the third sunday of lent
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The Third Sunday of Lent
Vigil Masses: 5:00PM Sunday: 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00AM Holy Day Schedule 9:00AM & 5:00PM
Generally baptisms are on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 1:00PM. To register for a Baptism, please leave a message at extension 106 for an appointment. Prior to the Baptismal celebration, all first time parents attend a Pre-Baptism Program which will be scheduled when you arrange your baptism.
Confessions are heard on each Saturday from 4:00PM to 4:45PM or by individual appointment with a priest.
Brides and Grooms initiate the setting of a wedding date by arranging a parish meeting at least eight months prior to the wedding. It is requested that this meeting be made at the parish prior to booking the reception. To arrange a wedding please contact Father Steve at extension 106.
To arrange for the celebration of the Sacrament of the
Sick for a home-bound person, please contact the Parish Center at extension 100.
Father Stephen Pietrowski, ext. 106
Father Collins Andrew Adutwum, ext. 102
Deacon Richard Becker, ext. 100
Brother Etienne Jaeckel, O.S.F.
Mrs. Susan Girvan, ext. 110
Ms. Liina Kiesel, ext. 104
Mrs. Diane Ryan, ext. 111
Mrs. Diane Larkin, ext. 150
Nanci DeSantis, ext. 106
Mrs. Theresa Pace, ext. 100
Mrs. Ellen Steinberg, ext. 108
Mr. James Sharp
15 Prospect Avenue, Northport, NY 11768
Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed from 12:30PM - 1:30 PM
631-261-2485
631-261-2701
631-624-2505
www.spnpt.org
Please join us in praying for those
remembered at our celebrations of the Eucharist.
Mass Intentions are scheduled at the Parish Center Office.
We provide for the Religious Education of our children through the Office of Religious Education. Please contact the Religious Education Office at extension 108 to register a child or for information about the program.
We provide for the Catholic Elementary Education of our children at Trinity Regional School whose campus is located at the Parish of Saint Anthony in East Northport. For information please contact our principal, Mrs. Patricia Ayers at 631-261-5130.
We welcome New Members to our Faith through a special program called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). For information please contact Fr. Steve at extension 106.
Those wishing to register for the parish are invited to stop by the Parish Center during office hours. Our staff looks forward to welcoming you.
Volunteers are essential to parish life. All volunteers are asked to take a course called Virtus Training. Virtus Training was designed as a tool to help keep children and vulnerable adults free from predators and inappropriate situations. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Parish Office and visit www.virtus.org. The website will walk you through the process of registering for Virtus.
No Mass For All the People of the Parish Howard F. Multer Deceased Members of the Jackman & Forster Families Angela Haridopolos Geraldine Cullinan The Third Sunday of Lent Thomas J. Nogan, Sr. Irene Makowski Thomas P. Kelly
Mon. - Mar. 8 Tues. - Mar. 9 9:00AM Wed. - Mar.10 9:00AM Thu. - Mar. 11 9:00AM Fri. - Mar. 12 9:00AM Sat. - Mar. 13 5:00PM Sun. - Mar. 14 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:30AM
We Pray for Our Sick And for the Repose of the Soul of our Recently Departed.
Frank Nostro
March 7, 2021
Thursday & Sunday Groups are meeting at 7:00PM in the School Cafeteria.
Join with other parishioners in praying before the Blessed Sacrament every Friday evening from
7:00PM to 8:30PM in the Convent Chapel. The Rosary is recited at 7:30PM. Masks must be worn and social distancing observed.
Thank you to all of our parishioners who have
supported us through Faith Direct. Because of your generosity, we are happily reporting $9,578.00 of additional revenue for the month of January 2021.
The following is a breakdown of the additional revenue: Sunday Collections - $7,838
Parish Social Ministry - $240 Ash Wednesday - $235 Maintenance - $605
We have received our rebate of $14,788 from the
Diocese for reaching our goal with the Catholic Ministries Appeal!
We Thank You for your Continued Generosity.
Sunday, February 28th: $8,421
~ Parish Social Ministry: $769
We are all responsible for the safety of children and
vulnerable adults! If you suspect mistreatment of a child or vulnerable adult by any member of the clergy, church employee or volunteer, telephone the Abuse
Hotline to make a report: 516-594-9063. All appropriate steps will be taken to protect the reputation and privacy of those involved: the person
making the complaint, the victim and the accused. For more information on the Charter for the Protection of Children/Young People visit the Diocesan Website and
click on Protecting God’s Children Tab. Please see
insert in this bulletin for more information.
