The Parish
Family of
Saint Brigid
"I would like an abundance of peace. I would like full vessels
of charity. I would like rich treasures of mercy. I would like
cheerfulness to preside over all."...Saint Brigid
January 15, 2017 - Second Sunday Ordinary Time
We gather to celebrate the Eucharist
Saturday:
Sunday:
Monday
through
Friday
8am Church (weekday Mass)
5pm Church (English)
7pm Church (Spanish)
7am Church (English)
8:30am Church (Italian)
9:15am Chapel (English)
10am Church (English) Family Mass
10:45am Chapel (Spanish)
11:30am English (Church) Choir
12:15pm Chapel (Spanish)
2:30pm Church (Kreyol)
6pm Chapel (English) Rock Mass
7am Church
9am Church
12:10pm Church
Celebration of Reconciliation
Saturday:
4pm - 4:45pm (English)
6:15pm - 7pm (Spanish)
Monday through Friday following the 12:10 Mass
(except on certain holidays and holydays)
Other Prayer Opportunities
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday thru Thursdays 12:40 - 5pm
Charismatic Prayer Meeting
Tuesday 8pm Chapel (Spanish)
Tuesday 7:30pm School Library (English)
Second Saturday 8:30pm Church (Kreyol)
Jesus Night: First Friday of every month
7:30pm (October through June)
Recitation of the Rosary: After each of the weekday
Masses
Welcome to our Parish Family
Church Address:
75 Post Avenue, Westbury NY 11590
School Chapel Address
101 Maple Avenue, Westbury
Phone:
516-334-0021
Fax: 516-334-0082
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish webpage: www.saintbrigid.net
Church Hours:
Monday through Friday: 6:30am through 9pm
Saturday: 7:30am through 9pm
Sunday: 6:30am - 5pm
Parish Center Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:30am to 9:00pm
Friday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
The Father Schaefer Parish Center is located
at 75 Post Avenue, directly across the street
from the Church.
Index of Features
Upcoming events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.3
Mass Intentions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.5
Sunday Morning Post. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.7
News from our Parish Ministries. . . . . . . . . . p. 9
Comunidad Hispana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12 - 13
Comunita Italiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14
Komunite Ayisyen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 15
Noteworthy Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
life at
Brigid’
Saint Brigid
Sacramental Life of our Parish
Baptism for children (under the age of 7) is celebrated in
English on the first three Sundays at 1 pm; in Spanish on
the last Sunday of the month at 1 pm; in Kreyol on the 3rd
Saturday at 1 pm. Parents attend a preparation session on
the first Monday of the month from 8 to 9:30 pm in the
church. Please call the Parish Center (334-0021) to make
arrangements to speak to one of our priests or deacons
about your child’s upcoming baptism.
Celebration of Marriage
Please call the Parish Center (334-0021) at least six
months in advance to make arrangements for an interview
with one of our parish deacons or priests who will meet
with the engaged couple, set the time and date of the
wedding, and make arrangements for our parish marriage
preparation program.
Rite of Christian Initiation
Adults who have never been baptized are prepared for the
reception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism,
Eucharist and Confirmation) through the RCIA process.
Other adults may have already been baptized, but are
seeking to receive Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Those
interested in knowing more about the process of becoming
a full member of the Catholic Church are invited to call
Sister Ann Horn at 516-333-9434. Parents who have
school-aged children who have never been baptized are
also invited to speak to Sister Ann about their process of
preparation for these sacraments.
Sacraments of School Age Children
Our parish religious education program prepares children
for the celebration of the sacraments of Eucharist,
Reconciliation, and Confirmaton. The norm is that
children receive a two-year preparation for Reconciliation
and Eucharist (normally celebrated in the second grade)
and a two-year preparation program for Confirmation
(normally celebrated in the eighth grade). Our religious
education program deepens the experience of faith and religious formation in the years betweeen the celebrations
of these sacraments.
Parents who have children older than first grade and are
seeking to have them receive the sacraments of Eucharist
(First Communion), Reconciliation or Confirmation are
asked to call the Religious Education office.
Communion to the Sick and Homebound
Anyone who is not able to attend Mass because of frailty,
chronic or temporary illness, or admission to hospice can
have Holy Communion brought to them at home on a
regular basis. Please call the parish office to make
arrangements for a lay minister to bring holy communion.
Care for those in need. . .
Parish Outreach Program
Our parish outreach program, located in the Father Schaefer
Parish Center, provides a range of social services for people
of the local community. Joan Echausse, director of Parish
Outreach, is assisted by coordinators Lupe Ramirez and
Barbara Powell. Parish Outreach operates Monday to Friday
between 10 am and 3 pm. 516-334-0021, ext. 361.
Casa Mary Johanna, also located in the Father Schaefer
Parish Center provides services and counseling. Yanira
Chacon is the coordinator of Casa Mary Johanna and can be
reached at 516-334-0021 ext 362
Our Parish Outreach Food Pantry is located in the
basement of the rectory residence (50 Post Avenue). Hours of
operation are: Monday (6pm - 8pm), Tuesday (10:30 am - 12
pm &
1 pm - 3 pm), Wednesday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm),
Thursday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm), Friday (10:30
am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm). Ximena Aravena (516-334-0021
(ext 327) is the coordinator of our food pantry.
St. Brigid’s Attic Thrift Shop accepts/sells good, used
clothing, household articles and bric-a-brac at
affordable prices. Millie Lopez coordinates the Thrift Shop
at 178 Post Ave (876-0252). We're open Monday thru
Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Ministry to the Bereaved
We reach out to those who have suffered the death of a loved
one. Rosemary Fischer coordinates our Bereavement
Ministry throughout the year. We also offer occasional
Bereavement Workshops with Dr. Lou Sabatini. Call 3340021 ext 333 for details.
Parish Regional School
Saint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School offers an
excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel for children
from Nursery to 8th Grade. Students are prepared for the
Sacraments of Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Liturgies and Prayer Services are celebrated throughout the
school year. Programs are offered for a wide range of
student needs and interests. Academic Intervention Services
are offered as well as Academies of Inquiry and School-wide
Enrichment Clusters. To arrange a visit, please call the
school office at 333-0580. Mr. Paul Clagnaz is the Principal.
Father Tony Stanganelli and Father Tom Arnao are
co-pastors. Visit our Website at www.stbolh.org.
Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by
church personnel and volunteers: (516) 594-9063
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
Directory of the Pastoral Staff
PARISH CLERGY 516-334-0021
Father Anthony Stanganelli, pastor
e-mail: [email protected]
Father Jason Grisafi, associate pastor
e-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Romulo C. Gomez, associate pastor
e-mail: [email protected]
Father Nesly Jean-Jacques SMM, associate pastor
Monsignor John Martin, in residence
e-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Darrell Buono
e-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Jim Morris
Deacon Frank Pesce
e-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Manuel J. Ramos
e-mail: [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION 516-334-0021 ext 352
e-mail: [email protected]
FAX # 516- 333-9438
Sister Ann Horn OP 334-0021 ext. 353
Pastoral Associate of Faith Formation
e-mail: [email protected]
Socorro Moreno 334-0021 ext. 355
Director of Religious Education
e-mail: [email protected]
Meg Westfall 334-0021 ext. 354
Director of Religious Education
e-mail: [email protected]
Vince Buzzeo 334-0021 ext. 356
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
e-mail: [email protected]
Paul Clagnaz 333-0580
Principal of Saint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School
e-mail: [email protected]
PARISH ADMINISTRATION 516-334-0021
Robert Cammarata 334-0021 ext. 336
Pastoral Associate for Administration
e-mail: [email protected]
Maria Pineiro 334-0021 ext. 333
Office Manager
e-mail: [email protected]
PARISH OUTREACH 516-334-0021
Joan Echausse, Pastoral Associate for Parish Outreach
ext.308
e-mail: [email protected]
Yanira Chacon-Lopez ext. 362
Casa Mary Johanna
e-mail: [email protected]
Ximena Aravena, Saint Brigid’s Food Pantry - ext. 327
e-mail: [email protected]
Barbara Powell, Saint Brigid’s Well - ext. 361
e-mail: [email protected]
Lupe Ramirez, Saint Brigid’s Well - ext. 361
e-mail: [email protected]
HAITIAN APOSTOLATE 516-334-0021
Sister Bruno FDM ext 358
Sister Cecilia FDM ext 357
MUSIC MINISTRY: 516-334-0021 ext 311
Susan Porteus Director of Music
e-mail: [email protected]
SUPPORTING STAFF
Receptionists 334-0021– ext.300
Nicole Manzione • Sylvia Almonte • Kris Marasca
Carla Escobar • Sabrina Rodriguez
Business Office Assistants 334-0021
Christine Tomitz - ext. 301
Carol Beck - ext. 351
Grace Puglisi
Religious Education Office 334-0021 ext. 352
Barbara Budion and Rosemary Moreno
e-mail: [email protected]
School Office: 333-0580
Terri Ruggiero
e-mail: [email protected]
Weekend Sacristan
Tereso Reyes
Nathaniel Worthman
James Worthman
Project Manager
Andy Murano 334-0021 ext. 305
e-mail: [email protected]
Church Custodian - 334-0021
Roberto Fernandez
Saturday Church Assistant
Kent Evans
Fatima Mendes
Karen Smalling
Matt Tomitz
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...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
Parish Ministries Coordinators
Altar Servers 334-0021
Father Jason
Bereavement 334-0021
Rosemary Fischer
Choir (Adult English) 334-0021 ext.311
Susan Porteus
Choir (10am - Youth) 334-0021 ext 311
Laura Naughton
Choir (Italian) 334-0021 ext. 311
Susan Porteus
Choir (Spanish 10:45) 334-0021
Guillermo Roman
Choir (Spanish Sat 7 pm)
Omar Chirinos 997-9054
Choir (Haitian) 334-0021
Yolette Solnave
CYO Sports
Gerard Gordon - 338-6640: [email protected]
Decorating Team
Lorraine Sherman - 333-6511
Eucharistic Ministers
Anna Moruzzi - 997-6860
Family Mass Committee
Deacon Darrell Buono
Folk Group (9:15am Mass)
Susan Porteus 334-0021
FOCCUS Inventory:
Sophie & Michael Mundy - 516-605-0152
Finance Council 334-0021 ext. 336
Matthew Cahill
Garden Club
Sheila Leonard
Senior Connections 334-0021
Barbara Fleming
Lectors
Katie Sheehan - 794-6388
Junior Lectors
Deacon Darrell Buono
Ministry of Consolation - 334-0021
Walter Wilczek
Ministry of Winter Grace 334-0021
Sister Julie Thompson
Pastoral Council 334-0021
Father Anthony Stanganelli
Pastoral Formation Institute Parish Representatives:
Carleen Barten 640-5735
Pre-Cana Program:
Mary & Peter Kahl - 333-4755
Thinking of Becoming a Catholic?
Sr. Ann Horn, OP - 333-9434
Respect Life
Michael Posillico 626-8946
Rock Band 334-0021
Elissa Hanson
Rock Mass - 334-4755
Denise Pratesi & Chuck Cutolo: email: [email protected]
Rosary Altar Society 334-0021
Ronnie Cornell
Scouts (Boy Scouts/Cub scouts) Troop 469
Scoutmaster: Dan Gregory [email protected]
Girl Scouts
Harriet Gibaldi - 741-2550
Spiritual Direction 334-0021
Deacon Jim Morris
Ushers 334-0021
Charles Givens
Alcoholics Anonymous
292-3040
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Mary Hickey - 333-8594
Birthright
Emergency Hotline:1-800-550- 4900
Cursillo/Ultrea
Carleen Barten: 640-5735
Durazzano Society
Domenick Mauro - President - 516-946-0576
Knights of Columbus (516) 946-6968
Steve Fleming, Grand Knight www.kofc1012.org
Maria SS Dell'Assunta Society
Mary Ann DiGiuseppe: 516-521-7342
Marriage Encounter
Maureen & Rick Tufano: 747-3282
OSIA Sons of Italy
Rae Lanzilotta: 334-0830
Prison Families Anonymous
Kent Evans: 732-3018
Retrouvaille (Marriage Support)
John & Linda Pisano 334-0178
Saint Anthony Society
Phyllis Caggiano 796-2928
Veterans of Foreign War
ST. BRIGID
OUR LADY OF HOPE SCHOOL
Parent Association - (516) 621-1735
Mary Katz - [email protected]
School Board 333-0580
Lisa Kumbatovic - [email protected]
Organizations in Our Community
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Westbury Senior Citizens
Maureen Droge 334-5886
...faithfullyand
andjoyfully
joyfullyserving
servingBreezy
BreezyHill,
Hill,Carle
CarlePlace,
Place,East
EastMeadow,
Meadow,New
NewCassel,
Cassel,Salisbury,
Salisbury,South
SouthWestbury,
Westbury,Old
OldWestbury
Westburyand
andWestbury
Westburysince
since1850.
1850.
...faithfully
Upcoming Events
“For The Love Of Mercy”
Capital Campaign
For any questions about your pledge or
statements for this campaign, please contact
Lynch Development Associates at 631-3511368. Thank you.
Fatima Prayer Cell
WAF Fatima Prayer Cell for World Peace
meets at 7:00 pm, every Monday, in St. Brigid
Church. Please join us as we pray for much
needed peace in our world.
Super Bonanza
Don’t forget to fill out your Super Bonanza
tickets. See page 19 of this bulletin for more
information. You must be in it to win.
2016 Parish Giving Statements
will be sent out in the last week of January.
(If you’ve given to the Capital Campaign, a
separate Giving Statement just for the Campaign
will be sent out by Lynch Development.)
Were You Married in 1967 or 1992?
St. Brigid parish will be celebrating 50th and
25th anniversaries on Sunday, February 12th at
1:00 pm in the Church.
There will be a reception following the Mass.
Please contact Maria at the Parish Center at 3340021, ext. 333 by February 3rd.
