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March 17, 2019 St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish

The Parish of St. Lawrence the Martyr

PARISH PHONE NUMBERS RECTORY OFFICE (631) 589-0042 RECTORY FAX (631) 589-5318 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE (631) 589-3160 CEMETERY OFFICE (631) 589-3887 OUTREACH OFFICE (631) 589-6155 To place an announcement in the bulletin please email:

[email protected]

240 West Main Street, Sayville, New York 11782 Parish Website: www.stlawrencesayville.org (631) 589-0042 Email us at: [email protected]

THE PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Brian J. Ingram, Pastor Rev. Thomas Pers, Associate Pastor

Deacon Patrick J. La Bella Rev. Msgr. Thomas D. Candreva,

Weekend Assistant Mrs. Anne Boyce Parish Secretary

Mrs. Maria Davidson, Director of Faith Formation

Mr. Christopher Koch, Cemetery & Business Manager

Mrs. Lorraine Magyar, Director of Parish Outreach

Mr. Joseph Mankowski, Director of Music Mrs. Jean Rico,

Assistant Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Gloria Ryan, Baptism Coordinator

Mrs. Jeanmarie Smith, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Marie Winn, Parish Organist

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements for preparation and celebration of infant

baptism may be made by calling (631) 589-8934, Monday through Thursday.

THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made with the church

at least six months prior to the wedding celebration. Either the bride or the groom, or one of their families,

should be associated with the parish.

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Confession) Celebrated each Saturday in church from 3:45-4:45 P.M.,

or by appointment with one of the priests.

VISITATION TO THE SICK: May be arranged through the rectory office for the purpose of

Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. For emergency sick calls, phone the rectory at any time.

COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Celebrated immediately following the 9:00A.M. Mass on the first Saturdays of December, February, April and August.

Second Sunday of Lent Sunday March 17, 2019


GENERAL INFORMATION

THE RECTORY OFFICE : Open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.; Saturdays by appointment.

THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE : Open Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., and Friday by appointment. PARISH OUTREACH (SOCIAL MINISTRY): Open Monday through Friday , from 10:00A.M. to 12 Noon; Closed on weekends and holidays. THE PARISH CEMETERY OFFICE: Open by appointment weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon SAINT LAWRENCE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Please call (631) 317-9027 for more information. SAINT LAWRENCE COLUMBIETTES: Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month. for information or email [email protected]

PARISH DEVOTIONAL LIFE

THE ROSARY: Prayed in common from Monday through Saturday immediately following the 9:00 A.M. Mass in the church. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Meets in the school on Mondays at 7:00 P.M. QUEEN OF PEACE ROSARY AND MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Mondays in church 6 to 7:15 P.M. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Come worship the Eucharistic Lord on the First Friday of the month, from 12noon to 3:30 P.M., with the Divine Mercy Chaplet recited at 3:00 P.M. There is also a holy hour every Wednesday, dedicated to prayer for priests and priestly vocations, from 6 to 7:00 P.M.. MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Members pray at home for the intentions of the Church and parish. Designed for the homebound, senior citizens, etc. CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP: An ancient form of prayer that sets aside words and images in favor of sitting silently and receptively in the presence of God. Please contact Mrs. Barbara Shea at (631) 589-5257.

Weekly Collections

“How shall I make a return to the Lord , f or all the good He has done for me?”

Sunday, March 10, 2019: $ 14,912.00 (this figure includes Faith Direct)

Weekly amount budgeted for the current fiscal year: $13,078.00

Second Collection for Church in Need: $3,301.00

Ash Wednesday Collection: $ 2,252.00

MASS SCHEDULE The celebration of the Eucharist will be offered in a special way for each of the names or intentions listed below. The donation received for each of these Mass intentions helps support the work of the parish, and our priests who minister at the Lord’s altar. Saturday March 16, 2019 9:00 Grace Lautier + 5:00 Matthew McGuinn + Thomas Mahon + Anna Caccitore + Dorothy McArdle + Lee Ann Flowers + Sunday March 17, 2019 7:30 Dr. John J. Wright + 9:00 Kitty & Bill Kilgallon + 11:00 All Parishioners Monday March 18, 2019 Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 9:00 Daniel Patrick Young + Tuesday March 19, 2019 Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin 9:00 Joseph A. Gallagher + Judith Maurer + 12:00 Frank Napoli + Wednesday March 20, 2019 9:00 Rev. Robert Blyman + Thursday March 21, 2019 9:00 The Tortorello Family Friday March 22, 2019 9:00 Rev. Msgr. William Jablonski + Saturday March 23, 2019 9:00 William Beaudry + 5:00 Ann Pagano + Donald Mansfield + Gerard Malloy + Rose Caso + Tom Cleary + All Parishioners Sunday March 24, 2019 7:30 Florence Yusko + 9:00 William Barvaro + 11:00 Gavin Nova McGarry +


