PARISH MEMBERHIP: We welcome all new families! To register as a part of the family of Saint Anne’s Parish, please stop by the Rectory Office to fill out a simple registration form.

You have joined a wonderful community! Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00a.m.-12:00 noon, 1:00p.m - 5:00p.m. & 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Friday & Saturday 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS.

Welcome • Bienvenidos • Bienvenue

To keep the faith alive for future generations, please consider remembering St. Anne’s in your Will.

December 25, 2016—The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

St. Anne’s R.C. Church “Our Love shines through” Est. 1895

88 Second Ave. Brentwood, New York 11717 (631) 273-8113 Fax (631) 436-7914

Parish Website: www. stannebrentwood.org Parish Email: stannesbrentwood@gmail.com

The Pastoral Staff

Rev. Stanislaw Wadowski, Pastor Rev. Eden Jean-Baptiste, Associate Pastor

Rev. Victor Evangelista Valses, Associate Pastor Deacon Thomas R. Samson

Deacon Jay Alvarado Deacon John E. Walters Deacon Andres Colpa

Mrs. Marge Baum, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Sue Lindsay, Director of Music

Mrs. Bertha Keenan, Director of Family Faith Formation Mrs. Janet Lambert, Outreach Coordinator

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday: 12:00 Noon and 5:30 PM (English) Wednesday: 7:30 PM (French Creole)

Thursday: 7:30 PM (Spanish) Saturday: 9:00 AM (English)

WEEKENDS:

Saturday: 5:00 PM (English), 7:30 PM (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30 AM (English), 9:00 AM (Spanish), 11:00 AM (English), 12:30 PM (French Creole),

5:00 pm—(English)

HOLY DAYS: Will be announced as each Holyday is celebrated.

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM in English & Spanish

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYER Evelyn Cabrera, Muriel G., Ted Nellis, Salvatore Castronouo,

Sarina Chavez, Michael Livoti, Muriel Uebel, Carmen Inguanti, Maria Inguanti, Joseph Inguanti, Jeanine Finnegan,

Debbie DiCristoforo, Barbara O’Neil, Gary Margolis, Willie Canada, Isaiah Fontaine, Robert Newell Sr., Claire Rodolosi,

Barbara Grabe & Family, Maurice Lalonde, Jenny Jamsy Rodriguez, Taylor Chanoine

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Steven Reyes Luis Vieta Thomas Shelton Trinifer Garcia Richard Laureano Robert Gilman William Suhr Shawn G. Muller Daniel Mejia Sr. Mariana Rodriguez John Lampkin Colin McNulty Alexandria Talleriso Joseph A. Rodriguez William Krausch Jr. Stacey Delano Matthew James Murphy Omer Cadet Jon Jay Uebel Angel Gonzalez Peter Daniel Rivera Kevin Shaw Tyler Rodriguez Stephen Gregory Angel Gonzalez Keith Jermyn Christopher A. Cary Ryan Gregory Americo Otero Matthew Ghiringhelli

WEEKLY MASS

INTENTIONS

Saturday, December 24, 2016 CHRISTMAS EVE 9:00 - Available 4:00 - (English) Herminia Cruz†

Marie Kurtz† 7:30 - (Spanish) Almas del Purgatorio En honor al Sr. De los Milagros Maria del Carmen Baculima (2ndAnnv)†

George Moran†

11:00 - (Tri-lingual) Dennis Kowalski †

Charles Fox †

Sunday, December 25, 2016 CHRISTMAS DAY 7:30 - Victor Morales †

Ferdinan Santiago Jr. †

9:00 - (Spanish) Fernando Francisco †

Santos Valentin, Sr. & Jr. †

En honor al Niño Jesus Carlos Rene Melendez (9th Annv.) †

11:00 - Lynn Busch †

Joseph Shelton †

12:30 - Barbara Payen (Birth)(Liv.) Jean Rockler Jules (Birth) (Liv.) 5:00 - Manuel Rosales †

St. Anne’s Parishoners (Liv. & Dec.) Monday, December 26, 2016 Noon - Frank Pinto †

5:30 - Barbara LaCoste †

Christmas Novena Tuesday, December 27, 2016 NOON – Mary Dow (Birth) †

5:30- Christmas Novena Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Noon - The Selva Family (Liv. & Dec.) Camille Philius †

5:30 - Christmas Novena 7:30 - (Haitian)(Chapel)In thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart Thursday, December 29 , 2016 Noon- Joseph Churchilla†

Marion LoBiondo (Birth.) †

5:30 - Christmas Novena 7:30- (Spanish) Maria Lidia Gomez †

En acción de gracias al Divino Niño Friday, December 30, 2016 Noon - Pedro Juan Gonzalez †

Frank Pinto (1mth Annv.) †

5:30 - Carl Panzer & Marion Hickman †

Christmas Novena Saturday, December 31, 2016 New Years Eve 9:00 - Jessica Julca †

Christmas Novena 5:00 - Margaret Calandra †

Joseph Churchillo †

7:30 - (Spanish)En acción de gracias por favores recividos Sunday, January 1, 2017 7:30 - Christmas Novena †

9:00 - (Spanish) Aurora Colon †

11:00 - JohN De-Meo †

Theresa Aragon † (Birth)(Liv.)

