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PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL

INDEPENDENCE STRENGTH FREEDOM

U.S. Air Force:

Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Simpson

Master Sergeant Scott Moller

Tech. Sgt. Francisco J. Velasquez

Master Sgt. Jeremy Salaver

U.S. Army:

Private Angelique J. Rosado

Master Sergeant Jill Agront

Sgt. Hisnard Cadet, Jr.

Staff Sgt. Misael Exantus

PFC Zaymery Villalobos

Special Force Kareem Inniss

Spc. Richard Aquilar

Captain Gavin Campbell McMahon

LTC Douglas Boltuc

Sgt. Andrew Gandolfo

PFC Francisco Fuentes Melinium

PFC Stefan Saindoux

PFC Luc-Ambert Saindoux, Jr.

PFC Betty Piquion

U.S. Marines:

1st Battalion Carlos Fuentes

CPL Daniel C. Monroe

RCT Eric Joel Vazquez

Sergeant W. Jason Ferris

L. Cpl. Alfonso Rodriquez

U.S. Navy:

Airman Herbert J. Alvarado

JE-4/CS3 Jesus Ron

Chief Petty Officer John V. Sparkowski

Lt. Joseph A. Baugh

Cpl. Eric Omar Matos

Lt. John R. Esposito

AG2/Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael McGee

Fr. Christopher Costigan, Pastor..................... Ext. 302

Cheryl Nicholson................................................. Ext. 301

Parish Assistant

Mrs. Kathy Day ................................................... Ext. 304

Bookkeeper

Mrs. Marlene Jean-Baptiste

Co-Director of Social Ministry

292-1603 or 481-2550, Ext. 320

Ms. Barbara Powell

Co-Director of Social Ministry

292-1603 or 481-2550, Ext. 321

Cheryl Nicholson................................................. Ext. 312

Bulletin Editor

Voice Mail Only: Must Leave a Message

Deacon Hernst Bellevue ...................................... Ext. 346

Director of Adult Faith Formation

English/Creole Baptismal Program

Mr. Alvin Ingram ................................................ Ext. 347

Liturgy Chairperson

Mr. Tom Gould ................................................... Ext. 348

Plant Manager

Mrs. Dulce Sepulveda ......................................... Ext. 349

Spanish Baptism Program

Elissa Hanson ....................................................... Ext.350

Choir Director & Organist

Ms. Lisette Joachim.............................................. Ext 351

Ministry of Consolation

Deacon Evenou Saint-Louis

Parochial Archivist .............................................. Ext. 352

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Deacon Trevor Mathurin,

Director of Religious Education ..................................Ext. 311

Mrs. Imogene Regan,

RCIA Director ..............................................................Ext. 314

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY—APRIL 23, 2017

“You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord;

blessed are they who have not seen me, but still believe!”

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Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK 11553-2145

Phone: (516) 481-2550 info@saintmartha.org

www.saintmartha.org

THE PASTOR’S WEEKLY LETTER – April 23, 2017

~ Divine Mercy Sunday ~

Easter…continued

Today is the Octave Day of Easter, the Eight Day of our celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection. The

Easter Season continued until the Fiftieth Day, Pentecost. My prayer for our parish during this time is

that we keep up the momentum! Over the past two weeks many people came to celebrate the Eucha-

rist and participate in the other liturgical rites of Holy Week. Many received the mercy of God in the

Sacrament of Reconciliation on Reconciliation Monday and during the rest of Holy Week and into the

Octave of Easter. Perhaps you took up the challenge of Bishop Barres and invited someone back.

Perhaps you are here today at the invitation of someone. Just because we are already eight days into

the Easter Season doesn’t mean we should stop inviting people to come experience the love of Christ

in the Church. We shouldn’t stop going to confession. We need not stop those extra times of prayer

or extra charitable works we started in Lent. During this Easter Season of Fifty Days let’s continue

the momentum and build on the progress we have made!

Last weekend we rejoiced in the baptism of the elect of our parish and we all renewed our own baptis-

mal promises. Today we welcome back those who were baptized in our parish over the previous year.

