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Welcome To Our Parish Family Not registered? Please stop by our rectory during office hours and we will be most happy to include you in our parish family. Rectory Office Hours are Monday thru Friday from 9AM - 5:00 PM. Please call ahead for an appointment.

Telephone Numbers Rectory:…………………………………………593-5000 Rectory Fax……………………………………..887-0554 St. Raymond School…………………………….593-9010 St. Raymond School Fax………………………..593-0986 Religious Education Office……………………..593-9075 Religious Education Office Fax ..........................593-1156 Parish Social Ministry…………………………..887-9197

Web Site www.saintraymonds.org E-Mail StRayRcc@optonline.net

Pastoral Care Of The Sick • Holy Communion available to the homebound • Communal celebration of the Anointing of the

Sick- twice yearly. • Sacrament of the Anointing- for those receiving serious

medical procedure, 3rd Saturday of the month at the 8:45am Mass

Devotions • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursdays, • 1:00-4:00 PM • Nocturnal Adoration Society—First Fridays, 8-9:00 PM • Miraculous Medal Novena - Saturdays following

8:45 AM Mass

Confessions Saturdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Thursday before First Fridays,

4:00-5:00 PM, or by appointment at the Rectory.

Baptisms Baptisms are celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Please call the Rectory for an appointment.

Marriages Engaged couples are encouraged to call the Rectory a year in advance of their wedding date to assure adequate time to participate in preparation programs for the Sacrament of Marriage.

Prayer Group • Charismatic Prayer Group: Every Tuesday at

8:00 PM in the rectory basement meeting room. • Men’s Prayer Group: 3rd Friday at 8PM in Our Lady’s

Chapel. Youth Group - Retreat—April 10-11th, 2010

Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults (RCIA) Interested in becoming a Catholic or an adult Catholic seeking Eucharist or Confirmation? For information call the Rectory.

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

PASTORAL COUNCIL

January 4th is the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born citizen to be canonized. Born in 1774, she was a cornerstone of the American Catholic Church, founding the first American religious community for women, the Sisters of Charity, opening the first American parish school and establishing the first American Catholic orphanage. She died on January 4, 1821 and was canonized in 1975.

Pastoral Council Members

Bernard Kilkelly (Pres.), Diane Page (Vice Pres.), Karen Gerrity (Secretary), Meg Casey, Thomas Chojnacki, Barbara Gribbon, Marion O’Hara, Maria Papini, Christopher Simeti.

MONDAY, January 4th 3:30pm—Religious Education School 7:00pm—Religious Education School TUESDAY, January 5th 3:30pm—Religious Education Church 7:00pm—Religious Education School 8:00pm—Charismatic Prayer Group MWMR WEDNESDAY, January 6th 3:30pm—Religious Education School 7:00pm—Folk Group MWMR 7:30pm—Choir Rehearsal Church 7:30pm—Families Anonymous Café THURSDAY, January 7th 9:30am—Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 7:30pm—Bell Choir Church 8:00pm—2nd Grade-Rel. Ed Parent Mtg Auditorium FRIDAY, January 8th 3:00pm—Daisy Meeting MWMR 6:30pm—Girl Scout Meeting MWMR 7:30pm—Boy Scout Meeting Gym SATURDAY, January 9th 3:30pm—Confessions Church

“AT THE SIGHT OF THE STAR,

THEY WERE OVERJOYED.” MATTHEW 2:10

The Epiphany of the Lord Epiphany, is to enter into the wonder of God’s revelation. Christ revealed himself to the world in his lifetime. He reveals himself to us today. The Magi with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh express adoration of the Lord, King of kings. The adoration of these three Gentile wise men fulfills the prophecies made long before, that a Savior would come and would be the light of the nations. A popular cartoonist claims the three kings had no idea what it was like to be a mother with a new born child, otherwise they would have brought something more practical. Wonderment seized the nations with the thought, “Who would send a baby, a tiny child? When the world is crying for the promised one. Who would send his only son? To heal the wounds of a world in pain. The “revelation,” the epiphany is that the divine way is not necessarily the well worn way of common, practical sense of ordinary expectation. The feast is to be absorbed in the mystery of a God who knows better than we know what gift we need. A we know, the Magi find the baby with his mother, Mary, they worship, and offer their gifts. Though it might have been better if the gifts were just right, giving is the point— We are at our best when we are like God whose nature is to give. The event of the Magi is but the first epiphany, manifestation of the glory of Christ. The Mass, today is an epiphany, Christ is present here, now. He is present in the word proclaimed in the mystery of the Eucharist, in common bread and wine. When the sacred elements are raised high, Christ’s spirit is revealed in each of us. We bow before our mighty King of kings, Lord of lords. Our Amen should sound forth our allegiance, our faith. Amen.

