View Bulletin - Church of St. Aidan, Williston Park, New York

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by  Lynn Przeniczny

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.
Pentecost Sunday
June 8, 2014
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit!
The Pastoral Staff
Rev.Msgr.JamesM.McDonald,Pastor-ext.9108
Rev.KevinDillon,AssociatePastor-ext.9105
Rev.MichaelEdathil,AssociatePastor-ext.9106
Rev.Msgr.RobertJ.Kirwin,PastorEmeritus
Rev.DamianHalligan,SJInResidence
DeaconSalvatoreB.Villani-ext.9558
DeaconFrancisJ.Love-ext.9557
DeaconJosephConnelly-ext.9562
DeaconRudyMartin-ext.9412
Mr.DragoBubalo,DMA(cand).MusicDirectorext.9130
[email protected]
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
FaithFormationandSpirituality-ext.9404,9405 Tuesday-Fridaybetweenthehoursof10:00AM-3:00PM.
Mr.JamesF.Corrigan, DirectorofFaithFormationext.9401 Penance/Reconciliation
Mrs.ElaineSmith,DirectorofSpecialNeeds ext.9406 TheSacramentofPenanceiscelebratedeverySaturdayfrom
ParishSocialMinistry -ext.9408 12:30-1:30PMand4:00-5:00PMinourchurchorby
Mrs.RosemarieCavallaro,Director-ext.9410 appointment.
YouthMinistry
Marriage
Mr.StephenLoewenthal,Coordinator-ext.9403
ArrangementsaretobemadeattheRectoryofficeatleast9
[email protected]
PastoralCouncil-ext. 9592 monthsinadvance.Pre-CanaandFOCCUSregistrationsmustbe
arrangedthroughtheparish.
Members: TotiConforti,CathyFrischmann,BrendanHickey,
LarryMcGovern,BonnieParente,ErinFlynn,
MaryEllenTestaandSuellenPeterson AnointingoftheSick&CommunionoftheSick
Buildings&GroundsDepartment—ext.9122 Theanointingofthesicktakesplaceafterthe12:00PMMasson
the4thSundayofeachmonth. Anyonewhoishomeboundmay
LiturgyoftheEucharist
receiveHolyCommunionathomeonaregularbasis.Eucharistic
SaturdayEvening:5:00PMand7:30PM
ministersassistthepriestsinthisministry.Pleasecalltherectory-
Sunday:7:30AM,9:00AM,*10:30AM,12:00PM&5:00PM
ext.9101.
*LiturgyoftheWordforChildren
Adoration
Daily: 6:30AM,9:00AM,12:15&5:30PMMondaythruFriday FirstandthirdFridaysofthemonth12:45-3:00PMintheChurch.
MorningPrayer 12:30-1:30PMonSaturdaysinthechurch.
8:40AMMondaythruSaturday
P E N T ECOST SUNDAY
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued)
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014

The Most Holy Trinity
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014
Ex 34: 4b-6, 8-9; 2 Cor 13: 11-13 Jn 3: 16-18
St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church
7:30 AM Mildred, Edward & John Lally
1 Kgs 17: 1-6; Mt 5: 1-12
9:00 AM Benjamin Testani
6:30 AM Anna F. Oliver (1st Anniversary Rem.)
10:30 AM Anna F. Oliver (1st Anniversary Rem.)
9:00 AM Patricia G. Heiman (1st Anniversary Rem.)
12:00 PM James P. Conway
12:15 PM Lv. Ints. of June O’Hara and Family
Peter Owens
5:30 PM Joan Rogers (1st Anniversary Rem.)
Marie Pacher (1st Anniversary Rem.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014
Dorothy Clossick-Moran
Weekday
5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan
1 Kgs 17: 7-16; Mt 5: 13-16
6:30 AM Agnes Staudacher (Anniversary Rem.)

9:00 AM Angela & Pasquale Rizzi BANNS OF MARRIAGE

12:15 PM Maria O’Sullivan

5:30 PM Christopher Carrero FIRST WEEK

7:00 PM Catholic Daughters Installation Mass Margaret Kiernan, St. Aidan

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 James Delahunty, St. Aidan
St. Barnabas, Apostle
Acts 11: 21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5: 17-19 Megan Sbeglia, St. Joseph, Garden City, NY
6:30 AM Patrick Sullivan Jason Falck, St. Aidan

9:00 AM Philip Clavin Amico

12:15 PM Joe Sullivan Jessica Sachse, St. Aidan

5:30 PM Pasquale Salva (8th Anniversary Rem.) George Kalamaras, St. Paul Greek Orthodox,

THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 Hempstead, NY
Weekday
1 Kgs 18: 41-46; Mt 5: 20-26 SECOND WEEK
6:30 AM Joseph D’ Ottavio Lauren Flynn, St. Aidan

