Saint Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church

37 Union Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701  

 

MISSION STATEMENT We dream of St. Martin’s as a Eucharist community celebrating our life in Jesus Christ by prayer, learning and service. PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Gerard Gordon, Pastor Rev. Joseph Madsen, Associate Pastor Deacon Richard Ferri Deacon Michael A. Aprile Deacon Lawrence McPartland Peter Schubart, Music Director Sr. Marie Josee Siede, Outreach Director Jennifer Kennedy, Rel. Ed. Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Economos, Principal

PARISH STAFF Michelle Hackett, Business Manager Kelly Harvey, Tuition Secretary Lisa Dzwlewicz, Parish Secretary Karen Young, Parish Secretary  

PARISH DIRECTORY Rectory Office 631-264-0124 Rectory Fax 631-264-0139 Music Director 631-264-0124 School Office 631-264-7166 Religious Ed. Office - 631-691-1617 Parish Outreach Office 631-264-4840 Employment Program 631-598-2378 St. Martin’s Thrift Shop 631-598-1144 Immigration Services 631-691-1619

WEBSITES Parish Website -www.stmartinschurch.net School Website - www.smtschool.org Rectory Email - smtrectory@gmail.com Rel. Ed Email - stmartinreo@gmail.com Outreach - smtoutreach@optonline.net

RECTORY HOURS Monday-Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday and Sunday: 9:00AM-2:00PM

OUTREACH HOURS Monday-Friday: 10:00AM-12:30PM & 1:30PM-4:00PM Immigration Services Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00AM - 12:30PM & 1:30PM - 4:00PM  

EUCHARIST MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Friday: 8:30AM Saturday Morning: 8:30AM Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM Sunday Masses: 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12 NOON, and 5:00PM Parishioners who are unable to attend Sunday Mass may receive the Eucharist at home on a weekly basis. Please call the rectory to arrange for a visit by a Special Minister of Holy Communion. *The schedule for Holy Days will be announced on the previous Sunday. BAPTISMS Baptisms take place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 1:30PM. RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 4:00PM and by appointment.  DEVOTIONS DAILY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Monday through Saturday, immediately following the 8:30AM Mass. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Every Monday immediately following the 8:30AM Mass. ROSARY AND CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Every Monday at 7:00PM in the Church EXPOSITION, EVENING PRAYER, & BENEDICTION First Wednesday of the month, 11:30AM in the Church TAIZE PRAYER Fourth Friday of the month at 8:00PM SPANISH PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays, 7-9PM

Army National Guard Sgt. George F. Pozo Cpt. Patrick J. Harding U.S. Airforce Stf. Sgt. Scott Attanasio U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Flynn Cpl. Dennis James, Jr. AIC Mark Mohoney SPC Stacy Ann Willingham SPC Stephen Clampitt SPC Zachary Small Lt. Douglas Dornbier II Sgt. Thomas J. McShane Lt. George Anderson Cpt. James Anderson Pvt. Michael Perez Sgt. Pat Kearney Sgt. Sean Luhman 1st LT. Michael Diliello Samantha McDermott-Gamble Joshua Gebhart Staff Sgt. Edward C. Donnelly Sgt. Sean Natuzzi Sgt. Thomas J. McDonough Sgt. Conor O’Malley 1st Lt. KeriAnn Murphy 2nd Lt. Ian X. Berry Lt. John Nikas U.S. Marine Corps LCpl. Nate Foersch

Maj. Timothy Hiel PFC William MacKenzie 2nd LT. Michael Rosenberg LCpl. Michael Harms LCPL James W. Suschinsky LCPl. Korkean Dulgerian LCPL Charles Wojcik PFC Andrew Scott LCpl. Joseph J. Pirro LCPL Ryan Thomas Albergo LCPL Myles Kurgic CPL Ryan Thomas Alberto U.S. Navy Michael Azzara Stephen Joblon Jason Kinkead ET 3 Marcie Moher Edward Rivera MM2 Matthew Kalinowski MM2 Joseph Kalinowski Anthony J. Magri Lt. Michael Siderine MA3 (SW) David J. Heffron Lt. John Homola - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rob Bracero Lt. Daniel Gavigan Lt. Col. James Grace  

 

WELCOME HOME Cpt .Daniel G. Prial Cpt. Terence P. Prial CPT. Joseph Schulze

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53(120)