Patricia Laliberte Phil Abrams Bobbie Clark Patrick Finnegan Jean Schwarz Leonardo Borsellino Elena Ferraro Mildred Donelan Theresa Sherwin Meredith Anastasio Lynn Lembo Tony Wesolowski Jodi Kelley Claudia Namias Edith McCune Sandra Horn Susan Batallas Laura Dorler Celeste Mauro Dwyer Derrig
Peggy Kiffer Joan Kohler Bennett Hires Catherine Grimaldi Betty Matz Dominick Marra Eric Carey Barbara DeVito Karen Ann DeVito Lena Mazzarella Caroline Pohlmann Sarah Clark Gina Stroebel Sean Smith Richard Willets William Edwards Rose Edwards Katelyn Gregorie Marianne Mulligan Chris Regan
Saturday, March 6th : 5:00PM - Fr. Richard Sunday, March 7th: 8:00AM - Fr. Richard 9:30AM - Fr. Steve 11:30AM - Fr. Steve
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
How is your Lent going? Remember that we still have 3 weeks to go. It’s not too late to take advantage of one of our spiritual activities listed on our webpage and give yourself a gift this Lent! Also, too, please refer to the schedule of Masses for Palm Sunday and the up-coming Holy Days.
Also, you will find in this week’s bulletin the kick-off for the Diocesan Ministries Appeal. Your contributions to the appeal have a dramatic affect on the lives of literally thousands of Long Islanders, some of whom are right here in our own neighborhood. Please consider giving to support the ministries of the Church; the many ministries of Catholic Charities, the Education of Priests, the support of 130 Parish Social Ministry Offices, and so much more. Supporting the appeal is supporting your neighbor in need and helping us to all be ‘One in Mission’ to bring Jesus to others. Please see the page in this bulletin to see how you can give to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal.
Our first reading this weekend is from the book of Exodus and recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses. I was recently in a mixed crowd of people and a young person very naively stated that the Ten Commandments weren’t really valid today. After I picked my jaw up from the floor (!) I asked him first could he list the Ten Commandments. He couldn’t. I asked him to name five. He couldn’t. I asked him to name two. He was able to muster that much. So, as nicely as I could, (you could imagine the steam coming out of my head), I then asked him why he was so ready to dismiss something that he obviously was so unfamiliar with? The Ten Commandments invalid in today’s world?! Really?! If anything, I would say we need them more than ever! They are as valid today as they were 5,000 years ago when the finger of God inscribed them on the stone tablets for Moses. In fact, it is the corner stone of the very laws upon which our nation is set up.
I don’t know which was more shocking to me, the fact that he was so ready to dismiss the Ten Commandments or that he couldn’t quite name them. How about you? Can you name them. I have to admit I never get the order right, but I can recite them. Ignorance of them though is a problem today. Sometimes we choose to be ignorant of God’s commands. In some cases, it’s a conscious choice and a matter of convenience. If I choose to be ignorant of the law, then I think I can sneak by it. I don’t have to keep the Sabbath holy (go to Mass), or I can get around coveting my neighbor’s goods, or steal, or bear false witness, or even murder, and think I get off scot free because I claim ignorance. Let me say this now: ignorance is never an excuse! Especially, not before God! Here we have a case where God has made it abundantly clear what he expects of us. We should know these commands and take them to heart. To be ready to dismiss or pick and choose what we will or will not obey is not an option here. You notice God’s language here – “You Shall/Shall not”. To me that does not sound optional!! On the other hand, sometimes ignorance of God’s commands is just a point of hubris. Like my young friend, some people ignore God’s commands because they mistakenly believe that his commands are outdated or old fashioned and don’t work in a modern world. The fact of the matter is that the truth is the truth. Since when is murder of another human being ever right? Since when is stealing from others ever ok? To pick and choose from any of these commands or their antecedents is just foolishness and if we as a society start to slip down that road chaos will not be far behind. In the end, what God commanded of Moses and Israel is as ever true today as it was then.
I would hate to think that someday we will face St. Peter at the pearly gates, and he asks us to recite the Ten Commandments as part of the entrance exam – and fail! Worse yet, wouldn’t it be terrible if we were excluded from entering those gates because he found no evidence of us following those commandments in reviewing our lives! It’s never too late while there is breath in our lungs!
Peace, Fr. Steve
“FIND JOY IN EACH DAY” ~ St. Philip Neri
Good Shepherd Hospice is holding several Virtual Bereavement Support Groups in March: 2nd Phase Bereavement Support Group (For those that have already completed a group through Good Shepherd) on Thursday Afternoons from March 11th to April 29th from 1:00PM to 2:30PM, Loss Due to Covid-19 Bereavement Group on Thursday Afternoons March 11th to April 29th from 3:00PM to 4:30PM. The above two are facilitated by Roger Sullivan, registration is required. For more information or to register call 631-465-6332 or email [email protected]. Spousal/Partner Bereavement Support Group on Wednesday Afternoons from March 3rd to April 7th from 1:00PM to 2:00PM and Adult Loss of Parent or Sibling Bereavement Support Group on Tuesday Evenings from 5:00PM to 6:30PM. These two are facilitated by Rochelle Pachman and registration is required. For more information or to register call 631-828-7631 or email [email protected].
