Ash Wednesday, March 1 The Blessing and Imposi on of Ashes will take place at the: 8:00 AM Mass 12:00 Noon Liturgy of the Word 4:00 PM Liturgy of the Word 7:00 PM Liturgy of the Word N.B. Ash Wednesday is a Day of

Fast and Abs nence

Daily Mass: 8:00 AM

Stations of the Cross - Wednesdays of Lent, 3 PM

North Shore Clericus Mid-Week Lenten Services - Wednesdays of Lent at 12:00 Noon (bring a sandwich) Check Bulle n for schedule!

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Wednesdays, 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM & Saturdays, 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM.

Adult Faith Formation - Thursdays during Lent (10 to 11:30 AM), John McNamara (Parish Center).

Lenten Soup Supper - Thursday, March 30, 6:00 PM

Touched by the Christ - Palm Sunday, April 9, 3PM. The followers of Jesus reflect on His final days in word and song (St Anthony’s Fes val Chorus & Orchestra).

The Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays, 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM or by appointment.

Diocesan Day of Reconciliation - Monday of Holy Week- April 10: Sacrament of Penance, 3:00 PM—9:00 PM.

Lent 2017 Booklets The weekend of February 26 three Lenten Booklets will be available a er Mass. You can choose between:

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Rocky Point, NY

Lent 2017

From Fr. Joseph Sica – for Adults! Refresh & Renew your Life: Daily Re-flec ons, Ac ons, and Prayers

From Claire Noonan – for Families! Together we Share, Grow & Rejoice! Dai-ly Reflec ons, Pray-ers, and Ac ons

Come and prepare yourself for the Joyful Celebration of Easter -

Lenten Presenta ons by Jim Ryan

Inspira onal Speaker & author of “Simple Happiness, 52 Easy

Ways to Lighten Up.”

Monday, March 6, Tuesday, March 7, Wednesday, March 8

At 8:30am & 7:00pm

Abstinence and Fasting All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain en rely from meat on Ash Wednesday and on the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are also bound to observe the laws of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means lim-i ng oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food be-tween meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be tak-en during the day. From Anne Neuberger

– for Kids! Come Play and Pray with Jesus: Daily Thoughts, Ac vi es and Prayers Lent

2017

WE CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST: Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM Mass

10:00 AM Family Mass 12:00 Noon Choir Mass

The 10:00 AM Mass is followed by Fellowship in the Msgr. Margiotta Hall. Come and meet new friends!

WEEKDAY MASSES (MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) 8:00 AM

The rosary is prayed after the 8AM Mass.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS Every First Saturday at 8:00AM, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated after Mass.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Saturday, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Every Wednesday Exposition begins at 3:00 PM and continues through 8:00 PM. The Rosary is prayed at 7:30 PM. The Prayer group then prays before the Blessed Sacrament until 8:00 PM.

PRAYER MEETING Our Parish Prayer Group meets on Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 PM with the Rosary and includes scriptural readings and petitions before the Blessed Sacrament. Meetings are held every week throughout the year. We encourage all who can to join us at anytime.

ST. ANTHONY’S CHOIRS Children’s Choir: 3rd through 8th Grade, meets Thursday evenings September thru May 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM St. Anthony’s Praise: 9th Grade and up, meets Sundays at 5 PM. Adult Choir: 9th grade and up, meets Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM. Call Greg for Music Ministry Info at 516-318-2886.

ST. ANTHONY’S SMALL FRIARS Our Preschool for three and four year olds is directed by Anne Tascarella: 821-1912.

ST. ANTHONY’S CYO Soccer, track, basketball and baseball are offered. Please email Mr. Mike Gasparini, our CYO Program Coordinator at: director@stanthonycyo.org Visit the CYO Website- http://www.stanthonycyo.org/

WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated on two Sundays of the month at 1:30PM. Parents must come to the Rectory to complete a special registration form for Baptism. Upon completion of the form, a Baptism date will be given by Sr. Mary. Please do not make arrangements for a Baptism Celebration before you get a Baptism date from Sr. Mary, as we may not be able to grant any special requests for a particular date. Parents of first children are required to attend one Baptism Preparation Class (as well as parents who have never participated in a Baptism class). Registration for the Baptism Preparation Class can be made at the time the Registration Form for Baptism is completed with Sr. Mary.

