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Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Parish of Saint Joseph
68 Wanser Avenue
Inwood, New York 11096
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1346 Broadway
Hewlett, New York 11557
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RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Monday through Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - Noon
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM
Segundo Miércoles de cada mes, a las 7:45 PM
Saturday Evening - 5:00 PM (Vigil for Sunday)
Sunday - 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM Spanish, 11:00 AM
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 4:00 PM
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Announced in Bulletin or Call 516-239-0953
WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICE
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday through Saturday - 8:30 AM
Saturday Evening - 5:00 PM (Vigil for Sunday)
Sunday - 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Announced in Bulletin or Call 516-374-0290 ex 15
Wednesday - 6:15 PM
Miraculous Medal Novena Immediately Following
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
FATIMA DEVOTIONS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Saturday 8:30 AM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Thursday - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Saturday following 8:30 AM Mass
Wednesday - 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM through
Friday 9:00 AM
PASTORAL
STAFF
Rev. Thomas M. Moriarty, Jr. - Pastor
Resident Pastor - Parish of Saint Joseph - Hewlett
Administrator - Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel - Inwood
Rev. Eric Fasano - Resident Associate
Residence - Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel - Inwood
Rev. Fernando Echeverri
Associate for Spanish Affairs
O.L.G.C.
RECTORY PHONE
516-239-0953
RECTORY FAX
516-239-0386
WEB ADDRESS
ourladygc.wordpress.com
Rev. John Hien
Retired Priest
Rev. Mr. Thomas Costello
Deacon
Rev. George Punti
Weekend Assistant - Spanish Mass
Rev. Joseph Lynch
Weekend Assistant
Rev. Mr. Daniel Otton
Deacon
Rev. Mr. George Bruck - Retired Deacon
The Ministerial Presence of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
SAINT JOSEPH
RECTORY PHONE
516-374-0290
RECTORY FAX
516-374-2598
WEB ADDRESS
saintjoseph-hewlett.org
Father Tom Moriarty - Administrator - Ex. 40
Father Tom Moriarty - Pastor - Ex. 11
Father Eric Fasano - Resident Associate - Ex. 20
Deacon Tom Costello - Ex. 19
Father Fernando Echeverri - Sp. Affairs - Ex TBA
Deacon Dan Otton - Ex. 20
Deacon George Bruck - Ex. 10
Grace Coyne - Parish Secretary - Ex. 10
Eleanor Levy - Parish Secretary - Ex. 10
DM Accounting - Bookkeeper - Ex. 13
DM Accounting - Bookkeeper
Jean Brophy - Director of Music - Ex. 12
Mr. Timothy Remson - Director of Music
Elizabeth McCaffrey - Director of Rel. Ed.
Sr. Kathryn Slevin, CSJ - Director of Rel. Ed.
516-239-0662
Gayle Saldutti - Parish Outreach
516-239-7025
1355 Noel Avenue - Hewlett NY 11557
Phone: 569-6080
Fax: 374-3664
Ann Taranto - St. Vincent DePaul Society
516-569-0834
BAPTISMS - BAUTISMO
Parents are advised to call the
appropriate Rectory for a preliminary interview.
Saint Joseph Parishioners must attend a preparation
class on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:45 PM
prior to the Baptism. Baptisms are held on the 2nd and
4th Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM.
NUEVOS PARROQUIANOS
Los parroquianos, registran por favor
en la parroquia que asiste.
Si mueve a o lejos de su parroquia, llama por favor la
oficina de su parroquia a decirlos.
Muchas Gracias.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parishioners are required to
attend a preparation class. To arrange a date call Sr.
Kathy Slevin. Baptisms are celebrated on the 3rd
Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM.
WEDDINGS - MATRIMONIO
The Sacrament of Marriage celebrates the
union of a man and a woman within the Church
Community. We encourage those planning a marriage
to contact the appropriate Parish before booking the
Reception Hall. All plans with the Parish should be made
at least 6 months prior to anticipated date so proper
preparations, including Pre-Cana
and FOCCUS can be made.
The bride or groom must be members of Our Lady of
Good Counsel Parish or St. Joseph’s Parish.
Los padres necesitan llamar Padre Fernando por una
fecha y por una clase.
NEW PARISHIONERS
Please register at the appropriate Rectory.
If you are moving within or outside the Parish
Please inform the appropriate Parish office
Por favor, llama la oficina siete meses antes de hacer
una fecha. Necesita tomar clases de
“Pre-Cana.” y “FOCCUS”.
PENTECOST
SUNDAY
The roots of today’s “birthday of the Church” are in
an ancient Jewish festival of springtime harvest,
seven weeks after Passover. Now, seven weeks after
Easter, our great fifty days of rejoicing come to an
end. In the countries where the Church first came to
life, this is a time of harvest, and the first fruits appear: apricots and lemons, cherries and strawberries.
Even in our gardens, herbs are abundant
and asparagus, that close relation of the
Easter lily, comes fresh to our tables. The
earth is laden with so much new life, and
that has always been a sign to Christians
of Easter’s glory.
Pentecost means “fifty” and our
fifty days of Easter joy are complete. This
Sunday is a day to savor the glory of
Easter once more: picnics and cookouts, walks by
the water, time in the garden—are all ways of extending the feast. Notice the paschal candle today,
still burning during Mass. Our Easter celebration
now complete, the candle will soon be moved to a
place near the baptismal font, and be lighted at baptisms and funerals as a silent witness to Christ’s
abiding presence.
