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ALLELUIA! Christ is risen!

This Easter 2018, the victory of Christ over sin and deathcoincides well with great news for our parish. Thanks to constantprayer, the help of a commercial real estate broker, and wideconsultation with lay and clergy leaders in our parish, we have alease of our closed school building. It is a perfect arrangementfor Saint Kilian. No parish property will be sold. In addition, theschool building is being leased as is.

After school hours, we have full use of the building and gym for parish ministries.Religious education (faith formation), Hispanic ministry, youth group, CYOactivities, parish festivities and more, will be unaffected by the lease.

As you may recall from my previous report on the Stewardship of our Buildings inOctober 2017, the infrastructure of our buildings is in need of maintenance andexpensive repairs. An architectural analysis was made in the past few months byDeBruin AIA. The school building and gymnasium will both need a new roofwithin the next three years; and the rectory immediately. Other essential repairswill be needed over the next five years. Although the lease of our school buildingwill bring in funds, they will not be sufficient to enable us to keep up with annualparish operation costs, and the renovation of our buildings. Consequently, SaintKilian parish leadership has recommended to me that we engage the services of aCapital Campaign Drive company.

In the next months, there will be a follow-up mailing to your home concerning ourbuildings’ condition, and information on a Saint Kilian Capital Campaign. Also,there will be a meeting to which all parishioners will be invited. Parish leadershipwill communicate with you our current status, take questions, and provideanswers.

Saint Kilian is not my parish; it is our parish. It is our home. Together, empoweredby the Holy Spirit at work among us, we will continue the great proclamation ofthe gospel. By renovating and modernizing our buildings, we will provide forfuture generations. The lease arrangement will allow us to put money in reservesand consolidate our resources. Become part of the discussion. Become engaged inour mission. Prayerfully consider how you can support our parish with your time,your talent, and your financial support.

Thank you for your ministry. Thank you for your generosity! Happy Easter andGod bless you - Father Bruce Powers, Pastor


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“I am the resurrection and the life, whoever believes inme will live forever.”

(A three week seminar-reflection on the Resurrection of Christ and itsimplications.) Teacher- Father Bruce Powers - register ASAP

When: Saturdays- April 14, April 21, April 28. 11 AM-12:30 PMWhere: The Rectory Meeting Room - 485 Conklin St.What: Bring Your BibleHow: call the rectory 516-249-0127 to register or email: [email protected]

Donation: $15

GOSPEL MEDITATION -ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OFSCRIPTURE

Divine Mercy SundayShould we be a little easier on Thomas? The

last few days have been a whirlwind. On Thursday, aPassover celebration went horribly awry as Jesuswas betrayed and taken into custody for unstatedcrimes. Less than 24 hours later, the simple arrest hasturned into a death sentence to be carried out that veryafternoon. Most of the disciples fled, includingThomas. He would have heard of the events of GoodFriday secondhand, in shock over the death of hisLord and Master. Then Sunday morning arrives withjoy from a few disciples—Jesus is risen! But there isno persistent sight of him, only Mary Magdalene’s

quick moment in the garden and an empty tomb.Another day passes. The Apostles are gathered thatMonday night, but Thomas is absent. He returns toa jubilant report of the risen Lord. Again, Thomashas seen nothing.

The experience must have been surreal.Did Jesus really appear raised from the dead? Didhe really suffer and die? Has all of this been somestrange hoax? Desperate for an answer, Thomasinsists, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in hishands and put my finger into the nail marks and putmy hand into his side, I will not believe.”

After his resurrection, Jesus’ body—mangled and bloody from the crucifixion—isrestored. Did it need the scars? A perfected bodywould have taught us one lesson: everything isrenewed as it once was, the past erased. Jesuschooses another lesson, however. He retains hisscars that we might know him. In the whirlwind ofour lives, we make our own mistakes, our ownbetrayals and compromises. In the resurrectedJesus, we see a God who does not forget his ownsorrow. We are invited to meet him—wound forwound—and place our hand on his own nail-scarred palm, the eternal sign of his everlastingmercy.



Saint Kilian ParishMISSION STATEMENT

THE CATHOLIC FAMILY OF ST. KILIAN PARISH SEEKS TO BE AVIBRANT, WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF FAITH, GUIDED BY THE HOLY

SPIRIT, NOURISHED BY GOD’S WORD AND THE EUCHARIST, ANDCOMMITTED TO WITNESSING GOD IN AND THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORS.

