, return it to the Church, and let Our Holy Redeemer and The Life Center
do the rest! Pregnant? You are not alone. Choose life! Call (631) 243–0066 for assistance.
GUIDELINES FOR FASTING AND ABSTINENCE
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of FAST and ABSTINENCE.
All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain from
meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.
All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are also bound to
observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
This means limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food
between meals. Two other light meals may be taken during the day.
WHEN
YOU
PRAY
“You, Lord, Who know the hearts of all, reveal
to the President of the United States and the
members of the United States Congress, the
person You have chosen to take the place of
Antonin Gregory Scalia (RIP 13 February 2016) as
an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States, and may that person in fact be
chosen. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.”
Adapted from Acts of the Apostles I:24-25
WHEN
YOU
FAST
The Knights of Columbus
Archbishop Molloy Council
and the
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Court Stella Maris #822
SPONSOR A PARISH
St Patrick’s Day Dinner
St. Joseph’s Day Desserts
19 March 2016
6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
School Auditorium
Children Age 5 & Under: Eat FREE
Children Ages 6 to 12: $6.00
All Others: $15.00 if purchased before 15 March/$ 20.00 at the door
Tickets for sale in Sumner Hall on
Sunday, 6 March & 13 March after all Masses
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE!
Plus Irish Soda Bread, Various Desserts &
Bottomless Drinks (soda, water & juice)
50/50 Raffle, Door Prize & Additional Raffles
Come Home and Have a Night of Fun
For reservations contact
Ron Flood (516) 325-3031 or Mary Impellizeri (516) 225-3317
JESUS DID THIS FOR YOU
WON’T YOU DO THIS FOR HIM?
Please spend One Hour a Week with Him in Our Perpetual Adoration Chapel?

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL COMMITMENT
Please Complete the Form Below and Deposit it in the Sunday Offertory Basket.
PLEASE CIRCLE A DAY OF THE WEEK
Sunday  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday
PLEASE CIRCLE A TIME OF THE DAY
12:00 Midnight – 1:00 A.M.
6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
1:00 A.M. – 2:00 A.M.
7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
2:00 A.M. – 3:00 A.M.
8:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
3:00 A.M. – 4:00 A.M.
9:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
4:00 A.M. – 5:00 A.M.
10:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
5:00 A.M. – 6:00 A.M.
11:00 P.M. – 12:00 Midnight
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: _________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL JANE DENGEL AT (516) 379-2331
AT AZUMA RESTAURANT IN FREEPORT
IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A FRIDAY IN LENT TO
“JUST SAY NO”
AZUMA RESTAURANT, 55 SUNRISE HIGHWAY
Use the Coupon Below and receive 10% off your next lunch or 15% off your next dinner, which
includes an entrée, beverage, and dessert. Free Delivery with Orders of $15.00 or more.
10% Off Any Lunch/15% Off Any Dinner
(Includes Beverage and Dessert)
Good for Restaurant and Delivery
Expires 31 December 2016
55 Sunrise Highway, Freeport, New York 11520
Tel.: (516) 868-7878/9898  Fax: (516) 868-0558
Bishop Murphy to Rededicate Renovated Cathedral
Workers are putting the finishing touches on Saint Agnes
Cathedral in Rockville Centre, which has undergone
restoration and renovation during the past year. Bishop
William Murphy will rededicate the Cathedral and consecrate
the new Altar at a Liturgy on 18 March at 7:30 P.M. Both the
exterior and interior of the Cathedral have been restored and
renovated. Visit licatholic.org for more photos.
IF YOU HAVE DISCOVERED CHRIST, PLEASE CONSIDER
FOLLOWING CHRIST AND SHARING CHRIST
SPEND ONE HOUR
WITH HIM
IN THE PERPETUAL
ADORATION CHAPEL
BECOME AN USHER OR A CATECHIST
CATECHISTS
As more and more people “come home” to Our Holy
Redeemer, they need other people to welcome them, seat
them, and bring their offering to the Altar. If you are
interested in being a “greeter and a seater”, then please
call Ms. Judy Germaine at (516) 378-0665.
