Sunday, August 9, 2015
Mission Statement
The Catholic family of St. Kilian Parish seeks to be a vibrant, welcoming community of faith,
guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by God’s word and the Eucharist, and committed to
witnessing God in and through our neighbors.
Mass Schedule
All Sunday Masses are Celebrated in the Church
Saturday Evening; 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m.
Family Mass & Youth Mass:
9:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sunday
Monday-Friday:
7:00 a.m. St. Benedict Chapel & 9 a.m. - Church
Saturday
7:30 a.m. St. Benedict Chapel
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Bruce J. Powers, Pastor - [email protected]
Rev. Michael F. Duffy - [email protected]
Rev. José Luis Tenas
Most Rev. John C. Dunne - (Retired - In Residence)
Rev. Augustine Fernando - (Retired - In Residence)
Deacon Frank D. Barone
Deacon Francis P. Marino
Deacon Mark Wetzel
Deacon William A. Weiss
Deacon Lucio L. Cotone (Retired)
Deacon George B. Owen (Retired)
Finance Committee
Mr. Victor Albanese - Trustee
Mr. Pierre Lehmuller - Trustee
Deacon Frank Barone
Mr. Richard Merzbacher
Mr. Edward A. Smith
Deacon William Weiss
Mr. Stephen G. Wilson
Pastoral Council e-mail [email protected]
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Misas en Español: 6:15 p.m. Cada Sábado
Reconciliation - Confessions
Monday - 1-2 p.m.; Saturday - 4-45 p.m.
Rectory Office Hours
Sr. Mary Jane Kelly, O.P., Religious Education [email protected]
Mrs. Nina Petersen, - Social Ministry/Outreach [email protected]
Mr. Paul C. Phinney, Music Director - [email protected]
Mr. DJ Schultz, Youth Minister - [email protected]
Mr. Frank Shanley - Business Manager - [email protected]
Pastoral Council
Mrs. Carol Budinoff
Mrs. Anne Carter
Mrs. Addie DeVincentis
Mr. Timothy Fierst
Mr. Brian McKenna
Mrs. Elizabeth Noveck
Mr. James Porter - (Chairman)
Mr. David Rodenburg
Holy Days as announced in the bulletin
Monday - Friday:
9:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays.
It is advisable to call ahead for an appointment
with members of the Pastoral Staff.
Rectory Office: (516) 249-0127
Religious Education Office: (516) 694-0633
Parish Outreach Office: (516) 756-9656
Music Office: (516) 420-0950
Youth Ministry: (516) 249-0127
Rectory Staff
Mrs. Eileen Donohue - Bulletin /[email protected]
Mrs. Barbara Geary - Secretary - [email protected]
Mrs. Maureen Ihm - Secretary - [email protected]
St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Proclaiming Peace, Love, and Justice
“God created human beings in
his own image, in the image of
God he created them, male and
female he created them.”
(Genesis 1. 27)
Reflecting on the dignity of human beings, St. Catherine
of Siena asked God “What made you establish human beings
in so great a dignity? Certainly the incalculable love by which
you have looked on your creature in yourself! You are taken
with love for her; for by love indeed you created her, by love
you have given her a being capable of tasting your eternal
good.”
In our own country, the equality of human beings and
their inalienable rights are stated clearly in our Constitution
and the Bill of Rights. “All men are created equal.” But
“men” for our nation’s founders meant white males.
Recognizing every human being as equal in God’s eyes, male
and female, black and white, gay and straight, has evolved
very gradually and far too slowly over the centuries.
In a section of the Catholic Catechism on homosexuality,
the church teaches “The number of men and women who
have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible.
They do not choose their homosexual condition; for most of
them it is a trial. They must be accepted with respect,
compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust
discrimination in their regard should be avoided.” Although
as a church we disagree categorically with the recent
Supreme Court decision permitting gay marriage, we never
stop loving and wanting the best for everyone, regardless of
their sexual orientation.
Racism, sexism, and other sinful attitudes toward
human beings have their tentacles in us. They are threats
to human dignity; the dignity of every man, woman and
child- all of us who have been made in the image and
likeness of God. The creator of the universe entered into our
human history through the Son Jesus, one like us in all things
except personal sin. We did not achieve the dignity and worth
on our own. Society did not give it to us. Rather our dignity
comes from our belief that we are creatures made in the
image of the Creator.
economic consequences in our world. Pope Francis
has made this crystal-clear in his encyclical on the
environment with its focus on a special love for the
poor and marginalized.
As Catholics we are committed to safeguard and
defend human dignity. We are committed to the
promotion of human rights. We work hard to
foster unity and reconciliation among all members
of the human family.