5:00PM Robert C. Abt Sr.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18th Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53(120) 9:00AM Assunta Paciello 10:30AM Alfred Fesefeldt 12 NOON People of the Parish 5:00PM Janet & Raymond Parker

MONDAY, AUGUST 19th

Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22(419) 8:30AM Francisco Lopez

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20th Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30(420) 8:30AM Simone Samulik

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21st Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16(421) 8:30AM Thomas Chavannes - Living

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14(422) 8:30AM Micilia Apollon FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Mt 22:34-40(423) 8:30AM Dorothy Monahan SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51(629) 8:30AM Dorothy Monahan

5:00PM Mary Keros

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25th Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30(123) 9:00AM People of the Parish 10:30AM Anne V. Cochran 12 NOON Everett Budd 5:00PM Anita Holzapfel

Please pray for the following individuals:

Richard Merhige, Chris Maltese, Lorretta Fiola, Pat Locicero, William Chadwick, Bianca Ordonez, Joan Gilmore Fenner, Kenny McGonigle, Carol Molloy, Diana Niciforo, Phoebe Luciano, Dennis Montagna, Vito Tricarichi, Robert Young, Helen D’Avolio, Daron Gordon, Dorothy Watson

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect

them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform in our country’s time of need. We ask this in the name

of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Abortion is the most unregulated industry in America. Veterinary clinics and hair salons have more regulations than most abortion clinics. Yet, more and more cases are coming forward of deceptive practices, manipulative pressures, unsanitary conditions, injuries, and maternal deaths. Speak out and stop this hideous assault against women and their babies. Write your elected representatives, be a voice for the unborn. As you leave Mass, the August edition of the Life News is available for your information. Pick up a copy as you leave Church.

Religious Education Registration Registration is now open for 2019-2020 Religious Education classes. Registration forms may be found on the parish website under the Religious Education tab and may be returned to the Religious Education Office, the rectory, or emailed to stmartinreo@gmail.com. Please provide a copy of the baptismal certificate for all new registrants.

1st Grade Registration Religious Education begins in 1st Grade! Children must come to Religious Education Classes for 1st grade as part of their preparation for receiving First Penance and First Communion in 2nd Grade. These sacraments require two years of preparation. Classes for 1st Grade meet once per month.

We will begin selling tickets for our “day of enrichment, day of growth” event at the Seminary on Sept. 28th. Tickets will be available in the Rectory starting on Monday, August 19th at 9:00AM. The cost of tickets will be $25 per family and $10 per single. We will begin selling tick-ets after Mass beginning the weekend of Sept. 7th/8th. Don’t miss out on this great event!

This Fall, couples who have been married fifty years will be honored at a Mass on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Maria Regina Roman Catholic Church in Seaford. Mass will begin at 2:00 pm, Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski will preside. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the rectory. Space is limited, registration will be accepted on a first come first served basis. The forms can also be found on our website www.drvc-faith.org. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800, extension 223.

First Time Ryan Michael Tierney

& Lisa Ann Ippolito

Rosary Walk for Life

Join us for the walk of life this Thursday, August 22nd at 7:00PM at St. William the Abbott Church in Seaford. Mass will be followed by a rosary procession on the church grounds. The evening will conclude e with benedictions. For more info call Irene at 516-541-8056.

“A day of enrichment, a day of growth...”

Please join us on Saturday, September 28th

at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 44 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743

The morning will begin with Continental Breakfast at 9:00AM followed by Morning Prayer

Keynote Speaker - Sr. Mary Alice Piil, Director of Faith Formation, DRVC

*Sr. Mary Alice will be speaking to St. Martin’s parishioners on the four pillars of stewardship and answering God’s call to serve others.

“4 Pillars of Stewardship” Prayer, Hospitality, Service, Faith Formation

Mass in the Main Chapel at 1:00PM, followed by a BBQ from 2:00PM - 4:00PM

with family fun activities for all ages.

Tickets will be $25 per family, and $10 for singles. Tickets will be on sale at all Masses on the

weekends of September 7th/8th, 14th/15th, & 21st/22nd. PRESALE BEGINS AUGUST 19th!!

Registration is required WALK INS ARE NOT PERMITTED!

Don’t miss out on a great time!