How many Gods are there?; Why did God make me?
Who is Jesus?; Who is the Holy Mother of God?
What is Easter?; What is Christmas?
If you know the answers to these and other questions,
please call Mrs. Joanne Stuhlinger at (516) 546-1057 and
share what you know and Who you know with children
who, believe it or not, do NOT know.
With help from a Message
from the Pastor and a
sermon from the Pastor as
well (III Sunday Lent/28
February 2016) it seems
that at least one of you who
heard the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, not just once but a thousand times, got the message and
wasted no time in letting me know.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Dear Father Arcoleo,
I did listen to your sermon last Sunday, encouraging parishioners to contribute to the
Catholic Ministries Appeal. With your campaign to reach 500 donors this year, I felt
compelled to assist you reaching that goal. My goal for this week was getting 10
people to contribute. I did reach my goal but failed to collect one check. I sure will
make up for it next week. Enclosed are 8 envelopes (9 checks $330) for this week.
Please accept my assistance for this week. Hope you will be reaching your goal of
500 donors for this year.
Sincerely,
Can you imagine how many CMA pledges would surface if
each person in attendance at Mass last Sunday/this
Sunday felt compelled to assist Our Holy Redeemer in
reaching our 500 pledge goal? Please, if you have not yet
answered the CMA, take a moment now and complete
the pledge form below. Your pledge will be a sign that
you too got the lesson of the Parable of the Barren Fig
Tree, so that when the Land Owner returns He will find
the fruit that He is looking for; which is not your pledge,
but the Spirit of Charity that produced it.
You can make a difference! Please make your check payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal and either mail directly
to the Diocese at the address below or deposit it in the Sunday Offertory Basket. Thank you!
Parish: ________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________
Pledge:
$ ______________
Down Payment: $ ______________
Address: _______________________________________________
Balance:
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________
Donor Signature: ________________________________________
$ ______________
 Monthly
 Quarterly
 Annually
 Other
Catholic Ministries Appeal, Diocese of Rockville Centre, P.O. Box 4000, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-4000 www.drvc.org/cma.html
Easter Novena
of Holy Masses
The Solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection
will be celebrated at the
Altar of Our Holy Redeemer with an
Easter Novena of Holy Masses.
This Solemn Novena will offered from
This Solemn Novena
4 Aprilwill
2010beto offered
12 April for
2010nine consecutive
days beginning 27 March through 5 April 2016.
Easter Novena cards featuring our
“absolutely beautiful”
Stained Glass windows are available in the
Rectory and in the Church.
This Novena is for both the living and the deceased.
You may place the enrollment envelope in the collection basket
at Mass or bring it to the rectory no later than
25 March 2016.
Your remembrances will remain by the Altar
throughout the Easter Novena.
“The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates
these words: ‘Come all you who are sick I will restore your health.’”
(St. Bernadette Soubirous)
FAITH AND EDUCATION
SCHOOL’S IN: DRIVE CAREFULLY (both on and off the road)
NEWS FROM THE DE LA SALLE SCHOOL
(516) 379-8660
LA Fitness. Gold’s Gym. Blink. Retro Fitness. The De La Salle School.
Each of the above has certain machines that coupled with a disciplined regimen and the guidance of a
competent trainer can help someone cultivate good habits that enhance good health.
Yes, The De La Salle School’s physical education program now has a room with an exercise bicycle, fitness equipment, a
jump rope, several mats, and some free weights. In the course of a class period Mr. Donodeo, our physical education
teacher, has each student rotate among stations. The students are enjoying this addition to our curriculum even if some of
them are complaining about some unfamiliar aches!
The donated equipment and the renovated room abutting the gym now make it possible for our students to experience a
thorough age appropriate workout. Our goal is that these lessons prepare our students for a healthy lifestyle.
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Again this year the eighth graders will re-enact the Stations of the Cross. We invite all parishioners to pray with us. There
will be two opportunities during Holy Week to join us, either Tuesday, 22 March at 7:00 P.M. or Wednesday, 23 March, at
3:00 P.M. Each service will take place in the School Auditorium. Please plan to attend as we support one another on our
personal Lenten journeys.