We are made for one another, and cannot truly
live without one another. We are networked with one
another, and we have an obligation to contribute to
the good of one another so that human life can
flourish. “The earth is essentially a shared
inheritance, whose fruits are meant to benefit
everyone.” (Pope Francis)
Church teaching calls this “the common good”.
The common good are the conditions necessary for
people to live fully with one another and achieve their
own perfection as images of God.
Promoting the common good means
collaborating in eliminating whatever makes people
miserable. War, poverty, hunger and malnutrition,
persecution, discrimination and so much more, are
evils that destroy the common good. Pope St. John
Paul II used the word “solidarity” to describe the
compassionate desire to build the bonds of common
life. He described it as a “firm and persevering
determination to commit oneself to the common
good.”
Personally, we begin by recognizing the
darkness within ourselves, where sin and evil lurk.
Once we name our demons, we can begin with the
grace of God to be converted through the power of
the Holy Spirit.
Peace, Father Bruce
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The mission that we have as a church, namely to
proclaim the kingdom of God, the kingdom of justice, love
and peace until Christ returns - has political, social, and
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Sunday, August 9, 2015
SUNDAY - August 9 - Nineteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time - Readings: 1st—Kings 19:4-8;
2nd—Ephesians 4:30—5:2; Gospel—John 6:4151
7:00
For the Parishioners of St. Kilian
8:00
St. Kilian Women’s Guild
9:30
Vita Burdo
11:00
James Klueg
12:30pm Gregory Weavers
Diane Lohan
Caroline & John Cossella
Stephanie Mosca
MONDAY - August 10 - St. Lawrence
7:00
Rosemary Laurice
9:00
Carol Ann Dunn
Attendance
August 1, 2, 2015 ..................1984
(Last year 2014) ...................1942
Parish Collection report-Weekend of August 1, 2, 2015
Mass
Number Of
Envelopes
Amt. in Env.
Cash/Checks
Loose
Cash
128
$3405.00
$501.00
$3906.00
6:15pm-Sat.
30
$378.00
$619.00
$997.00
7:30pm -Sat
64
$2311.00
$204.00
$2515.00
7:00am
68
$2838.00
$269.00
$3107.00
8:00am
85
$2301.00
$291.00
$2592.00
9:30am
112
$2788.00
$436.00
$3224.00
11:00am
107
$3528.00
$315.00
$3843.00
12:30pm
96
$2694.00
$424.00
$3118.00
5pm - Sat.
TUESDAY - August 11 - St. Clare
7:00
Lillian Kowalski
9:00
Maureen Kennedy
WEDNESDAY - August 12 - Weekday
7:00
Theresa Sbano
9:00
Matthew DeStefano
THURSDAY - August 13 - Weekday
7:00
Cornelius Leyendecker
9:00
Anthony Triolla
FRIDAY - August 14 - St. Maximillian Kolbe
7:00
Marilyn Reynolds
9:00
Anthony Triolla
SATURDAY - August 15 - The Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30
Peggy Sisti
5:00pm Rosemary Horan
Vita Gomez Osko
Mary K. Smith
Anne Cavanagh
6:15pm
7:30pm Pat Pedone
SUNDAY - August 16 - Twentieth Sunday in
Ordinary Time - Readings: 1st—Proverbs 9:1-6;
2nd— Ephesians 5:15-20; Gospel—John 6:51-58
7:00
For the Parishioners of St. Kilian
8:00
Susan B. Picciano
9:30
Joanne Scala
11:00
James Klueg
12:30pm Kaitlyn Krowski
Michael Corcoran
Jeanne Melnik
Michael Downing
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The following are the weekly collections for:
August 1, 2, 2015 ..............$24,314.00
(Last year 2014) .............$23,343.00
Mail in Envelopes
Total:
Total
$1012.00
$24,314.00
Bulletin Reflection:
The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah - food, water, rest
and encouragement - were given, not for his own good alone, but to
strengthen him for service. How am I using my gifts to serve
others?
Living Stewardship:
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who
recognize that God has given all of us special gifts and that
those gifts are to be used in service to build God’s Kingdom.
NEXT WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS
Saturday, August 15
5:00 p.m. Fr. Bruce
6:15 p.m. Fr. Jose
7:30 p.m. Fr. Gus
St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, August 16
7:00 a.m.
Fr. Jose
8:00 a.m.
Fr. Gus
9:30 a.m.
Fr. Bruce
11:00 a.m.
Fr. Gus
12:30 p.m.