485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735

PASTORAL TEAMRev. Bruce J. Powers, [email protected]. Dennis Suglia Parochial [email protected]

Mrs. Claire Stiglic, Associate Director of FaithFormationMrs. Kathleen Singleton, Associate Director ofFaith FormationMrs. Carol Cella, Assoc. Director of FatihFormationMrs. Nina Petersen, Social Ministry/OutreachMr. Paul C. Phinney, Music Director -Mr. Edward Fronckwicz, Business ManagerMrs. Jane Zollo, Director of Stewardship -HISPANIC MINISTRY

Rev. José Luis Tenas

RETIRED CLERGY IN RESIDENCE

Most Rev. John C. DunneRev. Augustine Fernando

DEACONS

Deacon Frank D. BaroneDeacon Francis P. MarinoDeacon Mark WetzelDeacon William A. Weiss

RETIRED DEACONS

Deacon Lucio L. CotoneDeacon George B. Owen

THE ST. KILIAN VISION STATEMENT

+ HOSPITALITY: ST. KILIAN PARISH STRIVES TO BE AWELCOMING, DYNAMIC FAITH COMMUNITY.

+ THE EUCHARIST AND LITURGY: WE SEEK TO NOURISH THEFAITH LIFE OF THE PARISH BY CELEBRATING MEANINGFULLITURGIES, AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A WIDERANGE OF PRAYERFUL EXPERIENCES.

+ LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION: WE ARE DEDICATED TOINSPIRING THE YOUNG AND THE OLD THROUGH LIFELONG

EDUCATION, AND FORMATION OF MINDS AND HEARTS.

+ STEWARDSHIP: IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR FAITH WE SHAREOUR TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP.

+ PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY: WE BRING OUR FAITH TO LIFEBY SERVING OTHERS THROUGH COMPASSIONATE PERSONALOUTREACH AND COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE.

SCHEDULE OF MASSESSATURDAY EVENING: 5:00p.m.

MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Cada SábadoSUNDAY: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and

12:30 p.m.FAMILY MASS: 9:30 a.m.

WEEKDAYS: 7 a.m. in St. Benedict Chapel and 9 a.m. in the Church

SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. in the ChurchHOLYDAYS: As announced in the bulletin

RECONCILIATION - CONFESSIONS - Mon.: 1-1:30 p.m.& Sat. - 4 - 4:45 p.m.



Farmingdale TalksBe a part of the conversation

This meeting is an opportunity for all Farmingdale households and community membersto voice their concerns, or to listen to neighbors’ concerns,

about underage drinking and prescription drug and heroin use.

Coming together as a community is the only way to combat this epidemic.We want to hear what you need, as well as what you know andwhat you think should be done to fight this growing problem.

Address our listening panel representing several sectors of the Farmingdale community,including schools, local law enforcement, government and business leaders, and treatment

providers.

We know this cannot be done alone. Come and be part of thesolution!

St. Kilian School Auditorium50 Cherry Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735

facilitated by YES Community Counseling Center



Bulletin Reflection:The Christian community described in Acts un-derstood and practiced total stewardship. St.Paul reports that the believers did not claimanything as their own, but held everything incommon and distributed to each whatever wasneeded.

Living Stewardship:

NEXT WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS

Sunday,April 158:00am - Fr. Bruce9:30am - Fr. Suglia11:00am - Fr. Suglia12:30pm - Fr. Gus

5:00pm - Fr. Bruce6:30pm - Fr. José Luis

Saturday, April 14

MONDAY - April 9 - The Annunciation of theLord7:00am Erma Mancusi9:00am Dolores Russert

TUESDAY - April 10 - Easter Weekday7:00am Michael Taglienti9:00am Judith & Fred LaLiberte

WEDNESDAY - April 11 - St. Stanislaus7:00am Erma Mancusi9:00am Louis Baratta

THURSDAY - April 12 - Easter Weekday7:00am Richard Van Allen9:00am Matthew Wetzel

FRIDAY - April 13 - Easter Weekday7:00am Anne & Vera Senyk9:00am Maureen Ihm

SATURDAY - April 14 - Easter Weekday7:30am Peggy Sisti5:00pm Emma Luna (Living)

Joseph & Lucy FinelliRobert FlinnRaymond Bernaudo

6:30pm

SUNDAY - April 15 - Third Sunday of Easter -Readings: 1st— Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19; 2nd—1 John 2:1-5a; Gospel—Luke 24:35-488:00am Peggy Sisti9:30am For the Parishioners of St. Kilian11:00am St. Kilian Women’s Guild12:30pm Marie Barone

Theresa DeLeonardisLarry BraccolinoFelice Hungerford

SUNDAY - April 8 - Second Sunday of Easter -(Divine Mercy Sunday) - Readings: 1st— Acts4:32-35; 2nd—1 John 5:1-6; Gospel—John 20:19-318:00am For the Parishioners of St. Kilian9:30am Sophia Scarpa (living)11:00am Ralph Porpora12:30pm Erik Diorio

Michael MastrontonioGaspar LabitaMichael Rizzi

We are grateful this week for all stewards in ourparish who look beyond their own wants to helpsatisfy the needs of others.

St. Kilian’s goal for 2018 is $152,500.00. So far pledgestotal $75,525.00 or 49.5% of goal for the 2018 Appeal.Payments received so far total $40,225.00. Averagedonation is $265.00. So far, 285 parishioners havedonated.

Thank you for your generosity.

