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Divine Mercy Sunday April 19, 2020
Sunday, April 19, 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday
Parishioners of Holy Family Richard Buckley Dolores Gries Agnes Casamassima Joe & Ellen Carracino's 35th Avviversary Monday, April 20, 2020 Edith & Louis Russo PeterManieri
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Suzanne Kingsley Ellen Palmer
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Deacon Joe McNicholas Albert Harrison
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Marie Jeanette Gumpal Ann Novotny
Friday, April 24, 2020
Catherine Schreiber
Saturday, April 25, 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist
Special Intentions of Fr. Liam McDonald Anthony Calabrese
Sunday, April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter
Parishioners of Holy Family Ann Novotny Deacon Joe McNicholas Milka Laracuente Jeannine Maher
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Mass Schedule
Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. Please call the Parish Center to make an appointment for the necessary interview.
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Marriages must be arranged with the parish no later than six months in advance of your desired date. Please call the Parish Center to set an appointment.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Celebrated every Saturday from 4pm to 4:45pm in the Church or by appointment with a priest.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Celebrates Jesus’ healing touch and is offered to anyone who is seriously sick, about to undergo surgery, and/or suffering the effects of advanced age. It is celebrated on the First Saturday of the month at the 9:00am Mass. Emergency sick calls will be responded to as soon as possible by the priest on duty.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): The process of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) into the Body of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church for all those who are not baptized. If interested, please contact the Parish Center. Baptized non–Catholics and Adult Catholics who have not been confirmed are invited to contact the parish offices for information on this process
Eucharistic Adoration: Experience intimate time with our Eucharistic Lord Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 8:45am and on Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
We Celebrate the Sacraments
Consider offering the Altar Breads and Altar Candles either for Sunday or the week in memory of your loved ones. Their names will appear here in the bulletin. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.
Mass Intentions: The 2020 Mass Book is now open.
Mass intentions are a significant practice of our faith; offering the sacrifice of the Mass for the deceased and
spiritual graces for the living.
The Mass inTenTions for This week will be honored in The privaTe celebraTion of
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In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
This passage from the First Letter of Saint Peter in today's second reading speaks very plainly to the moment we are currently living through. As I preached last week on Easter Sunday, we rejoice in the resurrection, yet at the same time are still suffering the pains of the Covid-19 pandemic. Joy and suffering are not mutually exclusive. In fact we can say that suffering is constitutive to true joy.Pope Saint John Paul II reflected on these words of Saint Peter at a prayer service for the sick and suffering in this way.
"In this way Human suffering is a great mystery, but our Christian tradition helps us to understand it. As we are told in the First Letter of Peter, we may be called to experience suffering in our lives, but only through a faith which is tested shall we obtain the salvation of our souls. The only way to share in Christ’s glorious victory over sin and death is by being united with him in his Passion. It is Jesus’ Death and Resurrection which show us the meaning of human suffering. Believers who suffer in union with Christ and surrender themselves to him help make his salvation known to others.""Jesus’ Passion and Crucifixion is not a stumbling block for you, but a source of joy and hope. Accepting your suffering in this way, you allow others to see the true dignity of the human person. You reveal a God who loves us so much that he became one of us in order to share our pain and sorrows. You make known the truth that God will transform death itself into a beautiful future where he will wipe away every tear from our eyes."