Fr. Bruce
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Sacraments
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday of
the month at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Spanish Baptisms are
celebrated on the 4th Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Parents
are required to participate in one Sacramental Preparation
session. These meetings are held on the first and third
Sunday of each month. After attending the 9:30am Mass,
parents should proceed to the Parish Center (below the
church) for the Baptism Preparation Class. Godparents are
welcome. Please call the rectory to arrange an interview with
a deacon or priest to register for the preparation session and
the Baptism ceremony. Additional information on Baptism is
available on the parish website: www.stkilian.com
Reconciliation - Confessions are heard in the church on
ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALS FOR
HOSTS AND WINE to be used at all
WEEKDAY Masses (August 10 - 14, 2015) were
donated in Memory of
+Charles Greco
Gift of: Louie & Barbara
Feast of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast Day, Saturday, August 15th is not a
Holyday of Obligation because it falls on a
Saturday.
Mass Schedule:
Saturday, August 15th - 7:30am
Mondays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.; and in
the rectory by appointment. Confessions are not heard on
Mondays that are Holy Days or public holidays.
Confessions in Spanish by appointment. Please call the
rectory at (516)249-0127.
Baptisms
Sabrina Antonia Cioffi
Olivia Rose DePasquale
Vedamae Grieshaber Floyd
Viviana Marie Gioeli
Christopher Joseph Renna
Matrimony - Marriage arrangements should be made with
a deacon or priest at least six months before the proposed
wedding date. No dates for marriage will be given over the
Note: The interview to schedule the marriage date
at St. Kilian should be completed before commitments are
made with a catering hall. Additional information is available
on the parish website: www.stkilian.com.
p h o n e .
Anointing of the Sick - The Sacrament of the Anointing
of the Sick may be received by any Catholic who is preparing
for surgery, or is of advanced age, or is seriously ill. The
sacrament is the Church’s prayer for health and healing and
should not be delayed until there is danger of death. Please
call the rectory to speak with a priest. Also, to arrange for
Communion to be brought to the homebound, please call the
rectory to have a priest visit. After the priest visits,
arrangements can be made for a Eucharistic Minister to
regularly bring communion to the homebound.
Rest in Peace
We remember those who have died
in our parish community this week:
Lee Graziadei
Charles E. Selock
Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord; and let the perpetual
light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the
faithful departed through the mercy of God Rest in Peace.
Amen
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA (Becoming A Catholic) Anyone who is inquiring
about becoming a Catholic, and who has not been
baptized, or who has been baptized in another Christian
community is invited to inquire into the RCIA. Please call
the rectory for information at (516)249-0127.
We have a number of children with special needs.
If you are a special education teacher or aide,
please volunteer to teach in a one-to-one situation.
Interested? Call the Religious Education Office at
516-694-0633.
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Sunday, August 9, 2015
ST. KILIAN WEEK AT A GLANCE
August 9 (Sunday)
Respect Life Meeting - 10:30am - Parish Ctr.
Alanon Support Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
August 10 (Monday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm - 9pm - St. Benedict Chapel
CYO Boys Senior Basketball League - 7pm - Auditorium
Miraculous Medal Novena - 7:30pm - St. Benedict Chapel
Divorced/Separated - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
August 11 (Tuesday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
CYO Basketball Game - 7pm - Auditorium
NA Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
August 12 (Wednesday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
AA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr.
Spanish Charismatic Renewal - 7pm - Cafeteria
Charismatic Prayer Group - 8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
AUGUST 13 (Thursday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
August 14 (Friday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel
Spanish AA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr.
August 15 (Saturday)
Spanish Youth Group - 7pm - Cafeteria
August 16 (Sunday)
Baptism Preparation Class - 10:30am - Parish Ctr.
Alanon Support Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal
Second Announcement
Louis Getzelman (St. Kilian) & Allison Smith
Carlos Funes & Denisse Torres
Third Announcement
Joseph Mugnai (St, Kilian) & Jessica Orozco (St. Kilian)
Christopher Brosnan (St. Kilian) & Kimberly Woessner
(St. Kilian)
Miguel Antonio Valladares (St. Kilian) & Soraida Jeselin
Hernández (St. Kilian)
Luciano Oliverio & Lisa Zimmerman
As a praying community, we
automatically ask prayers for all
those who are ill. Names added to
the list will remain on for a maximum
of 3 weeks. If the individual is still in
need of prayers, the office would
have to be notified to continue for an
additional 3 weeks. If you do not desire to be listed,
please inform us.