2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal

Please consider remembering St. Kilian Parishin your will. Catholics of generations to come

will thank you for your thoughtfulness andremember you in prayer.



Baptisms

ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALFOR HOSTS AND WINE to beused at all Weekday Masses(April 9-13, 2018) were donatedin Memory of+Olivia DiNucciGift of: Eleanore McIntyre & Family

As a praying community, weautomatically ask prayers for allthose who are ill. Names added tothe list will remain on for amaximum of 3 weeks. If the

individual is still in need of prayers, the office wouldhave to be notified to continue for an additional 3weeks. If you do not desire to be listed, please informus.PRAY FOR:

Kerri Ihm; Hugh Gilmore; Theresa Ross; Rosemary Oliver;Linda Asparro; Vincent Thomas Marino; Dee Asparro; RhetaKarasz; Anne Shannon; Josephine Lubrano; Fr. RobertLubrano; Matthew Malley; Cyndi Keats; Nicole ChristiansenGrogan; Greg Happ; John Sherry; Stephen Furnari; JessicaGreene; Joey Morehourse; Helen Klem; Tricia Nicholes;Margaret Beatty; Timothy Clemens; Ann Henry.

And prayers for our children: Gwendolyn Rose; KylePatrick Johnson; Jillian Cordi; Baby Julia Rose Manno;Collin Huber; Michael Cardone; Baby Kathleen Scelfo;Baby Olivia Scelfo; Kaelyn Maureen McCandless; KairiKnudsen; Isabella Marie Inzerillo; Vincent Moran; BabyCameron Robert; Andrew Guarna; Vincent Maniscalco; BabyGravers.

Prayers must be requested by the one serving, or theirimmediate family. Names will be listed for 1 month andcan be renewed by phone or email. Rectory: 516-249-0127 or [email protected]

Please remember in your prayersthe following St. Kilian

Parishioners serving overseas inthe Military:

Captain Peter J. NotoLieutenant Conor B. Jones

Rest in PeaceWe remember those who have diedin our parish community this week:

Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord; and let the per-petual light shine upon them. May their souls and the

souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of GodRest in Peace. Amen

Maureen IhmJoseph Kubik

Katharina RabiLillian M. Gammello

Our next Hospitality & FellowshipSunday is April 15, after the 8am,

9:30 and 11am Masses.

Be sure to join usfor food and

fellowship in theBlue Room.

Everyone’s welcome!

Emmet Joseph McKay

Parking for the disabledWe have limited parking for thedisabled at St. Kilian’s. Pleasebe careful to park in areas opento all, and not in handicappedparking spots.



It’s a New Liturgical Year, so we begin the Gospelof St. Mark. Our book discussion/faith sharinggroup has decided to spend time with St. Mark’sGospel. Beginning in January, we plan to meet sixor seven times during the months of Januarythrough March to spend time prayerfully reflectingupon St Mark’s Gospel. We will be using a book toguide us through the Scriptures.

Each session will be in the Parish Centerat 7pm; the remaining sessions are:

Wednesday April 11 and Wednesday, April 25 You do not need to attend each session. Eachsession stands on its own. Bring your bibles. Wewill provide the discussion guide book. We lookforward to journeying with you through theGospel. For further information leave a messagefor Deacon Bill Weiss at the rectory (516) 249-0127 or email him at [email protected]

A Sacrament ofHealing

next Saturday,April 14th at

the 5 PM Mass

No longer called last rites, this Anointing isnot a sacrament for those only at the time ofdeath. As soon as a person is in dangerfrom illness or old age, it is the right time toreceive this healing sacrament. The entirechurch prays for recovery. If the sacramentis offered during Mass, the whole assemblyprays for restoration to health, for strength,forgiveness, and the grace of God. Thesacrament can be repeated if there is achange in the person’s condition.



ST. KILIAN IRiSHNIGHT

Everyone had a great time atthe dance? Special thanks to

Margaret Barrett & herCommittee.

Pictures courtesy of Bernie Geary



SOCIAL MINISTRY/OUTREACH

Outreach is our parish community’s response to the Gospel call to help those in need.We serve anyone who lives within our parish boundaries regardless of religion, race or ethnicity.

We are located at 140 Elizabeth Street but our main entrance is in the parking lot facing Conklin Street.OUR FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10AM-2:30PM.

We are also available certain Saturdays by appointment only. Spanish translators are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For further information please call 516-756-9656 Nina Petersen, Director of Outreach

Are you a local senior in need of transportation... to localdoctor appointments, Stop and Shop or low-income CFSP monthly food pick-ups? Thenperhaps our Outreach van is for you! You must have no other means of transportation andbe able to walk independently (and carry your groceries without assistance). Prior to yourfirst ride, there will be a home visit by one of our volunteers to determine eligibility. Pleasecall us at 516-756-9656 for further information.

Canned PastaBaked Beans

White Beans/Garbanzo Beans

This week our pantry could use the items listed to the left. Justdrop your donation in the bin in the gathering space of the

church or bring it to Outreach during our regular business hours.

