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The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law

Roman Catholic Churchof Saint Aidan

www.staidanparish.org

Mission StatementWe, the parish family of theChurch of Saint Aidan,

strengthened by the Eucharist andencouraged by the Word of God, welcome all,for we recognize that everyone is a child of

God and no one should be excluded.

Guided by the Holy Spirit throughprayer, we strive as one to build the Body of

Christ. We commitourselves to nurturing life-long faith

formation, fostering lay leadership, promotingsocial justice, engaging our youth in everyaspect of parish life, and offering care and

compassionate service to all.

We invite everyone to walk with Jesusand experience His healing power and love.

The Fourth Sundayof the Season of AdventDecember 23, 2012

“Behold the handmaid of the Lord!”

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012

Late Advent Weekday Morning 2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1: 67-79

Vigil of Christmas Is 62: 1-5; Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25; Mt

1: 1-25 or 1: 18-15 6:30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Mushorn & Palumbo Families

11:00 AM-4:00 PM Confession 4:00 PM Daniel P. Murphy-Church 4:00 PM Lv & Dcd Mbrs of Gallagher & Husch Families-Kirwin Hall 4:15 PM Gerard Dillon-Gymnasium 5:30 PM Elsie M. Tassone 8:00 PM Dcd Mbrs of Loughlin, McManus & Fitzpatrick Families 12:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2012

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Midnight: Is 9: 1-6/ Ti 2: 11-14; Lk 2: 1-14 Dawn: Is 62: 11-12/ Ti 3: 4-7; Lk 2: 15-20

Day: Is 52: 7-10/Heb 1: 1-6/Jn 1: 1-18 or 1: 1-5, 9-14 7:30 AM Marianne E. Molnar (49th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Mildred, Edward & John Lally 10:30 AM Vito & Paul Patrick Dondiego & Dondiego & Devito Families 12:00 PM Gerard Dillon & Michael Soviero & Lv & Dcd Mbrs of Dillon & Soviero Families 1:30 PM Anthony R. Ameruso & Jason Lee Ameruso

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

St. Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59; Mt 10: 17-22

6:30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Stephen A. Tschern (Namesday) 12:15 PM Frank Keegan 5:30 PM Stella Stio (Birthday Rem.)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 St. John, Apostle and Evangelist

1 Jn 1: 1-4; Jn 20: 1a, 2-8 6:30 AM Dorothy Convey 9:00 AM Elsie Tassone 12:15 PM Edward & Helen O’Brien 5:30 PM Edward Pacelli (1st Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1: 5—2: 2; Mt 2: 13-18 6:30 AM Brian Kelly 9:00 AM Vito Mossa (Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Anthony Tesoriero

5:30 PM Marie Andriano (Birthday Rem.) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012 The Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

St. Thomas Becket, Bishop/Martyr

1 Jn 2: 3-11; Lk 2: 22-35 9:00 AM Edward Pacelli (1st Anniversary Rem.)

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29TH (CONTINUED) 3:00 PM Susan Walsh/Christopher Krastel Nuptial Mass 5:00 PM Charles & Maureen Healey (50th Wedding Anniversary Rem.) Olympia Linehan

Frank Peragine Joseph Camisa (1st Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Therese & Ralph Sposato

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Sir 3: 2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1: 20-22, 24-28; Col 3: 12-21 or

3: 12-17 or 1 Jn 3: 1-2, 21-24; Lk 2: 41-52

7:30 AM Robert James Lovdahl 9:00 AM Rosalie Pappas (Birthday Rem.) 10:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan

12:00 PM Arthur Saittia (Birthday Rem.) William Ryan

Stephen Markus Mary C. Balboni 5:00 PM Louise Arsena

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

THIRD WEEK

Susan Walsh, St. Ignatius Loyola, NYC

Christopher Krastel, St. Ignatius Loyola, NYC

Tara Dowd, St. Aidan

Jamie Holmes, St. Aidan

PLEASE NOTE

There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Monday,

December 24th, Wednesday, December 26th,

Monday, December 31st or Wednesday, January 2nd.