PRAY FOR:
Frank Burnside; Msgr. Tom Hartman; Sarita Donald;
Denise Wagner; Helen Norjen; John Nelson,Sr.; John
Nelson, Jr.; Kerri Ihm; Rosemarie Oliver; Hank Pieloch;
Jane Deglman; Hugh Gilmore; Theresa Ross; Tomasina
Penzes; John Bente; Helene Klem; Jeanne Wilder; Bob
Westfall; Bill Razzano; Fred Johnson; Bill Johnson; Patricia
Alliksen; John Guiffre; William Sisco; Bill Jones; Charles
Ricciardelli; Robert Page.
And prayers for the children: Gwendolyn Rose; Kyle
Patrick Johnson; MacKenzie Jordan Borchers;Jillian Cordi;
Baby Julia Rose Manno; Olivia Macchio; Collin Huber; Baby
Caroline Shattuck; Michael Cardone.
Serving God by Serving Others
St. Kilian’s goal for this year is $133,000.00. So far
pledges total $104,913.00 or 78.88% of goal.
Payments received so far total $89,948.00.
Have you supported the work of the Catholic Church on
Long Island? There is still time! Pledge forms are available
at the doors of our church. “God loves a cheerful giver.”
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BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline for
submissions to the weekly bulletin is Tuesday morning. Your announcement may be
emailed to [email protected] or dropped
off in the rectory, but it must be received before noon on
Tuesday to be included in the next bulletin.
The bulletin is published each week on our web site at
www.stkilian.com. You may also email any questions or
requests to the rectory office at [email protected]; or
[email protected] [email protected].
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Sunday, August 9, 2015
ST KILIAN YOUTH
The St. Kilian CYO
SUMMER SKY
Youth Events for Middle and
High School Teens:
8/7 – 8/9 Stubenville Lifeteen Retreat weekend at St
John’s University.
*** Big SKY Thankyou to Irene and Paul Muhs, and
Marilyn Bailey for making scholarship donations! *****
8/9 9:30am Family Mass (SKY Musicians are on
Vacation, resting their chords
(#7b5dimaug9thm7maj6sus4add9sus211/B13….. see
what I mean?)
8/9 6pm – 9pm SKY Softball game / Ultimate Frisbee
meet at @ rectory lot 6pm.
8/15 12pm-6pm City Trip to volunteer @ Hope for the
Future Side walk soup kitchen. Need volunteers! Contact
DJ.
8/16 6:15pm – 8:30pm Jones Beach Night, You bring
dinner, and I’ll bring the evening prayer+
Meet at Field 6 picnic tables behind concession building.
For a ride, meet DJ at rectory lot 5:30 pm or at beach,
field 6.
8/26 9:30am Family Mass (SKY Musicians are on
Vacation, resting their chords
(#7b5dimaug9thm7maj6sus4add9sus211/B13….. see
what I mean?)
8/26 6pm-9pm Movie night @ Youth Room in Rectory
(please bring a snack/soda)
8/30 5pm- 9:30pm Farmingdale Adventureland (need 20
persons for group rate $21.50 bracelet)
What else can we do?
JOIN SKY +
Contact Youth Minister DJ Schultz: [email protected] or
[email protected] to volunteer and for any information
Join Sky facebook page@ (Sky) and be a member+
The St. Kilian CYO program will be
holding the final registration for their
girls and boys Basketball
teams for the upcoming 2015-2016 season
on Wednesday, August 26th from 7 to 9
p.m. in the St. Kilian gym lobby on Cherry
Street in Farmingdale.
Boys and girls in grades 3-8 are
invited to register for participation on a travel basketball
team representing St. Kilian Parish. Returning players
are encouraged to register at this time to insure
placement on their prior year team. We are also
looking for volunteer coaches in all age brackets. Any
adults who would like to volunteer to coach will need to
submit background check paperwork and take the
parish mandated VIRTUS training.
Payment of $150 is due at time of registration.
Sibling discounts are available. More details will be
available at the registration.
Counseling Information for Families
and Individuals
Living Waters, located on Wolf Hill Road in
Melville, on the grounds of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church,
provides individual and group therapy with a Christian
perspective - 631-754-3990 email:
[email protected].
Our pastor, Father Bruce Powers, besides his
graduate degree in theology from the major seminary in
Huntington, New York, holds a Masters degree in Pastoral
Counseling from St. John’s University ( M.S. in Ed.). In
addition, he has received certification in substance abuse
counseling from South Oaks Institute in Amityville, New
York. If you would like his counsel on personal and family
difficulties, please contact him at St. Kilian rectory: 516249-0127 or email him for an appointment:
[email protected]
Readings for the Week of August 9, 2015
Sunday:
1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30—5:2/Jn 6:41-51
Monday:
2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26
Tuesday:
Dt 31:1-8/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Wednesday:
Dt 34:1-12/Mt 18:15-20
Thursday:
Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17/Mt 18:21—19:1
Friday:
Jos 24:1-13/Mt 19:3-12
Saturday:
Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/1 Cor
15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28
Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor
15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56
Next Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58
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Sunday, August 9, 2015
SOCIAL MINISTRY/OUTREACH
Outreach is our parish community’s response to the Gospel call to help those in need.
