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29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, New York 11570-4021
Phone: (516) 766–0205 Fax: (516) 763-0745
Website: www.stagnescathedral.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral
December 31, 2017
Feast of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
MISSION STATEMENT:
We, the parish of St. Agnes Cathedral, a community of believers, proclaim the presence of Christ in the world through Word, Sacrament and deeds. Affirming the sanctity of each person, we minister to all by committing ourselves to renewal, formation and living the Gospel.
Most Reverend John O. Barres, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D.
Diocesan Bishop
Most Reverend William F. Murphy, S.T.D.
Bishop Emeritus
PASTORAL STAFF
Rector
Rev. Msgr. William E. Koenig
Rector Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly
Associate Pastors
Rev. Seth N. Awo-Doku
Rev. James H. Hansen
Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A.
In Residence
Rev. Msgr. Robert O. Morrissey
Rev. Msgr. James Vlaun
Permanent Deacon
Deacon Thomas McDaid
Principal, St. Agnes School
Cecilia St. John
Asst. Principal, St. Agnes School
Brian Jensen
Pastoral Associate for
Evangelization and Formation
Joseph R. Long
Confirmation Coordinator
Deacon Andrew Ciccaroni
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Kathleen Murphy, O.P.
Acting Director of Music
Michael Bower
Business Manager
Harry Larson
Comunidad Hispana
Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A.
THE PARISH OF ST. AGNES CATHEDRAL
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Schedule of Masses
Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m. — Cathedral 7:30 p.m. — Lower Hall 7:30p.m. — Cathedral (Spanish Mass) Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. — Lower Hall (not celebrated in summer) Weekday 6:30, 7:45, 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (No 12:10 p.m. Saturday) Monday 7:30 p.m. Eve of Holy Day 5:00 p.m. Holy Day — Check the weekly bulletin
Cathedral & Adoration Chapel Hours
As a reminder to parishioners and visitors alike, the Cathedral doors will be locked Monday through Friday, following the 12:10 p.m. Mass (closing at approximately 2:00 p.m.). For those who wish to pray later in the day, the Adoration Chapel is open until 7:00 p.m. Access to the Chapel is through the north door on Clinton Avenue. On weekends the entire Cathedral is open until the completion of that day’s final Mass.
“Mass Transit” Bus Service
St. Agnes Cathedral offers bus service to parishioners who are unable to drive to Sunday Mass. Our “Mass Transit” mini-bus provides service to our 9:30 a.m. Mass. Please leave your name, address and phone number with the rectory office if you need a ride.
Sacraments
Confessions Saturday, Eve of Holy Day, and Eve of First Friday from
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Monday Evening following 7:30 p.m. Mass.
Wednesday Morning following the 7:45 a.m. Mass and the 12:10 p.m. Mass.
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Baptism Once a month on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of
the month at 1:45 p.m. Contact the Rectory Office to arrange for interview,
ceremony and registration for required Baptism Preparation Class (for first time parents). Spanish Baptisms take place before the 7:30 p.m. Spanish Mass on Saturday evening. Please call the Rectory Office for more information.
———— Marriage Arrangements should be made at least 12 months in
advance and prior to making reception plans. Call the Rectory for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.
Pastoral Care of the Sick Priests and Extraordinary Ministers of
Communion are available to bring Holy Communion to parishioners confined to home. Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is also celebrated each Monday morning during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. If you would like to be anointed, please sit in the first row of the baptismal font transept.
On Becoming A Catholic
Those seeking
information about
the Catholic Faith
are invited
to contact
Joseph R. Long
(678-2306)
concerning the
Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
(RCIA).
Contact Numbers Rectory Office ............................................. 766-0205 Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:30 -1:30 p.m.) Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Emergencies anytime
Elementary School ...................................... 678-5550 Cecilia St. John, Principal Brian Jensen, Assistant Principal
Religious Education .................................... 678-2306 Joseph R. Long
Office open Mondays from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adult Formation (RCIA) .......................... 678-2306 Joseph R. Long
Service Center/Outreach ............................ 678-1854 Sr. Kathleen P. Murphy, O.P.
Office open Monday—Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Music Office ................................................ 764-9578 Michael Bower Comunidad Hispana ................................... 766-0205 Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A.