—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
DOMINGO DE
PENTECOSTES
.
Algunos expertos han comentantado que los Latinos y las
latinas somos muy atraídos por movimientos carismáticos
o pentecostales. Esto puede ser debido a los misioneros
franciscanos que fundaron la Iglesia en América durante
el siglo XVI. Probablemente sin conocer su origen estos
llegaron con ideas milenaristas de un abad cisterciense
llamado Joaquín de Fiore. Este monje había profetizado
que estaba por llegar una época del Espíritu Santo en la
cual se viviría por fin una Utopía o sea el
Reino de Dios. Muchos de los primeros
franciscanos adoptaron sus ideas pero
lamentablemente el joaquinismo, poco a
poco, se transformó en herejía por su
extremada crítica a los Sacramentos y la
jerarquía.
Al pasar de casi 3 siglos los frailes
franciscanos que llegaron a nuestro
continente vinieron con la idea de inaugurar la Iglesia del
Espíritu Santo, la cual reformaría los errores y las
debilidades de la vieja Iglesia Europea. Esta Iglesia
también sería la que defendería al nativo y el mestizo de
los abusos del Conquistador. Este sueño de Utopía, se
quedó en sueño pero, es un sueño que continua en el
pueblo latino y su devoción al Espíritu Santo de la
Santísima Trinidad.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos‑Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sunday—May 27
8:30-Anne Carrese
10:30- Mario Ceprini, John McMahon, Luigi Mucciacciaro,
Margaret & Frank Trimarco, Julia Banda.
12 Noon –The Parishioners of Saint Joseph
Monday-May 28 (Memorial Day)
8:30–Louis & Bernice Namorato “52nd”
Wedding Anniversary
Tuesday– May 29
8:30-Millie Penna
Wednesday-May 30
8:30-Frank Coppola
Thursday-May 31
8:30-Joe Bichko
Friday-June 1
8:30-George Martorana
Saturday—June 2
8:30-Mike & Louise Panzera, Philip J. Maddalena-Senior, and
Maria Rosa Artusa
5:00-Maureen Clifford
Sunday –June 3
8:30-Sal Gialombardo
10:30-Jerry & Jenny Gulino, Antoinette & Anthony Gesuale,
Kevin P. Risolo, Domenica & Antonio Calzone, Marguerite
Drouet Sweeney (10th Anniversary)
12 Noon–The Parishioners of Saint Joseph
MONDAY – May 28th
8:00AM - Francesco & Marie Travella
TUESDAY– May 29th
8:00AM - For all lost Souls
WEDNESDAY - 30th
8:00AM - Donna Stanya, Concettina DelGiudice, Giuseppe Incorvina,
6:15 PM - Prayer Service
THURSDAY - May 31st
8:00AM - Jean Swift
FRIDAY - June 1st
8:00AM - June Kenny (1st Anniv.)
SATURDAY - June 2nd
5:00 PM - Eleanor & William Cruse
SUNDAY - June 3rd
8:00 AM People of the Parish
9:30 AM Vilma Moran
11:00 AM Thomas and William Hurley and
Roselind Borges, Ernesto Oliviero, Antonio
Mazzeo, Joseph Capobianco,
Pasquale Capone
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Saint Joseph
OUR LADY OF
GOOD COUNSEL
Altar Bread and Wine
In Memory of:
Mickey Glasberg
Requested by:
The Perrino Family
Sanctuary Candles
In Memory of:
Mickey Glasberg
Requested by:
The Venezia Family
Altar Candles
In Memory of:
Louis, Frank &
Jennie DeCicco
Requested by:The Spinelli Family
Altar Bread
In Memory of: Emily DeSibio
Requested by: The family of her
late daughter, Diane
Altar Wine
In Memory of: Oreste DeSibio
Requested by: The family of her
late daughter Diane
Altar Flowers
For: Justin Runkles
and
In Memory of: Jennifer Runkles
Requested by: Denise Carroll
There are different kinds of
spiritual gifts but the same Spirit.
— 1 Corinthians 12:4
Mariann Legrow
Judianne Legrow
Maureen Cori
Joseph Smyth
Susan Vibona
Baby Jonathan Davi
Loretta Stanisz
Andrea Lund
Joseph Posa
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Ray Hummel
Marilyn Hummel
Bunni Davi
Anthony Sourras
Linda Mancuso
Kevin Ledwith
Raymond Rizzo
Brian Rein
Joseph O’Brien
Richard Von Buttgereit
Antonio Bosques
Vinny Moraglia
Martin J. Stamile
Lauren Thornton
James A Schmidt
Ronnie Kennedy
Enzo Vacchio
Donna Marrow
Marie Super
Joan Stanton
Mitch Kraeling
Daniel Hourihan
Maria Artusa
Dominick Consolazio
Josephine Gioiosa
Ethel Veal
Eileen McKenna
Margaret Knopf
Lisa Agoado
Debbie Martino
Raymond Mayle
Francis Agunzo
Francis Mimms
Kevin Power
Kathleen Power
Dom Giannone
Marilyn Bruck
Nick Aloi
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Concetta Aloi
Esta Nuzzolo
Thomas Lieber
Terry Rogers
Carol Kenn
Mary Kuzda
Lillan Hurley
Mary Bianco
Grace Murphy
Kitty Mancuso
Mary Bianco
Names will be printed for three consecutive weeks
unless the rectory is notified otherwise.