SOME STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS: In today’s second reading, St. Paul encourages us not to grow weary or lose heart, but to persevere in following Jesus. Our willingness to stand up for the Truth, even in the face of conflict and division, is one way to measure our discipleship. Let us consider the second pillar of Christian Stewardship – Prayer. Without prayer it is very difficult to hear the voice of God in our lives. Even Jesus prayed before making big decisions in His life! Try to incorporate prayer into your daily lives – say grace before meals, go to Mass, intercede for others, ask God to guide you, give thanks for the gifts He has given to you. Ask and listen. Spending our leisure time for the glory of God can be one way to prayerfully enjoy our time off, even if it’s only a few days of vacation. The Christian idea of recreation is more about renewal – a change from the everyday routine. It means to re-create, to make new. LIVING STEWARDSHIP: We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who encourage others to pray. CELEBRATING OUR GIFTEDNESS: We celebrate the gifts of time, prayer, and mercy shared with us by our PEACE ROSARY prayer group. This group meets on Monday evenings to pray for peace in our families, community, and the world. Call Anne (631-598-2037) to join or for more information. All are welcome.

We celebrate this week the Queenship of Mary. We honor her “Yes” that brought her joy, sorrow, and ultimately a crown of glory. Amen.

PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP:

8/4/19 Collection: $12,727.00

2019 Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish Goal: $85,900.00

Pledged: $36,646.00 Collected: $27,138.50 (45%)

Number of Donors: 139

Thank you for sharing your gifts

of treasure.

Employment Ministry CEPU (Comprehensive Emergency Program for Unemployed) maintains a database of personnel seeking employment in the Long Island market, as well as a database of available employment opportunities. We provide counseling services, including resume preparation and development, in addition to job search capabilities. Our job database covers the full range of positions from office work, sales help, factory work, food handling, and home care. At the present time, the Employment Ministry has a considerable number of clients (prospective employees) interested in providing Companion/Caretaker services to the Elderly. Availability of hours, skills, background/training vary widely. Contact our office for further information. Ask for Frank, Kathy, or Rosemarie. We’re staffed by volunteer case workers.

Phone: 631-598-2378 Email: cepuamity1@optonline.net Office Hours: M & W, 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Immigration Services As part of our ministry at St. Martin's Outreach, we provide Immigration Services for Green Card renewals, citizenship applications, and interview preparedness. These services are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday during regular office hours (10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm). It is important to call to schedule an appointment at 631-264-0749. A Spanish speaking volunteer is available on Tuesday, if needed.

School Supplies Time flies and back to school time is not too far away. We welcome donations of school supplies for our clients: erasers, loose paper, binders (1"-2"), pencil boxes, backpacks, rulers, small calculators. Thanks a lot to all who have already donated and to all new donors.

Parish Social Ministry

Needed for the Pantry

Tuna, juice (no sugar added) dry milk, pancake mix/syrup, laundry detergent, shampoo/conditioner, Chef Boyardee.

Summer Hours The Office of Outreach is now open to the public from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Our regular hours will resume after Labor Day.

Thrift Store: The Thrift Shop reopens Monday, August 19th with new items for the next season - Come and see our new look. Donations are accepted again. Thanks for your generosity and for your dedicated support to our ministry. We appreciate your donations. To help our senior volunteers keep up with the flow of the triage, items in good standing are preferred - Thank you for your understanding. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday until 3:00pm the latest; on Saturday donations are accepted until 2:00pm. Thanks again for your precious support and your understanding. Blessings upon you and your families.

Immigration News Our Immigration ministry office is now located in the Convent (next to the Rectory). To reach the office, call 631-691-1619. Thank you!

Closed for Vacation

The office will be closed the last week of August for Staff summer vacation. Our services will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd. We appreciate your understanding.

AN INVITATION  The Rite of Christian Initiation  

of  Adults  

The  Catholic  Church  recognizes  that 

there  are  many  good  people  outside     

its membership, that other religions can 

and  do  bring  their  members  close         

to God and to their fellow beings.   But 

we  as  Catholics  have  indeed  found 

something  very  special  and we would 

like to share our Church, our Faith, our 

way of life with you. 

 

THE CHURCH  

SACRAMENTS  

SEARCHING  

WORSHIP  

 A PEOPLE OF GOD  

                       LIFE  

WORLDWIDE FAMILY 

“Everyone who drinks this water will be 

thirsty  again.  But  whoever  drinks  the 

water I give will never be thirsty. No, the 

water  I  give  shall  become  a  fountain 

within,  leaping  up  to  provide  eternal 

life.” ‐  John 4:13‐14  

Saint Martin of Tours  

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JOURNEY IN FAITH  

OUR JOURNEY TO GOD 

 

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