Business Office ............................................ 766-0205 Harry Larson, Manager
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Please Pray For The Dearly Departed Brian Ahern, Diane Russo, Jeanne Smith, Ester Gulotta
For The Sick William Quigley, Kevin McAvoy,
Theodore Levatino, Maria Gulotta, Michael Manfredonia, Joanie Thompson, George Koller, Jeanne Smith, Catalina Aloi, Jake Basile, Caterina Bruni, Timothy Cantwell, Jimi Lyn Chapman, James and Kathleen Conway, Kathy Cusimano, Billy Deering, Veta Deering, Edward Denaro, William Farley, Reese Gallinaro, Cynthia Haralson, Diane Hayden, Jimmy Kerrigan, Michael Lanzi, Michael Lema, Jake Lonigro, Zellin Lowe, Joseph McCartney, Joseph Murray, Robert O’Brien, Mary O’Neill, Lisa Quane, Mary Ruchalski, Paul Russo, Jim Schneider, Lisa Pelrine-Shulman, Sally Smith, Raymond Sisti, Carolyn Thomas, Joseph M. Torregrossa, Louise Vastola
Names for the bulletin remain for three weeks unless the Rectory is notified.
Rose for Life
In Loving Memory of
Mary Gallagher Glynn, our Mother and Grandmother
Masses For The Week Monday, January 1, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 6:30 Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral 7:45 Francis Katon-Donegal & Family (Living) 9:00 Meyer Family 12:10 Giulio Traversa, Rachele & Filippo DiGiglio 7:30 NO EVENING MASS Tuesday, January 2, Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 6:30 Robert Crowley 7:45 Bob Fannon 9:00 Robert Logler 12:10 Robert Sullivan Wednesday, January 3, The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1:29-34 6:30 Robert Joseph Hallinan 7:45 Rose Conforti 9:00 Henry Kappelmier 12:10 Peter E. Lapina Thursday, January 4, USA: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 6:30 John & Dorothy Goodwin 7:45 Rosemary Leonard 9:00 Millie Torre 12:10 Jacqueline Graham Friday, January 5, St. John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51 6:30 Johanna Efron 7:45 Catherine Knettel 9:00 Karen & Joseph Sulenski 12:10 Dr. & Mrs. Martin Glynn Saturday, January 6, St. Andre Bessette, Religious 1 Jn 5:5-13; Mk 1:7-11 6:30 Mary Chiarodo 7:45 Michael Jewell 9:00 Special Intention 5:00 Charlie Woram, Savino Giudice, Donald MacNaughton, Joan Tuseo, Leonardo Paradiso & Minelli Families, Groarke, Stackpole & Murphy Families 7:30 C Maria Barahona 7:30 LH Francis Kenny Sunday, January 7, The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 7:00 Michael Jewell 8:00 Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral 9:30 Patrick Durkin 10:30 Robert O’Hara 11:00 Pasquale Ardolino 12:30 James Christ Kalevas, Donald MacNaughton, Roman & Mary Kielb, Bill Matuozzi, The Meyer & Scarinzi Families 5:00 Attilio Montovani
Rectory Holiday Schedule
Please note that the Rectory Office will be closed on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1st and reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2nd.
The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Monday, January 1st
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.”
What can Mary teach us about her Son?
Mass Times– Monday: 6:30, 7:45, 9:00 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.
No Evening Mass
This is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, but you are encouraged to attend Mass to honor Mary.
Wine & Hosts
In Loving Memory of Robert Emmet Sullivan
on his 50th Birthday from his wife & children
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Stewardship A Way of Life
This Week’s Readings “Whatever you do,” says St. Paul to the Colossians, “...do it in the name of the Lord Jesus. Give thanks to God the Father through Him.” And so it is that we offer our gifts in the Eucharist “through Him, with Him and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit…”
Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who accept their call to freely share their God given gifts within our parish community as well as the wider world beyond.
Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Monday - after 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses
Rosary
After the 9:00 a.m. Mass each Monday through Saturday in the Cathedral except on
First Saturday when it is recited at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
You are invited to join us each Friday for some quiet reflection and prayer in the Holy Cross Chapel following the 9:00 a.m. Mass concluding with
Benediction at 3:00 p.m.