Elizabeth Conlon †

12:30- Lodz Duplan (Birth)(Liv) In thanksgiving for Marie Renous & Family (Liv)

Let us welcome the following babies and their

families to our Church. The babies were

Baptized this past weekend.

Alex David Garcia

Edison Anthony Moreira

FLOWER MEMORIAL

ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH AT ALL THE

EXITS OF THE CHURCH. PLEASE HELP US TO BEAUTIFY OUR SANCTUARY

THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON, BY MAKING A DONATION IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE, A

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT TO SOMEONE SPECIAL IN YOUR FAMILIES.

Our Bread & Wine for the coming

Christmas Week is in thanksgiving

from Barbara Payen

on her Birthday Celebration

ALL PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY

DECEMBER 26TH– DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Offices: 273-8113

Parish Fax: 436-7914

Office of Family Faith Formation: 231-7344

Fr. Thomas Conerty Outreach: 273-8113 ex 229

Haitian/American Apostolate: 951- 0129

Hospitality Too/Soup Kitchen: 482-8538

Our Lady of Providence Regional School: 234-6324

St. Anne’s Gardens (Senior Housing): 952-5411

Crisis Pregnancy: 243-2373 or 1-800-287-BABY

Pronto: 231-8290

Catholic Charities Immigrant Service:631-789-5235

Weekend of

December 18, 2016 First Collection

$9,762.00 Thank you to all who use their envelopes and for those

who just give from their hearts and pockets.

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION ST. ANNE’S PARISH

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

Baptism: For children under 5, please contact the Parish Office (273-8113) for an appointment to speak with a Priest or Deacon at least several weeks before the Baptism. For older children, contact the Office of Family Faith Formation (231-7344). First Holy Communion: Children usually begin Religious Education studies in the First Grade and are prepared for Communion in the Second Grade. Call the Family Faith Formation Office (231-7344) to register your child the summer before the school year begins. Confirmation: This Sacrament is currently celebrated in the Eighth Grade after 2 years of preparation. Please call the Religious Education Office (231-7344) for more information.

SACRAMENTS OF HEALING

Sacrament of the Sick: Call the Parish Office at any time to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick either at home or in the hospital. Reconciliation: The Sacrament is celebrated every week-day at 5:00p.m. also Saturday from 4:00 - 4:45 PM in the Church and at 8:30a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays or by appointment by calling the business office 631-273-8113.

SACRAMENTS OF VOCATION

Marriage: Congratulations! Couples planning to marry should make an appointment with a Priest or Deacon at least eight (8) months in advance of the wedding to allow time for adequate preparation. Holy Orders: Is God calling you? Call a Priest or Deacon to discern a possible vocation to the Priesthood, Diaconate or the Religious life.

DEVOTIONS

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Each Thursday from 12:30 PM until 5:15 PM. First Friday from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. Rosary after the 12:00 daily Mass. Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday after the 12:00 Mass and First Saturday from 8:15 - 9:00 AM.

OUTREACH

St. Anne’s Outreach Ministry (Fr. Thomas Conerty Outreach) is open every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. The Food Pantry operates on the same days from 9:30 AM to 1:00p.m. only. Please call 273-8113 ext. 229.

R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the process by which a teen or adult either joins the Church or completes their Sacraments of Initiation. There is no fee. Please call Faith Formation Office (631) 231-7344 for more information.

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS ED.

As a community concerned with the process of educating our young people, we turn to the family as the primary source of passing on the faith. We attempt to form families in the faith for this generation and the next. For more information and to register your family, (631)231-7344

ALL NIGHT PRO-LIFE VIGIL Every 3rd Friday of the Month; 9:00p.m. to 6:00a.m.in the Chapel next to Parish Business office. All are welcome.

God is always ready to forgive, unconditionally!

Come back to Confession. Confessions will be heard at 5:00 p.m.

before the 5:30p.m. Daily Mass Monday through Friday.

Confessions will be heard at 8:30a.m., just before the 9:00a.m. Spanish Mass on

Sundays and at 10:30a.m. just before the 11:00a.m. Mass on Sunday

Also Every Saturday 4:00 p.m.—4:45p.m.