9:00 AM In Honor of St. Anthony James Persico, St. Aidan

10:00 AM Funeral-Patricia Tronolone

12:15 PM Joan Farrel O’Hagan THIRD WEEK

5:30 PM Kerry Ann Schulman (Birthday Rem.) Christina Gordon, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 Kevin Grogan, Sacred Heart, Glendale, NY
St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of theChurch
1 Kgs 19: 9a, 11-16; Mt 5: 27-32
6:30 AM In Honor of St. Anthony/Joseph Hefele

9:00 AM St. Aidan School Graduation Mass PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR

12:15 PM Hubert Hufmann SICK & DECEASED

5:30 PM Michael & Constance Ferragamo SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine

7:30 PM St. Aidan School Graduation Exercises
Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero,
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014
Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto,
Weekday
Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian
1 Kgs 19: 19-21; Mt 5: 33-37
Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan,
9:00 AM Ida Viola

Msgr. Robert Kirwin, Roseann
12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration
3:00 PM Christina Gordon/Kevin Grogan Mushorn, John Moore, Frank Curci,
Nuptial Mass Connie Sheehan, Norine Zwiebel,
4:00-5:00 PM Confession Margaret Knapp, Baby Aidan Peter
5:00 PM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Barroca & Joanne Glaser Kempton
Furao Family
Carole Blaschuk (Birthday Rem.)
DECEASED: Patricia Tronolone, Salvatore
Walter Blaschuk
Cusumano, Juana Marichal, Nancy
William Schmitt
Mattone and for all those who
Ints. of Dorothy Kennedy
have died serving our country.
7:30 PM Thomas McMahon (Birthday Rem.)
June 8, 2014

A LOUD, RUSHING WIND
Things couldn’t have been worse. Even though Jesus had risen from the
dead and appeared to his apostles, even though Thomas had seen his wounds

and placed his hand in the side of Christ, even though the apostles had seen
Christ ascend back to heaven—it just wasn’t enough. The small band of

Christ’s followers was paralyzed by fear—they couldn’t preach, they could-
n’t teach. As a matter of fact, the one right thing they were doing was pray-
ing. Huddled in a room in Jerusalem they waited and prayed with a great
intensity—they were waiting for the Promised Spirit. They had recalled the
words of Christ: “No, I will not abandon you as orphans--I will come to you...”.
(John 14:18 )

And then there was the absolute explosion of Divine Power. The Acts of
the Apostles describes it this way: “And suddenly there came from
heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house
where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them
and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy
Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as they gave them utter-
ance.” (Acts 2: 2-4)

That very day—right away—the apostles went out and made 3,000 new
Catholics and the Church was born. The timid and cowardly had become
brave and felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in their hearts. They were no
longer tentative; they did not hesitate. The prospect of persecution, being
thrown in jail and innumerable inconveniences and difficulties did not
prevent them from preaching the Gospel. They did not care who stood in
their way. They fervently believed that Christ was with them and that they
possessed the Holy Spirit. Nothing could stop them. As a matter of fact, the
more the Church was persecuted, the more the Church grew and the number
of converts increased.

For 2000 years there have been all sorts of people who thought that they
had dealt a death blow to the Catholic Church. Lenin, Stalin and a multi-
tude of others thought that they would break the Church. Communists, athe-
ists, Roman Emperors, various dictators in all sorts of places and circum-
stances thought that they could end the Catholic Church. The mistake they
made was that they thought the Church was merely a human institution. They
forgot that the Church had a divine founder, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and that
the Church is continuously animated by the Holy Spirit. They forgot the promise of Jesus:
“Behold I am with you all days, even to the end of the world.” (Matt 28: 20)

Today is the Birthday of the Catholic Church. Happy Birthday to all of us! Carry the
Light of Jesus to your world.
In Jesus and Mary,

Monsignor James M. McDonald
STEWARDSHIP
06/02/13 $25,813

06/01/14 $27,760 (+7.54%)

RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT COLLECTION
06/02/13 $ 8,130
06/01/14 $ 8,421 (+3.58%)

ASCENSION THURSDAY
05/09/13 $ 6,583
05/29/14 $ 7,263 (+10.33%)

Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!
Next weekend’s second collection is for Air Conditioning.