- Deacon Guy

From the Pastor’s Desk… Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany which is often called the feast of

the Three Kings. It is an essential part of the celebration of the mystery of the Incarnation and manifestation of the

Christ: who He is and why He became human. In the stable of Bethlehem the shepherds experienced a

manifestation of someone special for the people of Israel. For the Magi from the East, representing the whole of the

Gentile world, Jesus was seen as a special person for the entire human race to search for, someone who is truly

Catholic, truly for all regardless of race, people or country of origin!

I am most happy to announce once again and congratulate St. Raymond parish for doing the utmost not

only for our parish but also for the broader aspects of the work of the Catholic church on Long Island funded by the

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL. Part of the mystery of the Epiphany is to see that the work of the church touches

as many aspects of the lives of our parishioners and our neighbors in Nassau and Suffolk counties and beyond.

Particularly commendable were the number of parishioners who made substantial sacrifices by way of the last

minute effort to put us at goal so that St. Raymond’s parish could benefit from their sacrifice. God Bless you and love

you. I believe that the last minute sacrifices were due to the pressing monetary need presented by the $15,000

to repair the north (St. Joseph) transept roof that began leaking in the middle of December and continues to do

extensive damage. Also to provide for the safety and peace of mind of our Sisters threatened by the perils of an

outdated electrical system in the Convent, in appreciation for all they do on behalf of our children. Our gift to alleviate

their apprehensions will cost over $14,000.

A Polish custom, which was a part of my growing up and priesthood, is the blessing of homes on the feast

of the Epiphany. I share it with you. Perhaps you may want to make it part of your family traditions and add a

dimension to making your house a Catholic home and family:

+ + + +

Leader: In the (+) name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Let the Light of the world shine on this place!

Legend gives these names to the Lord’s visitors Casper, Melchior, and Balthasar.

Their initials sign this doorway, along with 4 crosses and the numerals of the new year.

20 + C + M + B + 10

(With chalk the above inscription is written over the front doorway of the house for all to see during

the year and be reminded: This is a house where followers of Jesus live. The C+M+B also stand for the

first letter of the house blessing as written in Latin)

Leader: Let us pray: Christus Mansionem Benedicat.

May Christ bless this house!

May Christ bless us all, now and forever.

All: Amen.

A Blessed Christmas and New Year to you all!

-Father Bill

100 Years of Faith, Love and Friendship

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ST. RAYMOND’S HUMAN LIFE COMMITTEE

“Fear not I Am with you; be not dismayed I Am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with My right Hand.” (Is 41:10)

For anyone experiencing or for anyone who knows of someone needing help because of an unplanned pregnancy, please call one of the following numbers for free, caring and confidential assistance:

THE LIFE CENTER OF L.I.: 516-798-8746 631-243-2373

BIRTHRIGHT OF L.I.: 516-785-4070 For those who are suffering the effects of having had or having been part of an abortion experience, you are not alone. You are truly loved by God and us! Please call the following number for free, loving, confidential assistance:

THE LIFE CENTER POST ABORTION HEALING: 631-RACHELL

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEK-END

Sponsored by the Life Center of L.I. For more information, please call:

Frank Gariboldi: 516-523-0586 English: fgariboldi@optonline.net

Spanish: donnacrean@optonline.net “Jesus I trust in You”

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD

Congratulations to our December winners!

1st Place—$1,000: Harry J. Schwagerl 2nd Place—$500: Joe & Eileen Ginley

3rd Place—$250: Virginia R. Offer 4th Place—$250: Mary Rose

The next drawing will be held on Sun. Jan. 17th. Due to a few flurries, we are a week late with our drawing. There is one more month to this session. Letters have been mailed announcing the new session which begins in February. We hope you can participate in the new session. We need your help to keep our numbers up as these funds help defray the unexpected cost of a new roof and electrical work.

