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“BARTIMAEUS PEOPLE ....”
Sprung from the Internet, the tale of a blind beggar sitting along a
busy city sidewalk. As people scurried by, his “Help A Blind Man” sign was
less than successful. Someone drew him a new sign, “It’s A Beautiful Day,
But I Can’t See It!”. People slowed their pace a bit, looked at the sign, gave
him something. Seems “he did better”.
Sixtysomething by now, her blindness a birth defect; her parents and
mine were friends of many years. Despite several medical procedures during
childhood, her sight was no better -- even, worse. Our families lost contact
over time after our parents’ deaths. I do recall that she did well in school, used resources then at hand for
those visually impaired, loved to sing and dance. But how would you, how might I, answer her 1950s question,
“Mommy, what does television look like?”
Macular degeneration afflicted my aunt’s later years. Familiarity with every inch of her home made
easier that burden. A wonderful baker, her oven stayed set at “350”. Recipes? “I just know”, but help with
measuring and mixing was always welcome, and deliciously rewarded! A bright magnifying lamp and bookson-tape were such blessings. Prayers? “Mass Prayers I have memorized, and there is my Rosary.” But it was
frustrating. Often, she did not recognize someone walking toward her, certainly never intending to snub
them. Restaurant menu? “Please tell me what is on it”. Bartimaeus, Jericho’s blind beggar. Fall foliage? — he
had no idea! A pretty face, a smile, matching clothes, color co-ordinates -- even the concept of color! — all
of them, and so much more, mysteries to him. Could he “hear” or “feel” the value of coins tossed his way?
But Bartimaeus “saw” that Jesus was passing. Nothing else mattered! He just had to speak with Jesus.
The crowd that day? Borrowing the title of an awful movie, they had “eyes wide shut”! Oh, they saw
Bartimaeus; they saw Jesus, too — and tried to “see to it” that Jesus kept going. Bartimaeus, they thought,
was not worth Jesus’ bother. Fortunately, their “vision” improved — wondrously! Their “second sight” led
Bartimaeus to Jesus. Can’t you just hear them: “Careful now ... watch that rock ... a few steps more .... Just hold my
arm; don’t be afraid”. How crystal clear their vision: “You have nothing to fear from Him! Get up! He is calling you.”
This Gospel, like so many, has what I call a “sleeper line” which we might miss, but one which is well
worth our noticing. Bartimaeus, we are told, set aside his cloak, wrapped tightly around him, as he approached
Jesus. His cloak — to keep him warm? Wrapped around him to avoid someone stealing this, one of his few
possessions? What spiritual “cloaks” are we wearing, wrapped ever so tightly around us? Complacency?
Indifference? Keeping Jesus at safe distance? Minimalist attitudes about Eucharist? A bad habit that is no
better? Anger? Bitterness? An unwillingness to forgive a hurt, real or imagined? Well. .. , “Get up! He is calling
you!” — and me!
Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” As if Jesus did not know? As if He had not
noticed Bartimaeus, and heard the crowd telling him to be quiet! As if He had not watched, as Bartimaeus
was being led toward Him. “Lord, I want to see ....”
My first Pastor, Father Henry Phillips.... Wonderful priest and pastor, ever-patient mentor to a newlyordained “know-it-all”; his sudden death, at age 52, in a 1976 auto accident was devastating! How consoling
during those awful days, and so often there-after, was recalling a homily he preached about Bartimaeus, with
a punch line that I want never to forget: “And the first person he saw was Jesus!” Small wonder, my using the
Bartimaeus Gospel, and that powerful image, at my aunt’s Funeral.
We need to be like that crowd outside Jericho more than we often imagine. For our myopia, our “eyes
wide shut”, we need to remove the spiritual blind-folds, and cast off the spiritual “cloaks” which narrow our
vision. We need to be healed of our spiritual macular degeneration which enables us only to see the periphery,
to peel away the spiritual cataracts which cloud our sight. That done, with our “second sight”, even our
“work in progress”, today’s Gospel has for you and for me Henry Phillips’ “awesome!’ ending, “And the first
person he saw was Jesus!”