Presepio Take Down
Remember the date: January 21st Saturday @
10:00am to 4:00 pm. We hope you enjoyed the
25th year of the St. Brigid Presepio during the
Christmas season in which many people from
all over Long Island came to visit.
Unfortunately it is time for it to be dismantled
and taken downstairs to the basement until next
year. We need your help in this massive
project which starts at 10:00 am and continues
to 4:00 pm Saturday January 21st.
Refreshments will be served.
Your Presepio committee
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...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
We pray for those who are sick. . .
Luis Navia
Joe Lananna
Mary Lewis
Cynthia Giordano
George Davis
Grace Nadolny
Debbie Barton
Christopher Cucci
Cassidy Hogan
Giuseppe Sposito
Evelyn Whittington
Francesca Posillico
Walter Wilczek
Marie Vandinberg
Thomas Haemmerly
Richard Haemmerly
Marian Luciani
Helen Garcia
Delores Fontana
Gloria Wilson
Mary Ann Elliott
Sabrina Gallo
Luigi Panetta
Loren Dempsey
Margaret Scarpelli
Clyde Thompson
Kim Lurie
Ashley Davide
Mary Murphy
Marianne Brewer
Kristine Olsen
Bill Lardaro
Michael Pereira
Diane Fuller-Lamparter
Felicia Mannetta
Yolanda Tirado
Miriam Guerra
Linda Foxx
Maria Mercado
Rose Cangialosi
Maureen Kane
Drew DeMasters
Mary Murray
Julie Knight
Joan Young
Caroline Bessler
Michael Caplice
Anil Sirju
Grace Puglisi
Santina Haemmerle
Robert Spence
Florence Spence
Grace McKenna
Christopher Lynch
Lorraine Calia
Lucy Richardson
Wendy Hesse
Bernadette Leftwich
Candy Cama
Anthony Valenti
Alourdes Normil
Gloria DiGiacomo
Joann Grossman
Lance Hartgroce
Dorothy Royal
Shannon Kula
Marie Coniglio
Jeanette Lacker
Ann Haas
Janet Bravo
Bobby Menges
Kwame Toshambe
Anna Leddy
John Raziano
Elba Esther Crotty
M. Nono
James Speedling
Tony Buffolino
Charles Smith
Irene Davide
Due to space limitations, names placed on the sick list will remain for four weeks. Please
call the parish office to remove or add a loved one.
We pray for those who have died. . .
Helen C. Brennan, Jean M. Balsamo, Margaret Elizabeth Dougherty, Monique Carment,
Antonio D’Alessandro, Frances Pontillo and Domenico Leone
We pray for those who serve in the military. . .
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Sgt. Jason Howland, National Guard Army
Sgt. Victor Raynoso, USMC
Lt. Col. Charles J. Tulaney, USMC
Sgt. Craig Clark, US Army
Adam C. Belding, SPC US Army in Korea
Andrew Lyons
Neil Falls Percifull, US Army
Mike Tarsa, LTC US Marine
James E. Geiselman, US Army in Afghanistan
Major James McLean
Chao Li, US Army
Staff Sgt. Christopher Schultz, US Army
2nd Lt. Kurth McDermott, USMC
Lawrence Marquez, US. Army
Staff Sgt. Edwin Philip Julean USMC in Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Rodney Agustin, USMC
1st Lt. Brendan T. Echausse, US Army
Lt. Cody McDonald in Afghanistan
Christopher Counts, U.S. Marine in Afghanistan
Major Matthew Kessler, US Marine
Vladimir Julin, US Navy Petty Officer
SR Charles Zaino, USN
Rigoberto Castro, USMC
Master Sgt. Stephen Eagnelli, USAF
Thomas Ruse, LCpl, USMC
James Eugene, US Marine
Alvin Jordan
Jim Arbelaez, US Marine
Richard Bush, US Army
Steven Federlien, Navy Reservist
Christopher Ponsot
US Army Sargeant John Patrick Riffle
Johanna Romero, US Marine
Kenneth Furst, USMC
Sgt. Madzsima Nerestant, USMC
Master Sgt. Jill Agront
Lucky Isaac Jacques, USP US Army in Iraq
Corp. Jerry Kubis, US Marine
Sgt. Robert Thomas Ludwig, US Army
Sgt. 1st Class Sean Schenck, US Army in Afghanistan
Jarrett Corbin, US Navy in Japan
Sr, Chief Brian Berretta, US Navy
Neale John Marquez, US Marine
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
We Celebrate the Sacraments
January 16 thru 20, 2017
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7:00 am Mass
Maria Buffolino
7:00 am Mass
For all the deceased
of our parish
7:00 am Mass
For all our priests,
deacons and sisters
12:10 pm Mass
Linda Bien
12:10 pm Mass
Mary Kay McDermott
12:10 pm Mass
Jerry DeSilva
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
9:00 am Mass
Luis Osorio
9:00 am Mass
Anthony Derasmo
Saturday January 21st
5:00 pm ..(English/Church)
7:00 pm...(Spanish/Church)
Sunday January 22nd
9:00 am Mass
Rocco Buffolino
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
7:00 am Mass
DaCosta family
9:00 am Mass
Antonio Iadevaia
12:10 pm Mass
Luke Coyle & family
(living)
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
7:00 am Mass
Edna & Ralph Veth
9:00 am Mass
Arthur Rogers
12:10 pm Mass
Gary Goodwin
(living)
Reconciliation
follows 12:10 Mass
Saturday
8:00 am Mass
Novena Mass
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
(Confession)
4-4:45 pm
Intentions: People of the Parish
Priest: Fr. Tony
Servers: Petkanas, Bazin, D’Albora, Buono
Intentions: Lucio Huaman Ayace, Cesar & Cesar Jr.
Priest: Fr. Jason
7:00 am...(English/Church) ....... Intentions:
Priest: Fr. Martin
8:30 am...(Italian/Church).......... Intentions: Luigi Posillico, Vito Cangialosi, Victoria Magnone, Sante Magnone, Ida D’Angelo
Priest: Fr. Tony
9:15 am...(English/Chapel)......... Intentions: Mary Giella (living)
Priest: Fr. Martin
Servers: P. Lamarre, C. & M. Cullinan, B. K. Cabiri
10:00 am...(English/Church)...... Intentions: James Nesdill
Priest: Fr. Tony
Servers: J. & M. Buono, C. Guevarra, E. Bey
10:45 am...(Spanish/Chapel)....... Intentions: Inez Dominguez
Priest: Fr. Jason
11:30 am...(English/Church)........ Intentions: TeresaAlmonte (living), Melissa Brennan & family (living), Carolyn Hardenbol &
family (living), Myra, Rene Valencerina family (living), Georgina Clarke
Priest: Fr. Martin
Servers: Matthew Mongalo, Aaron & Austin Verma
12:15.......(Spanish/Chapel).......... Intentions:
Priest: Fr. Tony
2:30 pm ...(Kreyol/Church)........ Intentions:
Priest: Fr. Nesley
6:00 pm....(Rock Mass/Chapel)..Intentions: Vincent Brennan Servers: C. & K. Weydig, M. Matthew, M. Raduazzo
Priest: Fr. Martin
Other Memorials for the Week
With the gift of candles we lovingly remember...