WE CELEBRATE GOD’S FORGIVENESS The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated on Saturday from 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM. Parishioners should feel free to call to make an appointment for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at any other time.

WE CELEBRATE MARRIAGE Our Parish Pre-Cana Program prepares these couples for the responsibilities and joys of Christian marriage. It is necessary to arrange your wedding date with the Church at least six months in advance. Please speak with Father Bill at the Rectory (744-2609).

WE MINISTER TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND If you are sick or homebound and would like to receive Communion at home, please call Sister Mary at the Rectory (744-2609).

WE CARE FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS The office of St. Anthony’s Bread Outreach is located in our Parish Center and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. St. Anthony’s Bread reaches out to ALL THOSE IN NEED in our community. It puts into practice the words of Jesus.” Whatsoever you do to the least of My brethren, that you do unto Me” (Matt.25:40). The phone number is 821-9450. The Director is Susan Paulson and her administrative assistant is Donna Johann.

ST. ANTHONY’S BREAD AND THRIFT SHOP Josephine Romano and Joan Fitzpatrick are the Directors of our Parish Thrift Shop. The Thrift Shop is located in our Parish Center. The Thrift Shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. The phone number is 744-0656. In order to serve the community better the Thrift Shop requests that donations of good, usable clothing be dropped off Monday through Thursday. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

ST. ANTHONY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER The CCD Center is located in our Parish Center. The Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The phone number is 821-0872. Sister Phylis O’Dowd is the Director of Religious Education. Her Administrative Assistant is Donna Johann.

ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education is coordinated by John McNamara. His phone number is 744-9515. He is always interested in suggestions for course titles.

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Mission Statement

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Rocky Point, is a faith community, a parish family of loving, caring, welcoming and spiritual people. We serve and support the community through worship, forma on and outreach. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are called to “Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34) 5/19/14

The Parish Family of St. Anthony of Padua Beautiful Rocky Point

Love one another, as I have loved you.

Monsignor William G. Breslawski

Parish Deacons Deacon Tony Chamberlain

Deacon Owen Farley Deacon Jim McLaughlin

Pastoral Associate Sister Mary Schoberg, IHM

Dominican Sister Sr. Phylis O’Dowd, O.P.

Director of Religious Educa on

Mr. Christopher Crescimanno - Parish Business Manager

Mrs. Anne Schneider - Parish Secretary Mr. Salvatore LaLima – Parish Trustee Mr. Michael Tesauro –Parish Trustee

Rectory

614 Route 25A, Rocky Point 11778 (744-2609)

St. Anthony’s Convent Route 25A, Rocky Point 11778

Religious Educa on Office 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point 11778 (821-0872)

St. Anthony’s Bread Community Outreach Coordinator - Susan Paulson

614 Route 25A, Rocky Point 11778 (821-9450)

St. Anthony’s Bread Thri Shop 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point 11778 (744-0656)

Monsignor Margio a Hall (744-9109)

Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time February 26, 2017

Visit our parish website:

www.starockypoint.com

Rectory e-mail: stasrp@optonline.net Rectory Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017

The Blessing and Imposi on of Ashes will take place at the:

8:00 AM Mass

12:00 Noon Liturgy of the Word 4:00 PM Liturgy of the Word 7:00 PM Liturgy of the Word

N.B. Ash Wednesday is a Day of Fast and Abs nence.

ABSTINENCE AND FASTING

All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain en rely from meat on Ash Wednesday and on the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are also bound to observe the laws of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means limi ng oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day.

As we prepare for and enter into Lent 2017, prayerfully reflect on your life: What do I need to turn away from? What do I need to turn toward? How will I do so in the Lenten Season to come?

Dear Friends :

Lent 2017 is a time for us to pray for dramatic missionary growth in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Part of that dramatic missionary growth is stimulated by our willingness to invite our inactive

Catholic friends back to Mass.

I put it this way in my Installation Mass homily on January 31: I appeal on this day of my In-

stallation as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre to every inactive Catholic in the

Diocese to come back to the power of the Word of God, the power of the Sacrament of Penance,

and the power of the Catholic Mass.

I am so very sorry if you have been hurt or disappointed by the Church in any way and we stand here today to support you, to love you and to listen to you.

The power of these gentle and compassionate invitations is enormous. They always plant a seed of grace. And now 's the time to make these invitations. Let's all do it together and realize that it is the kindest thing any of us could do for anyone..

