The Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel 68 Wanser Avenue

Inwood, New York 11096 Phone: 516-239-0953 Fax: 516-239-0386

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Monday through Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Sunday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Parish of Saint Joseph 1346 Broadway

Hewlett, New York 11557 Phone 516-374-0290 Fax 516-374-2598

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - Noon 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

I am the vine, you are the branches. John 15:5

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Saint Joseph

5:00 PM (Saturday Vigil) Sunday - 8:30 - 10:30 - 12:00 PM

Our Lady of Good Counsel

4:00 PM (Saturday Vigil) Sunday

9:15 AM (en Espanol) - 11:00 AM

Saint Joachim

Sunday - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Saint Joseph - 8:30 AM Tuesday - Wednesday Thursday - Saturday

Our Lady of Good Counsel - 8:00 AM Monday - Tuesday - Thursday

Saint Joachim - 9:00 AM Monday - Wednesday - Friday

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Saint Joachim Friday - 9:30 AM

Saint Joseph Saturday - 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM

Our Lady of Good Counsel Saturday - 3:00 PM

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Saint Joseph

Miraculous Medal Novena

Saturday following 8:30 AM Mass

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 9:00 AM through

Thursday 9:00 AM

Our Lady of Good Counsel

Wednesday Prayer Service Wednesday - 6:15 PM

Miraculous Medal Novena Immediately Following

Fatima Devotions First Saturday 8:30 AM

The Parish of Saint Joachim 614 Central Ave.

Cedarhurst, New York 11516 Phone - 516-569-1845 Fax - 516-569-0117

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday

8:00 AM to 4:00PM

Rev. Thomas M. Moriarty, Jr. Pastor - The Parishes of the Five Towns - 516-374-0290 Ex 111

Rev. Msgr. Paul F. Rahilly Pastor Emeritus - Parish of Saint Joachim

Rev. James F. Drew Associate Pastor - The Parishes of the Five Towns - 516-374-0290 Ex 116

Rev. Eric R. Fasano Assistant Judicial Vicar, Tribunal of Diocese of Rockville Center and

Resident Associate - The Parishes of the Five Towns-516-239-0953 Ex. 120 Fr. Fernando Echeverri

Associate for Spanish Ministry for Our Lady of Good Counsel and Holy Name of Mary Parish, 516-239-0953

In Residence

Rev. Nobert D’Suoza OFM Cap Chaplain at Mercy Medical Center residing at St Joseph’s Rectory

Deacons Rev. Mr. Thomas Costello - 516-374-0290 Ex 119 Rev. Mr. Daniel Otton - 516-374-0290 Ex. 120

Rev. Mr. Charles Goldburg - 516-569-1845 Rev. Mr. Frank Bono - 516-569-1845

NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register at the appropriate Rectory. If you are moving within or outside the Parish, please inform the appropriate Parish office.

NUEVOS PARROQUIANOS: Los parroquianos, registran por favor en la parroquia que asiste.

Si mueve a o lejos de su parroquia, llama por favor la oficina de su parroquia a decirlos. Muchas Gracias.

BAPTISMS - BAUTISMO: Parents are advised to call the appropriate Rectory for a preliminary interview. Saint Joseph Parishioners must attend a preparation class on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:45 PM prior to the Baptism.

Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Our Lady of Good Counsel Parishioners are required to attend a preparation class. To arrange a date call Lena Artusa.

Baptisms are celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. Saint Joachim Parishioners: All arrangements are to be made through parish.

Baptism class will be organized at time of arrangements.

Los padres necesitan llamar Padre Fernando por una fecha y por una clase.

WEDDINGS - MATRIMONIO: The Sacrament of Marriage celebrates the union of a man and a woman within the Church Community. We encourage those planning a marriage to contact the appropriate Parish before booking the Reception Hall. All plans with the Par-ish should be made at least 6 months prior to anticipated date so proper preparations, including Pre-Cana and FOCCUS can be made.

The bride or groom must be members of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish or St. Joseph’s Parish.

Por favor, llama la oficina siete meses antes de hacer una fecha. Necesita tomar clases de “Pre-Cana.” y “FOCCUS”.

Saint Joseph Parish Staff Phone: 516-374-0290

Grace Coyne - Parish Secretary - Ex. 110

Jean Brophy - Director of Music - Ex. 112

Bob Ryan - Plant Manager

Elizabeth McCaffrey - Director of Rel. Ed.