Joseph and Theone Gennari from the Lagnese and Mulford family
With the gift of altar flowers we lovingly remember...
With the gift of bread and wine we lovingly remember...
Lila Donnelly from the Lupinacci family
Please call the rectory
office to memorialize
candles, flowers, or
bread and wine for the
week in memory of a
loved one.
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...faithfully
Old Westbury
Westbury and
and Westbury
Westbury since
since 1850.
1850.
...faithfully and
and joyfully
joyfully serving
serving Breezy
Breezy Hill,
Hill, Carle
Carle Place,
Place, East
East Meadow,
Meadow, New
New Cassel,
Cassel, Salisbury,
Salisbury, South
South Westbury,
Westbury, Old
Breaking Open the Word
Reflecting on next Sunday’s Gospel before you come to Mass can bring
so much more meaning to your experience of liturgy. Here’s the Gospel
for next Sunday. How does this Gospel touch your life?
January 22nd -Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 4:12-23
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested,
he withdrew to Galilee.
He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea,
in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
that what had been said through Isaiah the prophet
might be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles,
the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light,
on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death
light has arisen.
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say,
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,
Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,
casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.
He said to them,
"Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."
At once they left their nets and followed him.
He walked along from there and saw two other brothers,
James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John.
They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets.
He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father
and followed him.
He went around all of Galilee,
teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the
kingdom,
and curing every disease and illness among the people.
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In today’s gospel we see change. Jesus moves from Nazareth to
Capernaum and sees that what once worked no longer does and he
urges all to repent, to change their ways. We too must be open to
change in our lives. As the fishermen left their boats and nets, so
must we leave behind all that keeps us from being followers of
Christ’s ways.
Gospel Reflection
Questions
• Think of a time when you
were asked to do something
totally different from your
normal routine.
• Think of a time when you
felt you were coming out of
a place of darkness into a
place of light.
• Think of someone in
your life whom you would
follow with no questions.
Some Questions for
Families & Children
• Think of some things in
your life that can change.
• Think of how you can
help someone “find the
way”, perhaps there is
someone new in your
school, or in your
neighborhood.
Scripture texts are taken from the New
American Bible with Revised New
Testament and Revised Psalms ©1991,
1986,1970 Confraternity of Christian
Doctrine, Washington DC and used by
permission of the copyright owner. All
rights reserved.
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
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Coming up: Women's
In-home Retreat during
Lent
We just finished Christmas -why are we talking about Lent?
We invite the women of our
parish to consider entering into a
beautiful retreat experience that,
as in the past, will take place in
the homes of our parishioners.
The scriptures of Lent so
wonderfully invite us into a
deeper encounter with the Lord
who loves us so. Soon we will be
asking for facilitators and people
who can offer their homes to host
a group of eight or so
participants. Please keep your
eyes for future announcements
about the women's retreat.
The Presepio needs
volunteers.
The twenty-fifth year of our
presepio was an exciting year in
that Newsday had listed it as one
of the "top ten" things to see
during the Christmas season. It
seemed that many more people,
visitors to Saint Brigid’s, came
by to see this beautiful work of
art! I think that our visitors also
received a sense of the warmth
and beauty of our Church overall.
Now we are in need some helpers
to assist us in the careful
disassembly of the presepio on
Saturday, January 21st from
10:00am to 4pm. Refreshments
will be served!.
Thanks to Saint Anthony’s
Our parish Saint Anthony’s
Society, in gratitude for the
future work that will take place
in the renovation of Saint
Anthony’s Hall, made a generous
donation of $2,000 towards the
capital campaign. Thank you for
your generosity to Saint Brigid’s!
E-mail Father Tony: [email protected]
Before ordination to the priesthood, I served full time as a
deacon in Saint Agnes Cathedral parish. At that time, we had a full
eighteen-month internship before our first priesthood assignment. All of
my classmates assumed, because I lived with the bishop (at that time
Bishop McGann), that I would have insider's knowledge of where we all
were going to be assigned as priests. I quickly found out how wrong my
classmates were. The morning after the personnel board meeting at which
the assignments were made for the newly ordained, I kept asking the
bishop if he would tell me where I was being sent. After two or three times
of ignoring the question, Bishop McGann looked up at me over his reading
glasses and said, "At your ordination, you promised me obedience and
respect." That ended that conversation in short order.
I guess I don't like to be on a "need to know" basis because I discover that,
for the most part, people who are in the know have already decided that, in
fact, I don't need to know. Knowing what lies ahead can give us the ability
to prepare for the outcome and even alleviate fear or anxiety -- or so we
think. Yet, as I look back on the assignment that I did receive when I was
first ordained, knowing about it ahead of time would not have prepared me
for anything. It would have only created more anxiety about an outcome
that I could not change. So, maybe it is better to be on a "need to know"
basis.
In today's gospel, John is giving testimony about the baptism of Jesus.
Repeatedly in his recounting what took place, John says, "I did not know
him." That affirmation seems rather strange coming from the mouth of the
Baptist -- after all, weren't John and Jesus somehow related? Why shouldn't
John have known ahead of time that his very relative would be the
promised one, the one who would come to baptize with the Holy Spirit and
fire? Why did John, of all people, need to be kept in the dark about all of
this?
I guess John was placed by God on a "need-to-know" basis. All John
needed to know is that the person upon whom the Holy Spirit would come
down would be the One. Were John to have been given the entire blueprint
as to how the salvation of the world would enfold and the importance of his
role, there would be little need on John's part to become attentive to the
Spirit. Putting John on a "need to know" basis was God's way of keeping
him as a fully engaged participant in the events that would unfold.
God so desires that we too be actively engaged in the unfolding of his plan,
and so, for God, it is so important that we not know everything -- that we
trust, and with open heart and expectant spirit, await what he is to
accomplish in us and for us. Yes, Lord, I do not need to know everything -all I need is to trust that everything is in your loving hands.
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For the Love of Mercy - Capital Campaign
We continue to be in the “Redemption Phase” of the Campaign...
Parishioners have made pledges and some initial payments and others are making periodic
payments towards their Campaign giving goals.
Redemption Process: (how to make pledge payments) We’ve partnered with Lynch Development
Associates (LDA), the firm who helped us with our campaign. They will maintain the campaign
records and send our status letters and return envelopes each month. St. Brigid’s Business Office
will personally deposit and control all the funds, but we share a record of those gifts with LDA so
they can accurately manage our pledge records.
How to make your payment(s): On your payment interval (monthly,
quarterly, annual, etc.) you’ll receive a status letter and a return envelope
from Saint Brigid’s (via LDA). This letter will be perforated and we ask
you to write the amount of your payment, tear off the return form, and
return it via the mail or by placing it in the Saint Brigid’s collection
basket. If you are donating by check, please write “Capital Campaign” in
the memo section. If you send funds electronically, either through your
online bill paying service, through paypal, or Faith Direct, please make
sure to indicate “Capital Campaign” in the description on the electronic
item. This will ensure that your payments go to the proper parish fund.