13 March 2016 – The Fifth Sunday of Lent C
Sunday Readings: Isaiah XLIII: 16-21; Philippians III: 8-14; Saint John VIII: 1-11
Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________
Class Day/Session: __________________________________________________
Catechist Name: ____________________________________________________
Mass Time (Circle One): Sat: 5:00 PM  7:00 PM  Sun: 7:00 AM  8:00 AM  9:30 AM  11:30 AM  1:00 PM  5:00 PM
GOSPEL QUESTIONS:
(Religious Education Students please answer ALL questions, cut and give to teacher weekly. Keep the Bulletin)
Fill in the blanks:
Where did Jesus sit and teach people? “Jesus sat and taught people in ________________________________________.”
What did Jesus tell the scribes and Pharisees who brought to Him a woman who had sinned? “Jesus said to the scribes
and Pharisees, ‘Let the one among you who is _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.’”
What did Jesus say to the woman when everyone had left? “Jesus said to the woman, ‘___________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.’”
Announcements for ALL OHR Rel Ed Parents: 1. Fridays during Lent, abstinence; Stations of the Cross at 7:30 P.M.
English; 8:30 P.M. Spanish, in church. Stations of the Cross is a Parish devotion activity: 7th & 8th graders see
Confirmation packets and bulletin schedule.
2. Please go to Sunday Holy Mass and bring the Gospel reflection to class weekly.
Thank you –OHR Religious Education Office staff!
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Charles Shields III
Joann Flaherty
FAITH AND FINANCES
Donald Gallant
Sheila Walsh
How Can I Increase My Almsgiving This Lent?
(How about giving 25 Cents More a Week?)
Here’s How It Works
based on a regular weekly offering of $50.00
Date
14 February (First Sunday of Lent)
21 February (Second Sunday of Lent)
28 February (Third Sunday of Lent)
06 March (Laetare Sunday of Lent)
13 March (Fifth Sunday of Lent)
20 March (Palm Sunday)
Your Weekly Offering
$50.00
(50 +.25)
$50.25
(50 +.50)
$50.50
(50 +.75)
$50.75
(50 +1.00) $51.00
(50 +1.25) $51.25
If every Sunday Mass-goer gave alms according to this example, the projected increase in
our Sunday Almsgiving for Lent based on 1000 Sunday Mass-goers would be $5125.00!
There will be a
Second Sunday-Mass Offering
on 19/20 March
to help Our Holy Redeemer
Keep Our “Absolutely Beautiful” Church
Warm in the Cooler Months
MASS
COLLECTION
ENVELOPE
USERS
E-Giving
Prior to Weekend
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 am
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
Jubilee 5:00 pm Year
$ 1,111.25
$ 1,006.00
$ 2,378.25
$ 807.00
$ 1,081.25
$ 1,370.25
$ 1,529.50
$ 1,615.50
$ 2,001.25
$ 489.00
33
13
60
26
29
39
42
72
39
20
TOTAL
$13,389.25
373
ff
FIRST
SECOND
COLLECTION
(CATHOLIC RELIEF)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
160.00
56.00
322.00
77.00
234.00
384.00
137.50
180.00
142.00
77.00
$ 1,769.50
SUNDAY, 5/6 MARCH
OFFERING TOTAL:
$15,158.75
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NUMBER OF CHILDREN
ENVELOPE USERS: 191`
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FAITH AND PRAYER
Please Pray for Our Priests
O God, Who made Your Only Begotten Son eternal High Priest, grant that those He has chosen as ministers and
stewards of Your mysteries may be found faithful in carrying out the ministry they have received. Through our Lord
Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
14 March:
15 March:
16 March:
17 March:
18 March:
19 March:
20 March:
Father Joseph P. Minturn & Father Frederick Hill
Father Joseph E. Nohs & Father Robert J. Smith
Monsignor Patrick J. Armshaw & Father Thomas M. Fusco
All Retired Priests
Father Vincent Schifano & Father Juniper J. Thomas
All Permanent Deacons
Bishop Robert J. Brennan & Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski
and for Our Seminarians
Br. Pierre Toussaint
(Alain) Guiteau, C.F.R.