Blessings galore!!!
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Saturday,
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Msgr. Bennett
Sunday, November 1, 2015
7:30AM
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Fr. Tuite
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Msgr. Bennett
10:00AM Fr. Tuite
11:30AM Fr. Donnelly
12:45PM Fr. Edamattam
5:30PM
Fr. Ndugbu
Occurring on a Sunday,
All Saints’ Day is not a
holyday of obligation
this year. Nevertheless,
it is a wonderful
opportunity to honor all
of the holy and heroic
men and women whose
lives en-noble, inspire,
and challenge us.
For various medical reasons, a number of parishioners find it
necessary to use low-gluten altar breads. We do have them
available for some-one’s use at Mass. Please stop in the Sacristy
several minutes before Mass, and mention this to one of our
priests or deacons, or a Sacristan.
HEARING-ASSISTED
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parishioners are, of course, most welcome to attend this
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assisted devices, linked to our Church sound
system, for parishioner’s use during Mass. Please stop in the
Sacristy several minutes before Mass, and mention this to
one of our priests or deacons, or a Sacristan.
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Susan Heim – St. Thomas More, Hauppauge NY
Ryan King – St. Patrick, Huntington NY
Lucas Robert Cavan
Caroline Marie Donofrio
James Stewart Foley, III
Ryan Louis Foley
William Salvatore Frassanito
Jack McGee Gallagher
John Oliver Gandolfo
Hector Alexander Roman, III
Jessica Brown – St. Patrick, Huntington NY
Thomas Mercurio – Holy Name of Mary, Valley Stream NY
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Catherine Marie Bradley – St. Joseph, Garden City NY
Kevin Andrew McCarthy – St. Patrick, Huntington NY
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Rocco Munno
Rita D. Ambrosio
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MASS INTENTIONS
BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS
Monday, October 26, 2015
7:15AM
Joseph & Hellen Spollen +
9:00AM
Felix Portelli +
12:00 Noon
Margaret Finnegan +
Monday, October 26, 2015
7:15 AM
John Gols +
9:00 AM
For Our Parishioners
12 Noon
For Our Parishioners
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
7:15AM
Cammy Sullivan +
9:00AM
Fran & Tony Gusmano (L)
12:00 Noon
Louise Verfenstein +
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
7:15 AM
Laura Walters +
9:00 AM
For Our Parishioners
12 NOON
For Our Parishioners
Wednesday October 28, 2015
7:15 AM
Harry Flor +
9:00 AM
Mary Ciolino +
12:00Noon
Al Arbour +
Wednesday October 28, 2015
7:15 AM
For Our Parishioners
9:00 AM
Mary Mullahy +
12 NOON
For Our Parishioners
Thursday, October 29, 2015
7:15 AM
The Priests of St. Patrick (L)
9:00 AM
Bernard Beal +
12:00Noon
Anthony Eppolito +
Thursday, October 29, 2015
7:15 AM
For Our Parishioners
9:00 AM
Vincenzo Ficarrotta +
12 NOON
For Our Parishioners
Friday, October 30, 2015
7:15 AM
Lillian Avino +
9:00 AM
Thomas Hagerman +
12:00Noon
Diane Moriarty-Berejka +
Friday, October 30, 2015
7:15 AM
For Our Parishioners
9:00AM
Annette Gail Frangione +
12 NOON
For Our Parishioners
Saturday, October 31, 2015