Just before 5:00p.m. Mass Or by appointment with a priest by calling the Parish Business

office 273-8113. Confessions available in English,

Spanish and French.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to

people of good will ". Lc 2,14

May God bless you and all your loved ones with

the gift of peace and joy at the birth of the Prince of Peace and

King of Kings, Jesus Christ our Savior.

"“ And the Angel said to them, don’t be afraid! I am here with good news

for you, which will bring great joy to all the people. This very day in David's

town your Savior was born- Christ the Lord! " Lc 2, 10-11

Let us invite this great news to touch our hearts, to transform our lives.

If we want peace and joy we need to make space for Christ in our hearts.

If our hearts are full of something than we have no space for Christ.

If our hearts are full of ourselves than we don't have space in our hearts for

anyone else, than no wander we don't have peace and joy.

What is it that owns our hearts? What is it that we let it own our perception of life?

Is it faith in God or is it our relationship with life on our own terms?

Is Jesus your Lord and Savior ? Did you give your life to him or did you direct it to

your own pleasure according to your own rules ?

Come Lord Jesus! Bring us your peace, bring us your joy! Please take away our hurts our sadness, heal our

wounds, forgive our sins, free us from our selfishness from our unbelief, fill our hearts

with faith and trust in you and with your loving presence in our lives.

Lord Jesus we trust in your love for us. We thank you for making our life merry by being

born among us, we thank you for giving us Christmas and giving us a reason to be merry.

Your birthday affects all people on the planet, even those who just say: Happy Holidays,

but by saying that, they refer to Christ indirectly and that is good as well.

So let us see good everywhere, and we know who is the reason for the

Holiday Season: CHRIST THE LORD.

On behalf of all parish clergy and staff I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy

New Year! May God bless you with all that you need, with good health and all prosperity

that you desire for yourself and your loved ones. May Christ's peace and

joy reign in your hearts.

I thank you all for your generosity to our parish and your kindness to all parish staff and

clergy.

Let us rejoice in Emmanuel- God is with us!

God bless you all and always!!!!!

Fr. Stan

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2016

Saturday, December 24, 2016 - Christmas Eve

4:00 pm Family Mass (English)

7:00 pm Christmas Music (Spanish)

7:30 pm Children’s Nativity & Family Mass (Spanish)

10:30 pm Christmas Music (Tri-Lingual)

11:00 pm Christmas Mass (Tri-Lingual)

Sunday, December 25, 2016 – Christmas Day

7:30 am (English)

9:00 am (Spanish)

11:00 am (English)

12:30 pm (French-Kreyol)

5:00 p.m. (English)

Saturday, December 31, 2016– Mary, Mother of God

*9:00 am Daily Mass

5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Mary, Mother of God (English)

7:30 pm Vigil Mass for Mary, Mother of God (Spanish)

11:00 pm Vigil Mass for Mary, Mother of God (French-Kreyol)

Sunday, January 1, 2017 – Mary, Mother of God

7:30 am (English)

9:00 am (Spanish)

11:00 am (English)

12:30 pm (French-Kreyol)

5:00 pm (English)

BABYLON CHORALE The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions on Monday, January 9th at St. John the Baptist H.S. 1170 Montauk Hwy, West Islip and Monday, January 16th at

Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Road, West Islip. All voice parts are welcomed, tenors/basses are encouraged.

Join us for rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. auditions take place at 8:45 pm. For further information, call 631-585-3111 or 516-221-3211, visit www.babylonchorale org. or email thebabylonchorale@gmail.com.

St. Joseph Renewal Center

26 South Saxon Avenue

Bay Shore, New York 11706

631-647-8683

Integrating Spirituality for Everyday Life for Men & Women “Boundaries” - meaning, what

is mine & what is not mine - January 7—12:30-2:30 pm. This will be the last session on this

subject.

Offering: $25.00 Facilitator: James DeMar

A Gathering of Spiritual Women—January 3- 10:00 am - 12 noon

Facilitator: Beth Barker

Living with Alzheimer’s & Dementia—January 4– 1to 2:30 pm—Free will offering

Presenter: Josephine Daspro, CSJ, D. Min.

Guided Meditation for Inner Healing—January 4—7:00p.m. to 8:00 pm

Offering $15.00 ($25.00 for Individual session by appointment)

Presenter: Irene Moore, CCH/Meditation Therapist

Deepening your Spiritual Practice through the use of FOCUSING –Jan. 4 - 7 to 9:00 pm

Offering $15.00 Presenter: Kathy Porter

Men 2 Men Gathering—January 14—8:00 to 9:30 am -

Offering $20.00 incl. breakfast Presenters: Michael Dunne & participants from the gathering

Women’s Spirituality Retreats (2) - On Being Spiritual Pilgrims” - Jan. 6-8 & Jan. 20-22.