When we die, we will all look lovingly into the merciful eyes of Jesus and review our life with him. The people whom we have helped to invite back to Mass and their Catholic faith will be standing around us with radiant smiles. And we want a big crowd!

We connect our Lenten 2017 prayer, fasting and almsgiving together to this intention and to our constant intention to pray for our brothers and sisters who are poor, hungry, suffering from war, violence or persecution in our world.

You and your families are all daily in my prayers and Masses. Thank you for your witness of "holiness and mission" to the world. Sincerely yours in Christ,

DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

Donna Albertario Christopher Auld Janise L. Barkocy

Edward Barry Robert Ben vegna

Biscardi Family Ben Blanchet Vincent Bosco Kathleen Boyd Steven Brough Frieda Casini

Neil Cella Bob Coffey

Angela Currie Eileen DeCicco

Anthony DeLouise Lorraine Diamond

Lawrence Ekert, Sr. Josh Faithfull Adam Ferezy

Stephanie Ferreira Jeannie Fine

Michael Gianna asio Patrick Grant

Francis Jacob Gue ler James Guida Paul Guido

Lauren D. Haines Barbara Hansen

Maureen Heinzerling Lisa Huntley

Brian Kennedy Clifford Lambertson

Jennifer Laursen Josephine Laursen

Morgan Leary Kathleen Lehman

Caitlin Loeser Constance LoMonte Chris ne LoPiccolo

Ron Luccaro Anthony Lucchese

Rev. Joe Manerowski Evan Manfreddo Annie McGovern

Debra McLaughlin Luke Medolla

Anthony Mignon Siobean Mignone Denise Misilmeri

Daniel Mulvey Lola Muraco

Jus n Noethiger Sr. Josephine Olimpieri

Joseph Olivo Baby Joseph Palumbo

Nick Peterson Amanda Petrucci

Dominick Randazzo Salvatore Rizzoli

Carole Roalef Deborah Rofrano Frances Roman Frances Sacco

Janet Saccofico Robert Schimek Richard Schmi

Melina Scro Jamie Seaman Angie Secrest Frank Selvaggi

Barbara Senefelder Josi Sprance

George Sroczynski Tara S les

Keri Stromski Catherine Tabinsky

Marjorie Stiles Tambasco Tara Vingiello-Rubino

Bruce Waring Joseph Whelan

Baby Christopher Whiteford

Brian Woodward Joseph Michael Ziegler

Pray for the Sick 8 AM Monday, February 27, 2017 Lauren D. Haines (Living-For Healing) Janise L. Barkocy (Living-For Healing)

Ben Blanchet (Living-For Healing)

8 AM Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Thomas Ronga

8 AM Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday

8 AM Thursday, March 2, 2017 Anna Vitale

8 AM Friday, March 3, 2017 Robert Vitale

8 AM Saturday, March 4, 2017 Norma Giambalvo

5 PM Saturday, March 4, 2017 Charles Kulesa

Sunday, March 5, 2017 8:00AM: Parishioners of St. Anthony’s

10:00AM: Robert Lynch 12:00 Noon: Thomas Biehl

We encourage everyone to keep in your prayers the homebound of our

Parish Community. That they may con-tinue to feel connected to our Parish Family, and that they may feel God’s

love and care each day.

Readings for the Week of February 26, 2017

Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17;

Financially Speaking... For this Fiscal Year the amount budgeted for the weekly collection to meet our Expenses………………………………………..…………………………………………. $14,712.84 Sunday 2/19 Collection ….....……………..……..……………………………... $13,493.00 (Thank You!) Sunday Collection Last Year………………………………………………………. $14,917.50 Number of Envelopes ……………………………………………………………….. 321

You’re Invited St. Anthony of Padua Lenten Presenta ons by Jim Ryan,

Inspira onal Speaker and author of “Simple Happiness, 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up.”

Some of the topics that will be discussed during Jim’s presenta ons are: 8 Characteris cs of Happy People

Managing Thought, the Key to Happiness in Following Christ Start to Live Heaven on Earth

Dates: Monday, March 6, Tuesday, March 7, Wednesday, March 8 At 8:30AM AND 7:00PM

All programs are here in the Church. All are welcome. Bring a Friend

Come and prepare yourself for the Joyful Celebra on of Easter Jim has blessed many parishes with his wi y, insigh ul presenta ons.