Please Note:
Your status letter may
not reflect the most
recent payment
you’ve made, due to
timing issues.
Your recent payment
will appear on the next
month’s report.
When to make your payment: Ordinarily your status letter and return envelope will be generated
and sent during the first week of the month according to your payment interval.
Status letters will go out according to the following schedule:
January 2017- Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annually
February 2017- Monthly
March 2017- Monthly
April 2017- Monthly, Quarterly
May 2017- Monthly
June 2017- Monthly
July 2017- Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annually
Any questions, please contact Jacqueline at Lynch Development Associates - (631)351-1368.
Many thanks to all who have made a commitment
“For the Love of Mercy”
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2016 Giving Statements
for the Capital Campaign will be sent out in the last week of January by Lynch Development.
These will arrive apart from the regular parish Giving Statements.
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St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope
Regional School
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Casa Mary Johanna
1-516-334-0021 Ext.362
Enjoy
Spanish
Charismatic
Group
Tuesdays
Chapel
7:30 pm
- ¿Necesita una carta de la
iglesia para algún trámite de inmigración?
Invitaciones
Comunidad
Hispana
de Santa
Brigida
Ministerio de Canto
- Misa sábados 7:00 p.m. Iglesia Post Ave. Ensayo Miércoles 4:30 p.m. Encargado
Omar Chirinos 1-516-997-9054. - Misa Domingos 10:45 am. Capilla de la Escuela. Encargados Ricardo Ossandon 1.516.333.2028 y Caminando Con Jesus - Juana Rodriguez
- 516-589-5093
Healing
Mass
Every
third
Tuesday of
the month
7:30 pm
Chapel
Llene el censo parroquial para obtener - Misa Domingos 12:15 pm. Capilla de la Escuela. Ensayo Sábados 4 pm. Encargado
Guillermo Román 1-516-334-7094
esta carta. Censo disponible en la
oficina parroquial.
Grupo de Oración Carismático invita a la reunión todos los martes, iniciando con el
- ¿Necesita un identificación de la
Santo Rosario en la Capilla a las 7:30 pm.
parroquia? Presentar un
documento de su país de origen.
Misa de Sanación y Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Tercer martes del mes
7:30 pm en la Capilla.
(Pasaporte, acta de nacimiento ó tarjeta de elector). Se agradece una
donación.
Caridades Católicas ofrece Servicios de Inmigración
Oficina de Asistencia Social, Iglesia en Post Ave. El cuarto miércoles de cada mes a
Inscripciones Para
partir de las 10:00 am. Atención en orden de llegada. $30 consulta.
Please
donate
food to
St. Brigid’s
Food
Pantry!
Millie Lopez 516-455-3556.
“The
Well” necesita voluntarios bilingües 1.516.334.0021 Ext.308 con
El Centro de Educación
Joan
Religiosa
Hermanos Ayudémonos Unos A Otros
Necesidades en la Despensa de Comida. 516-334-0021 ext. 327 Ximena
Inscripciones para Catecismo y
Favor traiga comida no perecedera a la misa y depositela en la canasta
Primera Comunion
que esta disponible.
Horario de oficina durante el
Que Dios le bendiga por su generosidad.
Catholic
Charities
offers
services on
4th Wed.
of the
month.
Consultation
$30
10
Bautismos
Avisos
Septiembre,etc.
a sus reuniones semanales a las 7:30PM en la biblioteca de la escuela.
No hay que esperar al primer
domingo del mes. Llamar Psiquiatra Amalia Buendía Ofrece consulta gratis los días lunes de 5 a 8 p.m. Solamente con cita. Mas información 1.516.850.5109
inmediatamente a
Sra. María Piñeiro
(516-334-0021, X333)
Outreach. “The Attic” necesita:
O visitarla en la Oficina Parroquial - Ropa limpia y en buen estado de bebé y niño. 178 Post Ave. Thrift Shop
El Grupo Juvenil del Ministerio Hispano, les invita todos los Martes
verano es de lunes a jueves de
9:00am – 3:00pm. Para maores
informes, favor llamar al tel
#334-0021 ext. #355 (español)
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Comunidad Hispana
de Santa Brigida
II Domingo Tiempo Ordinario. Ciclo A. 01/15/17
La Vida Cristiana Es Vida Trinitaria.
Para el pueblo que estaba en expectación, Juan parecía ya el
Mesías, y su bautismo el definitivo. En el
Evangelio de hoy Juan los saca de su error: “Tras de mí viene
un hombre que está por delante de mí...” su predicación y su
bautismo están aún en la línea de preparación a la llegada de
Jesús. El va a inagurar la Nueva Alianza, con un bautismo
que no es solo del agua y de la purificación de los pecados,
sino del Espíritu Santo. Muchos cristianos consideran su
bautismo en la línea del bautismo de Juan. Esto es particularmente cierto en nuestro catolicismo popular, propio no solo
de los pobres sino de otras capas sociales. Para ellos, el
bautismo tiene connotaciones del Antiguo Testamento: es
más bien un rito religioso de purificación de pecados, de
asegurarse la protección de Dios, de garantía contra males
espirituales y materiales.
espíritu. El bautismo es un sacramento capital, de mucha
riqueza cristiana, que incluye el perdón de los pecados, la
incorporación y compromiso con la Iglesia, la participación
en la vida de Dios, como sus hijos...
A partir de este Evangelio podemos subrayar este
aspecto, muy importante en la viviencia cristiana en el
mundo actual: el cristiano está habilitado y conducido por
el Espíritu Santo. La vida cristiana es trinitaria, pero en la
práctica eso no parece tener consecuencias para nosotros.
Reducimos lo divino a Dios o a Cristo, pero lo propio de
nuestra vida de cada día, y lo propio de la historia humana,
es una relación con el Padre, con Cristo y con el Espíritu
Santo. Cada persona divina tiene una misión diferente.
Somos hijos del Padre, somos miembros y seguidores de
Cristo, pero nuestro compromiso cristiano en todas sus
dimensiones depende de nuestra fidelidad al Espíritu.
Cristo resucitado nos lo envió para que “nos introduzca en
la verdad total... recordándonos sus enseñanzas”. Ser fieles
Este Evangelio nos insite en la novedad radical del bautismo al Espíritu del bautismo es saber reconocerlo y
cristiano; es un bautismo en el Espíritu Santo. El bautizado no comprometerse con su actuación en la historia de cada uno
es sólo alguien que está bien con Dios. Es el que recibió el
de nosotros, discernida por la fe de la Iglesia.
Espíritu Santo, para vivir como Cristo, conducido por el
Un mensaje del director de la escuela de St.
Brigida, Paul Clagnaz.