We pray for the Holy Spirit to guide each and every one of us in our vocation so that we may live out

our full potential as members of the Body of Christ.

Save the Date

Please note some important dates for the rest of the Easter Season. On Saturday May 6th, Saint Mar-

tha Parish will host our Parish Encuentro, building on the 5 sessions that have concluded this past

week. This is an all-day event that will conclude with the 5pm Mass, which will be bi-lingual and cel-

ebrated by Bishop Nelson Perez, our auxiliary bishop and one of the national leaders of the V Encuen-

tro.

Bishop Perez will return to our parish on Saturday, June 3 to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation

with our 8th graders at the 5pm Mass. The following day, Pentecost Sunday, we will hold our annual

Volunteer Thank You Event. More information on that will come in the fol-

lowing weeks.

Fr. Chris

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Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK 11553-2145

Phone: (516) 481-2550 info@saintmartha.org

www.saintmartha.org

THE PASTOR’S WEEKLY LETTER – April 23, 2017

~ Divine Mercy Sunday ~

La Pascua ...continúa

Hoy es el Octavo dia de Pascua , el octavo día de la celebración de la resurrección del Señor. El tiempo de

Pascua continuó hasta el día cincuenta, Pentecostés. Mi oración por nuestra parroquia durante este tiempo

es que mantenga ese impulso! Durante las últimas dos semanas mucha gente vino a celebrar la Eucaristía

y participar en los otros ritos litúrgicos de la Semana Santa. Muchos recibieron la misericordia de Dios en

el Sacramento de la Reconciliación, El Lunes de Reconciliación y durante el resto de la Semana Santa y

en la Octava de Pascua. Tal vez usted tomó el reto del Obispo Barres y ha invitado a alguien . Tal vez

usted está aquí hoy, porque alguien lo invitó. El hecho de que ya son ocho días en el tiempo de Pascua no

significa que deberíamos dejar de invitar a la gente a venir experimentar el amor de Cristo en la Iglesia.

No hay que dejar de ir a la confesión. No tenemos que dejar de aquellos tiempos extra de oración o de

obras de caridad extra que se iniciaron en la Cuaresma. Durante este tiempo de Pascua de cincuenta días

vamos a continuar el impulso y aprovechar los progresos que hemos hecho!

El fin de semana nos regocijamos en el bautismo de los elegidos de nuestra parroquia y todos renovamos

nuestras propias promesas bautismales. Hoy damos la bienvenida a aquellos que fueron bautizados en

nuestra parroquia el año anterior. Oramos para que el Espíritu Santo guíe a todos y cada uno de nosotros

en nuestra vocación, para que podamos vivir nuestro potencial como miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo.

Aparte la fecha

Atención: algunas fechas importantes para el resto de la temporada de Pascua. El sábado 6 de Mayo la

Parroquia de Santa Martha será el anfitrión de nuestro Encuentro Parroquial, sobre la base de las 5

sesiones que han concluido la semana pasada. Se trata de un evento de todo el día en el que concluirá con

una misa a las 5:00 PM, que será bilingüe y celebrada por el Obispo Nelson Pérez, nuestro obispo auxiliar

y uno de los líderes nacionales del V Encuentro.

El Obispo Pérez volverá a nuestra parroquia el Sábado, 3 de Junio para celebrar el Sacramento de la Con-

firmación con nuestros alumnos de Octavo grado con una Misa a las 5:00 PM. El día siguiente, domingo

de Pentecostés, llevaremos a cabo nuestra Reunión Anual para agradecer a los vo-

luntarios. Más información vendrá en las siguientes semanas.