8:30AM
Alfredo Randazzo +
5:00PM
Kevin Abt +
Saturday, October 31, 2015
7:15 AM
Robert Foster +
5:00PM
Al Arbour +
Sunday, November 1, 2015
7:30AM
Mary L. Wilson +
8:45AM
Joseph Bertuccio +
9:30AM
Madeline Fasano D’Andre +
10:00AM M/M DeAngel Telesforo +
11:30AM Harry Ruvolo +
12:45PM Angela Fiorillo +
5:30PM
Robert Fischer +
Sunday, November 1, 2015
7:30 AM
Armando Zerbo +
8:45 AM
John Schider +
9:30 AM
For Our Parishioners
10:00 AM
Joseph Milkovits +
11:30 AM
Richard Darby +
12:45 PM
Suzanne DeSimini +
5:30 PM
Angelina Bracali +
ForThe Sick Who Have AskedTo Be Remembered In Prayer: Baby Anthony Mainini, Gloria Green, Lena Perricone, Frances
B. Rice, Kathy La Russo, Pat Ernst, Ruth Ellen Trimmer, Tom Fiorello, William Gondek, Joseph Petrone, Baby Ella, Christine Gavzy,
Richard Szramiak, John LoScalzo, Edward McDowell, Laura McKean, Baby Joy, Maria Lisena, Frances O’Riordan, Barbara Cosgrove,
Michael Renyolds, Joseph Woodstock, Jr., Kate Van Buitenen, Myra Berardo, Glen Knauer, Roman Svitchkar, Bogdon Bezsmertni,
Laurie Walters, Don Mansfield, Kathy Sorensen, Patty Patino, Pamela Daly, Connie Zurcher, Matthew DiNapoli, Mimi Vachris, Greg
McCarthy, William Paul Schupler, Patricia Hardy Bozzella, Steven Bartolli, Stanley Arbatowicz, John Boyle, Mildred Ungurath, Paul
Carbone, Joanne Barrese, Anne Baldante, Marie Rogan, Elizabeth Roberts, Debbie & Nicole Santoro, Gerri Nicklas, Jennifer Sweeney, Helen Indiere, Virginia
Bennert, Kimberlie Liccardi, Leslie Thomas, Kevin Coursey, Annette Maro, Dawn Levchenko,Theodore Efim Levchenko, Catherine Buitron, Dennis Pluto,
Debbie Grosser, June Celestino, Carol Van Nostrand, Michael Irenze, Patrick Hackeling, Nicole Berezny, Cristina Prolisko, Arten Hitsenko, Nancy Bond Zboray,
Peggy Bright,Irene Ricciardi, Jenna Lynn Garvey, Michael Posillico, Marlene Wyleczuk, Robert Bauge, Fran Gusmano, Kim Castalano, Grant Christensen, Elizabeth
Nunemaker, Sophia Reilly, Debbie Merman, Robert Panciroli, Mary Maguire, Christopher Bauge, Kristina and Baby Bauge, Bill Wright, Mark Petrone, Michael
DiMitri, Grace Casey, Gregory Farley, John Sweeney, Elizabeth Lewis,Matthew Ingrassia, James J. Clifford, Jr., John “Jack” Maloney, Thomas Corbett, Madeline
Croce, Rosemary Posey, Evelyn Darby, Janice Aguilera, James Fallon, John Malast, Vera Allen, Robert Culver, Denise Higgins, Judy Greco, Patricia Gold, Carol
Smith, Diane Rudulfsky, John Totten, John Rogan, Tracey Kaufman, Nancy Arner, Cass Baker, Patricia Karbiner.
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Religious Education
400 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743
631.385.3311 Fax 631.673.4102
www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org
[email protected]
@SPReligiousEd
Materials for home school students are
available for pickup at the office. If you
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Monday through Friday 9:30am-3:00pm
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Tuesday, October 20 – Reconciliation
Mtg. – 2nd grade parents 4:20pm
Murray Hall
Wednesday, October 21 –
Confirmation Mtg. – 8th grade parents
– 7:30pm
School Cafeteria
The Catholic Daughters
of the Americas
Invites you to attend their
Meeting,
November 4, 2015
at 7 PM in the Lower
Church.
