Church of Saint Dominic

The mission of the Roman Catholic Church of Saint Dominic is to create and to preserve a spiritually and socially united community which focuses

on the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist as the center of its life.

Reverend Kevin M. Smith, Pastor

Reverend John Ekwoanya, Associate Pastor Msgr. Robert Batule, In Residence

Deacon Jesus M. Valdes Dr. Kevin McBride, Pastoral Associate

www.stdoms.org

Weekday Masses, Mon-Sat 7:30 AM Chapel Saturday evening 5:00 PM Church

Sunday 7:30 & 8:45 AM Chapel, 10:00 & 11:30 Church, 5:00 Chapel

Spanish Mass Sunday 7:00 PM Chapel

Prayer of Saint Dominic

May God the Father who made us bless us. May God the Son send his healing among us.

May God the Holy Spirit move within us and give us eyes to see with, ears to hear with,

and hands that your work might be done. May we walk and preach the word of God to all.

May the angel of peace watch over us and lead us at last by God's grace to the Kingdom.

Amen

The Church of Saint Dominic 93 Anstice Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

www.stdoms.org Parish Office 516.922.4488 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm fax 516-922-9491 Dr. Kevin McBride, Pastoral Associate Ext. 1166

Office of Administration 516.922.4488 Linda Nalick, Director Ext. 1197 Dave Paterson, Facilities Director Ext. 2240

Business Office 516.922.4488 Thomas Flynn, Comptroller Ext. 5560

Office of Development 516.922.4488 Kathy Murphy, Director Ext. 5321

Office of Parish Social Ministry 516.922.4488 Dawn Leat, Director Ext. 1294

Religious Education 516.922.7788 Carolyn Mangiarotti, Coordinator, Grades 1-5 cmangiarotti@stdoms.org Ext. 3701

Catherine O’Neil, Coordinator, Grades 6-8 & RCIA coneil@stdoms.org Ext. 3798

SCHOOLS OF SAINT DOMINIC Elementary School 516.922.4233 35 School Street Mr. Ronald J. Martorelli sdes@stdoms.org

High School 516.922.4888 110 Anstice Street Ms. Maureen Keller Appel sdhs@stdoms.org

Celebrating our Faith

The Eucharist is celebrated on Weekdays (Monday through Saturday)

Chapel: 7:30 a.m.

Saturday

Church: 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)

Sunday

Chapel: 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass)

Church: 10:00 a.m. (Family Mass)

11:30 a.m. (Parish Choir) Holy Day Schedule

Vigil Mass eve of the Holy Day 7:30 p.m. Chapel Holy Day 7:30 a.m. Chapel

Noon Chapel 7:30 p.m. Chapel

Celebrating the Sacraments

Anointing of the Sick Available by appointment

Emergency sick calls anytime 516.922.4488 (ext. 8)

Baptisms 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Church.

Parents must contact the Parish Center to register. Baptism Preparation Class: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Please register in the Parish Office.

RCIA “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” For those adults who feel called to join our Catholic Faith

or to receive First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, please call the Parish Center.

Marriages A Nuptial Mass or Ceremony may be arranged by

registered parishioners or Alumni of St. Doms for Friday or Saturday, and only Ceremonies on Sunday.

Please note that Diocesan policy requires starting arrangements at least six months in advance of your planned date. Contact the Parish

Office to make an appointment to meet with a priest, deacon or pastoral associate.

Reconciliation (Confession) Experience God’s mercy through this sacrament.

Saturdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. or call the Parish Office for an appoint-ment with a priest.

Celebrating our Parish Community

Parish Membership Saint Dominic is a welcoming parish and invites new

members to participate by registering at the Parish Office. If you are a member and have changed your address or plan to, please notify the

Parish Office.

SACRIFICIAL GIVING

Sunday July 23, 2017 $ 8,377

Donations thru Faith Direct for the Month of June $ 21,524

Thank you for your continued

financial support of St. Dominic Parish

If you have a family member who is currently serving on active duty in the military, call the Parish Office to have their name added to our prayer list.