Heavenly Father, please grant to Your Faithful servants, the grace and
strength to carry out Your mission for the Church each day.
Keep our Seminarians close to You and continue to inspire them to
serve others in Your Holy Name. Please inspire the men You have
called to the Priesthood to respond “yes” to Your call through our Lord
Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the
Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever. Amen.
“Looking
for a
Miracle?”
Well, so is
Venerable Father
Anthony Vincent Gallo
Diocesan Priest, Oblate of the Congregation
of the Priests of the Sacred Heart
Montforte Irpino: 11 January 1899 – 2 May 1934
For more information please visit:
www.fathergallo.com
Mr. Odalis Rodriguez
MORE FAITH AND PRAYER
Please continue to say your prayers
for the following members
of our Armed Forces:
Melissa Castillo, Ensign Frank Chavez, Capt. Thomas Collins III,
Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly, Juan Diaz, Ryan Dugan
Katelyn Ann Foster, RN, Michael George Gonzalez,
Daniel Ingin, Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, Susana Ladino,
Capt. Peter Lawless, Corp. Gaelan Lynch, Sgt. Ramon Marrero,
Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate, Sgt. Kelvin O. Melara,
Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles, Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Minihan,
Maj. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno,
Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla, PO Floyd A. Rivera,
Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez, Benjamin Rhodes, Edwin Sandoval,
Doug Schambert, Paul Seiden, Luis Sic, PFC Ashley Sumner,
Capt. John Talafuse, Corp. Daniel Vargas, SCPO William A. Vega,
Capt. Johnetta Washington, Anthony Williams,
Sgt. 1st Class Lynroy Williams; Lt. Cmdr. Brad Younger.
Please
Pray
for

Peter Anglim, Moises Arias, Angelina Auci, Lorraine Avitabile,
Doris Jean Baptiste, Fran Bartholomew, Vito Bellacosa,
Jayne Biscardi, Bobby Brehaut, Joseph Garry Brisson,
Timothy Claudio, Warren P. Cochol, Barbara Costante,
Brunhilda Cuniglio, Phyllis Doyle, Michael Durkin,
Wendy Eager, Dorothy Eames, Barbara Emerick, Ana Estevez,
Andrew Feeney, Roseann Feeney; Carmela Filfiley, Lizzy Ford,
Timothy Ford, Dorothy Frahame, Angela Franklin,
Baby Gerard Francis, Wilky Gilbert, Michael H., Emily Handley,
Gwendolyn Herbert, L. Jacques, Linda A. Kane, Carol Kelly,
Anna Kraus, Dominic Lagano, Karen Larsen, Richard Laudman,
Jeanne Longua, Josephine Lucci, Angelina Macchia,
Sean McDonald, Barbara McEneaney, Donald McIntosh,
Philip McSweeney, Amanda Mucaria, Luis Martin Mussi,
William Myers, Eileen O’Connor, Haydee Pascasio,
Stella Pescatore, Parnelle Phadel, Consuelo Posada,
Kathleen Randall, Baby Rebecca, Kenneth Rischi,
Michael Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriguez, Janice Ryan,
Lidiana Santiago, Marie Sheridan, Bill Smyth, John Sturmer,
Millie Torre, Sharon Trabbold, Barbara Trommer,
Linda Vanek, Greta Villanueva, Gerry Wright
1ST READING: ISAIAH L: 4-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 22
2ND READING: PHILIPPIANS II: 6-11
GOSPEL: SAINT LUKE XXII: XIV-XXIII:56
… and please call the Rectory if you know anyone
in serious need of prayers. The names will
remain on our prayer list for four weeks.
Thank you.