Phone: 569-6080 Fax: 374-3664

Rae DeMarsico - Assistant to Religious Ed. Directors

Saint Joseph's and OLGC

Ryan Murphy Bookkeeper St. Joseph and OLGC-Ex. 113

Carol Poole

St. Vincent DePaul Society 516-569-0834

OLGC Parish Staff Phone 516-239-0953

Vanessa Quiros - Joanne Mejia

Parish Secretaries - Ex. 110

Mr. Timothy Remsen - Director of Music

Maureen O’Loughlin Director of Rel. Ed. 516-239-0662

Eleanor Levy

Assistant to Religious Ed. Director - 516-239-0662

Lena Artusa

Pastoral Assistant / Outreach 516-239-7025

Saint Joachim Parish Staff Phone: 516-569-1845

Mireya Jacobs - Parish Secretary

Richard Jacobs - Sexton

Timothy Remsen - Director of Music

Altar Bread and Wine

In memory of: Daniel Brophy Requested by:

Bernadette Kaufmann

Sanctuary Candles In memory of:

Maria Rizzo and Maria Aufiero Requested by:

The Egidio Family

PRAY FOR THE SICK

For the week of December 13th to

December 19th

All Memorials

In Memory of:

Michael & Bertha

Reimondi

Requested by:

MaryAnn

Barsukas

St. Joachim

Willie Glowacki Mary Capolong Consuelo Marin Carol Kenney Yolie Rainone Jake Carpenter Robert Hicks Sr Jodie Maine Diane Barba Carolyn Benenati Frances Speziale Frances Dougherty Catherine Grace Christoff Josephine Albanese

St. Joseph’s Bunnie Davi Anthony Sourras June Perby Kay Merritt Martin Stamile Christina Bailey Stephen Cacace Judy Georgia Bonnie Taylor Edward Rizzo William Coburn

Sunday—December 13 8:30-Isabella Sweeney 10:30-William McCaffrey-Senior, Salva-tore Barbato-Senior, Eileen Wallace, Dolores diFranco, Anthony Joseph Eid. 12:00-Richard Litterello Tuesday– December 15 8:30-Joe Bichko Wednesday– December 16 8:30-Charlie Brambach 12th Anniversary “Faithful St. Vincent dePaul Benefactor” Thursday-December 17 8:30-JoAnn Hewlett Saturday—December 19 8:30-Margaret & Jake Mis, Thomas Cava-liere, Mary Saggese, William A. Jones 5:00-Josephine Van Duyne & Anthony Esposito Sunday –December 20 8:30-Dolores DiFranco 10:30-Mary Villalba, Ralph DeBiasi-Junior, Goffredo & Lena Ricci, John J. Cassidy-Senior, Baby Matthew Boris Frustaci. 12:00-Maria Tavella

SUNDAY - December 13th 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM – Michael & Bertha Reimondi / Giacobbe Gallo / St. Lucy / Alfredina Santil-lo / Gertrude Dato MONDAY - December 14th 8:00 AM - John Zullo TUESDAY - December 15th 8:00 AM - Francesco Tavella & Francesco Artusa THURSDAY - December 17th 8:00 AM - Purgatorial Mass FRIDAY - December 18th No Intentions SATURDAY - December 19th 4:00 PM - Nicky Vacchio & Tom Boyle / Armando Fusco / Maria Clark & Family / Jeremiah Hassett / Josephine Lentricchia DeCicco SUNDAY - December 20th 9:15 AM - Maria Rodriquez 11:00 AM – Antonio Mazzeo / Mary Murello & Family, Sophie Shawalloun & Family / Ferraro, Tudda, Deseta Families / Giuseppe & Rosa Artusa / Salvatore & Francesca Ci-mato

Sunday – December 13th 8:00 AM Robert Batta (1st Ann), Michael Feldhausen 11:30 AM Kevin O’Rourke, Saverio

W. Assunta, Teresa, Gennaro & Jesse Napoli-tano & Fam, Elvero Villa-carlos, Maria Coletta

Monday – December 14th St. John of the Cross 9:00 AM Eddie Loughman & Dec

Mem Loughman Fam Wednesday – December 16th 9:00 AM Dec Mem Lapp & Feeney

Fam, Elvero Villacarlos, Elena Alonzo Molina

Friday – December 18th 9:00 AM Norma Petino Sunday – December 20th 8:00 AM Robert V. Fitzgerald, Dominic C. Pollera 11:30 AM Maria & Peter Musacchio,

Elvira & Eugenio Fran-gella, Mary, John & Nancy LaRosa, Michael Skiadas, Maria Occaso