So this is our task, post Easter, to neither deny our suffering or the truth of the resurrection. Maybe not today, tomorrow or any time soon, but at some point we will be able to see how this crisis has helped us to grow in faith, to trust in the Lord and to find joy in rising from it.DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY In the 1930s, Jesus chose a humble Polish nun, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, to receive private revelations concerning Divine Mercy that were recorded in her Diary.St. Faustina’s Diary records Jesus’ request that a Feast of Mercy be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. On May 5, 2000, five days after the canonization of St. Faustina, the Vatican decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter would henceforth be known as Divine Mercy Sunday.Jesus appeared to St. Faustina in a vision, with his right hand raised in a blessing and his left touching his garment above his heart. Red and white rays emanate from his heart, symbolizing the blood and water that was poured out for our salvation and our sanctification. The Lord requested that “Jesus, I trust in You” be inscribed under his image.The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was also given to St. Faustina and, in addition, Jesus gave St. Faustina nine intentions for which to pray the Chaplet beginning on Good Friday and ending on Holy Saturday. The Priests, Seminarian Chris and
I have been live streaming our prayer of the novena every day of this past week. Throughout it, we have prayed especially for those who are significantly burdened by the coronavirus pandemic. Today at 3:00 p.m. on both our YouTube channel and Facebook page we will stream a special praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, remembering all the many who have born the cross of the Covid-19 virus. Please join us. You can find the link on our web page https://holyfamilyparishny.org I ask you to continue to pray for the sick and to let us know of those who are afflicted, so we may
remember them in prayer. I also ask you to sincerely pray for those who have shouldered much of the sorrow and anxieties of these days, our health care and emergency personnel. EASTER BLESSINGS OF HOMES AND FAMILIES - The Priests of Holy Family will be offering Easter Blessings of your homes and your families. We will visit from a safe distance on the sidewalk or front yard and extend the blessings of the Resurrected Lord on you, as we continue to support each other during this difficult time. Please go the on line form at https://tinyurl.com/Hfam-EB to schedule an Easter Home Blessing. CONTINUED THANKS - I express my gratitude once again for the kindness and care you have been showing to us. We very much appreciate the cards, notes, emails and voice messages you have left for us.On behalf of Sister Carol and those who are served by our food pantry, I express our deepest appreciation for your continued care for those who are most in needIn addition, your continued financial support of the parish is remarkable. Due to the limited schedule of staff, along with the Easter holiday, last week's collection information is not yet completely compiled, but I can share with you that together this parish community is continuing to do an awesome job of sustaining the mission of the parish. Please continue to do so. Weekly envelopes and your Easter Gift to the parish can be mailed in or dropped off at the office as well as through our secure on line platform, Parish Giving (enroll at www.tinyurl.com/give2hfam)May God Bless You and Your Families, for Jesus Christ is risen, he is truly risen. Peace,
...from Father Gerard...from Father Gerard
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“making a difference, one child at a time”“making a difference, one child at a time”Holy Family SchoolHoly Family School
Holy Family School families shared their talents and made crosses, or drew a picture of one of the stations of the cross. Thank you to Mrs Ferreri for putting them all together in a collage AND for decorating the front window of school with a special cross and message.
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Religious EducationReligious Education “building a life of faith”“building a life of faith”
Keep up with us on Social Media!
@HFRE on Twitterfacebook.com/HFReligiousEd
This Week in Religious Education … Thank you to all children who participated in our Alleluia Activity! Pictured are some of the children with their Alleluia banners, a symbol of our Easter joy.The music video featuring all the children’s work can be found here: https://youtu.be/iDK7SgKuwWUHoly Family Religious Education Classes have been canceled until further notice. Weekly lessons have been emailed to families for children to complete at home.Please contact Cathy Weiss at cweiss@holyfamilyparishny.org if you have not been receiving emails.All families are encouraged to take advantage of the time to pray together as a family.Holy Family Parish offers livestream of daily Mass, Adoration and the Rosary. Please see this week’s bulletin for details on how to access these prayer resources.
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“When we share our gifts - talent in time and prayer, “When we share our gifts - talent in time and prayer, or monetarily, we continue the work of Jesus.”or monetarily, we continue the work of Jesus.”Everyday StewardshipEveryday Stewardship
A parish survives and thrives through the generosity of its parishioners. All parishioners are asked to make a thoughtful and sacrificial contribution to our parish. Your financial support is truly a necessary gift from God!