We lift up our hearts in prayer for our brothers and sisters who have died, in the sure hope that they will one day see the Lord face to face:

Most Reverend René A. Valero Ruth Shurr

Remembering Our Departed Loved Ones

The Altar Rose, which stands to the left of the tabernacle as a reminder of our prayers for the

unborn, is donated in memory of: Bill Zoller, Joan T. Lutz; Frank Napoli

and the Souls in Purgatory

Madeline Downes; Andy Magyar; Grace McDonough; Eileen Devlin; Christian Preuss; Eliza-beth Benson; Katherine Benson; Robert A. Lee III; Gloria Portman; Gina Blenk; Kathleen Eder; Allison Ruddick; Anthony Burke; Jim & Lorraine Mattimore; Bruce Weiler; Carol Hughes; Rosemary and Jim McCarthy; Ann McKeown; Michael Schindlar; Dennis Schindlar and Nancy Grimes

Periodically, we update our Sick List in order to keep it as current as possible. Please call the Parish Office if you wish to place someone on the list. The request to have a name placed on this list must be made by the sick person himself or herself, or by an immediate family member.

Please Pray for the Sick

Gifts of Love

A Message from Father Brian ~ “We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, for by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world . . .” One of my strongest memories of growing up in a Catholic home is praying the Stations of the Cross at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Woodbury. I still have vivid recollections of my mom hustling us into the car on Lenten Friday evenings to head over to church for “the Stations.” I can picture a Polish priest named Fr. Thaddeus Semla, the associate pastor, leading the service, and my siblings and I following along in the prayerbook, our knees getting achy from all the kneeling and genuflecting. I can picture the dimly lit church, incense floating in the air, and the curious marvel of solemn Benedic-tion to conclude the service. Even as a boy, I enjoyed being in church on those Friday nights, not necessarily understanding each and every prayer or Scripture verse, but intuitively knowing I was witnessing something special, even mystical. If it sounds like I’m making a pitch for attending Stations of the Cross here at St. Lawrence, I am! We too to honor the Lord’s saving journey from Pilate’s judgment bench to the garden tomb, each Friday evening of this sacred season (including Good Friday evening, when our Music Ministry will present a deeply moving choral version). We pray the Stations in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, and con-clude our time together with Benediction. We have a few different versions of the Stations, but the most popular is still the “traditional” one attributed to St. Alphonsus Liguori—the one I remember from my childhood. This year, we’ve also invited a handful of parish organiza-tions / ministries to participate on a given Friday night. So this past Friday, several of our lectors shared the microphone with Father Tom. Next Friday, 3/22, will be the Columbiettes’ turn; 3/29 the Knights of Columbus; and 4/12 members of the Family Life Committee. (April 5th is still TBA!). If you’re like me, you started Lent with the very best of inten-tions, but may already be seeing some of your Ash Wednes-day fervor beginning to slip. If so, I’d invite you to consider adding the Stations of the Cross to your weekly Lenten “regimen.” It’s a centuries-old form of prayer, one that has guided untold believers into a deeper communion with the Passion and Death of our Savior. Sure, there are other things you could do for 40 minutes on a Friday night, but few will enrich your Lenten pilgrimage like following the Via Dolorosa. Remember, too, that while we “Walk to the Water” in Mary Connors’ memory on Saturday, April 6th, we will pray a ver-sion of the Stations especially tailored to kids. Mark your calendar to join us in church on Good Friday night for the

simply beautiful musical rendition our choir is pre-paring. And you might even check out a full-length meditation on the Stations by Bishop Robert Barron, by going to www.wordonfire.org. It’s nice to have options! St. Lawrence, St. Patrick and St. Joseph, pray for us. God love you!


Our Lenten Journey

Don’t Forget To

Pick Up

A Rice Bowl

In addition to our regular 9:00 AM Mass each week-

day, there will be a Mass at 12:00 Noon on each of

the Tuesdays of Lent, as well as the Tuesday of

Holy Week. Come, and worship!

Stations of the Cross Every Friday during Lent at 7:00 PM. March 15th, 22nd & 29th; April 5th &

April 12th Each evening will feature participants

from various parish ministries & organizations.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

is available every Saturday during Lent from 3:45-4:45PM

Spend time with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Holy Hours during Lent every Wednesday night from 6:00-

7:00 PM, and on Friday, April 5th from noon to 3:30 PM.