Padre Chris

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Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK 11553-2145

Phone: (516) 481-2550 info@saintmartha.org

www.saintmartha.org

THE PASTOR’S WEEKLY LETTER – April 23, 2017

~ Divine Mercy Sunday ~

Pâques…suite

Aujourd’hui, c’est l’Octave de Pâques, le huitième jour de notre célébration de la Résurrection du Sei-

gneur. Le Temps de Pâques continue jusqu’au cinquantième jour, la Pentecôte. Ma prière pour notre

paroisse pendant ce temps, c’est que nous gardions notre entrain! Au cours des deux dernières

semaines, beaucoup de gens sont venus célébrer l’Eucharistie et participer aux autres rites liturgiques

de la Semaine Sainte. Beaucoup on reçu le pardon de Dieu dans le Sacrement de la Réconciliation,

lundi et les autres jours de la Semaine Sainte ainsi que dans l’Octave de Pâques. Vous avez peut-être

relevé le défi de Mgr. Barres d’inviter une personne à retourner à l’église. Vous êtes peut-être ici

aujourd’hui à l’invitation d’une personne. Ce n’est pas parce que nous sommes déjà huit jours dans le

Temps de Pâques que nous devons cesser d’inviter des gens à venir découvrir l’amour du Christ dans

l’Eglise. Nous ne devrions pas cesser d’aller nous confesser. Nous ne devons pas arrêter ces temps

supplémentaires de prière ou d’oeuvres de bienfaisance que nous avons commencé pendant le Car-

ême. Pendant ces Cinquante Jours du Temps de Pâques, continuons sur cette lancée et profitons des

progrès que nous avons faits!

Le week-end dernier, nous nous sommes réjouis du baptême des élus de notre paroisse et nous

avons renouvelé nos propres promesses baptismales. Nous accueillons aujourd’hui tous ceux qui ont

été baptisés dans notre paroisse au cours de cette année. Nous prions le Saint Esprit de nous guider

tous dans notre vocation, afin que nous vivions pleinement comme des membres du Corps du Christ.

Marquez ces Dates

Veuillez noter s’il vous plaît quelques dates importantes pour le reste du Temps de Pâques. Le Samedi

6 Mai, la Paroisse de Ste. Martha organisera une rencontre Encuntro, s’appuyant sur les 5 séances qui

ont pris fin la semaine dernière. Il s’agit d’une journée entière qui se terminera par une Messe bilingue

à 5 heures p.m., célébrée par Mgr. Nelson Perez, notre évêque auxiliaire et l’un des dirigeants de V

Encuentro au niveau national.

Mgr. Perez reviendra dans notre paroisse le Samedi 3 Juin pour célébrer le Sacrement de Confirma-

tion pour nos élèves de 8ème année à la Messe de 5 heures p.m. Le lendemain, Di-

manche de la Pentecôte, nous aurons notre Gala Annuel de Remerciement aux Bé-

névoles. Vous recevrez prochainement plus de détails.

Pere Chris

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FIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF MISUNDERSTANDING

By Fr. Ron Rolheiser—Week of April 16, 2017

The heart has its reasons, says Pascal, and sometimes those reasons have a long history.

Recently I signed a card for a friend, a devout Baptist, who was raised to have a suspicion of Roman Catholics. It’s

something he still struggles with; but, don’t we all! History eventually infects our DNA. Who of us is entirely free from

suspicion of what’s religiously different from us? And what’s the cure? Personal contact, friendship, and theological dia-

logue with those of other denominations and other faiths does help open our minds and hearts, but the fruit of centuries

of bitter misunderstanding doesn’t disappear so easily, especially when it’s institutionally entrenched and nurtured as a

prophetic protection of God and truth. And so in regards to Christians of other denominations there remains in most of us

an emotional dis-ease, an inability to see the other fully as one of our own.

And so in signing this card for my separated Christian friend, I wrote: “To a fellow Christian, a brother in the Body of

Christ, a good friend, from whom I’m separated by 500 years of misunderstanding.”

Five hundred years of misunderstanding, of separation, of suspicion, of defensiveness, that’s not something that’s easily

overcome, especially when at its core there sit issues about God, truth, and religion. Granted, there has been much posi-

tive progress made in the past fifty years and many of the original, more-blatant misunderstandings have been overcome.