PASTORAL COUNCIL
On Sunday, June 29th, members of the St. Aidan’s Parish Council will be making themselves avail-
able to you in the St. Francis Prayer Garden. Bring your questions, thoughts, and suggestions about
your Parish. We will be serving coffee and look forward to speaking with you.
PENTECOST SUNDAY
ATTENTION ALL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION AND LECTORS
This weekend is Pentecost Sunday. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and
Lectors will process out of the church with a lighted candle at the end of all masses represent-
ing Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY PRAYER GROUP
The United Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer Group meets on the last Friday of
each month at 7:30 PM in the Upper School Cafeteria. The next meeting will be
held on Friday, June 27th at 7:30 PM. Our evening will include Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Guests: Bridge of Peace Healing Ministry. Music
by Al Barbarino. Any questions please call Tecky [phone] or Angela
[phone].
THE FOLLOWING GIRLS WILL BE GRADUATING
AND RECEIVING AWARDS AT THE CONCERT

Bell Trophy
Natalie Abrusci Elizabeth D' Angelo
Caitlin Egan Maggie Dailey
Brianna Hefele Vanessa Martins
Mickayla Mc Donough Kathryn Philbin
Andrea Ryan Mary Tice
Catholics for Freedom of Religion
Educating and Advocating for
Freedom of Religion for All
June 8, 2014

A America’s First Freedom: Religious Liberty

On Tuesday, March 25th, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether or not for-profit
companies Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Woods have the right to run their businesses according to the religious convictions
of their owners who object to providing products and services required by the Health and Human Services mandate. This is a
critical Religious Freedom issue. The ruling from the Supreme Court is expected at any time now. Please ask God to move
upon the hearts and minds of the justices, in the midst of their decision making, to preserve the First Amendment rights guar-
anteed to us, including Americans who own a business and run it in keeping with their religious beliefs. Following is a sug-
gested prayer for a decision that preserves religious liberty.

Lord God, Our Father, you are the Righteous Judge over all the earth. We pray that you will have mercy on the United States
as the Supreme Court decides a case that will shape the balance between government power and freedom of religion.

Thank you for the powerful words of the attorneys for Hobby Lobby as they argued that our free exercise
of religion includes how Christians live and work, not just what we do when we gather for worship, so that whatever we do in
word or deed, we may do it in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Enlighten the Justices of the Supreme Court to acknowledge that you alone are Lord of our consciences.
Give the Court humility to recognize that you are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and that you have instituted human
government so that your people may serve the Lord without fear, in holiness and righteousness before you, all the days of our
life. And Lord, give us grace and boldness to use the religious liberty that we still have to make your truth and mercy known.
Amen.

During this Fortnight For Freedom look into your heart and decide what you can do to preserve religious
freedom. The only mistake you could make is to think you can do nothing. Pray for our country’s leaders that they may be
moved to protect our first freedom. Pray for our clergy that they may teach and inform us of the attacks on our liberty. Attend
Fortnight events and support your fellow Catholics working through Catholics for Freedom of Religion in the cause of reli-
gious liberty.

“Today we are the witnesses. We will pray and we will speak. We will act together and invite others to
join us. Our cause is a cause that is great and a truth that cannot be vanquished.” Bishop William Murphy

Fortnight events in the Diocese of Rockville Centre include:

Bishop Murphy will celebrate the opening Mass, which marks the beginning of the Fortnight, on June 21st at 5:00 PM at
St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.
Father Philip K. Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the Board of the Catholic League for
Religious and Civil Rights will be the distinguished guest speaker of Catholics for Freedom of Religion on Wednesday,
June 25th, 7:00 PM at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743
Bishop Murphy, Bishop Zglejszewski, and Thomas Renker, Esq. will speak at the rally, “Religious Freedom: Our First
Amendment Right,” hosted by Msgr. Vlaun, President of Telecare TV, on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 AM in the
auditorium of St. John the Baptist High School, 1170 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795. You are invited to join in
praying the Rosary in public prayer and witness in front of the school to conclude the rally.
Bishop Brennan will celebrate the closing Mass of the Fortnight at 12:15 PM on July 4th at the St. Agnes Cathedral, 29
Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.
Check your church bulletin, Telecare TV and www.LICatholic.org for more information about the Fortnight.
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION
Preserving Religious Liberty for all

The United States Conference of Catholic of Bishops (USCCB) has called again
this year for a Fortnight for Freedom beginning June 21st ending on July 4th as
a time of prayer, information and action standing up for our 1st Amendment
Right to Freedom of Religion.

Fortnight for Freedom Activities include:
- Opening Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral on Saturday, June 21st at 5:00 PM.
- Holy Hour at St. Aidan on Tuesday June 24th at 7:30 PM in the church
- Father Phillip Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the
Board of the Catholic-League for Religious & Civil Rights will be speaking at the
Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington June 25th at 7:00 PM.
- 2nd Annual Rally for Religious Freedom will be held on June 28th at St. John the
Baptist’s High School
- Check the web-site www.CatholicsForFreedomofReligion.org.