*In addition, please let us know the rank, or changes in rank for the names listed below* Please keep in your prayers all women and men who currently serve in our military all over the world.

PVT Nicholas Hoffman Ensign Michael Koncelik LCDR USCG Donna Leoce Frederick Manney IV Staff Sgt Robert Marotti III Spc4 Nicholas R. Murray Aaron Nibert US Army Peter J. Quick LT James Santelli III Robert Stasio

Seaman Zachary Sonneborn Sr CPO Howard D. Sonneborn III CPO 2d Class Travis Sonneborn CPL Brandon Stahl CPL Peter Wadkins, Jr. CPO Terry Worall AWF1 Ashley Wulforst AWF1 Thomas Wulforst Lt. Colonel Tamara Yavoski

MSgt Joseph Michael Aylward Lt. Robert Bellissimo Captain Erich Bohn Yessenia Canales Carl Carlsen Christopher Caruso Ashley Ferrufino Steven Ferrufino

LT Ian Parmley Hanes

Mass Intentions Week of July 30, 2017

Monday July 31 7:30 a.m. Marie Devlin Tuesday August 1 7:30 a.m. Edward M. Fogarty Sr. ( 8th Ann.) Wednesday August 2 7:30 a.m. Joseph B. Conolly Jr. Thursday August 3 7:30 a.m. Anna & Michael Pecora Friday August 4 7:30 a.m. Elizabeth O’Connor Saturday August 5 7:30 a.m. Pasquale & Letizia Blandino 5:00 p.m. Frank DeCarolis Pasquale & Letizia Blandino Richard Walser John Paul Pedranghelu ( 3rd Ann.) Sunday August 6 7:30 a.m. Doris Gherlone 8:45 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the IHM Guild 10:00 a.m. (family) Robert Barnett 11:30 a.m. Stella Bose 5:00 p.m. Pamela Moore and the Parishioners of St. Dominic 7:00 p.m. Spanish

PRAY FOR THE SICK:

Frances Passarelli, Jennifer Goldschmitt, Dan C., Henry Sieban, Frank DeCarolis, Maureen Michel, David Maryon,

Elizabeth Maryon, Robert Teahan, Christopher Carney, John Nalick, Dawn (Nalick) Alberti

Requests to add a name to this list must come from a family member. Names will remain on the Prayers for the Sick list for six weeks. To add or remove a name from the list please call the Parish Office 922-4488.

Spending quiet time… Every Wednesday, immediately following the 7:30a.m. Mass in

the Chapel, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed until Benediction at 1:00 p.m. Why not take a few

moments each Wednesday to spend quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

BULLETIN REMINDER: Please note that all articles for the bulletin must be received in the parish office no later than noon the Monday prior to the coming Sunday bulletin.

Anything received after that time will run in the following week’s bulletin. *From time to time there may be an early deadline due to production and holiday scheduling.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Altar Candles donated in loving memory of:

Dominick & May Villani

By: The Villani Family

Are you interested in Exploring the Catholic Faith?

Do you know someone who might be interested in becoming a Catholic?

Are you a Catholic who has not received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation? You are invited to come and see what is involved in being received into the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA for short). Although our sessions will resume in the fall, we are available to speak to you and answer any ques-tions you may have regarding the process. Our RCIA Team contacts: Sue Schwartz at 516-692-4180 or our on campus Coordinator, Cathy O’Neil, at 516-922-4488, ext. 3798.