A Prayer for Priests and Priestly Vocations

Heavenly Father, please grant to Your faithful servants, the grace and strength to carry out

Your mission for the church each day. Keep our priests close to You and continue to inspire them to serve others in Your Holy Name. Please help to inspire men who are called to a priestly vocation

to answer Your call and participate in the fullness that You have planned for them. Amen

The Year of the Priest

Mission News

Tomorrow Deacon Rich leaves for Guatemala and our Sister Parish. Fr. Tom Candreva will accompany him on this trip. We will bring your good wishes and

prayers with us as these wonderful Mayan people continue to pray for our parish of St. Raymond. May God bless you for what you have done all these years.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Parish Social Ministry

Monthly Food Collection Today

This collection will benefit The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish

in Roosevelt

Please drop off your donations in the Altar Server Sacristy or the church vestibule. Thank you for remembering those in need.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

Where: St. Raymond School When: Sat., Jan. 9, 2010 Cost: $50.

Please call Rose Giglio: 593-9010, at the school office to register.

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Course: Scrap booking Class Instructor: Andrea Murphy Time: 7:30pm (516) 967-5802 www.scrapbookpal.com Dates: Mondays Jan 11, 25 Feb 1, 8 Fee: $35 registration and $28 materials Description: This workshop is designed for scrapbook enthusiasts at all levels. Course: Intro to the Door of Hope Mission, Shanghai, China (1901-1951) and the Door of Hope Dolls Time: 7:30pm Instructor: Jean Kestel 561-8447 Dates: Tuesdays Jan 12, 19 Fee: $30 (includes materials) Description: The Door of Hope was initially established as a rescue mission for Chinese women and children and then quickly evolved into a multi-purpose shelter for women, girls and at times boys. These missionaries taught girls and women a trade so they could support themselves in an honorable manner. Course: Legal Pearls for Owning Real Estate, Starting Your Own Business & Writing Wills, Trusts and Proxies Time: 7:30pm Instructor: Jina Guirguis, Esq. Dates: Thursdays Jan 14, 21, 28 Fee: $30 Description: Workshop I is designed to educate the buyer on the legalities of purchasing a home, co-op or condo. Session II will focus on starting your own business. Session III will focus on writing and understanding the wills, trusts, power of attorney, living wills and health care proxies. Course: Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease Prevention and Management Time: 7:30pm Fee: $20 (mats.incl) Instructor: Dina M. Chenouda, MD, FACP Dates: Wednesdays Jan 13, 27 Asst. Prof Med, SUNY, Stonybrook,Instructor, NYU School of Medicine- 849-6571 Description: Session I is a health workshop designed to discuss the risks of developing diabetes and how to successfully manage the disease to prevent worsening complications. Session II will focus on who is at risk for developing coronary artery disease.

Registration Form

*NAME(S):______________________________________________ PHONE: ________________ ADRESS______________________________________________________________________________ Check off desired courses: O Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Scrap booking Class (Registration Fee $35 and Material Fee $28). Deadline for registration Jan 4, 2010 O Introduction to the Door of Hope Mission (Registration Fee $30) Deadline for registration Jan 4, 2010 O Legal Pearls (Registration Fee $30) O Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease Prevention and Management (Registration Fee $20) Please note pre-registration is required. Registration Fees are per individual attending the workshop. Any questions please contact Dina Chenouda-Awad (516) 849-6571

Please make checks payable to: Saint Raymond School (please note on check workshop series) Mail Registration Form and Check To: Saint Raymond School

263 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, NY 11518 Attn: Mrs. Giglio—Adult Ed Workshop Registration

ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT SAINT RAYMOND SCHOOL

St. Raymond’s School Offers Its 1st Adult Education/Evening Workshops!

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The three kings in today’s Gospel traveled a great distance at considerable cost to offer their riches gifts to the Infant Jesus. How far will I go and what will I offer to do homage to this newborn King and Savior?

THIS WEEK’S TIME & TALENT SALUTE:

The skill and the dedication of our ushers who demonstrate remarkable skill and finesse in orchestrating the logistics needed for the liturgy and crowd control, particularly in the holiday situations with many guests and congregants whose main objective often does not coincide with the objective of church decorum and reverence needed for prayer and atmosphere of respect. In addition, to the many skills, talents and time given by our church decorators who make our church so beautiful and reflective of the dignity of the season and the awesomeness of the feast day celebration.

LIVING STEWARDSHIP

Please consider remembering St. Raymond’s Parish in your will. Catholics of generations to come will thank you for your thoughtfulness and remember you in their prayers. Sacrificial Giving____________________________ GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING Last Week $20,619 Last Year $17,460

Monthly sharing with Bishop Cardone and his mission work

in the Solomon Islands

Thanks for Keeping—in—Step!

Principal’s Corner

Does it sound very strange to you when you hear the year 2010? Seems rather unreal to me, yet here we are beginning another new year. It’s the time for resolutions and new resolves. May we all keep them reasonable and practical.