Please Pray for our beloved deceased:
SOEURETTE BLAIN, LAURENCE CLEMENT
MARGARET MARRA
READINGS FOR
20 March 2016
PALM SUNDAY
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Last week we heard that Jesus ate with sinners. Today we hear of Jesus forgiveness: “Neither do I
condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore” (See John 8:1-11). We will never stop
learning from these words of Jesus. This is one of those cases in which as the Psalmist says: “Love
and truth will meet; justice and peace will kiss” (Psalm 85:11). Jesus is not condoning sin. He very
clearly states, “from now on do not sin anymore.” But He doesn’t condemn the sinner. He makes a
distinction between the action and the person who commits the action. The Mosaic Law
commanded that the woman caught in the act should be stoned. Clearly this is another example of
God allowing something because of the hardness of man’s heart (See also Matthew 19:8). As we
journey through Lent we take this example of Jesus and we look at our own life. Are we among
those ready to cast the first stone? Maybe not, but perhaps we look down on the sinner or talk
about him or her. If this is true, then this passage calls us to make some changes. We need to learn
to be more like Jesus. We need to recognize that the truth is that since we are all sinners none of us are in the position to
cast that first stone. We need to take one more step. We need not to condemn the sinner in our heart. We need to speak
comforting and reassuring words to the sinner: “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.”
SEA SCOUTS, B.S.A.
(Coming Soon to Our Holy Redeemer!)
Sea Scouting is adventure on sea and land -- for you. Sea Scouting is program
of the Boy Scouts of America we will be offering to young men between the
ages of 13 (who have completed the eighth grade) and 21. It's a chance to
learn and have fun at the same time.
Sea Scouts is a specialized segment of the Scouting program, which teaches
boating skills and promotes knowledge of our maritime heritage.
Sea Scout units, called "ships," focus on sailing and cruising either sailboats or power vessels. During the
boating seasons, Sea Scouts learn to maintain and operate their vessel, with a focus on learning the safe
and proper methods of handling boats. Sea Scouts also learn the meaning of buoys and lights, how to take
advantage of wind and tide, and how to drop anchor or approach a dock.
Those interested in joining the Sea Scouts or becoming a volunteer adult leader (ages 21+) are asked to
leave their name for Father Alessandro da Luz at the Rectory: (516) 378-0665.
FAITH AND SOCIAL MINISTRY
HUMAN SERVICES
OUR HOLY REDEEMER
(516) 868-8289
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
First Sunday
Works of Mercy
OFFERING OF:
23 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY
(516) 623-3247
PLEASE STOP ‘BUY’!!!
Rice and Cereal
SHOPPING HOURS:
Your spirit of generosity will help us to
continue to do the Lord’s work in Freeport!
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Closed every Wednesday
Want to Volunteer?
Please call
Mr. Alfonso Martinez, Director
He is waiting to hear from YOU!
DONATIONS ACCEPTED:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and by appointment.
FAITH AND THE ROMAN MISSAL
FEAST DAY: 17 MARCH
FEAST DAY: 19 MARCH
Saint Patrick
Saint Joseph
BISHOP
SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Collect
Collect
O God, Who chose the Bishop Saint Patrick
to preach Your glory to the peoples of Ireland,
grant, through his merits and intercession,
that those who glory in the name of Christian
may never cease to proclaim
Your wondrous deeds to all.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Grant, we pray, Almighty God,
that by Saint Joseph’s intercession
Your Church may constantly watch over
the unfolding of the mysteries of human salvation,
whose beginnings You entrusted to his faithful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
‘50’
‘50’
The Diocese of Rockville Centre’s
Golden Wedding Liturgy
Honouring Couples Married
Fifty Years or More
This spring, couples that have been married
fifty years or more will be honoured
at one of two Liturgies on
Sunday, 10 April 2016
at Saint Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville
(Registration must be received by 25 March)
or
Sunday, 24 April 2016
at Maria Regina in Seaford
(Registration must be received by 8 April)

CATHOLIC CDS AND
LITERATURE
Both Liturgies will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Couples may register for ONLY ONE Liturgy.
 Forms are available in the Rectory.
 Complete the form, have it signed by Fr. Arcoleo,
and then return it to the Office of Worship.
 You will receive a confirmation of registration in
the mail approximately one week before the
liturgy.
 There will be reserved seating for the couples
only.
 Seating for friends and family will be on a firstcome, first-serve basis.
 Photo opportunities with the celebrating Bishop
will be available after the liturgy.
 You will receive a complimentary photograph
and certificate in the mail approximately four to
six weeks after the liturgy.