Sé que su Fe es importante para usted y su familia, y que
quieren lo mejor para sus hijos. Quiero hablarles de la
ventaja de la Escuela Católica. Muchos estudios han
demostrado que los niños latinos que asisten a las escue¡Feliz año nuevo! Estoy muy contento de tener la
las católicas son mucho más propensos a graduarse de la
oportunidad de decirles gracias por que con sus oraciones y sus donaciones a nuestra a la iglesia de Santa escuela secundaria que los niños que asisten a las escuelas públicas. No estoy criticando la escuela pública – yo
Brigida ayuda a nuestra escuela. Muchos de ustedes
asistí
a escuelas católicas y públicas cuando era un niño.
asisten a la Capilla de la Escuela, pero no han visto el
Estos
son hechos. Además, los niños que asisten a las
resto de la escuela donde se llevan a cabo las clases.
escuelas católicas tienen una mayor probabilidad de asiMe gustaria invitar a las personas con hijos que los en- stir a la universidad. Hay muchas otras razones para asivíen a la Escuela St. Brigida / Nuestra Señora de la Es- stir a la Escuela Católica.
peranza. El sistema de escuelas católicas en los
Estados Unidos fue creado hace 200 años para educar Vamos a tener una apertura escolar (open house) el
a los hijos de inmigrantes. Nuestra misión sigue siendo domingo 29 de Enero a partir de las 2 pm. También
puede llamar a la oficina para hacer una cita. El número
la misma. No estamos aquí para servir a los ricos.
de
teléfono es 333-0580. Si para usted es más cómodo
Sabemos que las finanzas pueden ser un problema,
en
español, puede llamar a la oficina por las mañanas y
pero quiero decirles que tenemos un programa de
preguntar
por Carla, o enviarle un correo electrónico a
ayuda economico. Las solicitudes estarán disponibles
[email protected].
¡Gracias!
este mes para el año escolar que comienza en septiembre de 2017.
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Comunità Italiana
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A causa del maltempo che ha colpito domenica
8 gennaio la rappresentazione vivente della
visita dei Re Magi organizzata dal Gruppo di
San Pio e’ stata rimandata a domenica 22 gennaio sempre durante la messa italiana.
Subito dopo ci sara’ un rinfresco offerto dal
Comitato Italiano nella sala di Sant’Antonio che
accogliera’ anche I partecipanti al concorso presepi 1a Edizione.
PROSSIMI EVENTI:
Festa Di Carnevale
San Giuseppe
I presepi verranno esposti alla visioni di tutti e
la giuria esprimera’ il voto dei vincitori.
Italian Culinary Tour
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Per vedere le foto degli eventi organizzati dal Comitato Italiano o futuri eventi in programma,
consultate la pagina: Facebook: Italian Community of St. Brigid
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Kominote
Ayisyén
BRI KOURI NOUV`EL GAYE
Office Miltikiltirèl sou la banye
Apostola Ayisyen
nan Wòkvil sant
Ap fè tout moun konnen gran specialist
imigrasyon nan
Ap tan tout moun nan yon gran chita pale sou
tout ka imigrasyon. L’ap vin’n banou denye infòmasyon, ipi tou fè nou konnen kijan li kabap
ede’n nan fason pu nou fi’n legal osinon change
estate nan peyi pa bò isit.
YON DI LòT
Rande vou kasse pu Dimanch kap 5 Fevrye
2017
A 3h P.M.
Nan Leglis St. Anne
ki nan 88 second Ave Brentwood NY, 11717
POU PLIS INFOMASYON RELE
516-678-5800 X 407
Haitian-American Apostolate
• Chak dimach, nou genyen lames an kreyol apati
2:30 pm lames an franse chak denye dimanch nan
mwa yo.
• Mè Ayisyenn yo ap fè reyinyon pou tout Timoum
yo chak Samedi depi 3 zè aprè midi pou rive 6 zè. Sè
Cecilia ap okipe tout Timoun ki gen laj 6zan pou rive
12zan. Sè Bruno ap okipe tout jen yo ki gen laj 12
zan pou rive 18 + zan.
Nou ankourage tout paran yo, pou yo mennen tout
timoun yo ak j`¡en yo nan bon jan fomasyon sa a ke
pawas la ofri yo gras a konpetans, renmen,
disponibilite ak bon volonte Mè nou yo. Pa bliye j`en
yo se yo ki lespwa nou, lespwa legliz la, espwa
sosyete a.
• N ap fè tout fanmyki nan kominote nou an konnen
ke genyen baptem chak twazyem samedi nan mwa a
apati lh nan aprè midi. Fok nou pa bliye sa: le n’ap
chwazi marenn ak parenn yo, fok yo se katolik, e fok
yo konn vi-n leglis. Pou tout enfomasyon nou
bezwen nan sans sa a rele, Sé cecilia nan nimero 516997-8727 or 516-333-8795.
• Chak samedi apati 7 h nan aswe nougenyen lapriyè
karimatik nan chapèl lekol St. Brigid La. Epi chak
dezyem samedi lapriyè a ap fèt nan legliz la, avek
exposisyon Sen Sakreman apati 8 h aswè. N ap tann
nou tout.
• Si nou bezwen enfomasyon sou perlerinaj yo ak
sou laprivè karismatik yo, nou ka rele Cari Estime
nan 516-770-3248.
• Moun ki gen pwojè Marye, Reprann Lakominyon ki
vle Konfime, se pou yo rele Se Bruno nan 516-3338795.
• Pa blive ranpli Census la, Napjwenn ti liv sa a nan
premye pati antre legliz la oubyen nan biwo a (Parish
Center). konsa, lè nou fi-n bay tout enfomasyon nou
dwe bay sou sa yo mande nou yo, se lè sa a yo
rekokonet nou kom yon manb ki nan pawas la.
• Chak 1er Samedi du mois, randez-vous a, se
Eastport à 2 h. pm.
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Basic Course
Diocese of Rockville Centre - Office of Faith Formation - Basic Theology Course
ENCOUNTERING THE CHURCH: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY?
(INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLIC “ECCLESIOLOGY”)
Presenter:
Rob Cammarata, M.A.
(Adjunct Instructor, Theology and Religious Studies, Molloy College).
Description: The overall objective of this course is to explore the Church’s evolving understanding of
itself as a “hierarchically- ordered communio” of disciples, in communion with one
another and the Triune God, commissioned by Baptism to bring about the evangelization
and transformation of the world.
Where/When: January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6
(Total of 5 sessions. Attendance in at least 4 sessions is required for course credit
toward the Basic Theology Certificate from the Diocese.)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Library 101 Maple Ave., Westbury
(Please use the library entrance facing St. Brigid Lane.)
Fee:
Donations will be requested during sessions
(suggested donation is $25.00 for St. Brigid’s parishioners $40.00 non-parishioners.)
Registration: Please complete and tear off the form below and return it to the St. Brigid’s Religious
Education Office (101 Maple Ave., Westbury) or the Parish Center (75 Post Ave.,
Westbury). (Religious Education Office Fax: 516-333-9438.). Or email your registration
info to [email protected]
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Detach here.)
