Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan

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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596
516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax)
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
Mission Statement
We,theparishfamilyofthe
ChurchofSaintAidan,
strengthenedbytheEucharistand
encouragedbytheWordofGod,welcomeall,
forwerecognizethateveryoneisachildof
Godandnooneshouldbeexcluded.
GuidedbytheHolySpiritthrough
prayer,westriveasonetobuildtheBodyof
Christ.Wecommitourselvestonurturinglife-longfaith
formation,fosteringlayleadership,promoting
socialjustice,engagingouryouthinevery
aspectofparishlife,andofferingcareand
compassionateservicetoall.
WeinviteeveryonetowalkwithJesus
andexperienceHishealingpowerandlove.
Twenty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 4, 2016
Ineveryage,OLord,youhavebeenourrefuge.
The Pastoral Staff
Rev.Msgr.JamesM.McDonald,Pastor-ext.9108
Rev.JeffYildirmaz,AssociatePastor-ext.9105
Rev.JerryMathew,AssociatePastor
R‘ ev.DamianHalligan,SJInResidence
DeaconSalvatoreB.Villani
DeaconFrancisJ.Love-ext.9557
DeaconRudyMartin-ext.9412
Mr.DragoBubalo,DMA(cand).MusicDirectorext.9130
[email protected]
www.staidanparish.org
St.AidanSchool Baptism
(GradesNursery-3.ext.9202,9203) BaptismofChildren: Eachmonthonthe1stSundayand3rd
(Grades4-8,ext.9302,9303) Sundayat1:30PMceremony. Required: Parents’classonthe
Ms.EileenP.Oliver,Principal 2ndSundayofeachmonthbeginningwiththe12:00Mass. For
Ms.Jo-AnneRowan,AssistantPrincipal baptismalinformation,contacttheRectoryofficeext.9101
Tuesday-Fridaybetweenthehoursof10:00AM-3:00PM.
FaithFormationandSpirituality-ext.9404,9405
Mrs.ElaineSmith,DirectorofFaithFormation BAPTISMCLASSFORNEWPARENTS
&SpecialNeeds ext.9406 TherequiredBaptismclassfornewparentsisheldthesecond
Sundayofeachmonthbeginningwiththe12:00Massparentsare
ParishSocialMinistry -ext.9408
askedtogatheratSt.Joseph’sstatuetotherightofthemainaltar.
Ms.RosemarieCavallaro,Director-ext.9410
Penance/Reconciliation
YouthMinistry
TheSacramentofPenanceiscelebratedeverySaturdayfrom
Mr.StephenLoewenthal,Coordinator-ext.9403
1:00-1:30PMand4:00-5:00PMinourchurchorbyappointment.
[email protected]
PastoralCouncil-ext. 9592
Marriage
Members: TotiConforti,CathyFrischmann,BonnieParente,
ArrangementsaretobemadeattheRectoryofficeatleast9
ErinFlynn,MaryEllenTesta,SuellenPeterson,andJackieMcHugh monthsinadvance.Pre-CanaandFOCCUSregistrationsmustbe
XavierFleming arrangedthroughtheparish.
Buildings&GroundsDepartment—ext.9122
AnointingoftheSick&CommunionoftheSick
LiturgyoftheEucharist
Theanointingofthesicktakesplaceafterthe12:00PMMasson
SaturdayMorning9:00AM
the4thSundayofeachmonth. Anyonewhoishomeboundmay
SaturdayEvening5:00and7:30PM
receiveHolyCommunionathomeonaregularbasis.Eucharistic
Sunday:7:30AM,9:00AM,*10:30AM,12:00PM&5:00PM
ministersassistthepriestsinthisministry.Pleasecalltherectory-
*LiturgyoftheWordforChildren
ext.9101.
Daily: 6:30AM,9:00AM,12:30&5:30PMMondaythruFriday Adoration
MorningPrayer FirstandthirdFridaysofthemonth1:00-3:00PMintheChurch.
8:40AMMondaythruSaturday 12:30-1:30PMonSaturdaysinthechurch.
TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 CONTINUED
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 5:00 PM Michael J. Cahill
Bl. Theresa of Calcutta, Religious (15th Anniversary Rem.)
1 Cor 5: 1-8; Lk 6: 6-11 Lillian Anderson (Birthday Rem.)
6:30 AM Bernard G. McArdle (Birthday Rem.) John Brown