Our Program includes
Completing Gift Bags for
Women undergoing Breast
Cancer treatment
and introduction to the book
“The Shack”
Parents please note: Despite certain
public schools being closed for
Election Day, we will hold classes on
Tuesday, November 3th.
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closed, and there will be no classes on
Wednesday, November 11th in
observance of Veterans Day.
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Dear Reader,
You don’t know me but you will hear about me if and when you listen to the Jesus stories. I’m not a very
important character in the story, although I have come to know all the big leaders: Peter, Mary Magdalene,
James, Paul, Martha, Mary, John. They are now my bothers and sisters.
I am writing to you from the past. I want to put my story down in words so others might hear and come to
believe.
My name is Bartimaeus. My father Timaeus was a merchant in the city of Jericho, “the oldest city in the
world”. He was one of the few who was able to make some money dealing with the thousands who passed
through the city on their way to Jerusalem for the feasts. Unlike the other merchants he was more than
willing to sell his wares to the Roman soldiers. The local synagogue leaders and the Pharisees shunned him
because of that. They call the Gentiles “the dogs” and it was not hard to understand why. Many of those
soldiers were bullies, and the Romans taxed us to the marrow of the bone. But growing up, I heard my father
tell my mother, “God has given me a blind son and I will not abandon him. The fools who lead the people say that
I am being punished by God for my sins. But what kind of God is that? They have forgotten all about the mercy
of God. They know rules and laws, but they don’t know God”. My father was an outcast from the synagogue
and he had an outcast son, me. But his love for me was like the tree near running waters. It never faded.
And then, one day, when I was fourteen years old, he was gone. The so-called “freedom fighters”, the zealots
heard about his dealings with Roman soldiers and one day, they slaughtered four soldiers and my father at his
shop. They took a Roman sword and put it through his body and announced loudly, “This is what we will do to
the friends of the Romans”. My mother was terrified, and without my father she had no way to survive. She
moved to a small town called Emmaus where her brother’s family lived. He was struggling to feed a wife and
three children, so when I told my mother that I would not leave Jericho, she did not argue with me.
I spent ten years living as a beggar. Every day without fail, I would go to the street that passed through the
city on the way to Jerusalem. There was every type of person walking that route. The priests and levites
walked it going to the Temple. There were thieves and brigands looking to rob the crowds in Jerusalem. There
were Roman soldiers and even occasionally, the Roman procurator Pilate. And then one day, there was the
prophet from Galilee that everyone had heard so much about. He came to our synagogue and preached. I was
stunned. I could not see him, but his every word was a light into my heart and soul. The preacher believed in the
same God as my father - a God of mercy and forgiveness, a God who was Abba, a Father to each of us. He told
us that God desired that we simply change our hearts and love without condition and limit. It seems impossible
but it would be a joy.
Two days later as he was leaving the city with a large crowd following him. I could not contain myself, “Jesus,
son of David, have pity on me”. The crowd tried to silence me but I only shouted louder. And then, he stood
before me and I told him “I want to see” and then I could see.
What I saw in front of me was the love of God. My heart was on fire. It still is.
I followed and later watched as he was brutally killed. But death could have no hold on this man. Years later He
still lives in us. He wants to live in you. Follow.
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It’s fun and rewarding to reach our goals!
But what does Psalm 105:4 tell us to seek?
To find the answer, follow these instructions.
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October 17-18
Weekly Collection
Electronic Giving
Total
Weekly Collection Budget
Variance
Wold MissionSunday
$ 24,384.50
$ 3,752.00
$28,136.50
$ 31,372.55
$- 3,236.05
$ 5,712.00
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THANK YOU!
Electronic Giving is a wonderful,
important, and much appreciated way of
ensuring your parish support. It’s easy,
safe, and so convenient, especially when
you are away from the parish, or unable
to be at Mass. Information is available on
our Parish Website or at the Rectory.