PLEASE PRAY SICK: Kevin Mach, Connie Sheehan, Joanne

Megiel-Klumpp, Barbara Ueland,

Christine Schifaudo, Janet Yopp,

Peter F. Brala, Kathy Morgan, Theresa Timlin, John Gibbons, Ann O’Brien, Christine Lucivero,

Linda Yorio

DECEASED: Marilyn O’Brien, Anita Czaja, Daniel Steiniger, Michael O’Sullivan, John

Bardak, Vincent Tressa, Anthony Migone,

Terry Scheets, Agnes Willoughby and for all

those who have died serving our country.

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL

In Loving Memory of

CAROL & VINCENT LA SALA Requested by Their Loving Family

SPERA IN DEO

December 23, 2012

In my living room in the rectory I have a beautiful plaque of Our Lady of Perpetual

Help. To be honest I cannot recall who gave it to me, but it has on it a wonderful maxim of

Padre Pio. It reads: Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry. What great advice! The holy Capuchin

knew what he was talking about. People all over the world readily understood that his advice

was to be valued and they came to him seeking counsel on a multiplicity of subjects. Basically

they wanted to know what to do with their lives and especially the spiritual side of those lives.

Padre Pio is a relatively recent saint, dying only in September of 1968. He was on the fast

track to sainthood and was canonized by Pope John Paul II on June 12, 2002.

This is a very different Christmas from many we have experienced. Its brilliance and

eternal beauty has been touched by the violet of our sadness over the tragic events that

occurred last Friday in Connecticut. If you are anything like me, you have probably been

thinking how relatively unimportant so many things in our lives really are. Christmas parties

are great, but the One these parties proclaim and celebrate is the real point of everything. The

details of the party are insignificant as well are so many other things that surround the celebra-

tion of Christ’s birth. At the time of this extraordinary Christmas I urge you to enter into

prayer and talk to the Savior of the World and try once again to understand and believe even

more in the boundless love He has for you—and indeed for all of us. No one is excluded from

that love—even ones we may erroneously consider unworthy of that Infinite Ocean of

Mercy and Kindness. God is not narrow-minded and limited. We are, but He is not!

As an altar boy at St. Joseph’s hundreds of times I answered the priest in Latin and said “Spera

in Deo”—Hope in God. Last night in saying the Rosary I was thinking of so many people who

have helped me in my life and what a vast difference they made in my life. They were patient,

kind, tolerant of my short comings and unfailingly available—even when I inconvenienced

them time and time again. They were sure signs of hope in times of uncertainty and sorrow.

Jesus Christ is our hope and no matter what He will never fail any of us. Christmas is the abso-

lute proof of a God Who loves us so much that He runs after us to draw us to His Heart.

If you think about it, you will quickly come up with a list of people who have been so very

good to you. They are a reflection of Jesus and His undying love for you. If they are alive, call

them up and thank them. Mention them to Christ at Christmas Mass. As for you, be a living

sign of hope and forgiveness that is so much a part of the Infinite Love of Jesus Christ.

Padre Pio’s last piece of advice, “Don’t worry” is so appropriate for this Christmas when our

lives have been visibly touched by the sadness of Newtown. There are so many things about

which we can do so little; what we can do is place them in the hands of Jesus and Mary.

I will remember all of you and your families at my Christmas Masses. May this Christmas be

filled with all good things from the Heart of God and may Jesus and His Blessed Mother con-

sole our friends in Connecticut as only they can.

Merry Christmas!

In Jesus and Mary,

Monsignor James M. McDonald

Church of Saint Aidan CONFESSIONS

Saturdays 12:30-1:30 PM

and 4:00-4:45 PM

Monday, December 24th 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

MASSES

Christmas Vigil: Monday, December 24, 2012

4:00 PM (Church and Kirwin Hall) 4:15 PM (Rock Mass-Gymnasium),

5:30 PM, 8:00 PM and Solemn Mass at Midnight with Choir

Christmas Day: Tuesday, December 25, 2012

7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM,

12:00 PM and 1:30 PM

No Evening Masses on Christmas Night

Mary, Mother of God Vigil:

Monday, December 31, 2012 – 5:30 PM

No 7:30 PM Mass

Mary, Mother of God: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 and 5:00 PM

There will be two Masses on Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM and one at 4:15 PM

4:00 PM Church - Girls’ Choir, organ & cantor

4:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall - piano & cantor

4:15 PM Gymnasium - Rock Mass with Christmas Carols

Please note: There is no evening Mass on Christmas Day and no 7:30 PM Mass on

December 31, 2011. As you plan your Christmas activities and prepare to attend one of

our many liturgies on Christmas Eve/Day, we want to remind you that our 4:00 PM litur-gies on Christmas Eve, both in the church and Kirwin Hall have become increasingly

crowded, therefore, we have added an additional liturgy in the Gymnasium at 4:15 PM.