St. Aidan CFFR will meet June 16th at 7:30 PM in Kirwin Hall. All are welcome!
PEANUT BUTTER GANG
Join us on Saturday, June 14th at 8:15 AM 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 and those un-
der 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have taken the Vir-
tus Training. You have to pre-register at our e-mail address: peanutbutter-
[email protected]. Unfortunately, due to logistics, if you do not pre-register, you cannot
participate. This month we ask each volunteer to bring a jar of peanut butter, a jar of jelly, and 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).

VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK EXERCISE PROGRAM
The Village of Williston Park is offering a free exercise program designed
for people with arthritis. The classes will be held in the Village Hall, on the
3rd floor, starting June 9th at 9:45 AM. The instructor is Margo Bores, who
has all the qualifications and experience to conduct the class. You are wel-
come, even if you don’t have arthritis, so call your friends and join Margo on
June 9th.
MEMORIAL MASS FOR
SISTER MARGARET JOSEPH GILLIGAN, SC

The Sisters of Charity, Halifax invite to you to
join them for a Memorial Mass for Sister Margaret
Joseph Gilligan, SC to be celebrated on Saturday,
June 21st at 9:45 AM at the Church of Saint Ai-
dan. Please come and pray for Sister Margaret Jo-
seph as we give thanks for her many years of ministry at Saint Ai-
dan’s and for her life as a dedicated Sister of Charity. There will
be a reception in Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING
AND RECEPTION
Deacon Joseph Scolaro will be ordained to the sacred
Priesthood on Saturday, June 14th. He will preside
at a Mass of Thanksgiving at 12:00 PM here at our
parish on Sunday, June 22nd. There will be a recep-
tion in Msgr. Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass. All are
invited to come and receive a blessing from this newly ordained
priest.
FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK
DEACON JOE CONNELLY
On Sunday, June 29th at the 12:00 PM Mass Deacon
Joe Connelly will say farewell to St. Aidan Parish. Dea-
con Joe will be moving to Pennsylvania and we thank
him for his many years of service to our parish. There will be a
reception in Msgr. Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass. All
are invited to come and say farewell to Deacon Joe.
MEMBERS OF PACE WILL BE OUTSIDE OF CHURCH AFTER ALL
MASSES THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 7TH/8TH, SELLING
SUPER RAFFLE TICKETS.
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS INSTALLATION

New officers and all eligible Junior Catholic Daughters who came in September 2013 will be in-
stalled at the 7:00 PM Mass in the church on June 10th. Dues are $16.50 to join. Refreshments
will follow in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. All Juniors should attend the Mass, dress appropriately and
arrive at the church at 6:30 PM.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
COURT ST. AIDAN #1577
Installation of the Court's new officers and new Junior Court officers will take place on Tuesday,
June 10th at 7:00 PM in Church. Refreshments and a short business meeting will take place af-
ter the installation in Msgr. Kirwin Hall.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
During this month let us renew our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, incor-
porating prayers which will unite us fully to the Heart of Christ. Prayers that will
express our gratitude for His Mercy and Love, especially for His Presence in the
Eucharist. Since this devotion is about Christ’s love for us let us put our trust in
that love and find among our family members, friends, neighbors, and in our
work place all those most in need of love and compassion, extending Jesus’ love
and mercy to all, and our own love for them.

Share your reactions and feedback by calling [phone] x9592. St. Aidan’s Pastoral Coun-
cil tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.
INISFADA - ITS BIRTH TO ITS DEMISE
Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Manhasset Public Library
Presented by Father Damian Halligan, SJ
Inisfada means “Long Island” in Gaelic. Formerly the summer
home to Nicholas Brady, a Manhattan business man, and his
wife, Genevieve. This eighty-five room mansion in Manhasset,
Long Island sat on thirty acres of rolling lawns, beautiful formal
gardens, and stone statues. Tudor Elizabethan in style, it was
adorned with gargoyles, angels and small animals from its eaves
and corners, and included a great hall, solarium, billard room, master suites, kitchen suites, a private
chapel, secondary and tertiary staircases...everything that a Gold Coast mansion would have and more.
Details abounded—the medallion above the porte cochere depicted Mrs. Brady’s namesake, St. Gene-
vieve, and carvings of fairy tales like Old Mother Hubbard were engraved in gables on the bedrooms’
exterior. This lecture will give you a broad view of its birth to its demise.

A presentation will be given by Father Damian who served twenty years at Inisfada, 1969-76 and 1998-
2013 as a Spiritual Director. He was also in Nigeria, NY province administration, Pastor of St. Peter’s in
Jersey City, in prison ministry and pastorally in various parishes on and off of Long Island. He presently
resides at St. Aidan Parish in Williston Park, also still doing some retreat ministry.

For information please call [phone] or go to www.manhassetlibrary.org.