2018 Memorials Available
There are several options available for memorials at St. Agnes. You may want to remember your loved ones by memorializing :
Please stop in at the rectory office to arrange a memorial. For more details call 766-0205.
First Friday January 5, 2018
There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, until 3:00 p.m., in the Chapel of the Holy
Cross located in the Parish Ministry Building.
Nocturnal Adoration Friday, January 5, 2018
St. Agnes Nocturnal Adoration Society will meet in the Holy Cross Chapel from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come and pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
First Saturday January 6, 2018
On the first Saturday of the month, devotions to honor Our Lady of Fatima will take place at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 9:00 a.m. Mass. All are welcome to join in praying the Rosary.
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St. Monica Parents
Intercession Prayer Group St. Monica Parents Intercession Prayer Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Holy Cross Chapel, located in the Parish Ministries building. Our next meeting will be on January 4, 2018. For more information call Mary at (516) 375-0738.
Wine & Hosts
Rose for Life
Altar Flowers
Sanctuary Lamp
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Principal’s Announcements
Happy New Year!
God, thank you for a new year! May everyone in our school family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another. As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time. Welcome back to school! Please join us on Wednesday, January 3rd for our monthly school liturgy at 9:00 a.m. School will dismiss at 12 noon. There is a half day skating event from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at the Twin Rinks in Eisenhower Park. Saturday, January 6th is grades 2-1 and 2-2 First Reconciliation. 2-1’s ceremony is at 10:30 a.m. and 2-2’s ceremony is at 12:30 p.m. Please keep our 2nd graders in your thoughts and prayers! Thank you for all the Christmas good wishes, treats and gifts. Your generosity is overwhelming! God bless you and your families today and throughout the New Year!
Mrs. Cecilia St. John Principal
From the Rector — Dear Parishioners: Please know of my gratitude to all those who had a part in this past week’s Christmas celebrations. I thank our liturgical ministers: the members of our Choirs, Cantors and Musicians, the Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Communion (at Mass and to the homebound and hospitalized), Altar Servers, Sacristans, Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality. I thank the Liturgy Committee and staff personnel who worked so hard in preparing and setting up for these Liturgies. I thank our Pastoral Staff and, in particular, Michael Bower, who oversaw even more this year of the Liturgical facets of Christmas than he usually does. Once again, dedicated volunteers delivered over 90 poinsettia plants to the homebound and I thank them. To the Giving Tree Committee, its volunteers and those who donated a gift and to Sister Kathleen and her dedicated volunteers, thank you. You have made people’s Christmas brighter by your generosity. Thank you to our maintenance personnel who worked so hard seeing to the myriad of details that go into preparing for Christmas both inside and outside of the Cathedral. I thank Bishop Barres, Bishop Murphy and my brother priest for leading us in prayer. Since it is when all of us join together in prayer and song that we truly give fitting honor and praise to God, I thank everyone who was part of our Christmas Liturgies and lifted up their hearts and voices to God. On behalf of the priests of the parish, I thank everyone who extended their Christmas wishes to us. Your thoughtfulness and kindness, your faith and example are most appreciated and made us once again know how blessed we are to serve the Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral. As we turn the page of our calendars and welcome in the new year, it is a natural time to look back on not just the past week but these past twelve months. As I do so, I am also grateful to our Holy Father and his appointment of Bishop Barres as the fifth Bishop of our Diocese. Over the past twelve months, Bishop Barres has been tireless in getting to know the people of our Diocese as well as our Parish and we are truly blessed. With his well-deserved retirement, Bishop Murphy has moved into the rectory and, with less diocesan commitments, he has been freer to celebrate weekday Masses at the Cathedral and for that, along with the opportunity his residing in the rectory has given the priests to experience his solicitude and wisdom, I am grateful. Over the past year, Mr. Joe Long joined our Pastoral Staff as Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization and his experience and knowledge has enabled us to continue to grow as we build on the work of Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff, who retired from a similar position this past June. And while they are not part of the full-time Pastoral Staff, Msgr. Bob Morrissey and Msgr. Jim Vlaun are now residents of the Parish and their assistance at Masses has been and will be a blessing for us. We have been blessed over this past week as well as the past twelve months. As we look to 2018, may we continue to be blessed. In the Peace and Love of Christ,
Father Bill
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Together we are doing something beautiful for God Cathedral Renovation Special Appeal
Letter of Intent
I/We would like to make a gift of __________ payable over a ___ year period. Down Payment: $___________________ Remaining Balance: $___________________
I/We prefer to pay the balance as follows. Please send payment reminders accordingly. Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annually Annually Information on stock transfers or automated giving is available by calling Father Koenig at the Rectory
(516-766-0205). Checks should be made payable to St. Agnes Cathedral.