There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Monday, December 24th,

Wednesday, December 26th, Monday, December 31st or Wednesday, January 2nd.

2012

ADVENT MEMORIALS

FIRST ADVENT CANDLE

In Loving Memory of

HUMBERTO & EDITH SARMIENTO

Requested by M. Isabel Friedman

SECOND ADVENT CANDLE

In Loving Memory of

STEPHEN A. TSCHERN

Requested by Al & Emma Tschern

THIRD ADVENT CANDLE

In Loving Memory of

JOSEPH & HARRIETTE PARENDO

FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE

In Loving Memory of

PASQUALE SALVA

HAPPY 93RD

BIRTHDAY

Monsignor

Robert J. Kirwin

December 27, 2012

May God bless you and keep you!

There will be confessions

on Monday, December 24th

Christmas Eve from

11:00 AM-4:00 PM

Merry Christmas to All!

Free Book and CD Program

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2012 Christmas Memorials Thank you for your kind and generous response to our needs.

COLUMN WREATHS (facing the Altar)

1st Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by The Karman Family BETSY KARMAN

1st Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by The Schnelle Family ROBERT SCHNELLE

2nd Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Theresa Sullivan MARY & PATRICK HOGAN

2nd Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of

Donated by Theresa Sullivan MAUREEN HOGAN

3rd Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by the Cross Family GEORGE & IRENE CROSS

3rd Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Vanatta Family ANTHONY & ELEANOR VANATTA

4th Left Column Wreath Living and Deceased Members of Donated by Helen Majkowski MAJKOWSKI, STEPKOWSKI,

MALEWICZ, SEBASTIAN & MACIAG

FAMILIES

4th Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara EVA & VITO ZAMPELLA

5th Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara ANNA & SAVERIO FERRARA

5th Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of PASQUALE SALVA

CHOIR LOFT WREATHS (left to right facing loft)

1st Choir Loft Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Joan Dukes & Norm Jardino ERIC STABENAU

2nd Choir Loft Wreath With Love & Memories of Christmas Past for Donated With Love The Family MICHAEL LEE

3rd Choir Loft Wreath In Loving Memory of Robert & Regina Kinney BRUNO J. KINNEY AND

ANNE T. SPINAZZOLA

4th Choir Loft Christmas Greetings to all the Music Makers Requested by Julia Gaimaro & Family

EXTERIOR WREATHS (left to right facing church)

Left Exterior Door In Loving Memory of Donated by The Family of Thomas Johnson THOMAS JOHNSON

Center Exterior Door In Loving Memory of Donated by Laurie Longman CAROL & VINCENT LA SALA

Beloved Parents, Grandparents &

Great Grandparents

Right Exterior Door In Loving Memory of Deceased Members of Donated by John & Marlene Lobato LOBATO & MARTINS FAMILIES

LARGE ALTAR TREES

1st Left Large Christmas Tree In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Daughter Donated by The Murphy Family REGINA MURPHY at Christmas

2nd Left Large Christmas Tree IN THANKSGIVING

1st Right Large Christmas Tree Donated by Abballe Plumbing FOR THE INTENTIONS OF ALL THOSE

SUFFERING FROM HURRICANE “SANDY”

2nd Right Large Christmas Tree In Loving Memory of Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Peter La Bianca HELEN LOMBARDO

RALPH PROCACCINI &

JOSEPH & PALMIRA LA BIANCA

LARGE WREATHS

Left Large Wreath Vestibule of Church In Loving Memory of Donated by His Family GREGORY ABATEMARCO

Right Large Wreath Vestibule of Church In Loving Memory of

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Granger TRENT & ANGELINA BONASERA