Hay diferentes dones,
pero el Espíritu es el mismo.
— 1 Corintios 12:4
SUNDAY COLLECTION
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Last Year
$6,394
This Year
$5,478
Envelopes
260
Ascension
$ 361
Communications $ 937
Weekly Collection Goal Per Week $7000.00
PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR WEEKLY GOAL
$8000
$7500
$7000
$6500
$6000
6406
6234
5938
6394
$5500
$5000
$4500
04/29
05/06
05/13
Payroll
JS Sprinkler Systems
McBreens Beverage Ctr
GIA Publishing
NA Landscaping
Total Bills for the Week
05/20
5849.10
135.00
437.80
120.00
950.00
7491.1
Sunday—May 27
Remove Paschal Lamb from windows/doors
Monday—May 28
MEMORIAL DAY!!!
Tuesday—May 29
AA 12-1PM-CB
Yoga 9-11AM-CB
Wednesday- May 30
AA 7:30PM-CAFE
SVDP 9:15-11AM; 6:45-8:30PM-AH
Creative Yarn Group 1-3PM-MTG ROOM
Thursday-May 31
AA 12-1PM-CB
Yoga 7:30PM-CAFÉ
Friday-June 1
AA 7:30PM-CAFÉ
Yoga 9-11AM-CB
Franciscans 6PM-YC
Saturday—June 2
Sunday-June 3
WEDDING BANNS-SAINT JOSEPH
III John Vitale, Jr (Brooklyn, NY) and
Tara Agro (St. Joseph, Hewlett, NY)
I John Fitzgerald (St. Joseph, Hewlett) and
Jamie McMahon (HNM-Valley Stream)
BAPTISMS:
Olivia Marley Casavecchia
Adriana Chen-Phang
Raphael Angelo Hilado
Vyla Rose Guzman
2013 DAILY MASS BOOK FOR ST. JOSEPH
Is now available for anyone wishing to make mass
arrangements for their loved ones. Please come to
the Rectory DURING OFFICE HOURS ONLY.
There will be a limit of five (5) masses per family.
Please note the offering for any announced
masses effective 2013 is now $20 and unannounced
masses remain at $10. Also, there are still some
masses available for the 2012 calendar year.
May 19th and 20th
Attendance: 546
1st Collection: $3, 515.00
2nd Collection: $32.00
Future Development
This Week in our Parish
Monday May 28th
English as a second language 6-7PM in the
Church Hall
Legion of Mary and RCIA in Spanish 7-9PM
Wednesday May 30th
Prayer Service 6:15PM in Church
Please help us continue the great work of
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Thursday May 31st
Eucharistic Adoration &
Benediction 1-2 PM
$4000
$3500
$3000
$2500
$2000
2
8
2
3
3
6
3
0
2
9
4
0
3
5
1
5
Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00 PM - 10:00
PM
Sunday June 3rd
Catch up First Communion.
Spanish 9:30AM
English at 11:00AM.
Rosary Society Meeting.
$1500
$1000
$500
04/29
05/06
05/13
05/20
Sisters of St. Joseph at OLGC
PAYROLL (BI-WEEKLY)
Faith Matters Religious Sup
WB Mason Office Supplies
Poland Spring Water Co.
F J Remey Envelope Co.
Nassau County Fire Marshall
LI PA
Total Bills for the Week
5,957.81
325.89
156.01
35.51
59.38
365.00
1,425.67
1758.91
As was announced, the Sisters of
Saint Joseph will be leaving Our Lady
of Good Counsel Parish this summer.
An opportunity to prayerfully thank
them for their loving devotion to our
parish family will take place
July 1st at the 11:00 AM Mass
followed by a reception in
the Church Hall.
Anyone interested in assisting with
this celebration please leave your
name and phone number at the rectory, or email [email protected]
with your information.
THANK YOU ! ! !
FATHER’S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET CARDS
Remember your father on Father’s Day, June17th, with a
Spiritual Bouquet Card. (available at the exits of both parish
churches) Deposit you donation envelopes in the Sunday
collection basket or drop them off at the Rectory during
office hours. We will then remember your
loved ones at our Novena of Masses.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE
7:30 AM Mass on Sunday
has been moved to 8:00 AM.
The 8:30 Mass en espanol
has been moved to 9:30 AM.
There will be no change to the 5:00 PM on
Saturday, or the 11:00 AM on Sunday.
2012 MAD MONEY RAFFLE WINNERS
1st Prize of $20,000—Guadalupe Thomas
2nd Prize of $5,000– Paul Kang
3rd Prize of $1,000– T. Lowe
1st Prize Ticket Seller for $500-Frank Ruta
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
AT SAINT JOSEPH’S PARISH
Thank you for understanding.
The Rosary Society of Our Lady
of Good Counsel
Will continue to sell their June
Calendar Raffle after each mass
THIS WEEKEND. You will also be
able to purchase them at the rectory. The coast of
the raffles are,
1 for $10 or 2 for $15. There will be a winner everyday throughout
the month of June.