Second Week of Lent Encounter Annet In Uganda, we encounter Annet and her family, children forced to flee violence, searching for stabil-ity. How are we called to welcome the stranger in our midst? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

The Mary Connors Memorial Walk for Children Saturday, April 6th

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Gather in the St. Lawrence School Lobby

Take a Lenten “STEP” and join us for our annual walk down Handsome Avenue to the Bay and back, while we pray a version of the Stations of the Cross particularly suited to children. We will offer our prayers and the proceeds from the Walk for to our Parish Outreach families in need. This Walk is named in honor of our former Director of Outreach, Mary Connors who, for decades, de-voted herself to caring for the needy in our community. Consider inviting your friends and family members to sponsor your walk. Sponsors may contribute any amount. All donations should be collected before the day of the walk and brought with you. Parental permission is required for children. Permission slips can be obtained in the Office of Faith Formation. In case of inclement weather, call the Office of Faith Formation for further infor-mation. 631-589-3160.


“Pastors, Neighbors, Friends”

Wednesday, April 10th, 7:30 P.M.

Rev. Msgr. Charles Fink Pastor of Our Lady

of the Snow, Blue Point

Discovering Your Own Faith Story: An Evangelization Workshop

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Join us for the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Light breakfast to follow.

Workshop: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Bethany Center

Through a series of exercises, we invite you to open your spirit, prod your memories, and begin to develop a vocabu-lary about your faith story. The more you understand your religious experience and affirm God’s presence in your life, the freer you can be to share that experience with others. Each participant will receive a copy of Discovering My Experi-ence of God workbook. RSVP necessary. Reserve your spot and a copy of the workbook by calling the Office of Faith Formation at 631-589-3160.

Our Lenten Journey

We are surrounded by some wonderful parishes, and some extraordinarily gifted priests ministering in each of them. Join us on the following Wednes-day evenings at 7:30 P.M., for Mass with one of our neighboring pastors as the main celebrant and homilist. Light refreshments will follow.

Wednesday, March 27th, 7:30 P.M.

Rev. Msgr. Thomas Coogan

Pastor of St. Patrick, Bayshore

Wednesday, April 3rd, 7:30 P.M.

Rev. Joseph Schlafer Pastor of St. John

Nepomucene, Bohemia


Family Bingo Night Saturday, April 6th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

St. Lawrence School Gym

Come to Family Bingo Night. For a minimal cost of $5.00 per person,

you get bingo sheets, snacks, raffles, and a chance to win great prizes! Be in our Saints Pa-rade…..dress as one of our holy saints for free admission (reservation still required) and a chance to win a prize! Reservation forms may be found on the tables near the doors of the Church. Seating is limited! You may return your completed form to either the Office of Faith Formation or the Rectory Office. Don’t miss out on this night of family, food, and lots of fun! This event is hosted by the Family Life Committee and the Office of Faith Formation.

Calling for donations of gift certificate or NEW toys to be given as prizes at our Family Bingo Night. Anyone interested in contributing may bring the donation to the Office of Faith For-mation by Monday, April 1st. Thank you for your generosity.

“IN LOVING MEMORY OF . . .”

We have recently acquired two items that will be used extensively in church for our liturgical celebrations. We invite parishioners to make a donation toward these beautiful items, and, if they so choose, to memorialize them as a way of honoring a deceased loved one. Simply contact Fr. Brian at the rectory ext. 118 if you would like to purchase either of the following for the parish (on your own or with other parishioners), or would like more infor-mation: 1. THE BOOK OF THE GOSPELS – Placed on the altar at the beginning of Mass, and then car-

ried to the pulpit, it is used each weekend to proclaim the Gospel reading by the priest or dea-con. The copy we have now has served our parish long and well, but needs to be replaced. Donation: $160

2. PURPLE VESTMENT – We are fortunate to have a few handsome purple vestments, used dur-

ing Advent and Lent, but all are rather simple, and more suited to daily use. The vestment that “debuted” on Ash Wednesday, from St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA, is noble and festive—more appropriate for the Sundays of those liturgical seasons. Donation: $500

PLEASE NOTE: The new Paschal Candle for 2019-2020 has been paid for by a single, very gener-ous donor. No further donations are being accepted.

FAST, PRAY . . . AND GIVE UP YOUR ENVELOPES! It was only a few weeks ago that we completed our Stewardship Re-newal for financial giving, and I’m delighted to see the Commitment cards that have come back so far. (Please don’t hesitate to fill one out today; it’s certainly not too late). Our parishioners’ determina-tion to support St. Lawrence—not just from their surplus but from the substance they’ve received from God—is a huge blessing to our community, and certainly reason to be hopeful about the future. At the same time we were asking each household to make even a small increase in their weekly or monthly donation to the parish, we were also pushing Faith Direct as a means of doing so. Faith Direct is electronic giving: a simple system that eliminates writing checks or filling out envelopes. It not only simplifies your support to St. Lawrence, but allows it to be consistent and uninterrupted through the year. It takes a 5 minute phone call to enroll, or just as short a time online at www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY234. So this Lent, in addition to giving up sweets or late night TV, think about giving up your weekly envelopes and making the switch to e-Giving. Thanks!! Fr. Brian

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