Did you know we offer Employment Assistance (resume writing, interview coaching, job search tips)? OurEmployment Counselor is here Thursdays from 10:00am to 2:30pm. If interested, call for an appointment.

Thanks to our parishioners, it was a Happy Easter formany!

We distributed food and Easter goodies to 337 individuals in 120 households!Your generosity has been truly heart-warming and we want you to know that

together we made a difference in many lives this holiday season.

Volunteers URGENTLY needed: maybe this is the service you’ve been looking for!Please give us a call at Outreach if you are interested:

1. WE’RE ALMOST THERE! WE ALREADY HAVE 2 DRIVERS AND JUST NEED 2 MORE TOSTART! Can you drive folks to Saturday 5pm Mass ONE SATURDAY PER MONTH in ourOutreach van?

2. Can you do home visits to register future passengers for our van service? You will be fully trainedand matched with another volunteer for the visits. Time commitment is minimal!

Do you need food assistance but work weekdays? Our pantry is open one Saturday per month, byappointment only. Please call for further information about this emergency assistance.

We cant wait to have the pantry re-stocked after a busy Easter!THIS WEEKENDS FOOD DRIVE IS SAT 4/7 & SUN 4/8

from 9am to 4pm AT FARMINGDALE STOP & SHOPSPONSORED BY FARMINGDALE ROTARY WITH BS TROOP 261



A recent conference hosted by Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre addressed the epidemic ofaddiction, which affects us all. Among other things, we learned that the majority of people of faith whoare either afflicted or affected by addiction say that they never considered reaching out to their church

for support.We are all touched by the disease of addiction. Our pastoral team may not have a solution, but we may

know of some resources that you haven’t tried. Or perhaps you may simply need someone to talk to.Please know that there is no need to suffer alone. For information about additional resources, call ParishSocial Ministry at 516-756-9656; for an appointment to speak with one of our priests, call 516-249-0127.

OUR CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO ADDICTION FOR THOSE WHO AREAFFLICTED AND AFFECTED

ST. KILIAN PARISH GROUPS:Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) o English language meetings are Wednesdays

at 7PM in our Parish Center o Spanish language meetings are Fridays at

7PM in our Parish Center o Also, at the United Methodist Church, 407

Main Street, Farmingdale: Step Meetings areTuesdays at 7:15PM and Open Discussions areFridays at 5:30PM

Al-Anon Support Group o Meetings are Sundays at 7:30PM in our Parish

CenterNarcotics Anonymous (NA) o Meetings are Tuesdays at 7:30PM in the Parish

Center

ADULT CRISIS CENTER: Catholic Charities’ TalbotHouse, a Chemical Dependence Crisis Center located inBohemia, provides withdrawal and stabilization services ona voluntary basis to males and females over the age of 18who are seeking to stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. For more information, call: 631-589-4144. Talbot House staff is available 24/7 and is a NO feefor service program. Each call is confidential.

INFORMATION: Nassau Alliance for Addiction Services- www.nassaualliance.org. The website contains a wealth ofinformation, as well as a searchable database of assistanceby town.

LOCAL FAMILY MEMBER SUPPORT GROUPS ATYES COMMUNITY COUNSELING

• BEREAVEMENTSUPPORTGROUP foradultswhohave lost a loved one to addiction. Currently running2nd Monday ofeachmonthfrom7pm-8pm at YESCommunity Counseling, 152 Center Lane, Levittown.

• CHILDREN’S SUPPORT GROUP: for elementaryschool-aged children who have been affected by aloved one’s use of drugs or alcohol. Currentlyrunning Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm at YES CommunityCounseling Center,75 Grand Avenue, Massapequa.

• FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS: for children, teensand adults. Adult FamilySupport is open to newmembers the 1st Monday of the month, 6-7PM, YESCommunity Counseling, 152 Center Lane, Levittown.

CRISIS HOTLINE from Nassau Alliance for addictionservices: 24/7, 7 days per week: 516-481-4000.

ADOLESCENT CRISIS CENTER: St. Charles Hospital inPort Jefferson has a medically supervised detoxificationcenter for adolescents. Call 631-474-6797.

FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN mayreach out to Farmingdale School District social workers,who provide counseling, crisis intervention, case manage-ment and academic support to students. They also workwith families and help connect them to appropriate localagencies. Contact the main office of your child’s school,who will put you in contact with the social worker

WE ARE THINKING OF STARTING A SUPPORT GROUP HERE AT ST. KILIAN PARISH FOR THOSE WHO AREAFFECTED BY THE ADDICTION OF FAMILY MEMBERS/FRIENDS. If you might be interested in such a

group, please let us know: contact Nina at Outreach at [email protected]. Thank you.

• Call YES Community Counseling at 516-799-3203 to register or to inquire about new andadditional groups, locations and times.