We serve anyone who lives within our parish boundaries regardless of religion, race or ethnicity.
We are located at 140 Elizabeth Street but our main entrance is in the parking lot facing Conklin Street.
OUR FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10AM-2:30PM.
We are also available certain Saturdays by appointment only. Spanish translators are available Tuesdays and Fridays.
For further information please call 516-756-9656
Nina Petersen, Director of Outreach
Hunger exists in all seasons, right here in our own community. To prevent a summer shortage of food, we are
asking for everyones assistance. If each St. Kilian household brought just one of the requested items each
week, it would help us feed 400-450 people each month this summer! Just drop your donation in the wooden
bin in the gathering space of the church or bring it to Outreach during our regular business hours. This
week we need:
Evaporated Milk
Mayonnaise (small jars ok!)
Toothpaste
VOLUNTEER NEEDED! We are looking for a bilingual individual
with a compassionate heart! We need substitutes for our Spanish
translators so that they can have a week off every now and then J
Translator subs are needed on some Tuesdays OR Fridays, from 10am2:30pm. Please call Nina if you can help. Thanks!
Did you know we offer Employment Assistance (resume writing, interview coaching, job search tips)? Our Employment
Counselor is here Thursdays from 11:00am to 2:30pm. If interested, call for an appointment.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) FAMILY-TO-FAMILY
FREE for family members and friends of persons with major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, panic/
obsessive compulsive disorder — a series of 12 weekly classes to help caregivers understand and support individuals
with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. STARTING THURSDAYS (September 3rd November 19th) 7:00—9:30 PM, at Walk in Love for Jesus Church, 906 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore.
TO REGISTER: e-mail [email protected] or CALL (516) 326-0797 OR Carol (516) 221-6168(REGISTRATION and
INTERVIEW required).
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES AT OUTREACH
Thursday morning classes –
Must be over age 18 and must register.
Call Nassau Literacy at 516-867-3580 or visit http://www.literacynassau.org/#!registration-dates/c13i6
Please remember our pantry if your garden is over-producing! We have
refrigerators and can happily accept your donations of fresh produce at the
pantry. J
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St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, August 9, 2015
SOCIAL MINISTRY/OUTREACH
NEXT WEEKEND IS THE LAST WEEKEND TO BRING
SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS TO CHURCH- although they may
be brought directly to Outreach by Friday, August 20th
It takes time to sort, pack up and distribute them! Thanks for helping!
CALCULATORS- inexpensive, (hand-held)
BINDERS - 2"
LOOSELEAF
COLORED PENCILS
MARBLE NOTEBOOKS
CRAYONS
MARKERS- COLORED
ERASERS
PENCILS
FOLDERS - 2-POCKET
PENCIL CASES
GLUE- LIQUID
PENCIL SHARPENERS
GLUE STICKS
POST-ITS
HIGHLIGHTERS
RULERS
INDEX CARDS
SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS-1 SUBJECT
Thank You for Helping Us Help Others
“Could you not watch one
hour with me? —Mark 14:37
Eucharistic Adoration
ST. KILIAN’S IS PROUD TO BE OFFERING EXTENDED EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT WILL BE EXPOSED FOR ADORATION IN THE
ST. BENEDICT CHAPEL WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE RECTORY
MONDAY-FRIDAY, EVERY WEEK FROM 4:00PM - 8:00PM
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EACH HOUR BE COVERED. THE BLESSED SACRAMENT MUST NEVER BE LEFT ALONE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GUARDIAN OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR AN HOUR A WEEK OR
MORE PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY OR USE THE FORM BELOW AND DROP IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET.
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PLEASE SELECT A DAY:
THEN SELECT A TIME:
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Sunday, August 9, 2015
St. Kilian Respect Life
JUST GET OUT OF THE BOAT
During this past week, we listened to the passage in
St. Matthew’s gospel about St. Peter attempting to
walk on the water during a raging storm. When he
saw Jesus doing it he was incredulous, but asked
Jesus to let him do the same. To his credit, he did
get out of the boat and was doing fine until he realized the force of the storm. Being short on faith, he
panicked and, fearing for his life, he called out to
Jesus to save him. And then comes that most beautiful line,
“...Jesus at once stretched out His hand and
caught him.”