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Renovation Special Appeal Thank you to those who have made a pledge to our Renovation Special Appeal.
Parish Goal:
$650,000*
*Your donations will be matched by the diocese,
dollar for dollar, up to $650,000, to help us
reach our total goal of $ 1.3 million.
Current pledges as of
December 21, 2017:
$635,489
Parish Outreach
Our food pantry is low and we are in need of the following items: rice, macaroni and cheese, tuna fish, grape jelly, marinara sauce, thin spaghetti, and cereal. Your consideration of the donation of any of these items is greatly appreciated. Clothing Donations: Due to limited storage space we can only accept donations of seasonal clothing. We are presently accepting Fall and Winter clothing. Many thanks for your generous support of St. Agnes Parish Outreach. Love,
Sr. Kathleen
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SAFC Super Raffle
The Annual St. Agnes Fathers’ Club Raffle is underway with ALL CASH PRIZES!
GRAND PRIZE
$10,000
SECOND PRIZE $3,500
THIRD PRIZE $1,000
Winners will be drawn on Friday, January 19, 2018
Tickets are just $25 each! All proceeds benefit the children of St. Agnes Cathedral School
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Name:______________________________________________ # Tickets: ______ x $25 = _____________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________ Please make checks payable to St Agnes Fathers’ Club or charge to your American Express Card, Visa or Mastercard. Card Number: ____________________________________________ Exp. Date: _________________ Signature: _______________________________________________
Please return to Joe Caban, 4 Hampshire Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. For more information, call Joe at (516)445-5657 or John Moravcik at 516-298-3654. The Fathers’ Club thanks you for your ongoing support.
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March for Life January 19, 2018
Please join the Respect Life Committee at St. Agnes for this year’s March for Life in Washington DC. This peaceful demonstration witnesses for the 55 million babies that have been murdered by abortion since 1973 and has been described the greatest human rights violation of our time. We also protest the more recent development of the drive to legalize euthanasia in our states. St Agnes Cathedral will, again, provide a bus on Friday, January 19, 2018 for pilgrims from the Rockville Centre area. This demonstration for life continues to make a difference in protecting innocent unborn children from the evil of abortion. Roe vs. Wade originally allowed abortions in the 1st trimester of pregnancy and has now been interpreted to include any time during pregnancy, up to immediately before delivery. This is not a Women’s Health issue as abortion advocates proclaim, it is an issue that defines the dignity of the human person. Please consider joining the hundreds of thousands of people going to Washington D.C. on Friday, January 19, 2018. Our bus leaves from the Cathedral at 6:00 a.m. after a 5:30 a.m. mass and blessing. We will return to the Cathedral prior to 11:00 p.m. that evening. It is important that you make a reservation on the bus by e-mailing St Agnes at [email protected] or by calling the rectory at (516) 766-0205. Your reservation must include your cell phone number and e-mail address.
Eucharistic Adoration
Join the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist for a Eucharistic Retreat Day on Sunday, January 21th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. The day includes Hot Breakfast and Lunch, Rosary, Spiritual Meditations, Holy Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. You must register in advance as space is limited. Please e-mail [email protected] or call (631) 629-6514 to register. Please bring a $35 donation with you on the day of the retreat.
Annual Men’s Parish
Retreat
Bishop Molloy Retreat House, a Passionist Spiritual Center in Jamaica Estates, welcomes the men of St. Agnes Cathedral to participate in a retreat on the weekend of January 26 to 28, 2018. This years theme is “The Reign of God is Now.” The retreat opens with dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and concludes with Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. For further information, call Jim at (516) 782-0001. To register, please call Bishop Molloy Retreat House at (718) 739-1229. When registering, inform the Retreat House that you are with the parish of St. Agnes Cathedral. There is a $50.00 nonrefundable deposit required at the time of registration and a suggested retreat offering of $215.00 is requested. This is a great way to begin the New Year.