Sunday, December 6, 2015

5:00PM 289 8:30 AM 204 10:30AM 303 12:00 PM 294 Total 1090

Collection $6890.00

Sunday, December 6, 2015

4:00 PM 131 9:30 AM 316 11:00 AM 153

Total 600 Collection $2655.00

Sunday, December 6, 2015

8:00 AM 112 11:30 AM 160

Total 272 Collection $2900.00

+ + OLGC + + Matthew Mulherin

Elizabeth Broderick Edward Broderick Darlene DiIorio

Marie Super Robert Hicks

Nunzio Olivieri Carmela Stamile Stella Pescatore Jenny Reimondi Theresa Oliveri

Makenzie Grace

Montgomery

The Rose for Life this week:

In Memory of Sally Ann Sal-dutti Strain

Sunday-December 13

CYO-GYM Monday-December 14

OA 7PM-CAFÉ RCIA 7-8PM-AH - CYO-GYM

Tuesday-December 15 AA 12-1PM-CB

Yoga 9-11AM-CB Cub Scouts7:30PM-CAFÉ - CYO-GYM

Wednesday-December 16 AA 7:30PM-CAFÉ

Yarn Group 1-3PM-MTG. ROOM SVDP 9-11AM; 7-8:30PM-AH

K of C 8:30PM-YC - CYO-GYM Thursday– December 17

AA 12-1PM-CB Yoga 7:30PM-CAFÉ

AOH 8PM-CB - CYO-GYM Friday-December 18

AA 7:30PM-CAFÉ Yoga 9-11AM-CB - CYO-GYM

Saturday-December 19 CYO-GYM

Sunday-December 20 CYO-GYM

Sunday December 13th

Monday December 14th

Rel. Ed. & RCIA 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.

LOM 7:30 pm - 9 pm

Tuesday December 15th

Rel. Ed & RCIA 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm &

7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

ESL 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Wednesday December 16th

SVDP BAGGING

Prayer service 6:15 PM

Thursday December 17th

SVDP DISTRIBUTION

Charismatic Prayer Group 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday December 18th

Emaus Group 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday December 19th

Sunday December 20th

Third Sunday of Advent Pope Francis chose to inaugurate the Jubilee Year of Mercy last Tuesday be-cause December 8 marks the fiftieth anni-versary of the closing of Vatican II. That council, Pope Francis reminds us, inaugu-rated a new phase in the Church’s history. The Spirit called the Church to tear down the walls that for far too long had made it a fortress, and to proclaim the gospel in a new, more accessible way. Pope Francis quotes Saint John XXIII in declaring the Church’s preference for “the medicine of mercy,” and Blessed Paul VI in proposing the Good Samaritan as our mod-el for discipleship (Misericordiae Vultus, 4). Pope Francis adds that God’s mercy is “the beating heart of the Gospel,” and that mercy “must penetrate the heart and mind” of every disciple (MV, 12). Three times today’s Gospel asks, “What should I do?” Pope Francis would say: Imitate Jesus, who came not wielding the fiery judgment that John the Baptist had threatened, but instead imparting heal-ing, compassion, forgiveness—mercy!

Tercer Domingo de Adviento El Papa Francisco eligió inaugurar el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia el pasado martes porque el 8 de diciembre marca el quincuagé-simo aniversario de la clausura del Concilio Vaticano II. El Papa Francisco nos recuerda que el Concilio inauguró una fase en la historia de la Igle-sia. El Espíritu llamó a la Iglesia a derrumbar muros que la habían hecho una fortaleza por mucho tiempo, y a procla-mar el Evangelio en un modo nuevo y más accesible. El Papa Francisco cita a san Juan XXIII declarando la “preferencia por la medicina de la misericordia” de la Igle-sia, y al beato Pablo VI proponiendo “al Buen Samaritano como nuestro modelo de discipulado” (Misericordiae Vul-tus, 4). El Papa Francisco añade: “la misericordia de Dios es el corazón palpitante del Evangelio” y que esa miseri-cordia debe “alcanzar la mente y el corazón” de cada discí-pulo (MV, 12). En el Evangelio de hoy, tres veces se pre-

gunta “¿Qué tenemos que hacer?” El Papa Francisco diría: Imita a Jesús, quien vino no empuñando el juicio de fuego que Juan el Bautista anunciaba, sino en su lugar sa-nando, siendo compasivo, perdonando —¡misericordia!

2016 DAILY MASS BOOK FOR ST. JOSEPH, OLGC and

SAINT JOACHIM Masses are available for

anyone wishing to make arrangements for their loved ones.