Religious Formation Announcements

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 30, 2017

Family Connection for this week: Like the person who found the buried treasure and the merchant who acquired the pearl of great price, we seek to find the signs of the kingdom of heaven in our lives. In fact, we even work to bring about God’s kingdom in our actions and in our words. We pray that our family values reflect our pursuit of the kingdom of heaven. As Je-sus’ disciples, we place everything we value in the service of the pursuit of the Kingdom of God. As you gather as a family, talk about what your family values. Make a list together of those things that your family considers most important, such as family, friends, faith, trust, and love. Place this list before you as you read today’s Gospel in its shorter form, Matthew 13:44-46. In these parables, Jesus teaches us that it is worth giving up even valuable things in order to pos-sess the kingdom of heaven. Look at the list your family made and talk about how these things are important to the kingdom of heaven. What has your family given up to make these values important in your life? As Jesus’ disciples, we place everything we value in the service of the pursuit of the Kingdom of God. Pray together for God’s kingdom by praying the Lord’s Prayer. (Loyola Press Sunday Connection, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 30, 2017) TRAVELLING OVER THE SUMMER? Stay connected to your parish by checking out the parish website at www.stdoms.org. If you are away over a weekend and are looking for a church, check out www.parishesonline.com. This site helps you quickly find parish websites, bulletins and directory information on any parish or diocese in the U.S. ***HAVE YOU REGISTERED!!! SIGN-UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR 1ST CHOICE SES-SION DAY!!! Registration for the 2017 – 2018 Religious Formation years is open. Registration forms will be available online at the parish website (stdoms.org), in our office, in the back of the church and chapel. If financial concerns that are holding you back from registering your chil-dren, contact our office to speak to one of our Coordinators. We are here to assist you to achieve and complete the timely religious formation of your children. ***SPECIAL REQUEST FOR 6TH LEVEL CATECHISTS: We have a specific need for 6th Level Catechists for Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Please contact our office to find out more. Additionally, as we are currently planning for the 2017 – 2018 Religious Formation year, we can always use additional assistance during every session. Our sessions meet Sunday morning (all levels), Monday and Tuesday afternoon (Levels 1 – 6) and Monday and Tuesday evening (Levels 7 & 8). We invite you to join our team as a Back-up or Substitute Catechist, and Assis-tant in a classroom or Hall Monitor! TEAM TEACHING IS ENCOURAGED!!! ATTENTION PARENTS OF 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH LEVEL STUDENTS ATTENDING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, OTHER THAN ST. DOMINIC ELEMENTARY, SUCH AS THE LATIN SCHOOL AT KELLENBERG OR HOLY CHILD. HAVE YOU REGISTERED YOUR CHILD IN OUR CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAM? Confirmation is a two year preparation process and is coordinated by the Religious Formation office. Confirma-tion is a parish-conferred sacrament. Contact our office to be assured we have your child on record.

CHURCH OF SAINT DOMINIC 9th Annual Parish Picnic

Come join Father Kevin, Father John, Deacon Jay, Dr. Kevin McBride and members of the Parish Pastoral Team for an afternoon of Prayer & Celebration

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 Noon Mass followed by Picnic

St. Dominic Playing Fields Charles B. Wang Campus, Muttontown

Raffle tickets for a chance to win $3,000 are being mailed to your home. If you wish to purchase additional tickets, or if you did not receive the mailing, a copy of the ticket is included below for your convenience. Complete the information and return it along with you payment to St. Dominic, 93 Church St., Oyster Bay N.Y. 11771 Attention Development Office. Tickets will also be available at the Parish Picnic on the 24th.

Sunday September 24th

9th Raffle

Saturday and Sunday

AUGUST 5/6

Saturday (Church) 5:00pm

Extraordinary Ministers: DeCarolis, Carracino

Lector: A. Biondo

Altar servers: A. Cerami, C. Maher,

J. Moore

Sunday 7:30am (Chapel)

Extraordinary Ministers: Adomsky, DeBona, Schmidt

Lector: J. Mazzo

Altar servers: C. O’Toole

8:45am (Chapel)

Extraordinary Ministers: Feeley, Kiernan, Mazzo

Lector: S. Treacy

Altar servers: L. Alizio, B. Collery

10:00am (Church) Extraordinary Ministers:

Manning, Scioscia, Sieveri, Bracken, L & J McDonnell

Lector

Family Mass

Altar servers: J. Iammatteo, F. Olivieri, A.