Peter didn’t do too well with walking on the water but
had he not given it a try he may never have realized
the saving power of Jesus’ own personal love for him.
I think of this story so often when I talk to folks who
in their hearts are pro-life but have a fear of getting
actively involved. I want to tell you that my experience in pro-life work, and I have done almost every
kind with regard to abortion, is that the grace and
strength of faith comes with the doing, as well as the
ability to love and the words that are needed to convey that love. Only love can open hearts and change
minds and bring hope and healing to those who are hurting and confused.
The culture of Death is indeed a raging storm
and the waters are deep and dark. We who are involved have felt the strong arm of Jesus around us,
and have seen it reach out over and over again to mothers in need, to bring them to safety and peace.
When Peter asked Jesus to let him walk on the
water with him Jesus simply replied, “COME”.
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ST. KILIAN RESPECT-LIFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
8/9 (Sun)- 10:30AM-10:55AM—PRO-LIFE meeting
Green Rm of St. Kilian’s Church Basement.
8/15 (Sat) - 10:00-11:00AM Liturgy at Time of
Death for the Pre-born - Prayer vigil outside
HEMPSTEAD Planned Parenthood, 540 Fulton Ave,
Hempstead.
INTERESTED IN THE RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY?
Call/Text Paul Montenero:
516-523-0373
Or Call Irene Muhs:
516-249-6567
FOR PREGNANCY HELP, CALL:
Life Centers:
Massapequa
516-798-9100
Hempstead
Deer Park
516-408-6300
631-243-2373
Regina Residence
516-223-7888
AAA Pregnancy Options
631-243-0066
FOR POST-ABORTION HEALING
Project Rachel
800-456-4673
Rachel’s Vinyard Healing Retreat
516-798-9100
St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Parish Registration
Our new parish website is now up and running at
www.stkilian.org or www.stkilian.com.
We would like to thank Jo Wider, a parishioner,
who has for many years volunteered her services to the
parish to design and update and help us maintain our
website. The new website is filled with helpful
information about the parish and also has many
interesting videos to watch on the sacraments, vocations
etc. and also has links to many other Catholic websites
including the Vatican. It also allows you to register with
the parish online.
Many thanks also to Jerry Dubuke who also has
volunteered his services for many years to the parish to
maintain our computer server and to set-up and maintain
all the computers here in the parish offices.
Jerry Dubuke and Jo Wider are true stewards in
sharing their gifts of Time and Talent with the parish.
Marian Healing Ministry
Continuing the Marian Healing Ministry of Fr. Dennis
Kelleher CSsR there will be a Healing Mass at St.
Anastasia’s Church, 45-14 245th St., Douglaston - Little
Neck, NY 11362, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 for
couples who are trying to conceive.
7:00PM - Rosary, Mass & Healing Service
Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernando
Assisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino, John Dennehy,
Michael Vicinanza. Music: Tony Owen
For information contact St. Anastasia’s Church at 718631-4454. Come and experience the outpouring of the
Holy Spirit, the presence, healing touch and power of Our
Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession of Mary the Mother
of God and Our Mother.
One of the confusing aspects of parish life is the
matter of parish registration. ”What do you mean
I am not registered; I was married here?” and many
such questions. The Catholic Church, St. Kilian
Church has doors open to all. You receive most
sacraments here; attend Mass here, live here all
your life. The parish in which you live (territorially)
is your parish. That parish has jurisdiction over
you for several matters of church life. You are to
be baptized and married in the parish in which
you reside; the parish in which you reside is called
for emergencies and sick calls. For certain things
you must go through the process of registration:
for children to attend a Catholic school or religious
education; for sponsor certificates for baptism and
confirmation; for letters of recommendation.
It can be compared to voting. You may live
in your home for generations. Here you pay your
taxes; send your children to school, shop, etc. But
to vote you must register. In the parish we need
you to register so that we know you and provide
the services you need.
How do I know if I am registered? Do you
receive parish mailings? There are two groups of
mailings: those who use the parish support
envelopes and those who do not. Those who use
them receive the mailings on a regular basis; those
who do not receive only Easter and Christmas
mailings. If you receive ne ithe r you are not
registered.
How do I register?
It is a simple matter of filling out a form which may
be picked up at the rectory office, or call the rectory
at (516)249-0127 to request a form be mailed to
your home or you can go to St. Kilian’s website at
www.stkilian.com and fill out a registration form
online and it will be submitted directly to the
rectory.
Registering helps us in the rectory to know the
parish better. How many parishioners do we have?