Please avoid sacrificing your weekly contribution when supporting a special
collection.As an alternative to weekly envelopes, Holy Family Parish participates in PARISH GIVING which offers a secure way for you to send, and our parish to receive, your regular contributions - even when you are prevented from attending Mass. Visit our parish website, holyfamilyparishny.org to begin using PARISH GIVING. Support: 1-866-307-7140
Offertory Collection April 5, 2020
Funds needed to meet weekly budget $ 15,000 Received $ 11,169 Electronic Giving $ 4,329 Total $ 15,948 Year-to-date Deficit $ 15,158Year-to-date Deficit $ 15,158 Second Collection: None
Offertory Collection April 12, 2020
Funds needed to meet weekly budget $ 15,000 Received $ 11,169 Electronic Giving $ 4,329 Total $ 15,948 Year-to-date Deficit $ 15,158Year-to-date Deficit $ 15,158 Second Collection: None
We are accepting requests from any parishioners that would like a Summary of Contribution Letter for 2019. If you would like to receive a letter, please call Joan in the Parish Center at 938-3846 ext. 390. ONLY parishioners that request this information will receive a letter. Thank you for your continued support of Holy Family Parish.
Youth MinistryYouth Ministry “we live Christ”“we live Christ”
Due to publishing deadlines, the April 12 and Easter Sunday
collection information is not avaliable. The collection
information will be published in an upcoming bulletin
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“the action that the faith community takes to live out the gospel we proclaim “the action that the faith community takes to live out the gospel we proclaim and to grow in love with our neighbor.”and to grow in love with our neighbor.”
Parish Social MinistryParish Social MinistryParish Social Ministry Office
& Food Pantry Hours Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday - 10:30am - 2:30pm
by appointment
The Thrift Shop will be closed until further notice. No donations will be accepted during this time.
Call us at 516-938-3846 ext. 322 Please do not leave any items or donations at our doors or inside the Church.
Food Pantry NeedsThank you for your faithful support of the pantry. The items listed are our greatest need at this time. Your generous assistance is always greatly appreciated.
canned meatpaper towelstissues dish detergent toilet paper
napkins cooking oil tunabrown & white rice
canned fruit boxed juice deodorant chilli shampoo
cereal toothpaste
Medical Hardware/Wheelchairs - Parishioners who are in need of shower benches, commodes, crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, etc. please feel free to contact the Outreach Office (938-3846 x331) first. We are happy to share our equipment with you on a permanent or temporary basis.
Living Waters Catholic Counseling – www.livingwaterscounseling.bizLocated on the Campus of St. Elizabeth’s Church, 175 Wolf Hill Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-754-3990 Fax: 631-271-0914. Spanish speaking counselors are available
CATHOLIC CHARITIES – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS – Residential Services for Developmentally Disabled Adults Nassau, Western Suffolk & East End locations. Starting salary: $13.00/hr. (+weekend & East End differentials) FT & PT evening, awake overnight & weekend shifts available. And many flexible On Call opportunities. We are seeking individuals who have a sincere desire to use their skills to help our Developmentally Disabled Adults enhance their ability to lead self-determining lives and participate fully in the community. Essential functions include personal care, household maintenance, transporting /safeguarding residents on community outings, coaching for skills development & administering meds. Experienced and non-experienced welcome to apply. Training provided. HS diploma/GED and a clean, valid NYS Driver’s License are needed to apply. To apply, transmit resume via email or fax. Please reference “DSP – parish bulletin” in the subject line of your fax: 516.733.7038 or email: jobs@catholiccharities.cc For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go to: www.catholiccharities.cc/careers
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. .
Have you filled out your 2020 Census yet? The Census impacts our hospitals, our healthcare, our disaster programs - all systems that are being stretched thin by the current public health crisis. Fill out the Census today to contribute to a brighter, more resilient future for Long Island. Go to www.2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020.
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Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
Worldwide Marriage EncounterJesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." Bring the peace of Christ into your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next
Weekends are Jun 26-28, 2020 in Huntington, NY and Nov 6-8, 2020 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/.
Go to our Facebook page for livestreams and more information regarding our COVID-19 repsonsehttps://www.facebook.com/holyfamilyhicksville/
Go to our Youtube page for livestreams of masses, adoration, and prayer services https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCMIhnLdjIF4CWDlDWAOGlQ
The Priests of Holy Family will be offering an Easter Home Blessings. Please
go the the Google Form to schedue an Easter Home Blessing. https://tinyurl.
com/Hfam-EB
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Ministries of PrayerMinistries of Prayer
April 19, 2020
Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/Ps 118/1 Pt 1:3-9/ Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2/Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93/Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34/Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34/Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27/Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89/Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16/ 1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35
We pray for all parishioners and their loved ones and friends
that have died.