You can win more than once,
name gets put back in the drawing.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL !!!!!!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
UPDATE - OLGC
Please be advised that we are actively looking for a new Religious Education Director
for OLGC Parish. As soon as
someone is hired, and logistics can be
worked out, registration will take place. Please be patient
with us during this time of transition.
Thank you for your understanding.
Grades K thru 8. If you did not register your child
last year and would like to register him/her for the
2012/2013 school year, please call 569-6080 or
come to the Religious Education Office during office hours at 1355 Noel Ave, Hewlett, NY on Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am till 2pm. If you
are registering your child for the first time WE
MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR BAPTISMAL
CERTIFICATE. In order to make First Holy communion, the child must complete 1st and 2nd grade
religious instructions.
2012 RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND
A collection for the retired Brothers & Sisters who taught you and now need your help
will be taken up on June 3rd, 2012. Please
be generous to this appeal. Thank you.
St. Joseph Church
Conference
Angela’s House
569-0834
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Parish Outreach
516-239-7025
Hours
Monday - Wednesday - Friday
9:30 -11:30
Hours: Wed 9:15-11:00 a.m.
Wed 7:00-8:30 p.m.
[email protected]
Pentecost
Today as we celebrate Pentecost the Holy Spirit wants to make us advocates of
God’s presence to bring new life to others, especially those
who do not know the love of God in their lives.
Week of May 27th
Pantry Wish List--Saint Joseph - Hewlett
Canned corn
Tuna
1 pd bags rice
Toilet Tissue
CerealCanned
fruit
Spaghetti sauce/spaghetti
Thank You
Key Food Save a Tape Program
Continues in 2012
Your stamped Key Food register tapes add up very
quickly and we receive a 1% rebate every time we
submit $1000 in receipts.
REMINDER
Due to space limitations at Angela’s House, we
are unable to accept clothing or household
donations. Please place all donations, other than
non perishable food, in the St. Vincent de Paul
bins in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Church.
Thank you.
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Food Pantry Wish List
Week of May 27th
At This Time We Ask For These Items:
Pasta Sauce, Hamburger
Helper, Rice -a -Roni, Cake Mix,
Cereal, Pancake Mix, Jelly,
canned fruit Mustard and or
Ketchup
Please contact Gayle Saldutti,
at phone number above, to
make arrangements to drop off
donated items for Outreach.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
1 Pt 1:3-9; Mk 10:17-27
1 Pt 1:10-16; Mk 10:28-31
1 Pt 1:18-25; Mk 10:32-45
Zep3:14-18a or Rom12:9-16; Lk 1:39-56
1 Pt 4:7-13; Mk 11:11-26
Jude 17, 20b-25; Mk 11:27-33
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33; Rom 8:14-17;
Mt 28:16-20
1 Pe 1:3-9; Mc 10:17-27
1 Pe 1:10-16; Mc 10:28-31
1 Pe 1:18-25; Mc 10:32-45
Sof 3:14-18a o Rom 12:9-16; Lc 1:39-56
1 Pe 4:7-13; Mc 11:11-26
Jd 17, 20b-25; Mk 11:27-33
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Sal 33 (32);
Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
Saint Joseph - June 2 - 3
EM’s / LECTORS
SAT
5:00
PM
SUN
8:30
AM
SUN
10:30
AM
SUN
12:00
NOON
Lector
L.S.
OLGC - June 2 - 3
K.Early
EM
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Deacon
M. Otton
D. Otton
J. Gutierrez
C. Gutierrez
M. Cleary
D. Otton
Lector
L.S.
EM
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Deacon
V. Harnisch
T.Costello
T. Costello
A. Mullen
R. Doud
P. Doud
T. Costello
H.R./N.H. Teams 1
Lector
L.S.
EM
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Deacon
A.Juliano
Lector
L.S.
EM
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Deacon
S.Kane
C. Quaranto
D. Crowley
T. Lepkowski
R. Offerman
H. Offerman
E. McCaffrey
A. Yenna
J. Giordano
M. DeGregoris
A.Gorman
EM’s / LECTORS
SERVERS
C. Russo
J. Russo
T. Mancuso
D. Quaranto
J. Quaranto
N. Quaranto
SAT
5:00
PM
SUN
8:00
AM
G. Preziosi
A. Yu
MINISTER
LECTOR
MINISTER
J. St. Amand
E. Levy
Jece Abuan
Sydney Cifuentes
Sr. Ginny
F. Castro
Valentina Jaco
SUN
9:30
AM
SUN
11:00
AM
L. Preziosi
LECTOR
SERVERS
Andy Fuentes
Edwin Cabrera
LECTOR
MINISTER
R. Nahman
Deacon
George
Kate Mohedano
Perry Vacchio
Mass Schedule for June 2 - 3
Saint Joseph - Hewlett
Saturday - 5:00 PM - Fr. Tom Moriarty
Sunday - 8:30 AM - Fr. John Hien
Sunday -10:30 AM - Fr. Eric Fasano
Sunday -12:00 PM - Fr. John D’Cunha
Our Lady of Good Counsel - Inwood
Saturday - 5:00 PM - Fr. Eric Fasano
Sunday - 8:00 AM - Fr. Joseph Lynch
Sunday 9:30 AM - Fr. F. Echeverri
S. Director
S. Director
P. Iannico
9:30 AM Mass celebrated in Spanish
Sunday -11:00 AM - Fr. Tom Moriarty
Schedule may change without notice.