7:30 AM Victor Novak Joseph Davi & Michael McMahon

9:00 AM Mary Robertson (Anniversary Rem.) (50th Anniversary Rem.)

12:30 PM Robert F. Kosina, Sr. 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan

(1st Anniversary Rem.) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
5:30 PM NO MASS-Labor Day Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Ex 32: 7-11, 13-14; 1 Tm 1: 12-17; Lk 15: 1-32
Weekday or 15: 1-10
1 Cor 6: 1-11; Lk 6: 12-19 7:30 AM Manny Abad (Birthday Rem.)

6:30 AM Jean F. Taylor 9:00 AM John Mulrooney

7:30 AM Stanley Gielarowski 10:30 AM Mossa, Milohnic & Rizzi Families

9:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Urban 12:00 PM Victims of 9/11

12:30 PM Rina Fellin (Anniversary Rem.) Harold Entenmann

5:30 PM Brian O’Rourke (Anniversary Rem.) (1st Anniversary Rem.)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 Nancy Lumpp (1st Anniversary Rem.)
Weekday Armand Villa
1 Cor 7: 25-31; Lk 6: 20-26 5:00 PM Donna Wilson (15th Anniversary Rem.)

6:30 AM Isabel Petruciani

7:30 AM Chester Gielarowski

9:00 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin

12:30 PM John & Eileen Dunne

(15th Anniversary Rem.)
FLOWER MEMORIAL

5:30 PM Mae & Frank Abruzzo

THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mi 5: 1-4a or Rom 8: 28-30; Mt 1: 1-16, 18-23 or 1: 18-23

6:30 AM Vincent Perscio (Birthday Rem.)

7:30 AM Theresa McCormack

9:00 AM Lv. Ints of Louise & Gene Darconte “56th” Anniversary Remembrance for

12:30 PM Father Edward Fitzpatrick EDWARD MCGRATH

(45th Anniversary of Ordination)
In Loving Memory Joan
5:30 PM John Lettice (7th Anniversary Rem.)

(St. Therese’s Shrine)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
St. Peter Claver, Priest
1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6: 39-42
6:30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin

7:30 AM William Barr
9:00 AM** Charles Melvin (Birthday Rem.)
BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL
12:30 PM Theresa Rheinheimer-Hallinan

(Birthday Rem.)
3:15 PM Samantha Paulich/Michael Dyson
Nuptial Ceremony

5:30 PM Mary D’Avanzo (1st Anniversary Rem.)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Weekday
1 Cor 10: 14-22; Lk 6: 43-49

9:00 AM Haidi McLaughling
In Loving Memory of
(1st Anniversary Rem.)
12:30-1:30 PM Confessions HELEN MC GRATH

1:30 PM 90th Birthday Mass Joan Fleck Requested by Margaret Lyons

**School Mass
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

BEFORE CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
You may remember that I went away about three weeks ago to Baltimore for a
conference on How to Preach Better conducted by the Dominican Fathers. Father
Kevin Dillon and I enjoyed it a great deal and helpfully honed our skills. On the
last night we went to Phillips Restaurant in the Inner Harbor—I love their Cream
of Crab Soup. As we were sitting at the table waiting to order, two young wait-
ers came up to us and had an important question. They said that they had heard
that Pope Francis had done away with belief in hell. They were wondering whether
or not that was the case.