Pavlovic

11:30am (Church) Extraordinary Ministers: Johnson, Basile, Baldino, M & S Benedicto, Cervoni

Lector: E. Artusa

Altar servers:

A & L McKinley, E. Readon

5:00pm (Church) Extraordinary Ministers:

Murphy, Skvarla Lector:

R. Huminski

Altar servers: S. Calderon, G. Grady

Congratula ons to the following Our Lady of Mercy Academy students

from St. Dominic parish who earned academic honors for the 4th quarter of the 2016-2017 academic year.

Catherine Williams 10th Grade Principal’s List Camilla Grimaldi 11th Grade Principal’s List Ashley Beggs 10th Grade First Honors Laura Regan 10th Grade First Honors Sophia Castiglione 9th Grade First Honors Charlotte Mahon 9th Grade Principal’s List Jenna Mediavilla 11th Grade Second Honors Caroline Finelli 10th Grade Second Honors Kendall Fressle 11th Grade Second Honors

Congratula ons to the following Holy Trinity Diocesan High School stu-dents from St. Dominic parish who earned academic honors for the 4th

quarter of the 2016-2017 academic year.

Hunter Christian Honor Roll Madison Corwin Honor Roll

Statement from Bishop John O. Barres on the appointment of Auxiliary Bishop Nelson J. Perez

as the Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland It is with “the Joy of the Gospel” that the People of God of the Diocese of Rockville Cen-tre receive the news that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Nelson J. Perez the Ordinary of the Diocese of Cleveland (Ohio). Bishop Perez is a compassionate and loving pastor who as Vicar of Eastern Long Island and His-panic Ministry in the Diocese of Rockville Centre shepherded the People of God with both the spirit of the Divine Mercy and the New Evangeliza on. Bishop Perez’ great strength, pastoral insight and support of the People of God in our parishes was drawn from his years as a dedicated pastor of parishes in the Archdiocese of Phila-delphia. He experienced every joy, sorrow and challenge a parish pastor experiences and our priests understood that he knew them and supported them. With his background in counseling, the depth of his prayer life and liturgical life, and his joyful and charisma c personality, Bishop Perez brings both the Joy and Laughter of the Gospel into every room he enters. Bishop Perez’ na onal leadership in Encuentro V has been inspira onal and has expanded his vision about how to support culturally diverse missionary disciples in every area of the United States of America. One special moment with Bishop Perez among many was a bus ride we shared in Sep-tember 2015 at the World Mee ng of Families in Philadelphia. We were on the way to see Pope Francis at St. Charles Seminary when Bishop Perez told me the story of his near fatal car accident on Long Island as a rela vely new auxiliary Bishop and the process of his rehabilita on. His experience of the Cross brought him an even deeper faith, pastoral compassion and trust in God’s will working in his life. It was one of the most powerful and inspiring personal moments I have ever experienced with a brother Bishop. We the People of God of the Diocese of Rockville Centre give God thanks for the ministry of Bishop Perez and we rejoice today with Pope Francis, Bishop Perez, his dear parents and fami-ly, and the People of God of the Diocese of Cleveland.

CENTERING PRAYER Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that

helps open our hearts and minds to consent to God’s presence and action beyond words,

thoughts, and emotions. Rooted in ancient Chris-tian prayer practices, Centering Prayer prepares us to receive

the gift of Contemplative Prayer, the awareness through faith of God within us, closer than consciousness itself. Cen-

tering Prayer meets at the Athletic Fields Library -6140 Northern Blvd Watch for the next date. If you have Ques-

tions:

Call Connie Silveri 922-2194

Catholics For Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org

School Districts Ban Prayer at HS Graduations

Indiana: Contrary to U.S. Department of Education guidelines and a recently passed Indiana House Bill, the Elkhart Community Schools have surrendered to the "Freedom From Religion Foundation" and banned prayer at Graduations after one parent complained to FFRF that a recent graduation ceremony opened with a prayer. Pennsylvania: In a similar incident, Beaver HS also violated the First Amendment and U.S. Dept. of Education policy when it did not permit a student to deliver her prepared graduation closing remarks because she mentioned thanks to God. "Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light." - George Washington