Left Large Wreath Back of Church In Loving Memory of MICHAEL & ANNA JAKOBY

Right Large Wreath Back of Church In Loving Memory of DANIEL REILLY

Large Wreath Front of Gymnasium In Loving Memory of Donated by Frank Schreitmueller ANNE SCHREITMUELLER Large Wreath Front of Finamore Merry Christmas in Heaven Donated by The Villa Family CALOGERO VILLA

Decorations Front of Rectory In Loving Memory of Donated by Patrick & Stephen Kiernan CORNELIA KIERNAN,

PHILIP A. RYAN,

PHILIP G. RYAN &

MARY E. RYAN

Evergreen Roping In Loving Memory of Donated by Colleen, Conor & Fiona Cahill MICHAEL J. CAHILL

Large Wreath in Front of Upper School In Loving Memory of Donated by Patricia & Thomas Tilley PATRICIA TENNIS,

JAMES TENNIS &

EDGAR TILLEY

Large Wreath in Front of Lower School In Loving Memory of the GRAZIANO & DE ROSA FAMILIES

#3 In Loving Memory of STEVEN MICHITSCH

Donated by The Michitsch Family

#4 In Loving Memory of the PACIFICO FAMILY Donated by: Connie Pacifico

#5 In Loving Memory of the LIVING AND DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE

WOSKA & FALLON FAMILIES

Donated by Margaret Woska

#6 In Loving Memory of MEGHAN M. JESTIC Donated by Mary & Herb Wetzler

#7 THE KEARNS & WATERS FAMILIES

Donated by Richard & Maureen Kearns

#8 THE KEARNS & WATERS FAMILIES

Donated by Richard & Maureen Kearns

#9 THE KEARNS & WATERS FAMILIES

Donated by Richard & Maureen Kearns

#10 THE KEARNS & WATERS FAMILIES

Donated by Richard & Maureen Kearns

#11 In Loving Memory of EDWARD MIRECKI

Donated by The Liparoto Family

#12 In Loving Memory of EDWARD MIRECKI Donated by The Liparoto Family

#13 In Loving Memory of All We Miss At Christmas Donated by Neil and Elena Petruzzi

#14 In Loving Memory of All We Miss At Christmas Donated by Neil and Elena Petruzzi

#15 PEG & BILL BURLINGAME Donated by Peg & Bill Burlingame

#16 In Loving Memory of ALICE & WILLIAM WINTERS Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Winters

#17 In Loving Memory of KEVIN P. CUNNINGHAM

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Winters

#18 In Loving Memory of the ANNAMAE & HAL TERRY &

HERLEN FORMAN

Donated by The Terry Family

#19 In Loving Memory of the MARY MATTEO

Donated by The Terry Family

#20 In Loving Memory of the KATHLEEN HAGAN

Donated by The Terry Family

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2012 Window Candle Memorials

Left Side Isle

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Front Windows

St. Joseph’s Transept

Side Windows

St. Joseph’s Transept

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#1 In Loving Memory of WILLIAM G. &

LOUISE BATTERSON

Donated by Bernadette & William Batterson

#2 In Loving Memory of MARY TERESA COLEMAN,

HELEN M. COLEMAN &

KEVIN RYAN

Donated by Bernadette & William Batterson

#21 In Loving Memory of HARRIETTE & JOSEPH

PARENDO

#22 IN THANKSGIVING

#23 IN THANKSGIVING

#24 INTENTIONS OF THE

SAINATO FAMILY

#25 INTENTIONS OF THE

SAINATO FAMILY

#26 FOR THE CHILDREN IN

NEWTOWN, CT

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Today’s Gospel tells of the Virgin Mary, pregnant herself, hurrying off to help her

cousin Elizabeth. The model of good stewardship, she who had given herself to bear

the Savior gave her time and love to others as well.

STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 12/18 /11 $30,660

12/16/12 $33,010 (+4.40%)

Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!

HELPERS ARE NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to assist with arranging the Sanctuary flowers for

Christmas. If you have an hour of free time on Monday, December 24th,

please come to the church at 9:45 AM to lend a hand.

ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE

If any alcoholic, substance abuser, family or friend of

a substance abuser needs help or support, call the L.I.

Council on Alcohol (LICADD) or Deacon Sal Villani

at (516) 747-2606. The following are self-help meet-

ings are available at St. Aidan parish that meet in the

Rectory basement unless otherwise stated or call Dc.

Sal Villani at (516) 741-5172.