Two things immediately caught my interest. For one thing I was quite surprised
that two young guys in their twenties had any interest or worries about hell.
For another I was happy to see that these two who were Protestants really cared
about what the Pope said or did. After all, Protestants do not accept the authority
of the Pope in matters of faith and morals. But these two, whatever their theology
or belief, were more than a little interested in what the Holy Father had to say.

As you can well imagine, I explained to them that neither the Pope nor anyone
else could do away with hell because it is clearly and unequivocally taught by
Jesus Christ and appears in the New Testament rather often. In Matthew 25
Jesus speaks of the condemnation of the wicked in terrifying terms: "Depart from
me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels." (Mt.
25:41) These people deserved hell because they had a serious lack of charity in
their lives. They neglected the poor, sick and hungry—among others. They
ignored the precept of the Lord Jesus to love their neighbor. What a tragedy!

Even the great St. Paul was worried about getting to heaven. He wrote to the Co-
rinthians that he disciplined his body "lest having preached to others I myself be-
come a castaway." (1 Cor 9:27) Few people have done more for Jesus Christ and
the Catholic Church than St. Paul and yet he was still concerned about his salva-
tion. I might venture that he was perhaps a little overly worried, but the point is he
understood that there is the possibility of eternal punishment in the life to come.

One of the most noted preachers of our times, Billy Graham, a non-Catholic
preached to millions upon millions and was very clear about the existence of hell.
He had no doubts and spoke the truth clearly and for that he is to be commended.
Surprisingly enough, Evangelicals (who disagree with Catholics on many points)
are one with us in accepting the truth of hell taught by Jesus and proclaimed by His
Church. They don't believe in the Seven Sacraments and the Dogmas of the
Immaculate Conception and the Assumption, but they are perfectly clear on
hell.
Believe it or not, I do not spend a lot of time thinking about hell. I am a great believer in the
Infinite Ocean of Mercy which is the Heart of Jesus Christ. I encourage you to do the
same and have unlimited confidence and trust in Our Lord. The secret is to love Him
with your whole being and treat others the way you would treat Him. If you do that, you
don't have to worry too much about the other place.

I give those two waiters at Phillips in Baltimore credit. They were concerned about eternal
salvation. Would that a lot of others had the same interest and courage to ask a priest about
hell. Oh yes! The Cream of Crab Soup there was beyond belief. I had two bowls.
In Jesus and Mary,

Monsignor James M. McDonald

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED
SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto,
Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan,
Kathleen Gattis, Joseph Fitzgerald, Rita Amendola, Virginia Fallon,
Joyce French, Barney Rinaldi, Mary Price, Marie McLaughlin, Judy
Eberso-Kostovick, Chris Lynch, Terence Simblitt, Ana Bubalo, Michael
Vladich, Terry Laughlin, Anthony Rosario, Deacon Frank Love, Kimberly
Kurz, Catherine Reardon, Bob Hesse, Margaret Cacioppo, Audrey Scott,
Toti Conforti, Maryann O’Brien, Cathy Fritze Annette De Stefano, Diane
LaBianca, Joseph LaBianca, Sophia & Phil Georgeou, Maria del Carmen
Grianello

DECEASED: Vera Dudkowski, Marion Manzolillo, Ann Uttaro and for all those who
have died serving our country.
REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN
Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus,
as we continue to pray for world peace.
PEANUT BUTTER GANG
Join us on Saturday, September 10th at 8:15AM in the East Campus cafeteria
to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the hungry and homeless on
Long Island. Children under the age of 9 cannot be accommodated; chil-
dren under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must
have taken the Virtus Training. Due to logistics, you have to pre-register at
our e-mail address: [email protected] by Wednesday, Sep-
tember 7th in order to participate. This month we ask each volunteer to bring a jar of peanut
butter and at least 2 loaves of BREAD. Thank you. Remember what Jesus told us, “Amen I say
to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40).
MASS IN HONOR OF THE “GRUNT PADRE”
REV. VINCENT CAPANDANNO, M.M.
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
Saturday, September 3rd at the 5:00 PM Mass
This marks the 48th year since he was killed in action in Vietnam.
All are invited to attend this Mass.
UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY
Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, September 30th at 7:30 PM in St. Ai-
dan’s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacra-
ment and Mass, blessing with the First Class Relic of Padre Pio Music by Michael
Zabrocki. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call
Tecky at [phone] or Angela at [phone].