Cub Scout Fun and Faith Day
Join us on Saturday, January 20, 2018 for a special day of prayer, handicrafts, and games at Sacred Heart Church in Merrick from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and St. Patrick’s Church in Smithtown from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information, contact the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) 678-5800, ext 245 or email [email protected].
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Bereavement Support Groups Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are open at no charge to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss through death. The next upcoming Bereavement Support Group, led by a Bereavement Specialist is for the Loss of a Spousal/Partner. The dates for this session is January 10th – February 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre, NY. Registration is required. Call (631) 828-7629 to register.
Spring Driver Education Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Spring Driver Education begins on February 1st. There are still openings available in classes before and after school and on Saturdays. The application and schedule are available at holytrinityhs.org (click on STUDENT LIFE). If you have any questions please call (516) 433 – 2900 or email us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to help you work out a schedule that is best for your son or daughter.
Crossing Guards Wanted
The Rockville Centre Police Department is currently looking to hire several new Crossing Guards. This is a part-time position at 19.75
hours per week and pay is $13.72 per hour. Applicant must pass a background check and Nassau County Civil Service hearing test. Contact Human Resources at (516) 678-9227 to apply.
Talbot House Crisis Center Are you or someone you know having family or interpersonal problems due to drinking ALCOHOL and/or using DRUGS? CATHOLIC CHARITIES / Talbot House, a Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, located in Bohemia provides withdrawal and stabilization services on a voluntary basis to males and females over the age of 18, who are seeking to stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. The medical and clinical staff at Talbot House will assess the kind of care the person needs, to begin his/her journey
in recovery. For more information, please call (631) 589-4144. Talbot House staff is available 24/7. Each call is confidential. Talbot House is a NO fee for service program.
Volunteers Needed
Catholic Charities Senior Centers located in Massapequa Park, Oceanside and Franklin Square seek volunteers to provide chair yoga, light exercise, line dancing, creative writing and other recreational activities for our seniors. The weekday schedule is flexible. If you are available and interested in these volunteer opportunities contact Mary Ellen Kwiecinski at (516) 733-7044. Your time and talent will be greatly appreciated!
Fatima & Lourdes Pilgrimage June 3-14, 2018
Our Lady Queen of Peace prayer group is sponsoring a Pilgrimage to Fatima, Santiago de Compostele, Garabandal, Loyola and Lourdes from June 3-14, 2018. The cost of the pilgrimage is $3899 which includes round-trip airfare, 10 nights of hotels, breakfast and dinner with wine daily, sightseeing and admission fees and daily Mass. For more information call Mary Tierney at (516) 375-0738 or Penny Abbruzzese at (516) 644-8421 or Liz at 206 Tours at (631) 361-4644.
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Lance Corporal Ryan Thomas Albergo, USMC
Maj. Thomas J. Barrett, U.S. Army LCDR Maura C. Garrity-Betts, U.S. Navy
1st Lt. Paul D. Cammarota, USMC Lt. Scott Kiley Childers, U.S. Navy
LCDR Richard Childers, M.D. U.S. Navy Lt. Greg Crescenzo, U . S. Navy
Spc. Michael J. Cronin, U.S. Army Airman Michael Cummo, U.S. Navy
Lt. J.G. Christopher DelBello, U.S. Navy P.O. 2nd Class Robert W. DeMattia, U.S. Navy
Lt. J.G.-Kevin Doyle, U.S. Navy Daniel Fels, U.S. Army, Military Police 2nd Lt. Charles Flanagan, U. S. Army
A.M.T 3, Kyle Forster, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Brian Gallagher, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne
Capt Steven Hampson, U.S. Army Capt. Cody Hardenburgh USMC Pvt. Daniel Healey, U.S. Army
2nd Class Petty Officer, Robert Hock, U.S. Navy 1st Lt. Tynika Holland, U.S. Army
Major Philip F. Johndrow, U.S. Army Lt. Justin L. Krol, U.S. Navy
Lance Corporal Jason Maccaron, USMC S N Matthew T. Mallay, U.S. Navy
Spc. Robert Manz, U.S. Army Cpl James Thomas Maroney, USMC
Lt. Andrew Maza, USAF Sgt. Joseph Meyer, U.S. Army
Lt. Col. Christopher V. Meyers, USMC Lt. Col. Gregory John Mueller, USMC (Reserve)
Stephan O’Connor, E-5, U.S. Navy Matthew Pacheco, U.S. Army Ensign John A. Petr, US Navy
Lance Corporal Eric Roehrig, USMC Spc. Jeanine M. Rosa, U.S. Army
Col. Mark P. Rowan, USAF Thomas Sullivan, U. S. Army
Robert C. Tempesta, Master at Arms, 1st Class U.S. Navy
PFC Derick Thomas, USMC Corporal Peter C. Wadkins, Jr. USMC
Prayer for our Troops Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families
for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.