AA-Wednesday 7:15 PM (S); 9:00 PM (CD); Friday

6:00 PM (S); Saturday 11:00 AM (CD), 7:15 PM (B)

and 9:00 PM (O); Big Book Study Group Monday

7:30 PM (O).

NA (Narcotics Anonymous) Tuesday 8:00 PM,

Thursday 8:00 PM, Sunday 8:30 PM. NA Hot Line

(516) 827-9500.

AL-ANON/Adult/Child-Tuesdays 8:00 PM (CD)

Finamore Parish Center.

AL-ANON-Thursday (S) 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Lo-

cation: LICADD, 114 Old Country Road, Mineola,

NY 11501.

(S)=Step; (CD)=Closed/Discussion; (B)=Beginners;

(O)=Open.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Religious Freedom com-

mittee meetings are still

being held. There is still a lot to do! The next meet-

ing will be held January 28, 2013 at 7:30

PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT THANK YOU

A sincere “Thank You” to all of the participants in

our 5th Annual Christmas Pageant! It seems to be a

popular and growing tradition—already kids are talk-ing about what part they’d like to play next year!

Pageant players, lighting, directing, lambs, cows,

donkeys, Mary and Joseph-thank you all for bringing

to life the Nativity Story. It was truly a beautiful eve-

ning for our parish. What a heart-warming and spiri-

tual evening it was. God Bless you all this Christmas

Season and in the New Year! Once again, thank you

for sharing your giftedness with our entire parish

family. Sincerely,

Father Tom Tassone

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA

This year we wait for the Messiah within the context of the “YEAR of

FAITH” and no one knew more about waiting in faith and preparing in

hope for the Messiah than Our Lady. She hastens to receive the long-awaited One in a pilgrimage of faith, from place to place, not finding a suitable dwell-

ing to lay down the Blessed One! During this hallowed time when we are waiting for

the Prince of Peace, may we have the patience to accept the reality of a sinful world where we live, without it dampening our enthusiasm, confidence and hope. May the

Mother of God be a constant presence in our own pilgrimage of faith. May we receive

in our hearts the Child she carries for us, the One which was wholly sufficient to Him-self, but became susceptible to cold, to hunger, to thirst and pain!

In this “YEAR of FAITH” lets pray to receive the grace to see the sublime dignity of

the human person, ratified in His Incarnation, to perceive the gift of human love par-ticipant in His own love for us, to recognize the beauty of the natural word as a reflec-

tion of the grandeur of God. Because this year holds the promise of special graces, we

shall encounter Christ in the form of the Baby Child, we shall enter into a personal re-lationship with the One who so loved us that became a helpless baby and that encoun-

ter would totally change us!! May we all have eyes and ears to recognize and receive

His beautiful presence in a new way during this year, and may we follow Him with confidence and courage!

I am always grateful for the opportunity to bring to all of you these CDs so inspiring!

At this particular time, Advent and Christmas, you respond with such kindness, almost all the CDs with a Christmas theme are taken before the season is over! I reflect on

the good these teaching works do on countless souls in need of solid doctrine. Thank you for your good work!

With prayers that you and your loved ones have a blessed Christmas Season!

Toti Conforti

CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS REVISITED

In Slavic countries there are many customs connected with the celebration of the

Christ Child’s birth. One such tradition is the breaking of Oplatek or Christmas wafer. The wafer, which looks much like unconsecrated communion bread, is traditionally

broken at grace before the Christmas Eve meal. If you are interested in making the

tradition part of your Christmas celebration, please purchase an Oplatek at the Rectory office ($2.00 donation).

Lately we have been a little down so let’s treat ourselves to a night of fun and friendship in the St. Aidan Spirit!

Come be a part of something special! Annual St. Aidan Parish

New Year’s Eve Party Chaired by: Peggy & Charlie Karazia 516-621-0173

Msgr. Kirwin Hall 8:30 PM till 12:30 AM

Outstanding music by Steve Griffin* soda* beer* wine* sandwiches* salads* cookies* coffee* tea* chips* Champagne for

toasting* warm atmosphere* fun evening* welcome in the New Year

with friends*- all this for only $35.00 per person.

Tickets/Reservations: Mary Lou Grady 516-484-1748

payable: St. Aidan Church Last year was the biggest crowd ever!