But the effects of the historical break with Christianity and the reaction to it are present today and are still seen every-

where, from high church offices, to debates within the academy of theology, to suspicions inside the popular mind.

Sad how we’ve focused so much on our differences, when at the center, at the heart, we share the same essential faith,

the same essential beliefs, the same basic moral codes, the same Scriptures, the same belief in afterlife, and the same

fundamental tenet that intimacy with Jesus Christ is the aim of our faith. As well, not insignificantly, today we also share

the same prejudices and biases against us, whether these come from fundamentalists within other religions or whether

these come from over-zealous, over-secularized, post-Christians within our own society. To someone looking at us from

the outside we, all the different Christian denominations, look like a monolith, one faith, one church, a single religion,

our differences far overshadowed by our commonality. Sadly we tend not to see ourselves like this from within, where

our differences, more often than not based upon a misunderstanding, are seen to dwarf our common discipleship.

Yet, the Epistle to the Ephesians tells us that, as Christians, we share one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who

is Father of all of us. At its most essential level, that’s true of all of us as Christians, despite our denominational differ-

ences. We are one at our core.

Granted, there are some real differences among us, mostly though in terms of how we understand certain aspects of the

church and certain issues within morality, rather than on how we understand the deeper truths about the nature of God,

the divinity of Christ, the gift of God’s Word, the gift of the Eucharist, and the inalienable dignity and destiny of all hu-

man beings. Within the hierarchy of truth this essential core is what’s most important, and on this essential core we es-

sentially agree. That’s the real basis of our common discipleship.

Ecclesially, the issues that divide us focus mostly on church authority, on ordination to ministry, on whether to empha-

size word or sacrament, on how to understand the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, on the number of sacraments, on

the place of sacramentals and devotions within discipleship, and on how scripture and tradition interplay with each other.

In terms of moral issues, the issues that divide us are also the “red button” issues within our society as a whole: abor-

tion, gay marriage, birth control, and the place of social justice within discipleship. But, even on these, there’s more

commonality than difference among the churches.

Moreover, today, the differences on how we understand many of the ecclesial and moral issues that divide us are more

temperamental than denominational, that is, they tend to be more a question of one’s theology than of one’s denomina-

tional affiliation. Granted, classical denominational theology still plays in, but the divisions today regarding how we see

certain ecclesial and moral issues, be that ordination, gay marriage, abortion, or social justice, are less a tension between

Roman Catholics and Protestants (and Evangelicals) than they are between those who lean temperamentally and theolog-

ically in one direction rather than the other. It’s perhaps too simplistic to draw this up in terms of liberal versus conserva-

tive, but this much at least is true, the fault-line on these issues today is becoming less and less denominational.

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5:00PM - Lector: Josephine Ferrier

Altar Server: David LaBlanc

Eucharistic Ministers: Marie Gertha Brice, Phyllis Droessler, Lorraine Hardy

Ushers: Rosemarie Allen, Thomas Maddox, Jennifer King, Mario Cadavid, Alejandro Apresa

7:30AM - Lector: Martha Ann Brady

Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Bargeron, Elaine Burke, Sharon Burke

Ushers: Jim Capriotti, Carmen Charles, Anton Brown, Genevieve Charles, Joseph Gedeon, Alex Apresa

11:00AM - Lector: Daniel Cronin

Altar Servers: Alexa Morgan, Reginald Sammeroll

Eucharistic Minister: Winston Delpesh, Solange Bricourt, Beverly Gray, Pat Edwards, Gloria Maffettone, Teresa Sanders Davis

Ushers: Bennett Paul, Agnes Duclairon, Wilner Nestor, Frantz Denis

If thou love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, thou shall serve Him well.

4-23-2017 - Divine Mercy Sunday

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

April 30, 2017

Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

1 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

Thank you for your generosity to St. Martha’s Parish!

April 9, 2017

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This is NOT a substitute for your schedule! Please refer to the schedule

you received from the head of your ministry!