Offering: $190.00 for weekend incl. meals & accommodations.

Presenter: Josephine Daspro, SSJ

Facilitators: Beth Barker, Judy Coste, Suzanne LePre, RSM and Joan Vessio

***Please note you must bring your own towels and washcloths, ** You will be supplied

with sheets, blankets, pillows, a cup for water and soap.

MINISTERIOS Y SERVICIOS Fr. Victor Evangelista, Coordinador

TEL: (631) 273-8113 Fax: (631) 436-7914

Santa Misas: jueves, 7:30 PM; sábado, 7:30 PM;

domingo, 9:00AM

Confesiones: Los sábados, 4:00 - 4:45 PM

Bautismos: Primer y tercer sábado de cada mes a las 11:00 A.M. Clases pre-bautismales, segundo sábado de cada mes a las 9:00A.M. Favor de traer el acta de nacimiento del niño dos meses antes del bautismo. Requisitos: 1. Copia de Fe o Certificado de nacimiento del niño o de la niña. 2. Certificado de inscripción de su Parroquia ( padres y padrinos). 3. Los padres deben traer estos documentos a la oficina de Santa Ana para fijar las fechas de charla pre-bautismal (OBLIGATORIA para padres y padrinos) y la fecha del Bautismo.

Matrimonios Parejas que planean su matrimonio, deben hacer una cita con uno de los sacerdotes o diáconos ocho (8) meses antes de su boda. De este modo tendrán suficiente tiempo para recibir las instrucciones prematrimoniales y obtener los documentos necesarios. Para mas información llame al 273-8113.

Exposición del Santísimo El Primer jueves de cada mes a las 8:15 P.M.

Cursillo de Cristiandad - Gonzalo Marroquin 897-6906

Or Manuel Molina 988-0130 or Ultrella - jueves después de la Misa de las 7:30 PM. Renovación Carismática Miércoles 7:30 PM. Coordinador, Martin Martínez 631-404-6084 Celeste Payano Sub-Coordinadora 631-231-6968

Grupo Juvenil Renacer viernes, 7:30 PM.

En los bajos de la Iglesia. Coordinador: Patricia Iglesias 631-708-6958. Sub Coordinador: Victor Farfan 631-708-9120 Grupo Divina Misericordia Cenáculos: 2do y 4to domingo de mes, desde las 2:00 PM. en adelante. Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia los jueves después de la Misa de 7:30pm: José y Carmen Núñez, 813-1490 y (646)221-6089. Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Alberto y Margarita Roman 631-682-4986

Hermandad de Emmaus: Todos los martes a las 7 de la tarde

en la capilla del convento Coordinadores: Romilio Lorenzo 631-404-5205 y Iris Emiliano: 631-813-1852. “Buscando la Vía del Señor.

Legión de María Hilda S. Gonzales (516) 818-3294 Domingo después de la misa 9a.m.

R.I.C.A. Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos Fr. Victor 273-8113 lunes 7:30 - 9:00

Reunión de Coordinadores de Grupos Miguel Angel Alfaro— Presidente. 631-220- 7830

Reunión de la Comunidad y Café de Amistad Cuarto domingo a las 10:30 AM.

Coro del Sábado y Coro del Domingo Moisés Telenta 745-2164 Práctica: Domingos 6:00 PM

“And the angel said to them,

Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to

all people. Today in the town of

David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the

Lord.” Luke 2:10-11

You are in my thoughts and prayers, especially at the

Celebration of Christmas Mass.

Merry Christmas,

Bishop Nelson Perez

Veillez et priez, afin que vous ne tombiez pas dans la tentation;

l'esprit est bien disposé, mais la chair est faible.

(Mat 26 :41) Prière avec la Confrérie St Michel Tout les

Samedis soir de 7:00hrs a 9:00hrs A la chapelle de St. Joseph

a St Anne’s, Brentwood

A Noel, c'est d'un enfant que vient le salut

Les compatriotes d' Isaïe déportés en Assyrie guettent le

moindre signe d'espérance. Des qu'ils l'entrevoient, ils se

redressent, ivres de joie parce qu'un enfant royal est ne,

porteur de promesses merveilleuses. Au temps de César

Auguste, l'attente se réalise enfin. Dieu entre dans notre

histoire par surprise, sous le signe du paradoxe: prince déposé dans une

mangeoire, roi d'un peuple inconnu, lueur vacillante dans la nuit. Comme les

bergers de Bethleem, les pauvres de tous les temps sont des gens qu'on ne

fréquente guère parce qu'ils vivent en marge de la société. Or, c'est a eux que

les anges annoncent la bonne nouvelle de la naissance du Sauveur. L'Envoyé

de Dieu vient chez les pauvres pour enrichir tous les hommes de sa pauvreté.