School reopens this Monday at the regular time. We should get right back into the swing of things with the exception of lunches. Since we were on “vacation” last week, there will not be deli sandwiches or soup this coming week. Here’s a look at the week ahead:

• Monday – Baked ziti at lunch; Math Enrichment after school

• Tuesday – Junior Sodality (Primary at lunchtime; 4-8 after school); Spirit Team game at St. William’s at 3:30 and 4:45 PM

• Wednesday – Band lessons; Hot dog day; Math Enrichment and Chorus after school

• Thursday – Hot pretzels at lunch; Home Spirit Team game with St. Agnes at 3:30 and 4:45 PM

• Friday – Bagel day

Reservations for the Defensive Driving Course are being accepted at the school’s main office now. Call to reserve your spot for the course being offered on Saturday, January 9th. The cost is $50 with checks payable to St. Raymond School. Taking the course not only removes points from your license and saves you money on your insurance, but helps the school as well. Thanks for considering taking the course here at St. Raymond’s. Have toddler age children that you would like in a Catholic environment? It would be good to consider St. Raymond’s Early Childhood programs for 3 and 4 year olds. All interested folks are welcome to visit those programs on Friday, January 15th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Hearing about the program is one thing; seeing it in action is another! Come visit our Nursery and Pre-K that day. You can call the school for more information. Of course this is also the time that we prepare to welcome any family who may be interested in Catholic education during our celebration of Catholic Schools Week. This year our OPEN HOUSE is scheduled for after the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday, January 31st.

Courage is a support group for men and women who are struggling with same sex attractions and want to be faithful to the teaching of the Church. For information, call: 623-1400, x 190 or on the web: www.courageRC.net

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Religious Education

Religious Education classes (day and evening) will resume Monday, Jan. 4th, 2010. 2nd Grade Parents (Religious Ed & St. Raymond): There will be a 2nd Grade Parent Meeting on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 8pm in the St. Raymond School auditorium. The topic of the meeting is the students’ preparation for Reconciliation; therefore, please make every effort to attend.

Faith Formation

The feast of the Epiphany commemorates the kings from the East showing homage to the Christ Child by their presentation of gifts. Now that we all have been “gifted”, let us bring our gifts to our God. Yes we DO have gifts. God gave them to us when He created us. We may not always be aware of our gifts and talents but they are there. Use them. Each one of us was given ”love” -a gift-a virtue. Let us share it with our families, our friends and most of all our God. What a beautiful world we would have if only people could love (wish no harm to) one another! Why don’t we begin to show the world how?

There’s plenty of love at the Ryan House, the home of the Parish Social Ministry. The love of those who are willing to accept help when needed. The love of those who give back when able. The love of those who support our work so abundantly with food, monetary contributions, giving tree, sponsor a family, and baby gifts. The love of those who volunteer in the “heart of the parish.” The love of God—at all times. Do not forget to share your God given gifts-your talents and your blessings. Use them up on earth. You won’t need them later.

Free regular flu shots are available if you haven’t already gotten one. Call 887-9197. Leave your name and phone number. An appointment will be arranged.

Please remember to pray for the members of the United States Military

serving throughout the world.

“Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.

I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior.”

If you would like to have the name of a loved one

serving in the military included in a prayer list in a future bulletin, please call the rectory at 593-5000.

Or send your request via e-mail: StRayRcc@optonline.net

JOURNEY HOME...now on DVD

Movie Shorts by Fr. Agnelo Gomes If you missed the showing of any of Fr. Angelo Gomes’ movies, all three are now available on a compilation DVD entitled “Journey Home.” To purchase, call Fr. Agnelo at 347-254-9826. Or send him an e-mail: kenguard@hotmail.com. All proceeds will support the Missions in India where Fr. Agnelo will be working in the future.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETING “Blessed be the Holy Name of Jesus”

Members of the Holy Name Society will be receiving corporate Communion:

Date: Sunday, Jan. 10th Time: 9:00 am Mass

(Light repast & meeting following Mass in the cafeteria)

Guest Speaker: Evelyn Contaldi (Director of St. Raymond’s Religious Ed. Program)

Membership is open to both men and women. Please join with us in restoring the honor and

respect due the Holy Name of Jesus.

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St. Raymond Dominican… Confessor to Pope Gregory IX...Canon Lawyer

Archbishop of Tarragona…Successor to St. Dominic Advisor to St. Thomas Aquinas….Defender of the Faith.