Children Doing God’s Work
The Ministry of the Altar Server is to provide girls and boys of St.
Patrick’s Church an opportunity to serve our parish
community at Mass and in that way, develop a deeper appreciation
of the Eucharist and of service to our Christian community.
Recruiting
We are currently recruiting for new altar servers. Many of our
veteran servers are moving on to high school and college. We
therefore invite families to encourage their children to participate
in this very important ministry. Children who express an interest
in becoming an altar server will participate in a series of training
sessions with Fr. Thomas Tuite (385-3311 ext 220), and a veteran
altar server.
Qualifications
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Must be Catholic
Have received First Holy Communion
Fourth grade (as of 9/14) in school or older
Enrollment in a catholic school is not a requirement
requirement,
this is a parish-wide ministry
Training and Commissioning
Training covers the significence of the Mass and altar server
responsibilities. After training, the new altar servers will be
commissioned and be put on a schedule to serve at Mass and other
liturgical services.
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Saint Agnes Award, 2015
Congratulations to long-time parishioner
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Avino,
Agnes Award, at today’s ceremony at our
Cathedral. Usher at 7:30 am Mass,
Eucharistic Minister, Server at Funerals, he
and Richard Green open our Church
literally every morning, set up for daily Mass,
keep an eye on our liturgical sup- plies, and
so much else .....
Congratulations! Thank you!
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below and drop it off in the collection basket or
the rectory. If you perfer, you can also email
the information below to Theresa McGovern @
[email protected].
Child’s Name: ________________________________
Grade Child will be in as of 9/15:_________________
School Child Attends: __________________________
Parents’ First Names: __________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Contact Phone Number: _______________________
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Telephone
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E-mail: [email protected] Office hours:
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 Bread/Cake pick-up
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 Crest Hollow food pick up
 Crochet/Prayer Shawl Group
 Drivers
 Meals at Home
 Employment
 Senior Social
 Nursing Home Visits
 Legal Clinic
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IT WAS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS
IT’S HOLIDAY TIME
Hello everyone!
That’s right! Thanksgiving and
Christmas is rapidly approaching.
As in the past, we are reaching out to
you to help us make a wish come true
for the needy who come to Trocaire
for assistance.
If you are interested in helping a family, senior or single
person for Thanksgiving or Christmas, please call Rosa at 631385-3311 ext. 235 starting October 26th to get all the
information you may need.
We are starting to collect gift cards from
local stores and supermarkets, since they make
shopping easier for everybody.
We suggest gift cards from local stores
such as, Kmart, Old Navy, Marshall’s, Best
Buy, T.J. Maxx, debit cards (Master/Visa),
King Kullen, Stop & Shop, etc. etc.
Unwrapped toys for children ages up 10 years old can be
dropped at our Trocaire office Monday to Friday 10AM to
2PM or call Rosa to make special arrangements
for a drop off if office hours are not convenient.
To coordinate and ensure the distribution of Thanksgiving
and Christmas gifts, we are asking for the items to be brought
to us in a timely manner.
Thank you “Trocaire’s ANGELS”
for your continued support.
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Evan Schider, Medic, U.S.Army, Maj. Andrew
Henning, US Army, Pvt. 1st Class Jonathan
Battista, Pvt. 2nd Class Erik Kishlicky, U.S. Army,
Lt. J.G. U.S. Navy-Sean Patrick Condon, Pvt. 1st
Class David Ivins, Jr. U.S. Marines, Sanmuel Schuff,
Jr., U.S. Army, Christopher Daniels,U.S. National
Guard, Robert Daniels, U.S. National Guard, Lt.
James W. Ronan, U.S. Marines, Pvt 1st Class
Dominic Valentino, US Army, Bart Williams, U.S.
Coast Guard, Sgt. James McKeon, U.S. Army
National Guard, Spc. 1st Lt. Christopher M. Green,
US Army, Stf. Sgt. Michael A. Lazari, US Air
Force, FDNY, SPC James Ristuccia, US Army, Lt.