Please come to the Rectory DURING OFFICE

HOURS ONLY. Please note the offering for any

announced Mass is $20 and unannounced masses are at $10.

In our continued mission toward unity as the Parishes of the Five Towns, Three Parishes, ONE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, we will

now share one weekly bulletin. This is anoth-er step taken to meet Bishop Murphy’s man-date to develop a unified Catholic Identity in

the Five Towns. An identity shared by all three parishes, and the common leadership of

priests, deacons, and staffs now serving in those parishes. If you would like to have something printed in the bulletin,

please email your announcement to fivetownsparishes@aol.com.

Please have your message to sent by Tuesday at Noon for the following Sunday.

May God continue to bless us as we continue to bring the Love of Christ to our beloved Five Towns.

CHRISTMAS PLANT

MEMORIALS Once again at Saint Joseph’s Parish, we are

offering a Christmas Plant Memorial for your liv-ing and deceased relatives and friends. Suggested donations: $20 for a small;

$25 for a medium; $35 for a large plant. Please CLEARLY print your

name, donation amount and the name of the loved one to be remem-

bered on a plain white envelope and mark it

“CHRISTMAS PLANT.” Send it to the rectory or drop it into the

Sunday collection basket. We will then place a plant on the altar for Christmas

in memory of your loved one.

La misa en español los domingos en Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo

A partir del domingo, 29 de Noviembre de 2015, la hora de la misa en español

será a las 9:15. Más personas están asistiendo a todas las misas, y esto hará que el aparcamiento y la circulación de

personas entre las misas más fácil. Gracias por su cooperación.

Spanish Mass Time on Sundays at

Our Lady of Good Counsel Beginning on Sunday, November 29, 2015, the time for the Sunday Spanish

Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel will be 9:15 AM.

More people are attending all of the Masses, and this will make parking and

the movement of people between Masses easier.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Saint Joachim Church Cedarhurst, NY

Deacon Frank Bono is inviting you to the Scrip-ture Reflection Group’s

discussion of Sunday Scripture Readings on every Monday morning immediately fol-lowing the 9:00 AM Mass. Come join us.

The Liturgy and Influenza

With Flu season right around the corner, we offer the following suggestions.

Durante este tiempo del año es donde muchas personas tienen gripe y nosotros

queremos hacer alguna segurencias:

Holy Communion: Priests, Deacons and Eucharistic Ministers should be especially encouraged to wash

their hands before Mass begins.

Communion from the Cup: The faithful should refrain from drinking from the cup when one has a cold.

Greeting of Peace: The faithful should use good judgment and limit contact with others when sick.

Mass Attendance: If one is sick, there in no obligation to attend Mass, personal prayer

and reflection is encouraged

La Santa Comunión: Los sacerdotes, los Diáconos y Ministros eucarísticos deben especialmente lavar las

manos antes que Masa empiece.

La Comunión de la Taza: El fiel no debe tomar de la taza cuando tiene un gripe.

El Saludo de la Paz: El fiel debe pensar de si deben tocar otros cuando están enfermos.

Asistir la Misa: Si está enfermo, no hay obligación de venir a la Misa, oración personales y reflejo pueden

ser hechas en esta situación Secretariat for the Liturgy; USCCB

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us

who have recourse to thee. + + + + + + + +

Oh Maria sin pecado concebida,ruega por Nosotros

que recurrimos a Ti.

O God of all the Nations, the One God who is and was and always will be, who in your providence

willed that your Church be united to the suffering of your Son, look with mercy on your servants in

Iraq who are persecuted for their faith in you. Grant them perseverance and courage to be wor-thy imitators of Christ. Bring your wisdom upon

leaders of nations to work for peace among all peoples. May your Spirit open conversion for

those who contradict your will that we live in har-mony. And in all things may we be united in truth and freedom to seek your will in our lives. We ask

this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.

Archbishop William Lori Archbishop of Baltimore

+ + REST IN PEACE + + Saint Joseph

Patricia Kollar OLGC

Jennie Reimondi Saint Joachim Bernie Pastor Howard Kniffin

Available in Saint Joseph's and Our Lady of Good Counsel !!!!

Coming Soon to Saint Joachim's!!! For more information or to sign up just go

to www.faithdirect.net and use Parish codes:

NY659 for Saint Joseph or NY660 for OLGC.