He has the unique ability to turn profound, life-changing concepts into easily understood solu ons. Isn’t it me to invest in yourself and answer the call of

Christ to become the best version of yourself??

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Julian Calendar Lent begins Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abs nence Friday: St. Katharine Drexel; Abs nence; First Friday; World Day of Prayer Saturday: St. Casimir; First Saturday

Don’t Be Anxious People have, it seems, a natural penchant for misplaced emphasis on unimportant things. They can easily get caught up with what they’re having for dinner or what they will wear.

O en it is a tragedy that helps people to refocus on what is really important. What I shall wear is an irrelevant ques on when I am facing surgery or chemotherapy. What’s for dinner is immaterial to those living through grief or unemployment.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us not to worry. He doesn’t say, “Don’t eat. Don’t cook. Don’t buy clothes.” He says, “Don’t worry.” Jesus asks us not to relinquish our responsibili es but to let go of our anxiety. Anxiety betrays a lack of trust and Jesus reminds us that “Your heavenly Father knows” all that you need (Ma hew 6:32). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Treasures From Our Tradition By the early 1950s some scholars were calling for the restora on of Communion of the faith-ful on Good Friday, since by then only a priest received, consuming the host from the Holy Thursday repository. In 1955 the new Good Friday liturgy was med to begin at three o’clock everywhere, and included the op on of Holy Communion, but without the Precious Blood that had originally been part of the liturgy. Today, there is increasing debate among theologi-ans. Some feel that it would be be er to fast from the Eucharist on Good Friday, focusing on the mystery of the cross and highligh ng the Easter Communion. Others say that this Com-munion infuses the sadness of the day with awareness of Christ’s victory. It is not a day of mourning, of course, and the Passion according to John grounds the liturgy in a sense of Christ’s victory over death and the triumph of the cross. The tradi on is rich and varied, and we are s ll in the early stages of recovering an ancient way of doing things.

Why do we call the day “good”? The English and Dutch languages share this name, and its origin stems from the name “God’s Friday.” The tradi onal name for the day in La n is Feria VI in Parasceve, which translates as “The Sixth Day of the Week of Prepara on.” Other lan-guages make do with “Holy Friday.” In another part of England, as in Denmark, the people used to call it “Long Friday,” a good descrip on for a quiet day without work and no chance for play or a good meal! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co..

RESPECT LIFE…. True "compassion" brings one to share the suffering of the other, not to eliminate the one whose suffering he cannot tolerate. -The Gospel of Life, 66 Reflec on. The word "compassion" comes from the La n words meaning "to suffer with". Love brings us closer to people, and when they are in pain, love wants to come closer s ll. Love gladly suffers for and with the one who is loved. The so-called "right to die" is really a clever disguise for the right to kill. Prayer. Lord, free us from the selfishness that wants to run away from the suffering of others. Instead, fill us with true compassion so that we may suffer with them.

A1C Christopher Bartling Air Force SGT Kevin Blieka Army Cpl Michael A. Bernholc Marines A1C James T. D’Amato Air Force Cpl Steven Doty Army PFC John Doty Army P1C Daniel Fey Marines LCpl Douglas C. Heck Marines LCpl Ryan Kelly Marines SM Jeremy Kimball Navy Cpt Jonathan Kimball Air Force LCpl Kevin McCormack Marines Lt Connor Moore Marines SGT Michael O’Neill Marines PO3 Thomas O’Neill Navy LCpl Gregory L. Teich Marines ENS Cody B. West Navy

Pancake Dinner Shrove Tuesday February 28th

5:30PM - 7:30PM Tickets $5 at the door

Church In Need Collection - March 5 Next week at all the Masses there will be the Annual Na onwide Second Collec on for “The Church in Need.” The monies collected at this me will be shared among three areas of the world where there is par cular need for help The Church in Central and Eastern Europe, The Church in La n America and The Church in Africa. Thank you for your generosity.

You are invited to pick up a copy of the book “7 Secrets of Confession” by Vinny Flynn located in the back of the Church (one copy per household, please). Vinny Flynn is a best selling author. In this book, he explores the “hidden” truths of our encounter with Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconcilia on, presen ng what to many will be a whole new a tude toward “going to confession”. This book presents profound truths in an “easy to read” way and will help you begin an exci ng personal journey to healing and holiness.