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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

If you are in need of assistance or would likeinformation about joining or contributing to the Society,please call 516-473-9562. Leave a message and aphone number. A member will return your call as soonas possible. You may visit our website atwww.svdprvc.org. Please remember the Poor Boxes atthe exits of the church. They are the Bread Boxes ofthe poor and hungry.

WEEKLY READINGS ANDOBSERVANCES

St Kilan CYO is now acceptingregistration for their new RollerHockey program. Boys and girls ages8-16 can register to play in a youth

roller hockey league at Allen Park in Farmingdale. TheTown of Oyster Bay and CYO are working to transform theold skateboard area into a hockey rink.All interested players should contact Vinny Timmons formore information via email at [email protected] orstop in to Allen Park Mon-Fri between 9-5. Registrationfee is $100.00.

NEW ROLLER HOCKEY PROGRAM

Readings for the Week of April 8, 2018Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/

1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 11

[8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Jn

3:7b-15Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/

Jn 3:16-21Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20

[7a]/Jn 3:31-36Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [cf. 4abc]/

Jn 6:1-15Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/Jn

6:16-21Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/

1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48

Observances for the Week of April 8, 2018Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy SundayMonday: The Annunciation of the LordWednesday: St. Stanislaus, Bishop & MartyrFriday: St. Martin I, Pope & MartyrNext Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Easter© Liturgical Publications Inc

In the Gospel today, Jesus stands in the midst of usand says: “Peace be with you!”

During Mass we turn to each other andsay “Peace be with you!” As you put your giftinto the St. Vincent de Paul poor box you say,“Peace be with you!” to those who are poorand hungry.


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St. Kilian Bereavement MinistryDeacon Frank is continuing with the “Bereavement MinistryTeam” in the parish. It involves being part of a six to eightweek In-Home Program with its focus on “Grief and WorkingThrough It.” Kindly fill out one of the yellow cards which areavailable at the rectory or fill out the form below and return itto the rectory. If possible, please complete the card in therectory office. If a yellow card was already filled out there isno need to submit another. I ask for your prayers for this muchneeded and delicate Ministry.

Deacon Frank Barone

Bereavement MinistryNAME: __________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________

PHONE _______________

NAME OF DECEASED: _____________________

RELATIONSHIP: _____________________

DATE OF DEATH: _________________________

Golden WeddingJubilee Liturgy

This spring, couples that have been marriedfifty years or more will be honored at aMass on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at theChurch of St. Rose of Lima inMassapequa. Mass will begin at 2:30pm.Registration forms and complete instruc-tions can be obtained at the rectory. Reg-istration must be received by the Office ofWorship by April 13, 2018. If you have anyquestions, you may call 516-678-5800,extension 504.

ST. KILIAN WOMEN’SGUILD

APRIL MEETINGNIGHT AT THE

RACES

April 12, 2018 at 7:30P.M.Lower Level Of The Church

Remember $ingle$ For YourWagers

We’d Love To Have You Join Us!

FAMILY MINISTRYLeading By Example!

Please join Family Ministry in thebasement of the church for Craft Sunday on 4/15 followingthe 9:30 AM mass. If you are interested in joining FamilyMinistry to help organize Craft Sunday or other family-related activities, please [email protected].

Do YOU....Have questions ? Need

information?

Want to know the latest?

Then check out our Parish website!

Just google “stkiliansfarmingdale” orgo to

www.st.kilian.com



We are happy to announce the return of the St. Kilian Parish “Backwards Raffle.” The drawing will be held inconjunction with the Parish’s Spring Fling Party on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in the Auditorium.

Tickets for the “Backwards Raffle” are $100.00 each with only 500 tickets available. A Grand Prize of $10,000.00*will be awarded to the last ticket drawn at the Spring Fling Party. An additional $10,000.00* in prizes will also beawarded during the night. Remember, every ticket will be drawn, but not every ticket is a prize winner. Prizes will beawarded according to the chart below.

For this fundraiser to be successful, we need to sell 500 tickets! We are asking your help in supporting this veryimportant Parish fundraiser. This raffle has sold out very quickly in each of the past three years.

1st ticket drawn - $500.0050th ticket drawn - $200.00100th ticket drawn - $200.00150th ticket drawn - $200.00200th ticket drawn - $200.00250th ticket drawn - $200.00300th ticket drawn - $200.00

350th ticket drawn - $200.00400th ticket drawn - $200.00450th ticket drawn - $200.00491st ticket drawn - $300.00492nd ticket drawn - $400.00493rd ticket drawn - $500.00494th ticket drawn - $600.00

495th ticket drawn - $700.00496th ticket drawn - $800.00497th ticket drawn - $900.00498th ticket drawn - $1,000.00499th ticket drawn - $2,500.00500th ticket drawn- $10,000.00

20 Prizes to be awarded

*Prize money based on 500 Raffle Tickets being sold. If less than 500 Raffle Tickets are sold, the prizes awardedwill be pro-rated based on the total number of tickets actually sold. Raffle winners need not be present to win.