PRO LIFE HOLY HOUR

Sunday, Dec . 13th from 2-3PM St. Ignatius Martyr Church

721 W. Broadway, Long Beach, ALL ARE WELCOME

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE AT ST. JOSEPH

Once again we will be hosting the Defensive Driving Course for point reduction,

reduce auto insurance rates, and sharpen driving skills. The class will be held here on

Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 from 8:30am to 3:00pm in the school meeting room. To register please call 631-360-9720.

A festival of Lessons and Carols will be taking place at

Our Lady of Good Counsel on December 20th at 3.00pm.

It will be a prayer service of readings and carols after each Lesson . All five choirs of the

three parishes will be joining together for this beautiful and

sacred event.

FAMILIES ANONYMOUS Is a self-help program for concerned parents, relatives

and friends of someone who uses mild-altering drugs and/or alcohol or who has related behavior problems. The group meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm at

St. Raymond’s Church School Cafeteria, 263 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway, NY. No fees or dues are required, and first names only are used at meetings. Advance no-

tice is NOT necessary to attend Families Anonymous meetings.

Call 516-221-0303 for information.

2016 DAILY MASS BOOK FOR

FOR THE THREE PARISHES OF THE

FIVE TOWNS. Masses for 2016 are now

available in Saint Joseph’s, Saint Joachim’s and Our Lady of Good

Counsel for anyone wishing to make Mass arrangements

for their loved one. Please come to the Rectory

DURING OFFICE HOURS ONLY. The offering for announced Masses remain at $20 and

unannounced masses are still $10.

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY At Saint Joseph’s

On Sunday December 27th 2015 we will be celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family. To honor this feast

day, we are inviting all the families who had the privilege of taken home the holy

family statue on a weekly basis at the 10:30 am mass during the year to attend

this mass in solidarity of the Holy Family.

Christmas Flowers Offering: AT SAINT JOACHIM’S

Our Christmas flowers and decorations are available in honor/memory of loved ones. Please use the envelopes provided in the pew, please print clearly. A completed

listing will be published in the bulletin dur-ing the Christmas season. Also the

Christmas Gift envelopes will be available.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th

9:30 AM - Saint Joachim + + + + +

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th

Saint Joseph 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Good Counsel 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM

+ + + + + MONDAY, DECEMBER 21st

Good Counsel - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saint Joseph - 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

+ + + + + THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saint Joseph and Good Counsel

We have provided extra opportunities to celebrate the

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION as we approach the great Feast of Christmas.

FORGIVENESS………...What a wonderful way to begin the Christmas Season.

St. Joseph Church Conference

Angela’s House 569-0834

Hours: Wed 9:15-11:00 a.m. Wed 7:00-8:30 p.m. svdphewlett@gmail.com

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Parish Outreach 516-239-0953

Hours Monday - Thursday

9:30 -11:30 Email: OLGCLA@AOL.COM

Annual Christmas Angel Collection Ends Today

Collection boxes will be in the Sanctuary or you can drop off your gift

at the rectory during business hours on Monday, December 14th.

Please return your Gift Certificate TODAY, Sunday, December 13h. It is VERY im-

portant that you indicate the amount of your gift card donation. Any questions, please give us a call. Your Christmas gift certifi-cates will be distributed on December 16th

The SVDP Food Pantry will be closed on December 23rd and December 30th. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 6th.

As our Advent journey continues, we turn in hope to Christ and ask, Lord Jesus, what should we do?

Watch over all children, that they may know your love; Protect all who are abused and neglected;

Strengthen all Vincentians in their efforts to reveal your love, Come, Lord Jesus, and do not delay.

Amen

Como nuestro viaje de Adviento continua, nos dirigimos con la esperanza en Cristo y nos preguntamos,

Senor Jesus que debemos hacer? velar por que todos los ninos, que conoscan de tu amor.

Proteje a todos los abusados y olvidados Da valor a todos los Vicentinos en sus

esfuerzos por revelar tu amor. Amen

God Bless Everyone Our Lady of Good Counsel’s The Society of St. Vincent de Paul & Outreach

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

Mac & Cheese, Cereal, Soup, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Rice, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly

We are very thankful for all the donations received throughout the year; it is very much appreciated.

Estamos muy agradecidos por todas las donaciones recibidas

durante este ano; son ustedes muy apreciados.

The pantry needs donations of the

following items:

Canned/Dry Milk Apple Juice Cereal Canned Fruit Mac & Cheese 1lb. White Rice bag

Canned Mixed Vegetable We cannot distribute any

Item that has expired (check expiration date)

Third Sunday of Advent In today’s Gospel John the Baptist says, “Whoever has two cloaks

should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise…”

Christmas is a time of love and gift giving…please share your abundance by giving a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so

that those who do not have clothes and food can share in the blessings of Christmas.