H ow man y ch ildre n wi ll ne e d Re l ig io us
instructions in the coming years? What is the age
of our parishioners and how do we adjust for their
needs? Who needs assistance?
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR
SPONSORS
Let us say THANK YOU by supporting their businesses. Please let
them know that you saw their ad in our Parish Bulletin.
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Sunday, August 9, 2015
DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY
St. Vincent de Paul Society
In this Gospel the love that Jesus reveals through the
symbol of the cross is: self-giving, sacrificial, healing,
forgiving, in solidarity with the weak, confident in the
power of God.
During the hot summer months many of the
elderly, especially those who are sick, are not able
to find relief from the heat. Please help the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring respite
and hope to them.
If you are in need of assistance or would like information
about joining or contributing to the Society, please call
516-473-9562. Leave a message and a phone number.
A member will return your call as soon as possible. You
may visit our website at www.svdprvc.org. Please
remember the Poor Boxes at the exits of the church.
They are the Bread Boxes of the poor and hungry.
GENNESARET
September 18, 19, 20, 2015
Gennesaret Retreat, held at Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay
Shore, New York offers the unique opportunity for persons who
face serious illness to come away for a weekend retreat of
spiritual renewal and refreshment. Come and celebrate life and
the love of the Lord Jesus in a beautiful and comfortable place
among caring and generous people.
THE CARE: Many gentle and attentive volunteer health care
professionals are available to you during the weekend to help
see that your medical needs are met. Along with our priest and
medical team additional volunteers are there to assist you to help
make your weekend comfortable.
THE PLACE: Montfort Spiritual Center is located in Bay Shore,
New York on the south shore of Long Island. It is situated on the
Awixia Creek and Pond and is surrounded by fields and meadows.
It is a place of quiet and reflection that both nurtures and renews
one’s spirit. It is fully accessible to the handicapped and we can
provide some equipment you may need during the weekend.
There are semi-private bedrooms with views overlooking
Montfort’s spacious property.
THE PROGRAM: The retreat weekend schedule is designed to
celebrate the love of the Lord Jesus Christ through prayer times,
talks by our priest directors, through quiet time and ample periods
of rest. It begins on Friday afternoon at 1:30 P.M. and ends early
Sunday afternoon. There is time for sharing, celebrating, prayer
together and alone.
THE DETAILS: There is no cost to you for this retreat.
Expenses are paid through the generosity of individuals, parishes
and church communities who value retreat experiences. Detailed
directions are available by calling us. If you would like to make
the retreat, contact us at 631-665-7052.
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MINISTRY POSITION FOR SOUTHERN NASSAU PARISH:
Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry
Qualifications: Desire to live the Gospel by serving those in
need, understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, experience in
parish social ministry, managerial, computer and interpersonal
skills. Bilingual (Spanish) and Bachelor’s degree a plus.
This is a part-time position. Please send cover letter and resume
by email to: [email protected]
Bi-Lingual Volunteer (s):
Catholic Charities’ Nutrition Outreach Education Project in
Amityville is seeking a Bi-Lingual (Spanish) volunteer (s) to
place follow-up telephone calls 1-2 afternoons each week.
Days & Hours are flexible. If you are interested and available
for this opportunity, please contact: Mary Ellen Kwiecinski,
Volunteer Coordinator @ 516-733-7044. Your time and talent
will be greatly appreciated.
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St. Dominic High School
2015 Catholic High School Entrance
Exam Prep Course
September 12, 19 and October 3, 10 and 24
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Course Fee $250
Contact Mrs. Stutzmann at 516-922-4888 ext. 5241
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Attention All Marriage Encounter Couples!
Come Join Us for a Day of Enrichment Saturday, August 29,
2015 at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, 258 EastportManor Rd., Manorville, NY 11949
The theme of this year’s enrichment is “Laugh Your Way to a
Better Marriage.” Video presentations feature international
marriage expert Mark Gungor. The day begins at 8:30am,
with continental breakfast; the day concludes with the
Celebration of Mass about 4pm. Please bring your own
picnic lunch and something for the sharing table. For further
information or to RSVP please call Bob & Jean Payne 631886-2256.
Catholic Charities Employment Opportunity
Full-time Bookkeeper – Hicksville, NY
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Bookkeeper
to ensure timely, accurate processing & documentation of
monthly claims to program funders.
To Apply: Transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax.
Please refer to “Bookkeeper” in subject line.
Fax: 516.733.7038 Email: [email protected]
Catholic Charities – Diocese of Rockville Centre - EOE
St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Ciclos de Fe
Celebremos Los
Sacramentos
LA SANTA MISA:
Todos los Sábados a las 6:15PM.