FRED HOEHING TRINIDAD ESTIPANA
VERONICA EVANS
We Pray for the SickWe would like to send a get well and/or encouragement card to parishioners and their friends and families. Please send in your requests or call the Parish Center, ext. 302, if you have any questions. Please include:
Name of the person: _____________________________Name of the Person Making Request (& Relationship): ____________________________________________
Your Phone Number: _______________________
Conceicao CantigaDolores Decanio Christopher DiSimoneLana Driscoll Dennis GlanderDiana GleasonCarol HoermannBiaggio IanneceFrancine Leggio Fiona McNicholas
Joanne McNicholasSarah McNicholasSean McNicholasBrian HarveyGloria HarveyIshmael MendesKaitlin Rose MurphyTom MurphySister Joan O’Connor Riley Perna
Matt Phelan Diane Reilly Joe Sheehan Nate Story Maureen Tighe Donna W. Vikki Wilkie
Thomas J. Kilbride, Lt. Colonel, US ArmyJohn Patrick Kilbride III, Colonel, US ArmyThomas C. Ludwig, Major, US ArmyMichael Tynan, Lance Cpl., US MarinesMichael W. Aznaran, BM3, US Coast GuardMatthew Sweeney, Captain, US MarinesMatthew Antonik, Sgt,. US MarinesRigoberto Colon “Rigo”, Lt. Colonel, US MarinesJames Colvin, 2nd Lt, US MarinesMichael Silver, Lt. Jg., US NavyRobert Savoldy, Spc, US ArmyFrederick J. Britton, Lt.Julian M. Coca A1C Air Force Devin G. Hudson, H.A., US NavyCameron James, 1st Lt., US ArmyJeremy D. Schara, STG2, US Navy Daniel Gabbard, Pvt., US MarinesRafael Garcia, Pvt, HHC 8 ENBN,Rebecca Burgess, 2nd Lt., US MarinesThomas Likos, Spc, US ArmyJohn Patrick Orr, Tl., Jg, US NavyDaniel Erik Rogers, Lt. Cmd. US NavyRobert T. Ludwig, Sgt., US ArmyAndrew Hupfer, Sgt. 1st Class, US ArmyEric Hupfer, Sgt., US MarinesPatrick McCallion, 2nd Lt., US Army Michael Handwerker, 1st Lt., US ArmyBrendon McShea, Major, US Army
Thomas Mcshea, Captain, US Army Ned J. Davis, ENS, US NavyJohn M. Mirro, GM2, US NavyPaul J. Laughlin, General, US ArmyRobert M. Dones, Corporal, US MarinesMark A. Dones, Corporal, US MarinesThomas Heibert, Colonel, US ArmyRyan Calabrese, Seaman, US NavyMatthew Reyes, Lcpl, US MarinesElizabeth Werns, LTC, US ArmyColleen M. Patton, Lt. Jg, US Coast GuardNicholas Berk, Sergeant, US MarinesThomas M McManhon, Master Sergeant, USAFMario Santo, PVT, US MarinesAnthony Saracino, Jr., Corporal, US MarinesMatthew Waters, Sgt, US ArmyAlbert DeStefano, 1st Lt., US ArmyBrewster J. Tisson, Captain, US ArmyAndrew Kahl, Sgt., MarineMatthew J. Antonik, Gy Sgt, US MarinesBrenden Malle, Lance Cpl., US MarinesDr. Daniel P. Howard, Lt., US NavyGabriella Hernandez, Pvt., US Navy Lauren Klos, Pvt, US Army Dr. Meaghan J. Flatley, Captain, US Army Paul Michael Emmi, 1st Lt., U.S. ArmyChristina Smith, 1st Class Airman, US Air force
Please pray for the members of our Parish Family
serving in the Armed Forces.
If you have a name of a loved one serving our country,
please submit to the office, or place this in the basket
at Mass.