On Thursday, January 7th we celebrate the feast day of our patron, St. Raymond of Penyafort

at the 8:45 Mass.

A Eucharistic Procession and Adoration will follow until 4pm.

Feast of St. Raymond of Penyafort

“He who hates the law is without wisdom, and is tossed about like a boat in a storm” (Sirach 33:2).

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Christmas Flowers Altar Flowers in Loving Memory of…

Jean & Jimmy Shea E.S. Labrum Patricia Rospo Mary MacPherson Hannah Sullivan Maryellen Sullivan Chiarello Rev. M. Thorton, CM Katie Lynch Catherine & John Thorton Mary & John Lynch David & Mary Jane Lynch Victoria & Angelo D’Agostino Joseph F. & Florence Carroll Angelo Gaffano Vito Parrevillo John Kuehn Loretta Marino Bruce Simmons George C. Hillman Philip Faber, Jr. Martha Mollick Alice & Herb Morgensen Betty Mullagh Annette Trezzer Fred Villacci Ruth & William Hanna Anne Edgar Goebels Michael Ryan Thomas Kelly Johan & Hannah Kelly Thomas & Annie McCann Catherine Kilgannon Helen Player Rotolo/Aroreson Family Dolder Family Milatello Family Florence Hurban Diane Slattery The Salmon Family The Hickey Family The Seibert Family Lawrence McGrath John & Virginia Brendel Noreen Anne Helmstadt Suzanne Boden Jennie & Marilyn Maini Catherine Nolan Edward & Joseph O'Shea Cuite & McKee Families John Trum Anna Marie & Antoinette Lillian Reder Dec. Mem. of Anderson & Wells Families

Carey Von Urff Families Tom Henry Fred & Mildred Weber Felix Klang John & Antoinette Schauer Kivin Chin Patrick Boyle Joseph A. Vito Robert C. & Susanne Kane Ignatius & Nancy Vito Francis McQuade Mike & Anne Leahy John & Anna Mahoney Peter & Caroline Tauckus Michael Horn Peter W. Fasullo Rose & Charles Shields Rose & Francis Miller Mary & Charles Shields Joseph & Rebecca Roussine Joseph Ingrao Charles & Evelyn Kelly Andrew & Helen McCormick Annie Wade Gerthurd & Eddie Malone James & Josie Lynch James Lynch Gerald Lynch Paddy Donnellan Carmine & Frances Tufano Ed Weis Anna & Robert Donoghue Mary Reilly France Deveen Aunt Lest Mary A. Altenier Adam Pindzak Alexander Jaret Marion & John Ryan James Ryan Regis & William Croke John Celeberti, Sr. Peggy Burke Jim McConnville Joseph F. Roletta Joseph J. Roletta Dominick & Elvira DiResta John Healy Frances Hess Harold Kaiser Deborah Tufaro John Gaeta Dave Brand Maryann Carlin

Frank Ostermann Frank Collins Margaret Pettit Alma Vickers Jeanne & Jim Mulroy Michael Horn Barbara Lyn Thornton William Thornton Rita & Henry Dombrowski George & Betty Moseman The Shaw Family The Capellupo Family Mr. & Mrs. Lods-Soar Fred & Kathryn Weiss Mary & John Peduto O’Connell & Broughal Families Mom Carroll & Doris Carroll Josephine & William Huhn Winfred & Joseph Bock Mary Murphy Paul Zones Thanksgiving for the birth of Maggie Rose Thanksgiving for Jim Dorsa Quadrino Family Elizabeth & Joseph Russo Bernadette Flynn Sadowski Family McGreevy Family Violet & John McHale Margaret & Edward Gallagher Kathie & Walter Beckmann Randazzo & Veal Families Lucille Sapalo Vincent & Richard Sheskier Riccio & Rossi Families Barbara Sinatra Giannotti Family Anne & William Dixon John & Tessie Kivlan Grace McCauley Margaret & John Schultz Betty Welch Sugrue & Rowland Families Rose O’Connor DeVoe Family Peggy “G.G.” Gallagher Dolly & Pat Castellaneta Nicholas Murphy To be continued next week.

Thank you for your generosity!