As in the past tickets for the Spring Fling Party are sold separately for $20.00 each. The theme for thisparty is Hawaiian Luau. This admission cost includes: Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, D.J., and lots of FUN!!

Please return this form along with payment to the Rectory.

Must be over 21 to purchase “Backwards Raffle” ticket or to attend Parish Spring Fling Party.

Name:_______________________________________________ Telephone:( )____________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________

“Backwards Raffle” Tickets - Number of tickets__________@ $100.00 each =___________

“Spring Fling Party” Tickets - Number of tickets__________@ $20.00 each=___________

Total Amount enclosed_______________

Return your “Backwards Raffle” ticket order with payment before Sunday, April 15th andreceive a $10.00 sheet of auction tickets to be used at the Spring Fling Party. One $10.00 sheet

of auction tickets will be given for each “Backwards Raffle” ticket purchased by April 15th.



Our pastor, Father Bruce Powers, besides hisgraduate degree in theology from the majorseminary in Huntington, New York, holds aMasters degree in Pastoral Counseling from St.John’s University ( M.S. in Ed.). In addition, hehas received certification in substance abusecounseling from South Oaks Institute inAmityville, New York.

If you would like his counsel on personal andfamily difficulties, please contact him at St. Kilianrectory: 516-249-0127 or email him for anappointment: [email protected]

St. Kilian Pastoral CounselingSt. Kilian Respect Life

Living Waters, located on Wolf Hill Road inMelville, on the grounds of St. Elizabeth CatholicChurch, provides individual and group therapywith a Christian perspective - 631-754-3990email: [email protected].

Counseling Information forFamilies and Individuals

Support & Prayer Ministry for Catholic Gays/Lesbi-ans, Parents & their Families.Third Tuesday of each month - 7:00 PM. Info: Michael Coffey - 917-589-7146

ST. KILIAN RESPECT-LIFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4/8/18 (Sun) - 10:40AM: Respect Life Ministry Meeting inthe Green Room (A) of the Church Basement

4/14/18 (Sat) - Following the 9:00AM Mass, Prayer vigiloutside Planned Parenthood, 35 Carman’s Rd,Massapequa.

TODAY IS THE DAY OF TOTAL FORGIVENESSAS TOLD TO US BY GODTHROUGH ST. FAUSTINA

For every person who unites him/her self with theobservation of this this day on which He opens His arms to usall and welcomes us in.

We, in the Respect Life movement are particularlyconcerned with the healing of the wounds that are caused byabortion, whether recent or long past. The suffering comes inmany agonizing forms: sadness, loss, regret, grief, anger,guilt, fear and the inability to relate to other children andsometimes just a quiet prevailing underlying unhappiness.

The sin of abortion, as every other sin, can and will beforgiven in the Sacrament of Confession. This is the specialday on which our Risen Lord brings that to our attention.It is a day entirely dedicated to HIS MERCY. Confession onthis day or within a short time brings TOTAL FORGIVENESSOF ALL SINS. Detailed information about this special day canbe found on line - search Divine Mercy and just keep reading.The Diary of St. Faustian is a wonderful source for thedeepest understanding of this devotion.



St. Kilian Week at a Glance

April 9 (Monday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church

April 10 (Tuesday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchSeniors Meeting - 11am - Parish Ctr.Eucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelCYO Practice - 4-9:30pmHoly Souls In Purgatory -6pm -St. Benedict Chapel

NA Meeting - 7:30pm Parish Ctr.

April 11 (Wednesday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchBible Study - 10:30am - 12:30pm - Parish Ctr.Eucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelCYO Practice - 4-9:30pm - GymAA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish CtrGospel of Mark Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr. Green RoomSpanish Charismatic Renewal - 7pm - CafeteriaCharismatic Prayer Group - 8pm - St. BenedictChapel

April 12 (Thursday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelWomen’s Guild Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr. Blue RoomCYO Practice - 7:45pm - 9:30pm - Gym

April 13 (Friday) -Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelCYO Practice - 4-6pm - GymAA Spanish - 7pm - Parish Ctr.Guardian Angel Perinatal Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish

Ctr. - Blue Room

April 14 (Saturday)CYO Practice - 12pm - 9:00pm - GymReconciliation - 1 - 2pm - Church

April 15 (Sunday)Ministry Hospitality -8:30am - 1pm - Parish Ctr.CYO Practice 1-9:30pm - GymAl-Anon - Support Group - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.

April 8 (Sunday)Respect Life Meeting - 10:30am - Parish Ctr. Green RmCYO Practice 1-9:30pm - GymAl-Anon - Support Group - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.

DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY

BECOME A BAYHAWK FOR THE DAYCalling All 7th & 8th Graders to Shadow or Schedule a

Personalized TourPlease contact 516-922-4888 x 5325 or

[email protected]

St. Dominic High School110 Anstice Street, Oyster Bay, NY

Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women,cordially invites you to attend our annual Retreat on

May 4-6th at The Immaculate Conception Seminary inHuntington, NY. Our speaker will be Kate Mims, who has

been giving retreats for several years, and will be speakingon “Mary, Mother, Intercessor, and Disciple”.