And give us peace. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen
Kindly call the Rectory Office at 766-0205 if you know of anyone that is on this list
and has returned home. Thank you
Banns of Marriage
I Jeannine Hiland St. Agnes Cathedral Robert Brady St. Gregory the Great Bellerose, NY
Search for the Longest
Married Couple
The 2018 search is underway for the Longest Married Couple in the U.S. Do you think you know who they are? Maybe it’s your parents, grandparents, that nice couple who live down the street. Nominating a couple is easy! Just send their names, wedding date and where they live and your contact information to: Worldwide Marriage Encounter at [email protected] or regular mail to: Bryan and Karen Berland, 530 S. Academy, Guthrie, OK., 73044 or by special phone at (405) 850-4274. Nominations accepted until January 10, 2018. Winners will be announced in February 2018 to celebrate World Marriage Day. Nominate a couple you know today!
Christmas Presepio
St. James Roman Catholic Church at 429 Route 25A, Setauket, NY along with the Youth Ministry Program announces the opening of the Christmas Presepio. Come visit this traditional Neapolitan Nativity and enjoy some quiet moments. This year’s display is located in the Parish Center and contains thousands of figures, buildings and miniatures. Reverend Gerald Cestare (Fr. Jerry), and the entire parish community invite everyone to share in this wonderful depiction of the true Gift of Christmas. The Presepio is open every day from 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. until Sunday, January 8th, 2018.
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DESIGNERS“Specialists in Hair Cutting For
The Whole Family”114 North Park Ave., RVC
182-A Maple AvenueRockville Centre, NY 11570
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ZENIE LANDSCAPINGCreative Landscape and Garden DesignsComplete Weekly Maintenance Service
599-6478
CLASS “A” ROOFING & SIDINGROOFING SPECIALIST
“We Live Here, We Worship Here”(516) 826-5514
TOTAL Floor and Carpet ServicesHardwood FloorSanding/Refinish
Carpet&Upholstery CleaningStone Floor SpecialistFloor Cleaning and Polishing Services
Since 1973 Lic. & Ins.(516) 764-4677
Ristorante Italiano12 N. Park Ave., RVC
516-764-3000Private Party Room Avail.
265 Sunrise Hwy., Suite 41Rockville Centre, NY 11570Phone: 516-378-3100 Fax: 516-379-5954
764-0434 678-5117Dr. David Karpe, DPM
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200 North Village Ave., RVC
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Celebratingmore than a century of
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516-62-MERCY
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236 North Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre
Ryan Medical Pharmacy2000 N. Village Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570T: 516-362-2422F: 516-442-6111FREE DELIVERY
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Evenings and Weekends available!Invisalign and Braces for all ages
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20 Lakeview Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570Tel: 516-766-0101 Fax: 516-764-3573
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1-800-280-1312
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Est.1937
Renew. Restore. Recover.
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2914 Lincoln Ave.Oceanside
516-536-2300
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(516) 766-1199
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320 Sunrise Highway516-R06-3250
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121 Ingraham Blvd., Hempstead
483-1380Experienced Aide looking for Work - Full /Part TimeTo take care of elderly.References Available
Call Mae 917-318-8918
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328 Sunrise HighwayRockville Centre
(across from Golden Reef Diner)
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