MILITARY PRAYER LIST
Please pray for the following
members of the
United States Military
serving throughout the world.
Ch. Col. Mark P. Rowan, Chaplain USAF,
Ellen Gorman Porter, Air Nat’l Guard; PFC Peter Jon Sormilic
Jennifer Gorman, USAF; Jeremy Cohen, US Army,
Major Susan A. Romano, USAF, PFC Andrew Young USMC
Lt. Christopher Healy,USMC; Frank Sabella, Jr. USAF;
Sgt. Joseph Meyer, US Army; Alex Park, USMC
Sgt 1st Class Jean E. Michaud, US Army;
Trevor Nordin, USAF; Kevin Sanchez, USAF;
Lcpl. Ryan Carriddi USMC, Cpl. William Andrejack, USMC;
Michael Lembo; Cpl. Keith M Flick, USMC;
Lcpl. Edward J. Vinogroski, USMC; John Burns:
Christopher Vardaro, US Army; PFC Joshua Hernandez;
Thomas Curran USMC; Adam J. Moreau, US Army
SPL Ernie Mari, US Army; PO Robert McNeill, USN;
Sgt. Jennifer Riddle, US Army; Bryan A. DiPrima USN;
Gerald Acosto, US Army; Matthew Redden;
William Kearney, USMC; PO Andrew L. DeMarsico, USN
2Lt. Paul S. Conrad, US Army; Lt. Matthew Lipsky, USN
James Yeager, USMC Rct. ; Lcpl Anthony J. Martin, USMC;
Sgt. Gerard Sweet, US Army; Lcpl Andrew Michels, USMC,
Cpl. Francis J. LaBarbera US Army, Patrick Kelly, USMC
PVT Richard Andersen US ARMY; Bryan Polifrone - USAF
1st Lt. Josef Kaplan US Army,Anthony D. Boe, USAF
Pvt, Michael J. Agunzo, US Army; PFC Ryan Burkett, USMC
SPC Michael Zervos USArmy
If you, or a loved one, would like to be included on this list,
please E-mail Father Tom Moriarty at [email protected].
PLEASE HELP!!
There is a parishioner in
need of a kidney transplant. She is registered
on the NYU Medical Center transplant list in New
York.
Currently, undergoing dialysis
three times a week, she has a blood type
of “O” negative, but able to accept “O”
positive.
If you are interested in being tested to
possibly donate a kidney to this woman,
please contact Father Tom Moriarty
(516-374-0290 ext 11). He will give you
all information regarding contacts
needed for testing. You must be in good
health to qualify to donate. This woman’s
insurance company will cover all costs.
In a last chance effort, this wife, mother
and grandmother is asking for consideration of her appeal by anyone eligible to
give this great gift of life.
Nadie tiene
un amor mayor
que éste:
que uno dé su vida
por sus amigos.
Greater love has
no one
than this,
that they lay
down their life
for their friends.
Juan 15:13
John 15:13
MEMORIAL DAY - 2012 - DIA MEMORIAL
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Understanding the Basics
Defending a Right
God's Gift, America's Heritage
To the west of Nassau and Suffolk counties, a tower in lower Manhattan, rising
ever-higher into the sky, bears the name of that which makes
this nation great: freedom. America is synonymous with freedom. It is the hallmark of our republic.
Living in the land of the free, we inherit a legacy of liberty
passed down from our founders. They put forth clearly and
succinctly what freedom entails, enshrining the basic rights of
every American in our nation's founding documents, most especially in the Bill of Rights. It was the genius of the American
project to take what belongs to each person by virtue of their
human dignity, their God-given liberties, and place these freedoms at the heart of a democratic society. In the United
States, rights and freedoms were no longer the domain of rulers to parcel out. Here, those God-given rights were documented for all to see and none to snatch.
As believers, we hold especially dear our nation's guarantee to
religious freedom and freedom of conscience. When the Bill of
Rights was ratified in 1789, this freedom had the distinction
of being the First Amendment. "Congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof," our founders wisely declared. The United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee for
Religious Liberty's recent statement Our First, Most Cherished
Liberty stresses the esteem with which those first citizens
regarded this right.
"By the end of the 18th century, our nation's founders embraced freedom of religion as an essential condition of a free
and democratic society. James Madison, often called the Father of the Constitution, described conscience as 'the most
sacred of all property.' He wrote that 'the Religion then of
every man must be left to the conviction and conscience of
every man; and it is the right of every man to exercise it as
these may dictate.' George Washington wrote that 'the establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive that induced me to the field of battle.'"
With this appreciation of religious liberty firmly in place
alongside other freedoms, the founders and a new nation set
out on a bold experiment. Over the centuries, injustices in the
application of our fundamental rights were overcome despite
resistance and because of courage: freedom would no longer be
conditioned by color; suffrage would belong to all. Setbacks
came with growth, most egregiously, when the fundamental
right to life was denied to our most vulnerable, the unborn.