Basic Course: Introduction to the Church
Full Name:
Address:
Town:
Zip:
Day Phone:
Cell/Evening Phone:
E-Mail:
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Blessings in the New Year
Outreach
“Winners Circle”, the Islamic Center of Long Island, (food and blankets) Knights of Columbus,
On behalf of the volunteers of Parish Outreach,
“Adopt-A-Family” givers and Levittown VFW all
our Assistant Directors: Ximena Aravena (Food
Pantry), Barbara Powell and Lupe Ibanez Ramirez joined in helping to bless our Outreach families, as
(“The Well”), Yanira Chacon Lopez, (Casa Mary did so many “anonymous givers”, known only to
God! Special thanks and grateful prayers to our
Johanna) and the many people who sought our
holiday help, thank you, dear family of St. Brigid, “Christmas Shoppe” Commttee: Rita Condron,
Marian Fanelli, Marilyn Cavallaro, Janie Clarke,
for your overwhelming and compassionate
Maureen Reid, Bill Lardaro, Claire Barbadillo,
generosity shown to so many who were in great
Walter
Sadler, Elizabeth Giordano, and the Solosky
need at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
girls, Elizabeth, Lauren and Katie who spent end...We are grateful to the many men, women and
less hours arranging the Christmas gifts for
children who so generously provided food,
distribution.
monies, gift certificates and Christmas “Angel”
gifts to 310 families in great need.
Grateful “thank you’s” to so many of our
parishioners who joined in the fun of distribution
...The Six O’clock “Rock Mass” provided hams
by carrying the gifts for our families or driving
and turkeys at Thanksgiving and Christmas, as did
them home--in the cold!
the Italian community provide the monies to assist
in the purchase of turkeys and hams for the
...Each of us in one way or another suffers from
holiday distributions, warm winter jackets and
some form of “poverty”. It is when we take our
assorted foods and toys.
own poverty and turn it into a “grace-filled
moment of giving” do we experience the mercy
...St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School and
and compassion of God -- as mirrored all
Religious Education children answered our need
for Thanksgiving staples, with the school children throughout Jesus’ life!
donating “monumental” amounts of pasta and
...May the wonder of God’s love touch us deeply in
marinara sauce.
the New Year 2017 and may God’s peace reign in
...The Brother Fox School (Uniondale: a busload our families, our friends, our communities and our
world!
of food) Holy Child Academy (Old Westbury),
Peace and Love,
Notre Dame (New Hyde Park), Carle Place High
School’s Inter-Act and Key Clubs, Westbury/East
n Joan
Meadow Brownies, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts,
Maria SS Dell’Assunta Society, Pat Barchi’s
Spring Bereavement Support Group and Training for Caregivers
St. Brigid will be holding a ten-week support group for the newly bereaved, which will meet on
Wednesdays
at the starting March 29 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM. Meetings with take place in the Father
at the
Schaefer
Center at 75 Post Ave., Westbury. The group is designed to assist the newly bereaved in
coping with their grief and in learning to live in a world without the deceased. It will be facilitated by
Dr. Luciano Sabatini, a professional bereavement counselor who has been facilitating support groups
at St. Brigid’s for over 25 years. Interested individuals should call 516-334-0021 and request a
at the
registration form from Maria or
atthe
thereceptionist. For questions about the group, contact Dr. Sabatini at
the number below.
For caregivers/counselors who are looking for training in working with the
newly bereaved and in facilitating support groups, there will be a seven week training program ($60
fee) on Thursdays starting 3-30 from 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM, at St. Bernard’s parish center in Levittown. Those who are interested should email Dr. Sabatini at [email protected] or call 516-799-5873.
101 Maple Avenue, Westbury NY 11590
(516)333-0580
www.stbolh.org
Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal
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[email protected].
Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry
MCAA- ST BRIGID SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name:
Date of birth:
Parish:
Phone:
Current address:
City:
ZIP Code:
State:
Email:
Parent/Guardian:
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Current school:
School address:
Grade/Class:
Phone:
Fax:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Advisor/Counselor:
Advisor EXT.:
FALL 2015 SCHOOL
Name of school you plan to attend:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:
ZIP Code:
Name of Alternate:
CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Name of Activity/Team/Club/Sport
Supervisor
Contact Phone
REFERENCES
Name
Address
Phone
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Copy of most recent report card
Write a one page essay on the importance of faith and
education in the lives of those of African Ancestry.
Attendance at the Award Ceremony in June at St. Anthony’s Hall
and grounds.
SIGNATURES
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I authorize the verification of the information provided on this form. I have retained a copy of this application.
Signature of applicant:
Date:
Signature of parent or guardian
Date:
Attach a copy of your most recent report card and your typed essay. Submit either hard copy at the St. Brigid Parish
Center c/o Ministry of Black Catholics or via email to: thea.callender @ verizon.net Any questions? Contact:
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Around St. Brigid
Westbury Downtown Revitalization Initative
The Village of Westbury has received a $10 million
funding award through the State of New York’s
Downtown Revitalization Initiative (“DRI”) to further downtown Westbury’s revitalization. The DRI
Planning Team has been hard at work developing priority projects to help make Westbury’s downtown the
best it can be for all!
An Evening of Celtic Music
Benefit for St. Anthony’s High School Celtic Friars Pipe Band. Featuring: IONA College Pipe
Band, Celtic Friar Pipe Band, The Bob Morris
Irish Band, Saint Anthony’s Irish Step Dancers,
The Friar Choir, Irish Sing-Along. February
11th at 7:00 pm in St. Anthony’s High School
Auditorium. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at
the door.
Your feedback is important for this community-driven effort. join us at this important public workshop To reserve tickets, mail form found below and
check made out to St. Anthony’ High School.
to:
Mail to Denise Creighton,
•
Learn more about proposed strategies for
Alumni Office, St. Anthony’s HS,
revitalizing downtown
275 Wolf Hill Road,
•
Share your ideas, priorities, and suggestions
South Huntington, NY. 11747
to be incorporated into the Westbury DRI
plan.
Wednesday, January 25th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the
Westbury Community Center, 360 Post Avenue.
To learn more about the Westbury DRI, visit
www.ny.gov/downtown-revitalizationinitiative/westbury.
Stay connected! Send your thoughts and ideas to
[email protected].
Snow Date: January 26th. In the event if inclement
weather, email Westbury [email protected] to find
out if the workshop date has been changed.
NAME__________________________
PHONE_________________________
EMAIL__________________________
# OF TICKETS ___________________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED _____________
at the
at the
La Iniciativa De Revitalizacion de Centros Urbanos en Westbury
Taller Público
La Villa de Westbury fue seleccionado como el ganador de $10 millones de la Iniciativa de
Revitalizacion de Centros Urbanos del Estado De New York para continuar la revitalizacion del
centro de Westbury. El equipo de planificacion ha estado identificando proyectos esenciales para
at the
ayudar al centro de Westburyat
ser
lo mejor que puede ser para todos! • Aprendar sobre los proyectos
the
esenciales para revitalizar al centro • Compartir tus ideas, prioridades, y sugerencias que podemos
incorporar en el plan. Miércoles, 25 de Enero, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Westbury Community Center - 370
Post Avenue. Para obtener mas informacion, visita:
www.ny.gov/downtown-revitalization-initiative/westbury.
101 Maple Avenue, Westbury NY 11590
(516)333-0580
www.stbolh.org
Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal
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[email protected].