Flowers can make someone’s day, brighten up a room or spread a smile. Now they can fight hunger too! During the month of March the ELC Food Pantry in Northport has been selected to receive a $1 donation for every $9.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet purchased at Stop & Shop
at 454 Ft. Salonga Road. Look for the bouquets with the red circle.
Parishioners that use St. Philip Neri envelopes needing a year end contribution letter from the parish are asked to
make a request by email at [email protected] or by calling the Parish Center at ext. 100, and a letter will be sent to you.
For those using Faith Direct, Faith Direct will provide you your annual statement for 2020 for any of your contributions which were processed through them.
Again we thank you for your kindness and generosity
Collection Boxes are located in the Church lobby
and in the Parish Center lobby.
Nightlight Rosary at 9:15PM via zoom Zoom: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/3456337563
Email: [email protected] For more information on their
new March Schedule.
Quality Catholic Education
Now enrolling for the 2021-2022 School Year! Private In Person Tours ~ Call to schedule your tour
631-261-5130 Please go to our website for information on pro-
grams for Nursery through Eighth Grade and After Care and sign up for a tour -
trinityregional.org
Retrouvaille Weekend
You Can Help Heal Your Marriage Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, May 14th, please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connect-ed directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help. Location: Immaculate Conception, Huntington, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington.
Pray For Our Armed Forces If you have a family member who is currently serving on active duty in the military, call the Parish Center to have their name added to our prayer list and update us if their status changes.
Court Morning Star Catholic Daughters of the Americas would like to send a Care Package to your loved one who is serving. Please contact Marge Huber at 368-2209 with their information.
US Army: MAJ Erik A. Kucich, Staff SGT Timothy Breen, Lt. Col. Thomas Holland, Iraq SPC Jonathon Chevalier, PFC Anthony Halm, SPC Angel Velez, SPC John R Gilmartin, PFC Patrick H West, Iraq Sgt. Maj. Andrew J Scheuermann, III, Sgt. Jonathon Schmanski, Afghanistan PFC Steven Coppola, Capt. Sara E. Lampro, SPC Tyler Berry, SPC Robert Williamson, GER.
US Navy: CS1 Er ic Jourdan Krahel, Matt Shorrock, LT. Louis Ryan, HM3 Timothy Harten, Col. Kevin Fisher, SPC Dustin Hassler, SR John A. Brennan, AEAN Samantha Vestal Cpt. Paul J. Lanzilotta, XO, USS Ronald Reagan, Japan PO Vincent Colombo, CDR Daniel Landi, Italy PO 1st Class Ron Clements, Jacob Goddard Cpl. Todd Hertling,
US Marines: Matthew S. Goetzke, Cpl. Tyler Burg, LCPL Patrick Brady, CWO4 John Henry Walter, Cpl. Michael J. Schmitt, Jr., Sgt. Stephen Outcault, Jr., USMC Barracks, Wash., DC 1st Lt. Mauro Sanchez, Lt. Eddy Holton, Lt. Col. Mark Hertling, Joseph Whaley, LCPL Robert Gartner, Afghanistan
US Air Force: Cpt. Michael Fantauzzi, Del Rio, TX, A1C Kaitlyn Dickinson, Vendenberg AFB, CA Tech. Sgt. Erick Wine, Lt. Col Greg Steuer, Lt. Allison Short Black
New York Air National Guard Senior Airman Bryan Thomas Krahel Sr. Master Sgt. Makani Miller
US Air Force Reserves: Lt. Col. Timothy Morr is
US Naval Reserves: Sr . Chief Adam Burg
US Coast Guard: Sr .CPO Anthony Graziano, Seaman Kyle Kral, Seaman Brian Gilligan,
Lent
Rules for Fast and Abstinence Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days fast and abstinence. Fast means that those between the ages of 18 and 59 limit themselves to one full meal and eat nothing between meals. The other meals on a fast day are light meals. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. Those 14 years of age and older are to abstain from meat.
Stations of the Cross with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Join us for the Stations of the Cross on each of the following Fridays: March 12th, 19th, and 26th at 9:30AM (following the 9:00AM Mass). You can also share in the Stations on Friday evenings at the Eucharistic Adoration Hour (7:00-8:00 PM) in the Convent Chapel (Stations begin at 7:30PM) or Wednesdays at 12:30PM at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs.
Children’s Stations of the Cross As we did last year, a Children’s Stations of the Cross will be recorded and made available to the parish via our website.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation provides us with an encounter with our Compassionate God. Lent is an especially opportune time to experience God’s mercy in this sacramental way. The parish offers weekly celebrations of the sacrament on Saturday (except on Holy Saturday, April 3rd) from 4:00PM to 4:45PM. Additional times for Sacrament of Reconciliation will be announced soon.
Almsgiving One of the Lenten sacrifices is Almsgiving. As a parish pledged to stewardship, we share our resources with those less fortunate than we. During this season of sacrifice we will send a donation of $1,500 ($300 a week from our weekly Lenten collections) to various groups that need our support. The names of the organizations will be placed in the bulletin in the event that you might want to send a personal donation as well.