For more information please call
the Rectory at (516) 378-0665
LENT
LISTEN & LEARN
Available Titles Include:
Confession
The Healing Power of Confession
Three Days that Changed the World
Seven Last Sayings of Christ
The Passion of the Christ
The True Meaning of Easter
Glimpses Along the Way of the Cross
Anger and Forgiveness
 MENSAJE DEL PASTOR 
“SI LO HE OÍDO UNA VEZ, LO HE OÍDO MIL VECES”
Con el paso del tiempo hay ciertas cosas que oímos ves tras vez. Tanto así que ya no les prestamos atención; al
igual que con algunos letreros (o colillas de cigarrillos a lo largo de las aceras, o grafiti (no arte) en la pared de un
edificio) no nos llaman la atención. Debido que no vemos nada, no decimos nada. (Por favor, si usted ve algo,
diga algo, haga algo.)
Así como esto es cierto fuera de nuestra Hermosa iglesia, es igualmente cierto dentro de ella.
(Algunos creen que los Cheerios, los caramelos, los celulares, etc. pertenecen en la iglesia.)
Considere los siguientes anuncios “dentro de la iglesia”. Algunos de ellos se hacen
semanalmente, algunos mensualmente, y otros anualmente. Al principio el escuchar estos
anuncios generó una respuesta interna en los oyentes, que con el tiempo produjo una respuesta
tangible que se podía ver no solo en los rostros, sino en un cambio en el comportamiento. Nos
convertimos, no solo en “oyentes olvidadizos, sino como actives cumplidores” (vea Sant. I:22).
 “El domingo que viene tendremos las obras de misericordia del Primer Domingo, …”
¿nos hemos olvidado de los pobres de Freeport?
 “El domingo que viene es Domingo de Corbata y sombrero y …”
¿nos hemos olvidado de cómo vestir (dentro y fuera de la iglesia)?
 “Por favor recuerde que está absolutamente prohibido traer alimentos, o caramelos, …”
¿nos hemos olvidado del por qué venimos a la iglesia?
 “Su promesa a la Campaña de los Ministerios Católicos…”
¿nos hemos olvidado de que la caridad comienza en el hogar?
 “Nuestro Santo Redentor necesita Servidores del Altar, Acomodadores, Catequistas, … “
¿nos hemos olvidado de seguir a Cristo y compartirlo con otros?
Si vamos a terminar de edificar la Ciudad de Dios en Freeport, entonces a pesar de que estamos acostumbrados
y familiarizados con estos anuncios, tenemos que prestarles atención, y hacer los cambios necesarios. Y no hay
mejor tiempo que la Santa Temporada Cuaresmal para hacer precisamente eso. Nunca debemos cansarnos de
este ejercicio semanal/mensual/anual, pues como nos dice San Pablo en su carta a los Gálatas: “a su debido
tiempo cosecharemos si somos constantes” (Gálatas 6:9)
Su Pastor, sus Sacerdotes, sus Diáconos y el Personal no se cansarán de hacer anuncios, porque Jesús no se cansa
de hacerlo. Tan solo recuerde las palabras del Miércoles de Ceniza que hemos oído vez tras vez:
 “Vuelvan a mí con todo corazón” (Joel II:12).
 “Arrepiéntanse y crean en el Evangelio” (San Marcos I:15).
 “Oren” (San Mateo VI:5).  “Ayunen” (San Mateo VI:XVI).
 “Ayuden al necesitado” (San Mateo VI:2).
Piense en las Parábolas que hemos oído vez tras vez. Parábolas como la del Hijo Pródigo.
Tal vez al oírla la semana pasada un hijo joven volvió el Señor con todo corazón, un hijo
mayor se arrepintió y creyó en el Evangelio; y un Padre quizás oró, ayunó y ayudó a los
necesitados en acción de gracias por sus dos hijos. Gracias a Dios que hemos oído estas
cosas no solo una vez, sino mil veces.
¿Cómo Puedo Aumentar Mis Limosnas Esta Cuaresma?
(¿Por qué no dar 25 Centavos Más por Semana?)