We need and welcome your help. So, don’t sit home to ring in 2013. Let’s be together.

Give yourself New Years Eve Tickets for Christmas! We thank Monsignor McDonald for allowing this party to continue.

Name:__________________________________Phone#____________________ Amount enclosed:____________

Please seat me with______________________________________________ Call above or bring to Rectory: Attention: Mary Lou New Year’s Eve

Don’t wait…make your reservations early…

Cut-off date December 20th

after that tickets will be $40 per person

Please note that our brand new elevator is now in full operation!

ST. AIDAN SCHOOL REGISTRATION

FOR SEPTEMBER 2013

Phone Number (516) 746-6585 X9202 or X9302

Registration of new applicants wishing to attend St. Aidan School in

September 2013 will take place as follows: .

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Kindergarten and Grade 1 – West Campus Building 9:00-10:00 A.M. for Parishioners

10:15-11:15 A.M. for Non-parishioners

Re-registration of our present Pre-K students returning for Kindergarten will be

completed through the mail. Information will be forwarded to you through school.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Grades 2-3 West Campus Building and Grades 4-8 East Campus Building 9:00-10:00 A.M. for Parishioners

10:15-11:15 A.M. for Non-parishioners

Grades N-8 West Campus Building

7:00-9:00 P.M

(For parents who are unable to make the other scheduled registration times)

Preference is given to those presently enrolled in our school and to students who

have siblings in St. Aidan School. The following items are required for all new ap-

plicants at registration: copies of birth and Baptismal certificates (will not be re-

turned), all immunization and health records, social security number and your parish envelope number. There will be a non-refundable fee of $125 per family for all

registrants. The age cut-off date for all grades is November 30th.

This registration is an application process only. Applications will be reviewed

thoroughly and you will be notified as to the status of your child’s acceptance

into our school.

Nassau County Office of Emergency Management

Nassau County is Getting Prepared…Are You?

Did you know that more than 1,200 Nassau County residents are CERT team mem-

bers? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response and recovery

skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medi-

cal operations. The training will give you some peace of mind; help you, your family, and your community. You can make a difference. Everyone can help and anyone can

be a valuable team member. Becoming a CERT member is interesting, fun and free.

You start with Basic Training and build your knowledge through ongoing training classes and hands-on exercises.

The next course starts Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013. The course is three hours per class for six nights, once a week.

Class 1: Wednesday, January 23rd - Intro to ICS & CERT Organization

Class 2: Wednesday, January 30th - Fire Suppression & Radio

Class 3: Wednesday, February 6th - Disaster Medical Operations I & II

Class 4: Wednesday, February 13th - Light Search & Rescue

Class 5: Wednesday, February 20th - Sheltering Introduction

Class 6: Wednesday, February 27th - Terrorism, Disaster Psychology

Start Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM, instruction starts promptly at 7:00 PM and ending at 10:00 PM.

Location: Church of St. Aidan, Msgr. Kirwin Hall, 505 Willis Avenue (Willis Ave. at Pembroke St.), Williston Park, NY 11596

For more information or to sign up for Basic Training, contact the Nassau County Of-fice of Emergency Management at (516) 573-9696 or visit our web site at:

http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/OEM/CC/CERT <http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/OEM/CC/CERT>

ST. AIDAN’S “JUST WE TWO”

St. Aidan School will host a weekly “Just We Two” program for children 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.

January 2013 Session:

Meets: Tuesdays 9:00- 10:30 A.M. or

11:00-12:30 P.M.

Begins January 8, 2013

Cost: $90

If you are interested please call (516) 746-6585 x9202 to register.

BETHANY RETREAT

MARK YOUR 2013 CALENDARS

While all those 2013 calendars are arriving in the mail at your home,

why not jot down an upcoming date at St. Aidan’s.

Our Parish Bethany Retreat

Friday, April 12, 2013 and Saturday, April 13, 2013

Theme: “Can you drink the cup?” Matt: 20- 22

Watch the bulletin for more details!

REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE

MEN & WOMEN

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St. Aidan Holy Name Society

First Annual Super Bowl Raffle

Check Out these Four “Super” Prizes

1st Quarter: Kindle Fire

2nd Quarter: iPad

3rd Quarter: LCD HD TV

4th Quarter: MacBook

Here’s How it Works:

Only 100 Boxes Will Be Sold

Cost: $50 Per Box

Boxes Will be Picked Randomly

You’ll be Notified of Box Number by E-mail or Phone

Drop off the Below Form to Rectory by January 15, 2013

Winners will be Notified Day After Super Bowl

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Holy Name 2013 Super Bowl Raffle

Name:________________________

Phone:________________________

Email:________________________

Thank You for Your Support of the Holy Name Society Mission!

Any Questions Call Fred Pacher

294.3104 fpacher@optimum.net

January 6th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Clothing Drive-Finamore; 12:30-1:30 PM

meeting in Sts. Peter & Paul Room

February 3rd Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Community Room

March 3rd Mommas House/Birthright Drive 9:00 AM-12:30 PM

Finamore Meeting 12:30-1:30 PM Sts. Peter & Paul Room

March 28th Holy Thursday-Egg Coloring Parker Institute.

Meet at Convent at 1:30 PM

March Bethany Retreat-information to follow.

April 14th Meeting Convent Community Room 2:15-3:30 PM

April 21st 10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch Lucky Duck,

Garden City. More information to follow.

May 4th Plant Sale Pickup 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Flynn House

Astor Place, WP

May 5th Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden (weather

permitting); meeting 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Community Room elections

June 11th Installation of new officers and new members 7:00 PM in

Kirwin Hall. More information to follow.

Any questions call Mrs. Lamere at (631) 608-3104 or e-mail Boo46Adele@aol.com

DECEMBER

December 23- Christmas Party 6-8

December 30- Ice Skating Trip

JANUARY

January 6- Meeting 6:00-7:30

January 12- Tentative Ski Trip January 13- Meeting 6:00-7:30

January 20- NO MEETING

January 27- Angelina’s Night, 6-7:30, bring $10 to the restaurant

JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS CLOTHING DRIVE

A Clothing Drive will be held on Sunday, January 6th from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM in

Finamore Parish Center. Any kind of clothing, coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves,

etc. are need for adults, children and babies. Donations will be made to New Ground

and St. John the Baptist, our Partners in Faith. There will be a meeting for all JCDA

members from 12:30-1:30 PM in Finamore Parish Center on January 6th. For information

please call Adele Lamere at (631) 608-3104.

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

Love — caritas — is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for coura-

geous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force

that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH THE HOLIDAYS UPON US, WE ARE

NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY GENTLY USED CLOTHING, TOYS

OR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS!! PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING

ON THE BACK STEPS!

FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food drive will be taking

place during the weekend of January 5th & 6th. If you would

like to contribute to the pantry, please bring your non-perishable

food and personal hygiene items to the back of the church or to

the parish social ministry office. We could use some spaghetti

sauce, snacks, meat, frozen vegetables and frozen dinners.

BLOOD DRIVE: Please consider giving the best gift of all on

Sunday, January 6th. St. Aidan’s Church along with the Corpus

Christi Council K of C are Co-sponsoring a blood drive for the

Long Island Blood Services. We could also use some 7th & 8th

grade students on Sunday, December 30th to help us register blood donors.

If your child is in need of community service and is available to help

out on Sunday, December 30th, (there will be two shifts (8:00-10:30 AM

and 10:30 AM-1:00 PM) please call the parish social ministry office at

(516) 746-6585 x9408. We are in need of 8 students in all.

On behalf of the Parish Social Ministry, I would like to wish everyone a

peaceful and Joyful Christmas filled with God’s love and blessings!

PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office will be closed on

Monday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) and December 25th (Christmas

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires

ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND

CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish

organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered

by several local parishes at www.drvc.org.

CHRISTMAS RECESS – The Religious Education Program is currently in recess. Classes will re-

sume on Thursday, January 3rd for our Pre-K and Kindergarten classes only. All other classes will

resume the week of January 7th. The Religious Education office will be CLOSED on December 24th

& 25th as well as on January 1st but will be open for its normal hours on the other days during the re-

cess. May you all have a Blessed Christmas and a Holy and Happy New Year!