The Angel gifts should be

returned by TODAY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH.

~ If anyone is free after the 9am Mass on Monday, December 14th – come

& join us in sorting the Angel gifts, it would be appreciated. We will

meet in the Lower Church. Thank you

Mireya Jacobs

PAX CHRISTI LONG ISLAND ANNUAL RETREAT Saturday, January 9, 2016

Unitarian Universalist Congregation 48 Shelter Rock Rd. Manhasset, NY

The Role of Religion in a Fragmented World

Presenter: Vicki Toale, O.P Associate Professor Molloy College

Pastoral Associate – Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish

“Breaking Down[SC1] the Box” Documentary on inhumane use of solitary confinement of prisoners Screening and discussion of film

Facilitator: Claire Deroche, Social Justice Coordinator Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock

Coffee and Bagels

9:30- Lunch (provided)- 12:00 Film & Discussion 1:00 All Most Welcome! RSVP Pax Christi shcroke@gmail.com

“Since everything is interrelated, concern for the protection of nature is also incompatible with the justification of abortion. How can we genuinely teach the importance of concern for other vulnerable beings… if we fail to protect a human embryo, even when its presence is un-comfortable and creates difficulties?”

+ Pope Francis, Laudato Si, no. 120 © 2015 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. (www.goo.gl/UBwd3B)

YEAR OF MERCY PRAYER Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being en-slaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his be-trayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glori-fied. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ig-norance and error. Let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, pro-claim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Fa-ther and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. “Dado que todo está relacionado, tampoco es compatible la de-fensa de la naturaleza con la justificación del aborto. No parece factible un camino educativo para acoger a los seres débiles que nos rodean,… si no se protege a un embrión humano aunque su llegada sea causa de molestias y dificultades”. + Papa Francisco, Laudato si’, 120 © 2015 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Se utiliza con permiso. (www.goo.gl/UBwd3B)

AÑO DE ORACIÓN DE LA MISERICORDIA

Señor Jesucristo, se nos han enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre celestial y nos han dicho que quien ve lo que ve. Muéstra-nos tu rostro y nos guardará. Su mirada amorosa liberado Zaqueo y Matthew de ser esclavizado por el dinero; la mujer adúltera y Magdalena busquen felicidad en cosas creadas; hici-eron Peter llorar después de su traición y asegurado el paraíso al ladrón arrepentido. Queremos oír, como si dirigida a cada uno de nosotros, las palabras que habló a la samaritana: "si conocieras el don de Dios!" Eres la cara visible del Padre invisible, del Dios que se manifiesta su poder sobre todo de perdón y misericordia: que la iglesia sea la cara visible en el mundo, su Señor resucitado y glorificado. Voluntad de que sus ministros también vestidos de debilidad que puede sentir compasión por la ignorancia y error: que todo el mundo que se acerque a ellos sensación buscada, amado y perdonado por Dios. Envía tu espíritu y consagrar a cada uno de nosotros con su unción, para que el Jubileo de la misericordia puede ser un año de gracia del Señor y su iglesia, con renovado entusiasmo, puede llevar buenas noticias a los pobres, proclamar libertad a los cautivos y oprimidos y restaurar la vista a los ciegos. Esto de ti, Señor Jesús, pedimos por la inter-cesión de María, madre de misericordia; usted que vive y reina con el padre y el Espíritu Santo eternamente y para siempre. Amén.

Meals on Wheels Program Our Senior Case Management/ Home delivered meals program

have served Nassau County seniors for over 25 years. These

programs enabled many frail, elderly, residents to remain in their own homes safely. Our Case managers make home visits to evaluate the situation

and assess the individual’s needs. As a community - affiliation, we ask your assistance in

reaching out to those who may be in need of our services, and otherwise, may not be aware of these programs.

Kindly share this information with an older person and/or caregiver.

If you, or older persons you know, are having difficulty managing independently, please consider contacting the

Catholic Charities Senior Case Management main phone line at 516-771-3410

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

Lunes: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Miércoles: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 7:18b-23 Jueves: Gén 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Viernes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Sábado: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45

“May the Jubilee of Mercy bring us all closer to God’s goodness and love.” Pope Francis - Dec. 7, 2015 -Twitter

MILITARY PRAYER LIST

Please pray for the following members of the

United States Military serving throughout the world.