Edward Hart, USMC, Lt. Brian Hart, USMC,
Johnathan Lang US Navy, Capt William Perrich,
US ARMY, Pvt. Stephen Soper, US ARMY, Capt.
Michael Rodick, US ARMY, Lcpl. John Barrett
Dayton USMC, Lt. Craig James Marolf, US ARMY,
1st Lt. Patrick McGorman, US ARMY,COPRL, PFC
Daniel Anthony Nigro, US ARMY, Morgan Williams,
U S Coast Guard, Lt. Michael Apone, US NAVY
Airforce, James McKeon, US ARMY, Lt. Hillary
Allegretti, U.S. Coast Guard, SSgt. Denis Cashin,
USMC, Lyle Williams, US ARMY, Maj. Jeremy
Quimby, US ARMY, Maj. Dan Miller, US ARMY,
PFC Patrick Michael Reynolds, US Marines,
Andrew Fortmann, Naval Seal, Steven Fortmann,
Navel Seal, Patrick Mulderrig, Ensign Michael Wolf,
US Navy, 2nd Lt Michael Castelli, US ARMY,
Christopher Caruso, US Marines, Maj. Andy White,
US AIRFORCE, Lt. Elizabeth Verardo, US ARMY,
Jeffrey Schmitz, US Marie Corp., Luis Vazquez,
US ARMY, Spec. Linda E. Wiebalck, US ARMY,
PFC Keith Gasparik, Maxwell Carroll, US Marine,
1st Lt. James Byler, US Marines, Pvt. Preston
Villumsen, US Army, 1st Lt. Brian McGrath, US
ARMY, 2nd Lt. Daniel McGrath, US ARMY,
Christopher James Peckham, US ARMY, Cpl.
Christopher M. Caruso, U.S. Marine Corp., Capt.
Brian Clark, US ARMY, Capt. Thomas Hackett,
USArmy Nat’l Guard, Capt. Sean Clark Millner,
US AIRFORCE, Melanie Thompson, U. S. Navy,
Capt. Julie Petrone, US Airforce, Specialist Travis
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Pray For America:
Every Saturday at 9:00am, the
rosary is said in front of St.Patrick’s
Church for one of the soldiers
above.
We invoke the protection of Our
Mother. We pray publicly for the
safety of our Service Men and
Women, (especially of Huntington),
our leaders and in obedience to the
requests made at Fatima. YOU are
important to this calling. Can you join
us for even one Hail Mary? If you
wish us to pray for a soldier, please
contact the rectory with his/her
name. 385-3311 X214
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Almighty God, Father of all
nations, for freedom you have set us
free in Christ Jesus.
We praise and bless you for the
gift of religious liberty, the foundation
of human rights, justice and the
common good. Grant to our leaders
the wisdom to protect and promote
our liberties: By your grace, may we
have the courage to defend them,
for ourselves and for all those who
live in this blessed land.
All this we pray through the
intercession of Mary Immaculate, our
patroness, and in the name of your
Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever, Amen.
PARISH PRAYER GROUPS
EXPOSITION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
... takes place each Monday after the 9:00
am Mass or the last Funeral, and continues
through 8:00 pm [except holidays] Please
spend some time in adoration and prayer
during the day. Exposition assumes and requires that the Blessed Sacrament never be
left un-attended; there have been times in
recent weeks when no one was in Church
during Exposition.
What a wonderful opportunity is this special,
grace-filled time of prayer for our parish!
FATIMAPRAYER CELLFORMATION
It is held immediately following the first Saturday
of the month Mass. Is consisits of praying the rosary and consecration to the Blessed Mother as
well as reading St. Lucia’s reflections and meditation
on the Blessed Mother’s Fatima messages. The cell
promotes the First Saturday Devotion. For information, call: 631-368-0433
DEVOTION TO THE PRECIOUS BLOOD
This group meets on Tuesday after the noon mass.