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Masses For The

Week

Monday, January 4th St. Elizabeth 1Jn 3:224:6; Mt4:12-17,23-25 Ann Seton 7:15 Patrick Doran

Tuesday, January 5th St. John Neumann 1Jn 4: 7-10; Mk 6:34-44 7:15 Holy Souls in Purgatory 8:45 Michael Landers

Wednesday, January 6th Blessed 1Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52 Andre Bessette 7:15 John A. Connally, Sr. — 39th Anniversary

Thursday, January 7th St. Raymond of 1Jn 4: 19—5:4; Lk 4: 14-22a Penyafort 8:45 Kenneth Hedges

Friday, January 8th 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16 7:15 Teresa Petroccione 8:45 Tom Henry

Saturday, January 9th 1Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30 8:45 Mass of Multiple Intentions: Desmond Quinn, Noreen Anne Helmstadt,

Robert Edwards, Dominick Paterno, John Kennedy

5:00 John Pirrone Vigil: Baptism of the Lord

Sunday, January 10th The Baptism Is 42:1-4,6-7; Acts 10:34-38 of the Lord 7:30 Fred Reisert 9:00 Richard J. Pilitz 10:30 Josephine Brandon 12:00 Mass of Multiple Intentions: Angela Wagner, Joseph Ingrao, Joseph W. Miller, Noreen Anne Helmstadt, Nicholas Gagliardo 4:30 For Our Parishioners

Please Pray For Our Sick… Baby Aidan Pearsall, Baby Brady James Hicks, Baby Andrew Richetti, Janet Kelly, Stephanie Herbert, Dorothy Clark, Louisa DiMonda, Anthony Magurne, Theresa Arnao, Kay McLoughlin, Birute Kidolis, Joseph Farrell,Sr., and Joseph Farrell, Jr., Michael O’Malley, Fr. Kevin Dillon, Brian Darby, Barbara Tucker, Barbara Stephens, Charles Schweigert, Barbara Walsh Dreyer, Fr. Basil Colasito, Mary Chelius, Jennifer Blake, Nick Imbriale. (Names are printed for three consecutive weeks unless the rectory is notified otherwise.)

The ROSE FOR LIFE this week is in loving memory Michael, Mary and Dennis Crowe. Donated by Thomas Crowe For future dedications, call Mary Healy: 887-4062.

The ALTAR BREAD & WINE this week is in loving memory of our parents, Josephine & William Huhn and Winifred & Joseph Bock. Donated by Dorothy & Michael Bock and Family. For future dedications, call the rectory at: 593-5000

CELEBRANTS

FOR NEXT WEEKEND

Saturday, 1/2

5:00pm— Fr. Agnelo

Sunday, 1/3

7:30am—Fr. Fr. Agnelo 9:00am—Fr. Livinus 10:30am—Fr. Livinus 12:00pm—Fr. Frank 4:30pm—Fr. Frank

MARRIAGE BANNS

Second Time Christine Dondero, St. Raymond Antonio Germane, Our Lady of Fatima

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DIOCESAN BULLETIN BOARD

ST. AGNES MASS for

SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

The parish of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre would like to welcome all to a Mass for special needs children and their families on January 23rd at 5pm in the lower hall of the Msgr. Melton Auditorium. All are invited to come and share in this special liturgy.

PILGRIMAGE Ars, Lourdes, Lisieux, Nevers &

the Great Shrines of France During this Year of the Priest and the 150th anniversary of the death of St. Jean-Marie Vianney, Our Lady Queen of Peace invites you to join us on a pilgrimage to the Great Shrines of France. We will be visiting Ars, La Salette, Paray Le Monial, Lourdes, Paris, Nevers and Lisieux from April 12th—24th, 2010. Fr. Tino, pastor of St. Dominic’s Church in Brooklyn will be our spiritual director. The cost of the trip is $3,658. For more information call Al Barbarino at: 599-3415 or Kristin at 206 Tours at: 631-361-4644.

The Beginning Experience

Help for the heartache of divorce separation, and widowhood. A weekend away for a lifetime of change. The next weekend is Feb. 19th thru Feb. 21st, 2010. For more information and reservations, call John at: 516-822-0635 or Karen at: 201-865-6784 or Jim at: 718-474-3779

ATTENTION: Parishioners on Medicare!

Information about 2010 Medicare Advantage Plans is available through Catholic Golden Age to all parishioners on Medicare.

Call CGA Benefits, Inc. toll-free: 1-800-836-5699

Mon - Fri — 8:30 am—8:30 pm for information.

RELIGION AND ROCK

Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7am to 8am on WBAB 102.3FM or 95.3FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11pm on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is Life’s Struggles don’t miss it! To listen online or receive more information regarding Re-ligion and Rock go to www.ReligionandRock.com or at “Religion & Rock on ITUNES.