STEWARDSHIP
08/30/15 $22,647
08/28/16 $25,440 (+12.33%)

COLLECTION FOR
THE EARTHQUAKE AND FLOOD VICTIMS
08/28/16 $ 4,811

This weekend’s second collection is for Friends of St. Aidan (FOSA)
Next weekend’s second collection is for Catholic University

Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE

FIRST WEEK
Kasey Hughes, St. Aidan

Michael Vila, Sacred Heart, Merrick, NY

SECOND WEEK

Margaret Hughes, St. Pius X, Fairfield, CT
Sean Egan, St. Aidan

Maryanne Licciardi, St. Cyril & Methodius, Deer Park, NY
Steven Leite, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, Hicksville, NY

Jillian Pratt, Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park, NY
Clint Bodo, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY

Erin Flynn, St. Aidan
Richard Di Lorenzo, St. Aidan

Elizabeth Stuhlinger, Our Holy Redeemer, Freeport, NY
Michael Brady, St. Aidan

THIRD WEEK
Samantha Paulich, St. Aidan
Michael Dyson, St. Aidan
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA COLLECTION
The Catholic University of America, located in Washington D.C., is the national univer-
sity of the Catholic Church in the United States. CUA offers students an excellent educa-
tion in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Some of our own diocesan priests have received education and have specialized in differ-
ent ecclesiastical courses and are now serving our Diocese. Next week is the National
Collection for The Catholic University of America. Every dollar given directly supports
aid for students from dioceses across the country, including our diocese. Please be gener-
ous.
Saint Aidan School
Welcome Back!
GRADES 1-8: School will begin on Tuesday, September 6. School hours on Tuesday will be from
8:00 to 11:30 AM. All new students in Grade 1-8 should report to the office for assignment to their
rooms on Tuesday. Wednesday, September 7 is an early dismissal at 11:30 AM. Starting on
Thursday, September 8, school will be in session from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Applications for the Afterschool Program are available on our website, www.staidanschool.org.
All paperwork and the registration fee must be submitted prior to attending the program. The After-
school Program for grades 1-8 only (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on
Thursday, September 8.

KINDERGARTEN: Orientation for Kindergarten students will be on Wednesday, September 7 from
9:00 to 11:00 AM. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. On
Thursday, September 8 and Friday, September 9 Kindergarten will have an early dismissal at 11:30
AM. Bus children may come to school on the buses; however, ALL CHILDREN MUST BE PICKED
UP AT 11:30 AM. Full day sessions begin on Monday, September 12.

Applications for the Afterschool Program are available on our website, www.staidanschool.org. All
paperwork and the registration fee must be submitted prior to attending the program. The Afterschool
Program for Kindergarten students (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Mon-
day, September 12.
5 AND 3 FULL DAY PRE-K: There will be a brief orientation for parents only on Thursday, Sep-
tember 8 from 9:45 to 10:15 AM. All Pre-K students will begin with an abbreviated session from 9:00
to 11:00 AM on Friday, September 9. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND
FROM SCHOOL on Friday. Full day sessions will begin on Monday, September 12. The session
hours for the full day Pre-K are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM.

Applications for the Afterschool Program are available on our website, www.staidanschool.org. All
paperwork and the registration fee must be submitted prior to attending the program. . The Afterschool
Program for Pre-K students (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will begin on Monday, September 12.