However, as our union strove to become more perfect, respect
for our fundamental rights, including our right to religious liberty and freedom of conscience, seemed assured. That is, until
recently
LIBERTAD RELIGIOSA
ENTENDIENDO LO BÁSICO
DEFENDIENDO UN DERECHO
Un regalo de Dios, una herencia Americana
Al oeste de los condados de Nassau y de
Suffolk, una torre en el bajo Manhattan, se
eleva muy alto en el cielo, lleva el nombre de lo que hace
grande esta nación: libertad. América es sinónimo de
libertad. Es el sello de nuestra república.
Vivimos en la tierra de la libertad, heredamos un legado
de libertad que pasaron nuestros fundadores. Proyectando
claramente y concisamente lo que la libertad trae consigo,
con-sagrando los derechos fundamentales de cada
norteamericano en los papeles de la fun-dación de la nación,
más especialmente en la Carta de los Derechos. Fue el
genio del proyecto norteamericano tomar lo que pertenece a
cada persona en virtud de su dignidad humana, las
libertades dadas por Dios y colocar estas libertades en el
corazón de una sociedad democráti-ca. En Estados Unidos,
los derechos y las libertades ya no fueron más del dominio
de los gobernantes para repartirlos. Aquí, esos derechos
dados por Dios fueron documentados para que todos los
vean y ninguno los arrebate.
Como creyentes, nosotros tenemos un bien muy
preciado la garantía de nuestra nación de la libertad de culto
y la libertad de conciencia. Cuando la Carta de los Derechos
fue rati-ficada en 1789, esta libertad tuvo la distinción de ser
la Primera Enmienda. Nuestros funda-dores declararon
sabiamente “El Congreso no hará ley alguna con respecto a
la adopción de una religión o prohibiendo el libre ejercicio de
dichas actividades”. La reciente declaración del Comité Ad
Hoc para la Libertad Religiosa de la Conferencia Católica de
los Obispos de Estados Unidos (USCCB) habla de Nuestra
Primera, Más Apreciada Libertad enfatizando la estima que
esos primeros ciudadanos le dieron a este derecho.
“A finales del siglo XVIII, los fundadores de nuestra
nación abrazaron la libertad de religión como una condición
esencial para una sociedad libre y democrática. James
Madison, a menudo llamado el Padre de la Constitución,
describió conciencia como ‘lo más sagrado de toda
propiedad’. Escribió que “la religión entonces, de cada
hombre debe ser dejada a la convicción y la conciencia de
cada hombre: y es el derecho de cada hombre de practicarla
como éstas le dicten’. George Washington escribió que ‘el
establecimiento de la Libertad Civil y Religiosa fue el Motivo
que me indujo al campo de batalla’.
Con esta valoración de la libertad religiosa firmemente
establecida al lado de otras libertades, los fundadores y una
nueva nación se embarcan en un atrevido experimento. A
través de los siglos, las injusticias en la aplicación de
nuestros derechos fundamentales fueron vencidas a pesar
de la resistencia y a causa de valor: la libertad ya no está
más condicionada por el color; el derecho al voto pertenece
a todos. Los reveses vinieron con el crecimiento, más
atrozmente cuando el derecho fundamental a la vida fue
negado a nuestros más vulnerables, el no nacido aún. Sin
embargo, como nuestra unión se esforzó por llegar a ser
más perfecta, el respeto para nuestros derechos
fundamentales, inclusive nuestro derecho a la libertad
religiosa y a la libertad de conciencia, pareció asegurada.
Eso es, hasta recientemente.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Ongoing Creation
Today’s Readings: Acts 2:1–11; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29–
30, 31, 34 (see 30); 1 Corinthians 12:3b–7, 12–13 or Galatians
5:16–25; John 20:19–23 or John 15:26–27; 16:12–15. Breath—
how often we take it for granted! How important it is for both
physical and spiritual life! Today, Jesus’ breath over the disciples (in John 20:22) echoes back to Genesis. When all was
chaos, “a wind from God swept over the face of the waters” (Genesis 1:2). The gradual process of Creation began,
culminating in God breathing life into human beings.
So too, chaos reigned in the house where the disciples
locked themselves after Jesus’ Crucifixion. Fear, confusion,
and uncertainty predominated. Then Jesus gave them his presence, his reassuring peace, his commissioning, and his breath.
His gift (“receive the Holy Spirit”) was the gift of his presence
that would be with them from then on.
We know that Creation didn’t just happen once; it is an
ongoing event. So we ask the Holy Spirit’s
presence in areas of our lives that seem chaotic
or lifeless. We ask Jesus to dispel our fears
and draw us deeper into his love. If we must
make a sacrifice, challenge an unjust situation,
question a life-draining relationship, or protect
the vulnerable, we ask for the Spirit’s guidance.
On Pentecost we celebrate both the mission Jesus gives us: “As the Father has sent
me, so I send you” (John 20:21), and the
Spirit’s peaceful strength we need to accomplish the task.
This Week and Beyond
Now that the Easter season has ended, here are
some memorials, feasts, and solemnities to
look forward to during Ordinary Time.
Thursday, May 31
Feast, Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings: Zephaniah 3:14–18a or Romans 12:9–16; Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2–3, 4bcd, 5–6 (6); Luke 1:39–56. Mary
and Elizabeth have reasons for fear. In that culture, Mary risks
being stoned to death for an out-of- wedlock pregnancy. Elizabeth is old, with few medical resources to assist her pregnancy.