BAUTISMO:
Se celebra cada cuarto domingo de
mes, a las 2:00 de la tarde. Es
requisito para los papás y padrinos, atender la clase prebautismal, cada tercer miércoles de mes a las 6:30 PM, en la
parte baja de la Iglesia. Por favor llame a la rectoría para hacer
su cita con el sacerdote, para llenar el formato; usted deberá traer
el certificado o registro de nacimiento de su niño. Los niños de 6
años ó más, deberán asistir a las clases de catequesis regular.
PADRINOS: Deben ser católicos, con los Sacramentos de
Bautismo, Comunión y Confirmación; solteros ó casados por la
Iglesia. Deben traer una notificación indicando que están
registrados o son miembros de la Parroquia, en donde viven ó
adonde asisten a misa. No pueden ser padrinos las personas
que tienen parejas sin haberse casados por la Iglesia.
QUINCEAÑERAS:
Deben haber recibido los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunión y
Confirmación ó estar asistiendo a las clases regulares de
Educación Religiosa ó RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para
Adultos).
RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS: (RICA) Les
invitamos a una preparación espiritual de conversión a la fé
católica. Favor comunicarse con la Hna: Reina Vásquez
(631)902-9969. Las clases iniciarán en septiembre.
MATRIMONIO:
Es necesario hacer una entrevista con el Sacerdote ó Diácono de
la Parroquia con 6 meses de anticipación, para la celebración de
su boda. Es imprescindible que todas las parejas, asistan a
PRE-CANA (charlas pre-matrimoniales), para poder casarse.
Para mayor información, llamar a la Rectoría (516)-249-0127
ext.129
P. Jose o hablar con él, después de la Misa, los sábados.
RECONCILIACION/ CONFESIONES:
Todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 9:00 PM, en el Grupo de Oración.
Lugar: Cafetería.
9 DE AGOSTO DE 2015
19º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
El capítulo 6 del Evangelio de Juan sigue
profundizando en el discurso del Pan de Vida. La
dureza de corazón de algunos judíos de reconocer que
Jesús ha bajado del cielo da la oportunidad a una
explicación que a mi juicio es una verdadera
evangelización para las personas de su tiempo y para
nosotros ahora. La insistencia de Jesús para que
alcancemos a comprender de dónde viene y quién lo ha
enviado da pie a comprender su enseñanza. Primero,
hay que tener fe, ya que sin ella el corazón se cierra.
Seguida de la relación personal con él, la Resurrección,
vida para siempre a su lado. ¿Crees esto?
Jesús explica que los que comieron el maná en
el desierto murieron. Pero, él es alimento de vida, es
pan vivo que nos da la vida eterna. “‘Yo soy el pan vivo
que ha bajado del cielo’, y decían: ‘¿No es éste, Jesús,
el hijo de José? ¿Acaso no conocemos a su padre y a
su madre? ¿Cómo nos dice ahora que ha bajado del
cielo?’” (Jn 6, 41). Sería bueno que pensáramos por
qué o para qué comulgamos cada domingo y entre
semana. Ojalá que no necesitemos tanta explicación,
sino que veamos la divinidad de Jesús hecho hombre
pero a la vez Dios mismo. Dejemos de murmurar de las
cosas divinas y pidamos al Espíritu Santo nos dé el don
de sabiduría para reconocer el poder de Dios y vivir
haciendo su voluntad. Esos deseos los tendremos si
compartimos la paz que recibimos al participar en la
Eucaristía. Jesús nos lo prometió al decir: “El que coma
de este pan vivirá para siempre. Y el pan que yo les
voy a dar es mi carne para que el mundo tenga vida”
(Jn 6, 51). ¡Así sea!
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS:
Llamar a la Rectoría, inmediatamente en caso de emergencia o
enfermedad, para que la persona reciba los Sacramentos
necesarios. (516)- 249-0127 Ext. 129 Padre Jose.
GRUPO DE ORACION:
(Renovación Carismática) Todos los miércoles de 7 a 9:30 PM en
la cafetería, Y Hora Santa en la iglesia todos los Segundos
miércoles de cada mes, de 7:30-8:30pm.
GRUPO JUVENIL:
Se reúnen todos los sábados, después de Misa. Para
información, hablar con Nelson (516)351-8913/ Erlin (631)7051229.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED! We are looking for a bilingual
individual with a compassionate heart! We need
substitutes for our Spanish translators so that they can
have a week off every now and then J Translator subs
are needed on some Tuesdays OR Fridays, from 10am2:30pm. Please call Nina at Outreach at (516) 7569656.
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