We pray for the increase of priest vocations as well
as our personal needs. The rosary, chaplet and
readings are from the Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ book. For
information call:631-368-0433.
THE HEART OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP meets every Friday from 9:45-11:30 am in the lower rectory
meeting room. We share prayer and praise through song, scripture and witness. Healing prayer is available at
the end of every meeting. Please join us. For information call Marianne, 673-1031
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
St. Patrick’s Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the
second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the
Rectory basement. We are a group of women who have
been afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support
to one another through our difficult times. If you are
interested in learning more about our group feel free to
contact Marlene Gerdts (631) 549-3447 or Jean Whitcomb
(631) 261-1166.
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A Prostate Cancer Support and Information Group is available to
answer your questions. We explain information and resources
available to you as you face dealing with this disease. Emphasis is
placed on trying to help you get answers to the wide range of personal
questions and issues that you will have. Prostate Cancer survivors
who are willing to share their experiences with the group are welcome.
We are available by just a phone call. Please call Ar
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VIRTUSTRAINING
NOVEMBER 19
8:30– 10:30am or 6:30–8:30pm *School Café
PRE-REGISTRATION at www.virtus.org
IS REQUIRED prior to attending the session.
CYO Coaches, Religious Education Catechists, Cantors, parish
volunteers and St. Patrick School parents are required to attend
Virtus training course, if they have not yet done so.
EMMAUS :
A PROGRAM IN FAITH, SPIRITUALITY AND COMMUNITY
Celebrating its 20th year at St. Pats, the Emmaus program meets
on Monday nights at 7:30-9pm., throughout the year until Memorial
day (closed for holidays)
Theme for 2015-2016 :
Exploring the Word: history, literature, spirituality
Have you ever wondered what the Sunday readings were really all
about? We will explore the historical, literary and spiritual
background to all three readings and explore their contemporary
relevance. Joins us and get much more out of Mass and the
readings. Money back guarantee! (The program is free).
V O CAT I O N PR O G RAM S
Over the past two years the Vocation
Office has responded to over 200 requests for Vocation Events at various
schools, parishes, youth groups, religious education classes, etc. WAS YOUR PARISH OR MINISTRY ONE OF THEM? If not, please
consider us for this year! For further information
please contact the Vocation Office Phone: 631424-9888 ; E-mail: [email protected]
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(The 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)
Entrance Antiphon…………………….…….………(chant)
Abandon me not, O Lord my God, do not depart from
me;
come to my assistance, O Lord, mainstay of my
deliverance.
…at the 10am Youth Choir Mass:
Offertory……..………..…(by Benjamin Britten, 1852-1924)
O be joyful in the Lord all ye lands;
serve the Lord with gladness
and come before his presence with a song.
Be ye sure that the Lord he is God;
it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves;
we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving
and into his courts with praise;
be thankful unto him and speak good of his Name.
For the Lord is gracious; his mercy is everlasting;
and his truth endureth from generation to
generation.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen.
…at the 11:30am Adult Chorale Mass:
Offertory…………………(by Benjamin Britten, 1913-1976)
O be joyful in the Lord all ye lands…
(same text as above)
Communion Antiphon……………………………..(chant)
We will ring out our joy at your saving help
and exult in the name of our God.
Post-Communion…….(by Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625)
Almighty and everlasting God,
mercifully look upon our infirmities,
and in all our dangers and necessities,
stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us:
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
…at the Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:45am / 12:45pm Masses:
Offertory……….………(by Giovannia Cima, 1570-1622)
Jubilate Deo omnis terra,
psalmum dicite nomini eius,
venite et audite et enarrabo
vobis omnes qui timetis Deum
quanta fecit Dominus animae mea, alleluia.
Shout joyfully to God. all the earth;
sing of his glorious name
Come and hear,
all you who fear God,
while I recount the Lord has done for me. Alleluia.