________________________ Name and Rank
________________________ Mailing Address
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Holy Family Parish Directory 516-938-3846
Pastoral Staff
Father Gerard Gentleman, Pastor FatherGerard@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 307
Father Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate Pastor FatherDaniel@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 305
Father Liam McDonald, Associate PastorFatherLiam@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 333
Deacon John McGonigle DeaconJohn@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 352
Deacon Dave White DeaconDave@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 351
†Deacon Joseph McNicholas
Sister Carol Radosti, OP, Parish Social Ministry SisterCarol@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 331
Mrs. Maryalice Doherty, Principal, Holy Family School MDoherty@HFSLI.org Ext. 328
Mrs. Cathy Weiss, Administrator, Religious Education CWeiss@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 320
Mr. Ronald Land, Director of Music RLand@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 308
Mr. Steve Benner, Coordinator of Youth Ministry YouthGroup@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 340
Seminarian Christopher Heller CHeller@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 325
Holy Family School
Mrs. Celeste Calabro, Administrative Assistant CCalabro@HFSLI.org Ext. 329
Mrs. Kerri Sullivan, Nurse Ext. 332
Religious Education Program
Mrs. Joan Berk, Secretary JBerk@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 321
Parish Social Ministry Program
Outreach Office Ext. 322 Outreach@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Thrift Shop Ext. 323
Parish Support Staff
Mr. Tim Kirkwood, Facilities Manager TKirkwood@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 364
Mrs. Tara Kammerer, Administrative Assistant TKammerer@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 302
Mrs. Nancy Brown, Accountant NBrown@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 316
Mrs. Rose Perazzo, Parish and Tuition Secretary RPerazzo@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 301
Mr. Michael Messina, Bulletin Editor Bulletin@HolyFamilyParishNY.org Ext. 303
In ResidenceFr. R. Michael Reid, Chaplain, Holly Patterson Ext. 342
HF Parish Ministry List/ContactsALTAR SERVERS - Fr. Daniel Ext. 305 FatherDaniel@Holyfamilyparishny.org
BAPTISMAL PREP - Deacon Dave White Ext. 351 DeaconDave@HolyFamilyParishNY.org
BOY SCOUTS - Lisa Goodman (Hartel) 495-0465 goodyli8@yahoo.com Ernie Kiraly 334-0906 erniekiraly@gmail.com
CHALICE PROGRAM & INTERCESSORY PRAYER – Sue Zanis sunsusie@verizon.net 931-7160
CONSOLATION & EMMAUS - Karen Jenkins 735-5968 Mamaj26@aol.com
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER - Sophia Mundy 605-0152 sophiezplace@aol.com
CUB SCOUTS - Danielle Corrigan 551-4795 Danielle.A.Corrigan@gmail.com Joanie Story joaniestory@yahoo.com 532-6177
CYO - John Colonna 302-6219 johncolonna@yahoo.com
EM’S & LECTOR MINISTRY - John Klos 735-3066 Santak38@optonline.net
FAMILY LIFE - Jack O’Brien 724-6821 Family.Life@Live.com
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE - Contact parish offices 938-3846 response@holyfamilyparishny.org
GIRL SCOUTS - Eileen Sill 931-0631 Momleen511@gmail.com
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Bill Sheeckutz 729-0217 HolyFamilyKnights@yahoo.com
LAY CARMELITES - Marianne Mirkow 330-4739 mirkowm@yahoo.com
LECTIO DIVINA – Fr. Gerard Gentleman Ext. 307 FatherGerard@HolyFamilyParishNY.org
MARY'S HANDS MINISTRY - Chris Wilkie christine.wilkie@gmail.com
MICHAEL’S ANGELS - Adult Core Team Ext. 331 MichaelsAngels@HolyFamilyParishNY.org
MUSIC MINISTRY – Ron Land Ext. 308 RLand@HolyFamilyParishNY.org
OUTREACH MINISTRY – Sr. Carol Ext. 331 SisterCarol@HolyFamilyParishNY.org
RCIA PROGRAM - Chris Wilkie christine.wilkie@gmail.com
ROSARY SOCIETY - Frances Marchal 796-9387 Franvic98@yahoo.com
THRIFT SHOP MINISTRY – Maureen Phillips Ext. 323
YOUTH GROUP – Steve Benner Ext. 340 YouthGroup@HolyFamilyParishNY.org