April 23, 2017

Monday April 24

8:30 AM ............. Fevriette Beauzile

Tuesday April 25-St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen,

Priest & Martyr

8:30 AM ............. In Thanksgiving for

Darold, Cindy & Adwina Bien-Aime

Wednesday April 26 8:30 AM .............

Thursday April 27 8:30 AM .............

Friday April 28 8:30 AM ............. Morning Prayer Service

Saturday April 29 5:00 PM .............. Luke Brennan

Sunday April 30

7:30 AM ............. Lucy Rafferty

8:45 AM ............. Pedro Angel Reyes

11:00 AM Parishioners of St. Martha

Jesus Is Always At My Side

Religious Education Department

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Living the Mystery of Divine Mercy

Every year in celebrating Easter we relive the experience of the first disciples of Jesus, the experience of the

encounter with him Risen: the Gospel of John tells that they saw him appear in their midst in the Upper Room

on the evening of the very day of the Resurrection, the first day of the week, and subsequently eight days later

(Jn 20:19, 26). That day, later called the Lord’s Day, was the day of the assembly of the Christian community

which gathered for its own devotion, that is, to the Eucharist, a new form of worship which from the outset

differed from the Judaic worship of the Sabbath. Indeed, the celebration of the Lord’s Day is a very strong

proof of Christ’s Resurrection, for only an extraordinary and overwhelming event could have induced the first

Christians to begin a form of worship that differed with regard to the Jewish Sabbath.

Then, as today, Christian worship is not only a commemoration of past events nor even a specific, inner mysti-

cal experience; rather, it is essentially an encounter with the Risen Lord who lives in the dimension of God

beyond time and space, and yet becomes really present amidst the community, speaks to us in the Sacred

Scriptures and breaks the bread of eternal life for us.

It is through these signs that we relive what the disciples experienced, that is, the event of seeing Jesus and at

the same time of not recognizing him; of touching his body, a real body and yet free from earthly bonds.

What the Gospel says is very important: namely, that Jesus, in his two appearances to the Apostles gathered in

the Upper Room, repeats several times the greeting: Peace be with you (Jn 20:19, 21, 26). Here, the traditional

greeting with which people wish one another shalom, peace, becomes something new: it becomes the gift of

the peace that Jesus alone can give because it is the fruit of the love of God which led him to die on the cross,

to pour out all his Blood, as a meek and humble lamb full of grace and truth (Jn 1:14).

For this reason Blessed John Paul II chose to call this Sunday after Easter Divine Mercy, with a very specific

image: that of Jesus’ pierced side from which blood and water flowed, according to the account of an eyewit-

ness, the Apostle John (cf. Jn 19:34-37). However Jesus is now Risen and the Paschal sacraments of baptism

and the Eucharist flow from him, who is alive: those who receive them with faith receive the gift of eternal

life.

Dear brothers and sisters, let us accept the gift of peace which the Risen Jesus offers us: let us allow our hearts

to be filled with his mercy! In this way, with the power of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit who raised Christ from

the dead, we too can bring the Easter gifts to others. May Mary most holy obtain this for us.

A QUOTE FROM POPE FRANCIS:

"Mercy restores everything; it restores dignity to each person. This is why effusive gratitude is the proper response: we

have to go the party, to put on our best clothes, to cast off the rancour of the elder brother, to rejoice and give thanks.

Only in this way, participating fully in such rejoicing, is it possible to think straight, to ask for forgiveness, and see

more clearly how to make up for the evil we have committed. It would be good for us to ask ourselves: after going to

confession, do I rejoice? And when I give alms, do I give time to the person who receives them to express their grati-

tude, do I celebrate the smile and the blessings that the poor offer, or do I continue on in haste with my own affairs after

tossing in a coin?"