New Altar Servers!!!
NEW SERVERS
We’re happy to announce that we’re beginning to train a new group of young people who wish to
become altar servers at St. Brigid. Boys and girls in 5th grade and older are eligible to be altar servers.
There will be two sets of training sessions in January. Those who wish to become servers must attend
one set (which is a total of two meetings).
Both sets of meetings will take place from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the Church on Post Avenue.
Set 1:
Tuesday, January 24th
Wednesday, January 25th
Set 2:
Thursday, January 26th
Friday, January 27th
New servers will then be commissioned at the 10:00 am Mass on February 5th.
"If you would like to serve, you must fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Offices before
January 21st"
Yes! I want to apply to be an Altar Server at St. Brigid
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Name_____________________________________________________Grade_________________
Address___________________________________________City___________________________
Home Phone________________________________Other Phone___________________________
Parents’ e-mail___________________________________________________________________
For more information, please contact Fr. Jason at the Parish Office at 516-334-0021, ext. 310 or
email: [email protected]
Please indicate which session(s) you will attend. Check only one.
Set #1 ________ Set #2 _________ (For New Servers)
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.
Super Bonanza
As easy as
1
2
3
1. Use the gift certificates and registration tickets that will come to you in the mail
- OR - cut out and use those found below. Enter as many times as you’d like!
2. Use the gift certificate to let your relatives and friends know they are in!
3. Send each registration along with $25 per ticket to St. Brigid
There’s still time to participate! Enter today!
St. Brigid's Pot O'Gold Super Bonanza Raffle
Congratulations! ____________________________________has been enrolled in the Super Bonanza Raffle.
You now have the opportunity to win each and every day from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017!
PRIZES
YOU CAN
DAILY.............................................................. $ 30
WIN 365
LAST DAY OF MONTH................................ $100
ST. BRIGID’S DAY - FEBRUARY 1 ........... $500
TIMES !
FEAST OF PENTECOST - JUNE 4 ............. $500
LABOR DAY - SEPT 4.................................. $500 Winners will be posted
CHRISTMAS DAY......................................... $500
in the parish bulletin.
Super Bonanza Registration
Super Bonanza Registration
Name: __________________________________________
Name: __________________________________________
State:_____ ZIP:_____________ Tel:_________________
State:_____ ZIP:_____________ Tel:_________________
(please print)
Street:__________________________________________
City:___________________________________________
E-MAIL:________________________________________
To register, please complete and return by:
December 31, 2017 with a $25 per ticket donation to:
St. Brigid Church
75 Post Avenue
Westbury, New York 11590
Super Bonanza Registration
(please print)
at the
at __________________________________________
the
Name:
Street:__________________________________________
City:___________________________________________
at the
E-MAIL:________________________________________
at the
State:_____ ZIP:_____________ Tel:_________________
To register, please complete and return by:
December 31, 2017 with a $25 per ticket donation to:
St. Brigid Church
75 Post Avenue
Westbury, New York 11590
101 Maple Avenue, Westbury NY 11590
(516)333-0580
(please print)
Street:__________________________________________
City:___________________________________________
E-MAIL:________________________________________
To register, please complete and return by
December 31, 2017 with a $25 per ticket donation to:
St. Brigid Church
75 Post Avenue
Westbury, New York 11590
Super Bonanza Registration
(please print)
Name: __________________________________________
Street:__________________________________________
City:___________________________________________
State:_____ ZIP:_____________ Tel:_________________
E-MAIL:________________________________________
To register, please complete and return by
December 31, 2017 with a $25 per ticket donation to:
St. Brigid Church
75 Post Avenue
www.stbolh.org
Westbury, New York 11590
Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal
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[email protected].
Noteworthy Happenings
Cub Scout Fun and Faith Day Saturday, January 21,
2017 at St. Paul The Apostle Church, Brookville,
New York from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon.
A special morning of prayer, handicrafts, games,
and a patch. For information, contact the Catholic
Scouting Ofice at 516 678-5800, ext 245 or
[email protected].
Emergency Blood Shortage Blood Drive to be held
at the Westbury Fire Department, 355 Maple
Avenue, Westbury on Tuesday, January 17th from
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Receive a coupon for
McDonald’s. Eligibility Criteria: ID with signature
or photo, minimum weight 110 lbs., age 16-75 (16
year olds must have parental permission, age 76 and
over need doctor’s note), eat well (low fat) and
drink fluids, no tattoos for past 12 months. For
New Member Orientation Widows and Widowers, questions concerning medical eligibility, call 1-800688-0900, Long Island Blood Services. Walk-ins
Divorced and Single Catholics of Long island,
Nassau County Chapter No. 1, Wednesday, January welcome.
21st at 7:30 pm at St. Frances De Chantal School,
Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women,
1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh. Please bring
cordially invites you to attend our Annual Retreat at
proof of single status to join. Refreshments served The Immaculate Conception Seminary in
after meeting. For more information, call Carol at Huntington, NY from March 10-12, 2017. Fr. Ariel
516-794-4933 or Barbara at 516-798-2858.
Hernandez will be the Retreat Leader. He has been
a speaker at many Charismatic Conferences and
Leader of the Youth Ministry. Fr. Ariel received a
Bus Trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA
Hosted by St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Hicksville, special gift from the Blessed Virgin under the title
of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, and he is the custodian
NY. Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Cost: $42 per
of
a miraculous image of her from Argentina. The
person, which includes the driver’s tip. Give back:
cost is $250 per person (including meals/room).
$30 slot play and $5 food voucher. Time: Please
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited and
arrive at 8:30 am. Return approx. 8:30 pm.
based on first-come, first serve registration. For
Reservations: call Barbara at (516) 935-5576, or
more information, please contact
Karen at (516) 937-5527. Parking information
[email protected], Angela at 516763-1739,
or Judy at 917-453-5750.
given with your reservation. The first to pay is the
first on the bus, etc.
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home, Bayside,
Bus Trip Friday March 24th. Angels on the Road is Served by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm is requesting Volunteers to assist in a variety of
heading to The Brownstone to see the show St.
areas. Visiting Residents, Activities, Admissions,
Joseph. Price $99. Make checks payable to
Eucharistic Ministers, Social Work, Transporting
Amazing Destinations. Pick up: 7:30 am at 990
within the facility, to and from Physical Therapy,
Holzheimer St., Franklin Square. For more
Meals, Mass, and other areas. Please contact Gail
information call Maryann at 516-352-0082 or 516- D. O’Donovan at 718-971-2020/2021/2022.
209-2256. Don’t wait. Call today. This show will
sell out fast.
This Week’s Collection
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Weekend Collection Jan. 7/8 - $9924.00
Average Automated Giving Each Week: $3,372
Many thanks to all who share their financial
resources for the mission of Jesus here at St.
Brigid!
Super Bonanza Winners
1/8
1/9
1/10
1/11
1/12
1/13
1/14
Barbara Cooper
Brady Cooper
Alexandra & Peter Cavallaro
Camden Cashin
Michele Tuzzolo
Debra Cullinane
David Santee
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.