1st GRADE TEACHER NEEDED – Due to family obligations, one of our 1st Grade catechists in un-

able to continue teaching this school year. We are therefore in serious need of a person who can take

over a 1st Grade class from 4:00 – 5:00 PM on Mondays. Classes resume on January 7th and run into

early May. If you can serve in this valuable ministry, or have any questions, please call the Religious

Education Office at (516) 746-6585 x9404.

CALENDAR CHANGE – Parents of students in the Religious Education Program, please mark our

calendar for the month of January with the following two changes:

· With the exception of the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes, there will be no other

classes meeting the week of December 31st.

· Classes WILL NOW BE HELD at their regular times on Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday, January 22nd, 23rd and 24th .

OFFICE HOURS – The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00

AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

PARTY INVITATION The Columbian Squires Circle of Corpus Christi Council # 2502 of

the Knights of Columbus invite Catholic boys from age 10 – 18 to

their “Just After Christmas” Party on Thursday, December 27th at 7:30 pm in the Fr. Tulley Room of the K of C Hall (lower level), 186

Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. Food and beverages will be served and the price can’t

be beat, Free. Please RSVP to Matthew Kelly via e-mail at kellyof-mineola@earthlink.net or via phone to (516) 414-2229.

Religion and Rock-Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr.

Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM

or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at

11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us

anytime to listen or download a show at

www.religionandrock.com. or “Religion & Rock” on Tunes. For more information about our television shows go to

www.TelecareTV.org. or, for more information, please call

(516) 538-8704. Topics for the month of DecemberDecember

23rd (Christmas Special); December 30th (New Year).

Couples Hoping For Children-are invited to join us each

month as we explore where God is in the waiting, struggles,

disappointments and joys of the journey towards parenthood.

7:30-9:00 PM January 22nd, February 12th, March

12th. Registration requested by calling (516) 621-8300

x37. $20 per couple/St. Ignatius Retreat House. For informa-

tion call (516) 621-8300.

Family, Marriage and Individual Therapy-Professional ther-

apy, provided by New York State licensed therapists, is avail-

able to our parish and 147 other parishes. This program, under

the direction of Dr. Gorge Giuliani, has been conducted in the

diocese for the past 38 years for the convenience of parishion-

ers. Services are provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a

proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of

and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most

insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. Confiden-

tial information and appointments are available by calling Dr.

Giuliani at (631) 243-2503 or the website at

thecatholiccounselingcenter.com

The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Thomas Tassone, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus

Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand), Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail Address drago@staidanparish.org

St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3, ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Mrs. Marie-Elaine Galenskas, Assistant Principal

Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401

Mrs. Elaine Smith, Coordinator Special Needs ext. 9406

Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410

Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403

Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann,

Brendan Hickey, Cathy Jansen, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente

Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122

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Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday

Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday

Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents’ class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tues-day-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.

Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment.

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Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish.

Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext. 9101.

Adoration

First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church.

12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

The Mineola District Council of PTAs and the Mineola Pub-

lic Schools present the second show of the Children's Cultural

Arts Series for the winter of 2013, CAPS FOR SALE AND

THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF, on SATURDAY, JANU-

ARY 5, 2013, @ 2:00 PM. These two well-loved stories

brought to life in a large-scale puppetry and mask production by

Hudson Vagabond Puppets. The last show of the season,

MUTTVILLE COMIX COMEDY DOG SHOW, has been re-

scheduled on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, @ 2:00 PM.

Watch professional clown Johnny Peers and his 15 dogs per-

form a variety of hilarious tricks. Get ready to howl! (This show

was was originally scheduled on November 3. If you already

purchased tickets and cannot make the rescheduled date, contact

Debbie Tobar @ (516) 214-4456 or debtobar@yahoo.com for a

refund.) You may purchase tickets for an INDIVIDUAL

SHOW at $5 per show. You may purchase tickets at the door or

may reserve your tickets in advance by submitting your requests

with payment and telephone contact information no later than

December 31st to DISTRICT COUNCIL CULTURAL ARTS,

c/o Debbie Tobar, 12 Croyden Road, Mineola, NY 11501.

Checks should be written out to District Council Cultural Arts.

You may then pick up your tickets at the Box Office 30 minutes

prior to the show. Children under three and adults are FREE.

Adults must remain with children during the shows. Any ques-

tions, contact Debbie Tobar @ (516) 214-4456.