-- CHRISM MASS, HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016

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Scripture Readings

April 24—April 29

Monday, April 24 Acts 4 :23-31

Psalm 2 John 3:1 -8

Tuesday, April 25 1 Peter 5 :5 -14

Psalm 89 Mark 16:15 -20

Wednesday, April 26 Acts 5 :17-26

Psalm 34 John 3:16-21

Thursday, April 27 Acts 5 :27-33

Psalm 34 John 3:31-36

Friday, April 28 Acts 5 :34-42

Psalm 27 John 6:1 -15

Saturday , Apr i l 29 Acts 6 :1 -7 Psa lm 33

John 6:16-21

Vocation Prayer

Merciful Father, you sent your Son into the world to free us from the power of sin and evil. Grant that, through the intercession of

the Virgin Mary, our Mother of Mercy, many young men will respond to your call to give of themselves in imitation of Christ the Redeemer. Fill them with the light of your Holy Spirit that they may renounce the power of the world, proclaim truth and freedom, and bring consolation and relief to oppressed Chris-tians. Bless our family of Mercy with numerous holy priests and brothers who will offer our world the testimony of your faith and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN

In Memoriam

Herman McGee (+April 6, 2017)

“In Loving Memory”

Requested by

Friends of Ernie

Bulletin Reflection

Jesus meets the need of each disciple. To the fearful He

speaks words of peace. To doubting Thomas, He provides

the tangible proof of His resurrection. What do I need to

become His disciple? What do I have to share that might

meet someone else’s need?

Living Stewardship

We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish

who seek to “unwrap” their gifts from God, recognizing

these unique and special gifts help make them who they

are and who they are called to be.

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PADRE MIGUEL ÁNGEL RIVERA: Cel. 516-939-7165

E-mail: mrfranco934@gmail.com - Cada martes, de 7:30PM a 10:30PM en el Centro Parroquial, al cos-

tado de la Iglesia, el Padre Miguel se encuentra disponible para dirección espiritual y confesiones. Consul-

ten con el Padre después de la misa..

LA EUCARISGTÍA SE OFRECE: Por los feligreses de Santa Mar ta.

GRUPO DE ORACION: Miércoles, 7:00 PM, en el gimnasio.

ULTREYA: Domingo, 11:00 AM en la Capilla.

JUVENTUD SIN FRONTERAS: Jueves, 7:30 PM, Salón Betania.

CORO HISPANO: Ensayo en la iglesia, los viernes a las 8:00 PM.

MINISTERIO DE ACOGIDA: Son los que extienden la bienvenida y entregan

las hojas de canto a los que llegan a la Misa.

MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CATÓLICO: Se reúne cada 15 días. Para informarse,

llamar al 516- 554-4503 o al 965-7311..

CENACULO DIVINA MISERICORDIA: Pr imer mar tes, 7:00 PM en la Capilla.

MISA DE NIÑOS Y JOVENES: Cada segundo domingo del mes.

LOS NIÑOS: Cada domingo los niños se reúnen en el Salón Betania para escuchar y compar tir las lec-

turas dominicales.

ESCUELA DE LA PALABRA: Cada mar tes, a las 7:30 PM en San Ladislaus.

PRESENTACION Y BENDICION DE PÁRVULOS: Cada segundo y cuar to

domingos del mes.

EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: El tercer domingo de cada mes, a las 2:30 PM en la iglesia. Los

interesados consulten con la Sra. Dulce Sepúlveda después de la Misa.

II DOMINGO DE PASCUA

El libro de los Hechos nos muestra hoy el modelo ideal de la vida apostólica tal como se experimentaba por

los primeros cristianos; los apóstoles sanaban a los enfermos, compartían sus bienes con los más necesitados,

alababan a Dios y toda la gente los estimaba. San Pedro, en la segunda lectura, describe la alegría inigualable

que brotaba de ese estilo de vida nueva, que superaba todos los sufrimientos que pudieran experimentar los

discípulos de Cristo, ante un mundo que no los comprendía. Con la historia de Tomás el gemelo en el Evan-

gelio, la Iglesia nos invita a vivir con la esperanza de encontrarnos con el Señor cuando Él nos llame a estar a

su lado. Mientras tanto, nuestra misión es mostrar con nuestras vidas de discípulos la presencia del Resucita-

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The Mass Intentions Book...

is now open until the end of July. 2017

&

The Bread and Wine Calendar...

is now open until the end of Dec. 2017

he list of names that will appear under this column will reflect ONLY those who are CRITICALLY ILL. The

individual or family member must contact the Parish Cen-ter in order to be placed on the Sick List. Please note the new email address the Parish Center at cnicholson@saintmartha.org (“PRAY FOR THE SICK” MUST APPEAR IN YOUR EMAIL’S SUBJECT LINE); or come by the Parish Center with your request in writing, no later than Monday. This list will be updated on a monthly basis.