The retreat is $250 per person (includes 5 meals & aprivate room) Pre-registration is required. Please make

checks payable to Magnificat and mail to: Judy Murphy, 42Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Checks must bereceived by April 19th. For additional information contact

Judy Murphy at (917) 453-5750.

Seniors Meeting - 11am - Parish Ctr.Reconciliation - 1-1:30pm - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4-9pm - St. Benedict ChapelDivorced & Separated - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.CYO Practice - 7:45pm - 9:30pm - Gym

“2018 Desert Bread Workshops” – A Journeythrough the Great Arts of Catholicism. Join the Friendsof the Seminary for a workshop series presented byauthor and Professor Annabelle Moseley. This popularongoing program explores the rich treasure trove of theart, literature, and music unique to our Catholic faith. Each date’s lecture is on a different theme. We willbreak bread together over luncheon as we discuss ourshared faith. Meal included. Come nourish your soulwith beauty. Seminary of the Immaculate Conceptionfrom 2 to 4:30 pm; Sundays - April 8, April 22, May 6and June 10; $25 per session/$90 for all four inadvance. For information and reservations: SeminaryDevelopment Office, (631)423-0483 x 102;[email protected].

Msgr. Delaney Columbiettespresent their fun-filled BUNKO PARTY

Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7PMat the Knights of Columbus Hall, 110 Merritts Road,

Farmingdale.Donation $12 per person

Last day for Ticket prchase will be April 13, 2018Chairperson: Angie LoBiondo (516) 731-4636

Grace Angioli (516)349-6244



SacramentsBaptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundayof the month at 2:00 p.m. in the church. SpanishBaptisms are celebrated on the 4th Sunday of the monthat 2 p.m. Parents are required to participate in oneSacramental Preparation session. This meeting is heldon the third Sunday of each month. After attendingthe 9:30am Mass, parents should proceed to the SocialMinistry/Outreach Conference Room (across theparking lot) for the Baptism Preparation Class.Godparents are welcome. Please call the rectory toarrange an interview with a deacon or priest to registerfor the preparation session and the Baptism ceremony.Additional information on Baptism is available on theparish website: www.stkilian.com

Reconciliation - Confessions are heard in the churchon Mondays, 1:00-1:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.;and in the rectory by appointment. Confessions arenot heard on Mondays that are Holy Days or publicholidays. Confessions in Spanish by appointment.Please call the rectory at (516)249-0127.

Matrimony - Marriage arrangements should be madewith a deacon or priest at least six months before theproposed wedding date. No dates for marriage will begiven over the phone. Note: The interview to schedulethe marriage date at St. Kilian should be completedbefore commitments are made with a catering hall.Additional information is available on the parish website:www.stkilian.com.

Anointing of the Sick - The Sacrament of theAnointing of the Sick may be received by any Catholicwho is preparing for surgery, or is of advanced age, oris seriously ill. The sacrament is the Church’s prayerfor health and healing and should not be delayed untilthere is danger of death. Please call the rectory tospeak with a priest. Also, to arrange for Communionto be brought to the homebound, please call the rectoryto have a priest visit. After the priest visits, arrangementscan be made for a Eucharistic Minister to regularly bringcommunion to the homebound.

Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsRCIA (Becoming A Catholic) Anyone who isinquiring about becoming a Catholic, and who has notbeen baptized, or who has been baptized in anotherChristian community is invited to inquire into theRCIA. Please call the rectory for information at(516)249-0127.

Parish DirectoryRECTORY OFFICE: (516) 249-0127

FAX:(516) 249-7131WEBSITE: www.stkilian.com -

E-MAIL: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS

MON. - FRI. - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 8:00 pmCLOSED 12:30PM - 1:30PM

SATURDAY: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and SUNDAY: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mr. Edward Fronckwicz, Jr. - Business Manager- [email protected]. Jane Zollo - Director of Stewardship [email protected]

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE - (516) [email protected]. Claire Stiglic, Assoc. Director Faith FormationMrs. Kathleen Singleton, Assoc. Director Faith FormationMrs. Carol Cella, Assoc. Director of Fatih FormationMrs. Carmela Petraglia - SecretaryMrs. Marian Magadan - SecretarySOCIAL MINISTRY/ PARISH OUTREACH(516) 756-9656 - [email protected]. Nina Petersen - DirectorMrs. Dee Asparro - Secretary

MUSIC (516)420-0950 Mr. Paul Phinney - Director - [email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRY - (516)249-0127Mr. Eddie Fronckwicz - Director- [email protected]

RECTORY SUPPORT STAFFMrs. Eileen Donohue - Bulletin/[email protected]. Nancy Farrell - Bookkeeper - [email protected]. Grace Kaufold - Census Program - [email protected]

PASTORAL COUNCILMrs. Carol Budinoff - Mrs. Barbara Byrne

Mrs. Addie DeVincentis - Mrs. Lillian JamesMr. Geoffrey Fenwick - Mrs. Janet Liotta

Mrs. Lorraine Pieloch - Mr. David Rodenburg Mrs. Melissa Suwalski

Pastoral Council e-mail: [email protected]

FINANCE COMMITTEEMr. Pierre Lehmuller - Trustee

Mr. Richard Merzbacher - TrusteeMr. Victor Albanese - Deacon Frank Barone

Deacon William Weiss - Mr. Stephen G. Wilson



Celebremos Los Sacramentos

LA SANTA MISA:Todos los Sábados a las 6:30PM.