NURSERY: Orientation for parents and students will take place on Friday, September 9 from
10:00 to 10:30 AM. Our Nursery program will begin on Monday, September 12.
For information call [phone] x9202 (lower school) or
(516 ) 746-6585 x9302 (upper school).
ST. AIDAN’S “JUST WE TWO”
St. Aidan School will host a weekly “Just We Two” program for chil-
dren between the ages of two and three years accompanied by his/her
parent or caregiver. The program will introduce your child to the idea
of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding time
for you and your child in a fun environment. There will be an age-
appropriate craft, free play, snack time (provided by parent for their
own child), story and simple songs and finger plays.

September 2016 Session:

Meets: Tuesdays 9:00- 10:30 AM or
11:00-12:30 PM

Begins: September 20, 2016
Cost: $90

If you are interested, please call [phone] ext.
9202 to register.
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS

Our first meeting for the new year is September 25th from 1:00-2:00 PM in the convent
community room. Please bring dues for members $15.00; any new member joining dues
are $16.50. Please make all checks payable to JCDA. Girls need to bring school calen-
dars, pen and pads. Any girl who wants to join needs to be 11 years old or
older. Applications can be picked up in the Rectory office between the house of 9:00 AM-
8:00 PM. Please mail them to Mrs. Lamere, 83 Genevieve Ct. Amityville NY 11701 as
soon as possible, this way we can update our emails so the girls can receive informa-
tion. Please call Mrs. Lamere at [phone] or [phone] for information.
Looking forward to seeing you September 25th. Have a safe Labor Day.

Mrs. Adele Lamere
LITURGY CORNER
The Liturgy of the Word is followed by the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Together,
they form the most important parts of the Mass. The Liturgy of the Word feeds
us with the words of God. The Liturgy of the Eucharist repeats some of the
most important words of God, and feeds us with the body and blood of His
Son. It consists of nine parts. The Preparation of the Gifts, the Prayer over
the Offerings, the Eucharistic Prayer, the Communion Rite, the Lord’s
Prayer, the Sign of Peace, the Fraction of the Bread, Communion, and the
Prayer after Communion.
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION
This Fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored
at liturgies on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima,
Massapequa and on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Church of Christ
the King in Commack.. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 PM. Couples may
register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be
obtained at the Rectory office. Registration must be received by September 30th for the
October 23rd liturgy and by October 15th for the November 6th liturgy. There will be ad-
ditional celebrations in the Spring for those who may find that more convenient. Dates for the
Spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you have any questions please call
[phone] x207.
SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES
The monthly singles meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10th at 8:30 PM in
the Upper School Cafeteria. Our meeting will be discussion and socialization. Ages 35
and up. Donation: $5.00 for snacks, pizza and beverages. For information please call Ray
at [phone] or [email protected].
EXERCISE CLASS

All are welcome to a free exercise class to be held at the Williston Park Village
Hall, 3rd floor. The four month program is for adults, especially people with
arthritis, and will run on Monday and Friday mornings at 9:45 AM for one
hour beginning Monday, September 12th followed by Friday, September
16th. The schedule of classes will be available the first day of class and there-
after. The instructor is Margo Bores.
SMALL-GROUP RETREAT
Join us for a 10 week small-group re-
treat that delves into the simplicity and
grandeur of Consoling spirituality. This
retreat is based on the popular book by
Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, Consol-
ing the Heart of Jesus.

Gain new insights into how you can
console Jesus; learn the keys to the
great sanctity of the saints and blesseds
like Therese of Lisieux, Faustina
Kowalska, and Mother Teresa; and
have all the tools you will need to
“become a saint, a great saint and
quickly.”

Easy as 1-2-3

1. Read
Read the select readings in the
retreat book.

2. Answer
Answer the questions in your
Retreat Companion.

3. Meet
Meet regularly with your group

We will meet every Tuesday from
10:00-11:30 AM or 7:30-9:00 PM in
the Convent Community Room. Please
bring your bible and please register so
we know we have enough supplies.
Please call Toti Conforti at (516) 385-
8963 or email [email protected]

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