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Church of Saint Patrick
Church Telephone: 385-3311 Church Fax: 673-4102 Parish Website: www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org
PARISH DIRECTORY
Rev. Msgr. John F. Bennett, Pastor
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Rev. Stephen Donnelly
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Rev. Thomas Tuite
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Fr. Thomas Edamattam
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Deacon William Casey
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Deacon Dale Bonocore, Deacon Louis Cosentino
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After School Ministry
897-2128
Bulletin E-mail: [email protected]
Business Manager: Anthony Trombino
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Cemetery Office: Stephanie Natalello
215
Cemetery Grounds: John Janssen
EMMAUS: Tony Marinelli
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Eucharistic Ministers, Church, Nursing Home,
Hospital and Homebound
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Hospital Ministry: Fr. Jude Ndugbu
225
Lectors:
211
Music Director: Matthew Koraus
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Patricians:
200
Pastoral Care: Tricia Krug
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RCIA: Jerry Rorke
516-238-5833
Rectory Office:
Receptionist:
200
Parish Secretary, Stephanie Natalello,
214
Religious Education Office:
351
C.R.E: Jill Rowbo
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St. Patrick’s School: Office:
252/253
School Website: www.stpathunt.org
Sr. Maureen McDade, Principal
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Jean Grasso, Assist. Principal
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Board President: Tim McGovern
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Nursery School
252
Sports Board:
375
Trocaire House: Marie Monte
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Trocaire- Parish Outreach:
216
Ushers:
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Youth Ministry: Tony Marinelli
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PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Gunther Elizaitis, Chair
Mr. Thomas Ernst
Mr. Jay Klampfer
Mrs. Deborah Kendric
Mr. Vincent Mallardi
Mr. Leo Wetter
Mr. Orrin Dayton
Mrs. Patricia Fogarty
Mr. John Lewin
Mr. Anthony Trombino
Msgr. John Bennett
T HIRTIETH S UNDAY
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8:30 am, 5:00 pm
Sunday:
7:30am, 8:45am, 9:30am (L.C.)
10:00am, 11:30am, 12:45pm,
5:30pm
Weekdays: 7:15, 9:00 am & 12 noon
Holy Days: As announced in our bulletin,
or on our parish website.
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are held on Sunday’s at 2:00pm. A Baptismal
Preparation Class is required for first time parents. Please contact
the Rectory office for a Baptismal Registration Form.
Baptismal Preparation Class
Sunday, October 25– 10:30AM
Baptismal Preparation Class is held in Murray Hall (Lower
Church) Registration is not required.
Sacrament of Matrimony
To arrange a date, please call the rectory at least eight
months in advance for an appointment with a priest or
deacon. A marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana) is
required. Reserve the Church before booking a reception.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Every Sunday immediately after the 12:45 Mass and as
emergencies warrant.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Monday nights 7:15-7:45 pm; Saturdays at 3:30-4:30 pm.
Eves of First Friday and holydays 3:30-4:30 pm.
Devotions:
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed on
Wednesdays following the 9:00 am Mass.
The rosary is prayed immediately following the 9:00 am Mass
each morning.
Exposition on Monday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm.
Nocturnal Adoration each first Friday from 7:30 - 8:30 pm
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Mr. Warren Krug, Chair
Mrs. Maureen Sullivan
Mr. James Romaine
Ms. Diane Esposito
Mrs. Annette Barba
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph [Karen] Sinicropi
Mrs. Ellie Nidds
Mr. & Mrs. Sean [Allison] O’Brien
Mr. Max Polster
Dr. Douglas Dougherty
Mr. Brian Jamison
Msgr. John Bennett
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400 Main Street * Huntington, N Y 11743
Rectory Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday ....9:00am – 9:00pm
Friday................................ 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday......................... 9:00am - 12 noon
Sunday............................ 9:00am - 1:00pm
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