BAUTISMO:Se celebra cada cuarto domingo de mes, a las 2:00 de la tarde.Es requisito para los papás y padrinos, atender la clase pre-bautismal, cada tercer miércoles de mes a las 6:30 PM, en laparte baja de la Iglesia. Por favor llame a la rectoría parahacer su cita con el sacerdote, para llenar el formato; usteddeberá traer el certificado o registro de nacimiento de su niño.Los niños de 6 años ó más, deberán asistir a las clases decatequesis regular.

PADRINOS: Deben ser católicos, con los Sacramentos deBautismo, Comunión y Confirmación; solteros ó casados por laIglesia. Deben traer una notificación indicando que estánregistrados o son miembros de la Parroquia, en donde viven óadonde asisten a misa. No pueden ser padrinos las personasque tienen parejas sin haberse casados por la Iglesia.

QUINCEAÑERAS:Deben haber recibido los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunióny Confirmación ó estar asistiendo a las clases regulares deEducación Religiosa ó RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana paraAdultos).

RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS: (RICA)Les invitamos a una preparación espiritual de conversióna la fé católica. Favor comunicarse con la Hna: ReinaVásquez(631)902-9969. Las clases iniciarán en septiembre.

MATRIMONIO:Es necesario hacer una entrevista con el Sacerdote ó Diáconode la Parroquia con 6 meses de anticipación, para lacelebración de su boda. Es imprescindible que todas lasparejas, asistan a PRE-CANA (charlas pre-matrimoniales), parapoder casarse. Para mayor información, llamar a la Rectoría(516)-249-0127 ext.129 P. Jose o hablar con él, después de laMisa, los sábados.

RECONCILIACION/ CONFESIONES:Todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 9:00 PM, en el Grupo de Oración.Lugar: Cafetería.

UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS:Llamar a la Rectoría, inmediatamente en caso de emergencia oenfermedad, para que la persona reciba los Sacramentosnecesarios. (516)- 249-0127 Ext. 129 Padre Jose.

GRUPO DE ORACION:(Renovación Carismática) Todos los miércoles de 7 a 9:30 PMen la cafetería, Y Hora Santa en la iglesia todos los Segundosmiércoles de cada mes, de 7:30-8:30pm.

GRUPO JUVENIL:Se reúnen todos los sábados, después de Misa. Parainformación, hablar con Celina Bonila (631)464-8876, HéctorGuevara (631)375-0020 and Yohana Hernández (631)805-1065

Ciclos de Fe

MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTARENTENDIMIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LAESCRITURA (Gospel Meditation)8 de Abril de 2018 2º Domingo de Pascua, DivinaMisericordia

Estamos viviendo el Misterio Pascual en plenitud.Hoy celebramos el Domingo de la Misericordia instituido porSan Juan Pablo II. En el año 2000 el Papa San Juan PabloII canonizó a Santa Faustina y durante la ceremonia declaróque cada segundo domingo de Pascua se celebraría en todala Iglesia el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. El dijo losiguiente en su homilía. “Y tú, Faustina, don de Dios anuestro tiempo, don de la tierra de Polonia a toda la Iglesia,concédenos percibir la profundidad de la misericordia divina,ayúdanos a experimentarla en nuestra vida y a testimoniarlaa nuestros hermanos”.

Santa Faustina, en nuestro tiempo con su ejemplonos muestra la gran misericordia de Dios por medio de suHijo Jesús. Santo Tomás de personalidad obstinada eincrédula se encuentra con la Divina Misericordia al ver aJesús Resucitado sereno y entendiendo su incredulidad ledice. “Pon aquí tu dedo y mira mis manos; extiende tumano y métela en mi costado. Deja de negar y cree”. (Juan20:27). Todos tenemos algo de Santo Tomás. Algunas vecesnuestra incredulidad es razonable y prudente. Otras veces essin sentido y nos pierde de oportunidades de cambio devida. Lo importante es saber que cuando estamos encircunstancias parecidas a Santo Tomás, y dejándose guiarel Señor Jesús toma la iniciativa y suavemente nos mueve acontinuar. Es sólo estando con el Señor que seremosportadores de la paz en nuestros corazones. Pidamos estasemana por la paz en las familias, comunidad y en elmundo. Sabiendo, que la Divina Misericordia nunca nosabandona.

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