LENTEN PENANCE: INTERNAL & INDIVIDUAL AND OUTWARD & SOCIAL

Disciplines of Lent: Prayer, Fas ng, Almsgiving

Prayer St. Francis de Sales:

All Chris ans need a half hour of prayer each day, except when they are busy… Then they need an hour.

Fr. Thomas Kea ng: The only way you can fail at prayer is…to not show up.

Sugges ons: Read scripture _____ minutes a day. Pray as a family before meals. Pray for one another’s needs. Par cipate more fully in Sunday Mass. Take a walk alone to quiet down and simply be in God’s presence Write a le er to God in your journal. Then let God “write” to you. Learn a prayer method: Lec o Divina, www.goodnews.ie/lec o.shtml; Centering Prayer,

www.contempla veoutreach.org; Liturgy of the Hours, www.liturgyhours.org

Fas ng and Almsgiving (Works of Charity) Besides the days of Fast and Abs nence, try one or two of the following.

Fast from watching TV. Spend this me with family members. Fast from snacks. Send the money saved to help the poor. Fast from new clothes and other consumer items. Give the money saved to a shelter help-

ing the homeless. Fast from _____ to become more aware of God and others. Fast from gossip. Write le ers to rela ves Visit the elderly, people who are homebound or in a nursing home, or prisoners Help a brother or sister, neighbor or friend. Give your me to find out more about people in our world who have special needs, such

as, people in Third World countries, the homeless, persons with AIDS, and so on. Talk with someone toward whom you feel prejudiced.

In all the good you do you will Evangelize: share the Good News of the Living Christ.

Adult Faith Formation BIBLE STUDIES— Wednesday, March 8th: Ecumenical Bible Study (Jewish & Catholic)- The Book of Psalms; 9:30 to 11:30am (St. Mark’s in Shoreham: Meeting Room)

Monday, February 27th: The Letters of the New Testament---a study of the First Letter of Peter; 8 to 9pm (St. Mark’s in Shoreham: Meeting Room)

Thursday, March 2nd: The Book of Psalms---an ongoing Bible Study; 10 to 11:30am (St. Anthony’s Music Room)

Tuesday, March 7th: The Gospel of Matthew---an ongoing Bible Study; 12 to 1:30pm (St. Louis de Montfort: The Joseph McDonnell Meeting Room)

COURSES— Thursday, March 16th: The Gospel of John—a study of the Fourth Gospel let by Fr. Donald Senior (via DVD) and facilitated by John McNamara; 10 to 11:30am (St. Anthony’s Music Room)

Tuesday, February 28th: Christian and Islamic Theology— with Prof. Gabriel Said Reynolds: a study of the possibilities for dialogue between these two great religions; 12 to 1:30pm (St. Louis de Montfort: The Joseph McDonnell Meeting Room)

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY— Monday, February 27th: The Letters of the New Testament: The First Letter of St. Peter—Bible sharing planning of events for our Young Adults; 8 to 9pm (St. Mark’s in Shoreham: Meeting Room)

VIRTUS TRAINING— Thursday, March 9th: Our next VIRTUS Training (mandatory for all parish volunteers along with the Criminal Background Check and Code of Conduct) will be held on Thursday, March 9th, at 10am or 7:30pm in the All Saints Room at St. Anthony’ Church in Rocky Point. The training will be facilitated by Mr. John J. McNamara (744-9515x200 or amos184@juno.com) To register for this Training, you have to go to the diocesan website (drvc.org) and click on the VIRTUS Training Calendar. After you create a user id and password, you can find the date on the calendar and register for this session.

St. Anthony’s Small Friars Preschool Registration for the 2017/2018 school year has begun at the

preschool. If you are interested in enrolling your 3 or 4 year old for September 2017, please contact Anne Tascarella: 631-821-1912.

Please register early to ensure your child’s placement for September.

Date Location Preacher

March 8 North Shore United Methodist Church Rev. Frank Schneider 260 Route 25A, Shoreham St. John the Bap st Church March 15 St. Anthony of Padua Church Rev. John McGinty 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church March 22 St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church Rev. Bruce Kaifler 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham Trinity Lutheran Church March 29 St. John the Bap st Church Rev. Hal Low 1488 North Country Road, Wading River North Shore United Methodist April 5 Wading River Congrega onal Church Deacon Patrick Gerace 2057 North Country Road, Wading River St. Mark’s RC Church April 14 Trinity Lutheran Church Deacon Fred Finter Good Friday 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point St. John the Bap st Church

Once again the North Shore Clericus will sponsor mid-week Lenten Services on the Wednesdays of Lent. These are annual events, which we have enjoyed for many years. The services are at 12:00 Noon. Bring a sandwich, the host church will provide dessert and beverages. On Good Friday there will not be a lunch. Please check the schedule above for loca ons and guest Preachers.