Omnipotent and Eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy pitying mercy, that, with their bodily health restored, they may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Helen Zeiser Edith Lucchi

Mary Barbarito Frank Brown

Carolyn Maffettone

John Mueller

Sophia Kyriakaksis

Julienne Jacques

Mercia Edwards

Leopold Johnson

Marie Therese Ferdinand Hilaire Louis .................... +March 24, 2017

Veronique Toulon ..................................................... +March 28, 2017

Marie Dominique Hilaire ................................................ +April 1, 2017

Marianne Erne ............................................................... +April 1, 2017

Ernie McGee .................................................................. +April 5, 2017

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Memorialize a loved one with a leaf on

our parish’s Tree of Life, located in

the Church Lobby. If you would like more infor-mation about this lovely memorial, please contact the

Parish Office at (516) 481-2550 Ext 301

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to my medical fund thus far. I found out my initial campaign (not run by me) has been shut down for an unknown reason. The first campaign helped cover my household bills from missed work, as well as smaller hospital bills. This new campaign is set up in hopes of paying back some of the $90k+ I owe as of now. (This is only one of the two surgeries I have had so far.) It is very possible I will have to claim bankruptcy if I can-not make a good dent. That is a very frightening thought as a single parent. For those of you who either have donated already, or cannot afford to, please do not feel obligated. I ask for prayers for myself and for my family. It has been a very rough couple of months. The new link is www.gofundme.com/lishanson. You can also leave donations at the Parish Center. Every little bit helps, and has helped. God bless and thank you so much. St. Martha’s has been incredible with your generosity.

~Elissa Hanson, Music Director

Dear Lord, As my life declines and my energies decrease,

more than ever hold me by

Your Power, that I may not offend You, but daily increase in Your Love.

Give me strength to work in Your Service till the last day of my life.

Help me to ever have an increasing dread of venial sin,

or whatever would cause the

slightest withdrawal of Your Love; all day long,

and at night keep me close to Your Heart; and should I die, ere the morning breaks,

may I go rejoicing

in that vision of Your entrancing beauty, never to be separated from You. Amen.

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Social Ministry/Outreach Office Hours

Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10:00AM—2:00PM (516) 292-1603 or (516) 481-2550, Ext. 320

(English/Spanish/French/Creole)

An Immigration Consultant...

will be available at the Parish Social Ministry the second Wednesday of each month.

The next date will be on:

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Give us our daily bread

FREE FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED: For further information and income guidelines please call:

631-491-4166 in Suffolk or 516-623-4568 in Nassau

BABY ITEMS NEEDED: Diapers, diaper wipes, strollers and car seats that meet current standards.

ITEMS NEEDED: individual boxed milk (i.e., Parma-lat); toilet tissue, paper towels, personal care

items, gift certificates.

SHOPPING BAGS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED

Catholic Charities WIC 1000 N. Village Avenue

Rockville Centre, NY 11571 (516) 705-3645

We are currently in need of volunteers, who can as-

sist with in-takes and in the kitchen/food pantry. If

you feel you can donate some of your time to either

one of these positions, between the hours of 10:00

AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday (except on

Tuesdays), please contact the Outreach office at

(516) 481-2550, Ext. 320 (Marlene Jean Baptiste) or

Ext. 321 (Barbara Powell) or call (516) 292-1603.

Representatives from Island Harvest will be at St.

Martha’s to assist with SNAP program (Food

Stamps) registration on the following days:

April 6, April 13, May 4, May 18, June 8, June 22