Wed. September 6-Sun. September 10 38th Annual Italian Festival

North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington

Largest and oldest Italian festival in Nassau County! Excit-ing major rides with pay-one-price wristband all dates (9/10 ride free 12:30-1:30pm) and games, delicious food, live entertainment Thurs-Sun night, vendors, ample parking and ATM. Opens 6-11pm Wed-Fri, 2-11pm Sat and 12:30-10pm Sun. Fireworks Saturday night. GPS directions: 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington (2nd Entrance). Or, take Northern Pkwy (Exit 29N), take Rosyln Rd North to end, bear left on West Shore Rd for 2.4 miles. Visit marinolodge.org or call (516) 767-3123 for more information.

Gennesaret Retreat for those facing serious illness A retreat especially designed for persons who live with a serious illness is planned for September 22, 23, and 24, at Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore, NY. This retreat offers a respite, a quiet time, an oasis, to enable one to contin-ue the journey. The retreat focuses on God’s love, His for-giveness, and His faithfulness. To register or receive more information about this weekend, please call: Colette Fanelli, (631) 665-7052

TRAINING: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF

HOLY COMMUNION

Your presence as a lay minister of the Eucharist at our Masses is a symbolic and concrete reminder that, as Baptized Christians, we are all empowered to share Christ with one anoth-er-whether literally at the Eucharistic table or daily in the many ways we are called to offer Christ’s love through our compassion and concern for each other.

PLEASE CONSIDER THIS IMPORTANT MINISTRY

TRAINING SESSIONS: EVENING: WEDNESDAY, October 4th, 2017; 7:00-10: PM St. Elizabeth, Melville DAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2017; 9AM-1PM St. Agnes Parish Center, Rockville Centre TO REGISTER-PLEASE CONTACT DR. KEVIN MCBRIDE-PARISH: 516-922-4488 EX 1166

St. Dominic High School

2017 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM PREP COURSE

For the October 28th Exam

Course will be held on the following Saturdays: September 9,16,23,30

And October 21st 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. in Marian Hall

Course Fee: $250.00 (includes textbook)

* * * *

To register please complete the form below AND RETURN IT WITH A CHECK PAYABLE TO: ST. DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL

110 ANSTICE STREET Oyster Bay, New York 11771 Attention: Mrs. Stutzmann

516-922-4888 ext. 5241. * * * *

STUDENTS ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED BASIS. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ONCE THE COURSE BEGINS.

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Opening of the 2018 Mass Book Mass intentions for 2018 may be arranged on Thursday August 17, 2017 in the Parish Office beginning at 8:30am.

Please be aware of the following:

• Intention requests will be limited to 8 the day the Mass Book opens. In fair-

ness to others, if you are requesting intentions for someone else, you may request up to 2.

• We offer two (2) Masses each week with Multiple/Collective Mass inten-tions: 5pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. There will be no more than six (6) intentions for any given “Multiple/Collective Mass”.

• The offering for each Mass is $20 throughout the diocese. • In addition to the Bread & Wine and Altar Candles, we offer the Sanctuary

Lamp and Altar Flowers for a period of one week, in honor of or in memory of a loved one, living or deceased, in both the Chapel and Church. Arrange-ments for these memorials may be made at the Mass Book Opening or at any time throughout the year. To make arrangements, please stop by the Parish Office, Monday thru Friday 8AM—4PM (closed from 12-1 for lunch) or call 516.922.4488 to inquiry about availability of dates. An acknowledgement of your offering will appear in the bulletin.

Altar Candles……………………………………….$25 Altar Flowers (Chapel—1 arrangement) ……...…$75 Altar Flowers (Church—2 arrangements)……....$150 Bread and Wine…………...……………………….$50 Sanctuary Lamp……………………………………$25