Yet they break into praise. They remember their foremothers,
other prophets filled with the Spirit, and like them, sing God’s
goodness.
Sunday, June 3
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Readings: Deuteronomy 4:32–34, 39–40; Psalm 33:4–5, 6, 9,
18–19, 20, 22 (12b); Romans 8:14–17; Matthew 28:16–20. A
week after the coming of the Holy Spirit, these readings give
help us ponder the relationship of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
in the Trinity, the central mystery of our faith.
Sunday, June 10
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Readings: Exodus 24:3–8; Psalm 116:12–13, 15–16, 17–18 (13);
Hebrews 9:11–15; Mark 14:12–16, 22–26. The Body of Christ
is carried in procession through the streets as a visible sign of
his presence living among us. Processions symbolize that
Christians are a people on the move, purposefully passing
through this life into eternity. So in today’s Gospel, the disciples, after eating and drinking Christ’s body and blood, sang
hymns and processed to the Mount of Olives.
Friday, June 15
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Readings: Hosea 11:1, 3–4, 8c–9; Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah
12:2–3, 4, 5–6 (3); Ephesians 3:8–12, 14–19; John 19:31–37.
In the seventeenth century, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque had
a strong sense of God’s presence and then a series of revelations about the Sacred Heart. These had a eucharistic focus and
encouraged adoration and reparation. Showing her the divine
heart that in today’s Gospel had poured out its last drop of life,
Jesus asked a return of love for love.
Thursday, June 28
Memorial, Saint Irenaeus
Readings: 2 Kings 24:8–17; Psalm 79:1b–2,
3–5, 8, 9 (9); Matthew 7:21–29. Ordained in
Lyons, France, where he eventually became
Bishop, Irenaeus lived through the brutal persecution of Christians by Romans. He saw a
greater danger to the Church, however: the
threat of Gnosticism. This heresy makes a
clear-cut distinction between evil matter and
virtuous spirit. Irenaeus reminded people that
when Christ became incarnate, he blessed and
redeemed the flesh. In the imagery of today’s
Gospel, Irenaeus tried to restore the Church’s
firm foundation on rock.
Friday, June 29
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Readings: Acts 12:1–11; Psalm 34:2–3, 4–5,
6–7, 8–9 (5b); 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 17–18; Matthew 16:13–19. Saint Peter is one of the most
human characters in the Gospel. His frequent stumbling never
restrained his enthusiasm. Two verses after his dramatic affirmation in today’s Gospel, Jesus has to reprimand him: ”Get
behind me, Satan!” (16:23). Despite his failings, he went on to
a faithful life of leadership, including imprisonment, arduous
travel, and martyrdom. Saint Paul’s letters to the early Christians are like precious heirlooms, passed along to us today. In
honor of Paul, read 2 Timothy 4: 6–8, 17–18, today’s Second
Reading.
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Domingo 27 de mayo de 2012
Creación continua
Lecturas del día: Hechos 2:1–11; Salmo 104:1, 24, 29–
30, 31, 34 (ver 30); 1 Corintios 12:3b–7, 12–13 o
Gálatas 5:16–25; Juan 20: 19–23 o Juan 15:26–27; 16:12–15.
El aliento . . . ¡cuántas veces no nos percatamos que
respiramos! ¡Qué importante es respirar tanto para la vida
física como para la vida espiritual! Hoy el soplo de Jesús sobre
los discípulos nos lleva al Génesis. Cuando todo era caos, “El
soplo de Dios se movía sobre la superficie de las
aguas” (Génesis 1:2). Así el proceso gradual de la creación se
inició, culminando con el soplo de vida de Dios en los seres
humanos.
De forma similar, el caos reinaba en la casa donde los
discípulos se encerraron después de la muerte de Jesús. Se
encontraban llenos de miedo, confusión e incertidumbre. Y
posteriormente Jesús les dio su presencia, su paz alentadora, su
comisión y su Espíritu. Su don (“reciban el Espíritu”) fue el
regalo de su presencia pues estaría con ellos a partir de ese
momento.
Sabemos que la creación no ocurrió
solamente una vez; es un evento continuo. Así
es que pedimos la presencia del Espíritu Santo
en las áreas de nuestra vida que parecen
caóticas o muertas. Le pedimos a Jesús que
disperse nuestros miedos y que nos lleve más
profundamente a su amor. Pedimos la guía del
Espíritu cuando debemos hacer un sacrificio,
enfrentar una situación injusta, cuestionar una
relación que no es saludable o proteger al
vulnerable.
Durante Pentecostés celebramos la misión
que Jesús nos dio: “Como el Padre me envió,
así yo los envío a ustedes” (20:21), y la fuerza
pacífica del Espíritu que necesitamos para
cumplir la tarea.
Esta semana y más allá
Ahora que el tiempo de pascua ha terminado he aquí algunas
solemnidades, fiestas y memorias litúrgicas para celebrar
durante el Tiempo Ordinario.