The offering collected at the services will benefit—

North Shore Clericus 2017 Wednesday Lenten Services Schedule

Are You Having Surgery in March? If you are having surgery in the month of March, you are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Anoin ng of the Sick a er the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturday, March 4th. The Sacrament of the Anoin ng of the Sick is the Church’s prayer for healing.

PLEDGE DOWN PAYMENT

10 Monthly Payments (to be billed by Diocese)

$2,500* $500 $200 each month

$1,500* $300 $120 each month

$1,000 $200 $ 80 each month

$ 750 $150 $ 50 each month

$ 500 $100 $ 40 each month

$ 250 $ 50 $ 20 each month

$ 200 $ 40 $ 16 each month

$ 150 $ 30 $ 12 each month

$ 100 $ 20 $ 8 each month

$ 75 $ 15 $ 5 each month

$ 50 $ 10 $ 4 each month

$ 30 $ 10 $ 2 each month

$ 25 $ 5 $ 2 each month

STEP 1 SUGGESTED GIFT PLAN

Use the table below as a guide but feel free to adjust the payments to your needs.

STEP 2 PLEDGE & PAYMENT INFORMATION

Please check the appropriate boxes below. Checks should be made payable to:

Catholic Ministries Appeal. Thank you very much for your support!

AMOUNT OF PLEDGE:

$_____________

PAYMENT PLAN: (Please Check One) No Payment Today

Full Payment Today of $_____________

Down Payment Today of $____________

Checks should be made payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal.

The Parish Family of St. Anthony of Padua Beautiful Rocky Point

2017 Catholic Ministries Appeal “Touching the lives of many through Diocesan and Parish Ministries and services.”

*MAJOR GIFT PLAN Please note that contributions of $1,500 receive special recognition from the Diocese. A contribution of $1,500 or more makes you a Patron and a contribution of $2,500 or more makes you a Sponsor of the Appeal. Contributions of $5,000 gives you membership on the Council of Stewards. This honorary society meets with the Bishop once a year to reflect, pray and speak with the Bishop on the spiritual aspects of Christian Stewardship.

STEP 3 NAME AND ADDRESS

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

City & State: _______________________________ Telephone:________________________ Your name and address is never given out and your telephone number is used only if there’s a question about your pledge. THANK YOU!! We are extremely grateful for your support. It makes a difference!

Please Note: After making your initial pledge you will be billed by the Diocesan Office for the remainder of your gift. After you are billed you should make payments directly to the Diocesan Office. Please DO NOT send payments to St. Anthony’s or place in the collection basket. THANK YOU for your support!

Outreach Coordinator

Susan Paulson Administrative

Assistant Donna Johann (631)-821-9450

email: stabread@optonline.net

Outreach Programs Our “After Care” bereavement program— for those who have attended a program and wish to continue—will be held once a month. For more details, call the Outreach.

Child/Health Plus Applications can be made through Fidelis Care by calling 1-888-343-3547 or by going online to www.fideliscare.org.

The FAN program no longer comes to Saint Anthony’s. Please call the Outreach for a location near you.

HELPFUL NUMBERS

AA Hotline—24 hr. 631-669-1124

Al-Anon 631-669-2827

Food Stamps 631-789-9546

Child Abuse 631- 360-3606

FAN Nutrition 516-623-4568

Birthright 631- 821-9727

Hope House 631- 460-6030

The Outreach is located at the west end of the parish center.

PANTRY NEEDS

The Outreach could use peanut butter and jelly as well as spaghetti sauce. Thank you.

MANNA MINISTRY

Our Manna Bread Ministry will be selling their homemade breads after the 10AM Mass on Sunday, March 5th.

Reminder: There will be a Manna Minis-try meeting on Wednesday, March 1st at 10:30 AM in the Parish Outreach Multipur-pose Room.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry or if you wish more infor-mation, please call St. Anthony’s Outreach at 821-9450. “You gave us bread from heaven, Lord: a sweet-tasting

bread that was very good to eat.” Wisdom 16:20.