Así es Como Funciona
basado en una ofrenda regular semanal de $30.00
Fecha
Su Ofrenda Semanal
14 Febrero (1 Domingo Cuaresmal)
$30.00
21 Febrero (2 Domingo Cuaresmal) (30 +.25)
$30.25
28 Febrero (3 Domingo Cuaresmal) (30 +.50)
$30.50
06 Marzo (Domingo Laetare)
(30 +.75)
$30.75
13 Marzo (5 Domingo Cuaresmal) (30 +1.00) $31.00
20 Marzo (Domingo de Ramos)
(30 +1.25) $31.25
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¡Si todo el que asiste a Misa da de acuerdo a este ejemplo el incremento proyectado de
las Limosnas Cuaresmales basado en 1000 Asistentes a Misa sería de $3125.00!
Lecturas para el
20 de Marzo de 2016
Domingo de Ramos

1ra Lectura: Isaías 50, 4-7
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 21
2da Lectura: Filipenses 2, 6-11
Evangelio: San Lucas 22, 14—23, 56
 Oremos 
(Por los Hombres y Mujeres en las Fuerzas Armadas)
Melissa Castillo, ENS Frank Chavez, Cpt. Thomas CollinsIII,
Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly, Juan Diaz, Ryan Dugan, Katelyn Ann Foster, RN,
Michael G. Gonzalez, Daniel Ingin, Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, Susana Ladino,
Capt. Peter Lawless, Cpl. Gaelan Lynch, Sgt. Ramon Marrero,
Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate, Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles,
Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Minihan, Maj. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno,
Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla, PO Floyd A. Rivera, Benjamin Rhodes,
Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez, Edwin Sandoval, Doug Schambert, Paul Seidon,
Luis Sic, PFC Ashley Sumner, Capt. John Talafuse,
Corp. Daniel Vargas, SCPO William A. Vega, Capt. Johnetta Washington,
Anthony Williams, Sgt. 1st Class Lynroy Williams, Lt. Cmdr. Brad Younger
Reflexión Semanal
“La semana pasada oímos que Jesús recibía a los pecadores y comía con ellos. Hoy oímos acerca del
perdón de Jesús. “Tampoco yo te condeno. Vete y ya no vuelvas a pecar” (Vea Juan 8:1-11). Nunca
cesaremos de aprender de estas palabras de Jesús. Este es uno de los casos en los que como dice el
salmista: “El amor y la verdad se darán cita, la paz y la rectitud se besarán” (Salmo 85:11). Jesús no
tolera el pecado. Por el contrario dice: “Vete y ya no vuelvas a pecar.” Pero ciertamente no condena al
pecador. Hace una distinción entre la acción de pecar y el pecador. La Ley Mosaica ordenaba que la
mujer sorprendida en este acto fuera apedreada. Claramente este es otro ejemplo de cómo Dios
permite algo a causa de la dureza del corazón de los hombres (Vea también Mateo 19:8). Tomemos en
serio este ejemplo de Jesús. ¿Estamos listos para tirar la primera piedra? Quizás no, pero tal vez
hablamos mal del pecador o lo despreciamos. Si eso es cierto, debemos hacer cambios. Necesitamos
imitar a Jesús. Necesitamos reconocer que todos somos pecadores y que por lo tanto ninguno debe
arrojar la primera piedra. Necesitamos también dejar de condenar al pecador en nuestro corazón.
Necesitamos hablarle de manera consoladora: “Tampoco yo te condeno. Vete y ya no vuelvas a pecar.”
CASTING
STONES
The scribes and Pharisees
brought a woman to Jesus
who had been caught in
adultery and made her stand
in the middle. They said to
Him, “Teacher, this woman
was caught in the very act of
committing adultery. Now in
the law, Moses commanded us
to stone such women. So
what do you say?” … Jesus
bent down and started to
write on the ground with His
finger. … He said to them,
“Let the one among you who is
without sin be the first to
throw a stone at her.” And
in response, they went away
one by one, beginning with
the elders. … Then Jesus said
to her, “Go, and from now on
do not sin anymore.”
 Saint John VIII” 3-7, 9, 11 
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