Jueves 31 de mayo
Fiesta de la Visitación de la Virgen María
Lecturas de hoy: Sofonías 3:14–18a o Romanos 12:9–16;
Salmo Isaías 12:2–3, 4bcd, 5–6 (6); Lucas 1:39–56. María e
Isabel tienen razones para temer. En una cultura patriarcal,
María corre el riesgo de ser apedreada a muerte por estar
embarazada fuera del matrimonio. Isabel es anciana, con pocos
recursos médicos para asistir su embarazo. Pero ambas estallan
en un cántico de alabanza. Ellas recuerdan a sus antepasados,
otros profetas llenos del Espíritu, y como ellos, cantan las
alabanzas de Dios.
Domingo 3 de junio
Solemnidad de la Santísima Trinidad
Lecturas del día: Deuteronomio 4:32–34, 39–40; Salmo 33:4–
5, 6, 9, 18–19, 20, 22 (12b); Romanos 8:14–17; Mateo 28:16–
20. La semana después de la venida del Espíritu Santo tenemos
la oportunidad para meditar en la relación del Padre, el Hijo y
el Espíritu Santo en el misterio de la Trinidad.
Domingo 10 de junio
Solemnidad del Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo
Lecturas del día: Éxodo 24:3–8; Salmo 116:12–13, 15–16, 17–
18 (13); Hebreos 9:11–15; Marcos 14:12–16, 22–26. El Cuerpo
de Cristo se lleva en procesión a lo largo de las calles como un
signo de su presencia entre nosotros. Las procesiones
simbolizan a los cristianos como un pueblo en marcha, que va
de paso por esta vida a la eternidad. Por eso, los discípulos
después de comer y beber el cuerpo y sangre de Cristo, cantan
himnos y procesan al Monte de Olivos.
Viernes 15 de junio
Solemnidad del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Lecturas del día: Oseas 11:1, 3–4, 8c–9; Salmo responsorial:
Isaías 12:2–3, 4, 5–6 (3); Efesios 3:8–12, 14–19; Juan 19:31–37.
En el Siglo XVII, Santa Margarita María de Alacoque tenía un
gran sentido de la presencia de Dios y tuvo una serie de
revelaciones del Sagrado Corazón con un enfoque eucarístico,
alentando la adoración y la reparación.
Mostrándole su divino corazón, Jesús pidió
que amor con amor se pague.
Jueves 28 de junio
San Ireneo, memoria
Lecturas del día: 2 Reyes 24:8–17; Salmo
37:3–4, 5–6, 30–31 (30a); Mateo 7:21–29.
Ireneo vivió durante la persecución de los
cristianos por los romanos. Siendo obispo, se
percató de la amenaza del gnosticismo. Esta
herejía hace una distinción clara entre la
materia del mal y el espíritu de virtud. Ireneo
le recordó a la gente que Cristo se encarnó,
bendijo y redimió la carne. En el simbolismo
del Evangelio de hoy, Ireneo trató de restaurar
los cimientos firmes de la Iglesia.
Viernes 29 de junio
Solemnidad de San Pedro y Pablo
Lecturas del día: Hechos 12:1–11; Salmo 19:2–3, 4–5 (5); 2
Timoteo 4:6–8, 17–18; Mateo 16:13–19. San Pedro es uno de
los personajes más humanos que aparecen en el Evangelio, y
sus fallas no se interponen en su entusiasmo. Note los versos
después de su dramática afirmación en el Evangelio de hoy con
los cuales Jesús lo amonesta, “¡Aléjate, Satanás! Quieres
hacerme caer” (16:23). A pesar de sus faltas, continuó con una
vida de lealtad y liderazgo, incluyendo encarcelamiento, viajes
arduos y el martirio. Las cartas de San Pablo son una valiosa
herencia que se ha transmitido de generación en generación.
Honre la memoria de San Pablo, leyendo 2 Timoteo 4: 6-8, 17–
18.
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TODAY’S READINGS - LECTURAS DE HOY
LORD, SEND OUT YOUR SPIRIT
In today’s responsorial psalm the Church
sings out: “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the
face of the earth.” All three readings describe how God has answered that prayer
already.
In the first reading from the Acts
of the Apostles and in the Gospel passage
from John, we read of astonishing events
that called cowering disciples to step out
of hiding and proclaim news that would
condemn them and change the world forever! In the second reading Paul’s words reach out
into the future to us: “we were all given to drink of
one Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:13).
It is our task to truly pray today’s psalm response. Let us together beg the Holy Spirit to renew
the earth by renewing the Church, sending many
more men and women to serve in its various ministries.
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SEÑOR, ENVÍA TU ESPÍRITU
En el salmo responsorial de hoy la Iglesia
canta: “Envía tu Espíritu, Señor y repuebla la faz de
la tierra”. Las tres lecturas describen
cómo Dios ha respondido ya a esta
oración.
En la primera lectura de los
Hechos de los Apóstoles y en el pasaje del
Evangelio según San Juan, leemos acerca
de acontecimientos asombrosos que
impulsaron a los discípulos acobardados a
salir de su escondite y ¡proclamar la
noticia que los condenaría y cambiaría el
mundo para siempre! En la segunda lectura las
palabras de Pablo se extienden hacia el futuro, hasta
nosotros: “a todos se nos ha dado a beber del mismo
Espíritu” (1 Corintios 12:13).
Es nuestra tarea rezar verdaderamente el
responsorio del Salmo de hoy. Pidamos juntos al
Espíritu Santo que renueve la Tierra al renovar la
Iglesia con el envío de más hombres y mujeres que
presten servicio en los diversos ministerios.
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