Ch. Col. Mark P. Rowan, Chaplain USAF, Ellen Gorman Porter, Air Nat’l Guard; PFC Peter Jon Sormilic

Jennifer Gorman, USAF; Jeremy Cohen, US Army, Major Susan A. Romano, USAF, Airnan Brian N. Legrow USAF

Lt. Christopher Healy, USMC; Frank Sabella, Jr. USAF; Sgt. Joseph Meyer, US Army; Alex Park, USMC

Sgt 1st Class Jean E. Michaud, US Army; Trevor Nordin, USAF; Kevin Sanchez, USAF;

Lcpl. Ryan Carriddi USMC, Cpl. William Andrejack, USMC; Michael Lembo; Cpl. Keith M Flick, USMC;

Lcpl. Edward J. Vinogroski, USMC; John Burns: Christopher Vardaro, US Army; PFC Joshua Hernandez;

Thomas Curran USMC; Adam J. Moreau, US Army SPL Ernie Mari, US Army; PO Robert McNeill, USN;

Sgt. Jennifer Riddle, US Army; Bryan A. DiPrima USN; Gerald Acosto, US Army; Matthew Redden;

William Kearney, USMC; PO Andrew L. DeMarsico, USN 2Lt. Paul S. Conrad, US Army; Lt. Matthew Lipsky, USN

James Yeager, USMC Rct. ; Lcpl Anthony J. Martin, USMC; Sgt. Gerard Sweet, US Army; Lcpl Andrew Michels, USMC,

Cpl. Francis J. LaBarbera US Army, Patrick Kelly, USMC PVT Richard Andersen US ARMY; Captain Daniel Vacchio USMC,

1st Lt. Josef Kaplan US Army, Anthony D. Boe, USAF Pvt, Michael J. Agunzo, US Army; PFC Ryan Burkett, USMC Shaun Cullen, USAF, SFC Frederick M. Haslett, US Army,

Mark A. Geraldi LTC.-US Army; Airman John Daniel US Navy 1st Lt. John Runco, USAF

L. Tom Acerno, US Army; PO Andrew DeMarsico US Navy Pvt. Kevin Doherty US Army - Sgt. Fausto Olivo - US Air Force

Specialist Christopher Smith If you, or a loved one, would like to be included on this list, please

E-mail Father Tom Moriarty at frtom247@aol.com.

With joy you will draw water

at the fountain of salvation. — Isaiah 12:3

Sacarán agua con gozo de la fuente de salvación.

— Isaías 12:3

Time And Celebrant

SAT

5:00 PM

SUN

8:30 AM

SUN 10:30 AM

SUN

12:00NOON

SERVERS

V. Scherzinger

G. Irizarry

Y. Bolante

G. Papini

P. Papini

N. Gaona

A. Tullao

J. Tullao

L. Loria

J. Caputo

R. Torbati

S. Torbati

Saint Joseph - December 19 - 20

Lector L.S.

EM Cup Cup Cup Cup Deacon

Lector L.S. EM Cup Cup Cup Cup Deacon

EM’s / LECTORS

Lector L.S. EM Cup Cup Cup Cup Deacon

H.R./N.H.

Lector L.S. EM Cup Cup Cup Cup

Deacon

Good Counsel - December 19 - 20

Celebrant Father Tom

Moriarty

Celebrant Father

Eric Fasano

Celebrant Father

Tom Moriarty

Celebrant Father

Tom Moriarty

SERVERS    Brian Guevarra Chris an Guevarra Ethan Montalvo Max Bardales Kerin Guzman Miguel Hernandez Maria Zabaleta Madaline Bishop Ashley Cifuentes Sydney Cifuentes

SAT 4:00 PM

SUN 9:30 AM SUN 11:00 AM

EM’s / LECTORS

LECTOR

MINISTER

LECTOR

MINISTER

Celebrant - Father Mike Carroll

Celebrant - Father Eric Fasano

Celebrant - Father Fernando Echeverri

SERVERS

SUN 8:00 AM SUN 11:30 AM

EM’s / LECTORS

LECTOR

MINISTER

LECTOR

MINISTER

Celebrant - Father Jim Drew

Celebrant - Father Jim Drew

Saint Joachim - December 19 - 20

Lucy Singer

Lois Wolfteich

V. Harnisch M.Stamile J. Taglic P. Tinghitella J. Zaptin B. Kaufmann

R. Doud C.Simmons J. Ostrin A. Hugues T. Molinaro A. Zafonte

Team 3

T.Early T.Costello T. Costello P. Roche M. Cleary M. Casavecchia

T. Costello

R. Breen P. Doud D. Otton P. Scherzinger A. Yenna M.Breen D. Otton

S.Portillo D. Carroll

F. Castro L. Pietrak

This week, our celebration of Advent makes a transition in ritual and texts. Beginning December 18, the count-down of nine days (a novena) to Christmas sees a height-ened sense of expectation, and also a turning from the call of the Baptist in the wilderness to the events leading up to Jesus’ birth. In ancient Spain, Decem-ber 18 was once celebrated as the “Feast of the Expectancy,” and customs grew up to heighten readiness in the homes. Some customs arise from monastic life and practice and spill over into our parish life. Beginning tonight, those who pray Ves-pers will sing in the opening phrase a beauti-ful title of Christ. These titles belong to a collection of opening phrases called the “O Antiphons” after the awe-inspired “O” sung on the first note. There’s a playful code in the titles: O Wisdom, O Lord, O Flow-er of Jesse, O Key of David, O Dawn, O Ruler, O Em-manuel. When you take their Latin names—Sapientia, Adonai, Radix, and so on—the titles form an acrostic when you read them backwards: “ERO CRAS.” In Latin, that is translated as “I will be there tomorrow!” It’s as if Christ were answering the prayers of the waiting people in the words of the prayers themselves. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Los cristianos latinos tenemos unos cinco siglos en nues-tra trayectoria de fe y como todo cristiano aguardamos la segunda venida del Mesías, Jesús. Nuestra espera forma parte de dos milenios de cristianos que buscan verlo lle-gar en las nubes.

Desde el siglo VII la oración oficial de la Iglesia clama el retorno de Cristo con las exclamaciones llamadas las “Antífonas Oh”. Estas llaman a Jesús pidiéndole que venga bajo los títulos de Emmanuel, Sabidu-ría celestial, Señor de gran poder, Vara de Isaí, Llave de David, Alba de la luz, y Deseo y Rey de gentes, y algunos más. Estos refra-nes se usan aún todavía hoy durante los días

17 al 23 de diciembre, y unidas en un acróstico latino forman las palabras ero cras (estaré mañana), como res-puesta a la petición cristiana. Eventualmente en el siglo X o XI estas antífonas fueron unidas en el canto grego-riano Veni, veni Emmanuel (Oh ven, oh ven Emmanuel). Este Adviento mientras cantamos las antiguas antífo-nas hay que preguntarnos si de veras estamos listos para el regreso del Hijo del Hombre que viene para juzgar a vivos y muertos. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2015

Tercer Domingo de Adviento 13 de diciembre de 2015

CELEBRATE This Sunday, God rejoices and sings because of us. We read in Zephaniah today that God “will sing joyfully because of you, / as one sings at festivals” (Zephaniah 3:18). We know plenty about singing at festi-vals. Already our ears are ringing with the songs and carols that anticipate the Christmas season. Paul reminds us of the source of our own double rejoicing: God is the mighty savior who is in our midst (in Zephaniah’s words). Because this is so, says Paul, we can rejoice and be at ease. We don’t have to worry, for God’s peace will stand guard over our hearts and minds. A medieval carol depicts Christmas as “my dancing day” and urges us to enter into the dance. Why all the merrymaking? Because “the Lord is near,” as Paul re-minds us (Philippians 4:5). He then points to another rea-son for the dancing: the dawn of the promise of peace, the peace beyond all understanding, that is now within our grasp. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

CELEBRA Este domingo, Dios canta y se regocija por noso-tros. Leemos hoy en Sofonías que Dios “se llenará de júbi-lo por tu causa, como en los días de fiesta” (Sofonías

3:18). Sabemos mucho de cantar en festivales. Ya nuestros oídos resuenan con los cantos y villancicos que anticipan la época navideña. Pablo nos recuerda la fuente de este doble regocijo: Dios, tu poderoso salvador, está en medio de ti (en palabras de Sofonías). Por ser así, nos dice Pablo, podemos alegrar-nos y estar en paz. No tenemos que inquietar-nos, porque la paz de Dios custodiará nuestros corazones y pensamientos. Un villancico antiguo representa la

Navidad como “el día de mi baile” y nos urge a tomar par-te en el baile. ¿Por qué todo el regocijo? Porque “el Señor está cerca” nos recuerda Pablo (Filipenses 4:5). Entonces apunta a la otra razón para el baile: el amanecer de la pro-mesa de paz, la paz que sobrepasa toda inteligencia, y que ya está al alcance de la mano.

TODAY’S READINGS - LECTURAS DE HOY