29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, New York 11570-4021

Phone: (516) 766–0205 Fax: (516) 763-0745

Website: www.stagnescathedral.org

Email: parishoffice@stagnescathedral.org

Facebook: Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral

December 2, 2018

The First Sunday of

the Season of Advent

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, the parish of St. Agnes Cathedral, a community of believers, proclaim the presence of Christ in the world through Word, Sacrament and deeds. Affirming the sanctity of each person, we minister to all by committing ourselves to renewal, formation and living the Gospel.

Most Reverend John O. Barres, D.D ,S.T.D., J.C.L.

Diocesan Bishop

Most Reverend William F. Murphy, D.D, S.T.D.

Bishop Emeritus

PASTORAL STAFF

Rector

Rev. Msgr. William E. Koenig

Rector Emeritus

Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly

Associate Pastors

Rev. Seth N. Awo-Doku

Rev. James H. Hansen

Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A.

In Residence

Rev. Msgr. Robert O. Morrissey

Rev. Msgr. James Vlaun

Permanent Deacon

Deacon Thomas McDaid

Principal, St. Agnes School

Cecilia St. John

Asst. Principal, St. Agnes School

Brian Jensen

Pastoral Associate for

Evangelization and Formation

Joseph R. Long

Confirmation Coordinator

Deacon Andrew Ciccaroni

Pastoral Associate

Sr. Kathleen Murphy, O.P.

Director of Music

Michael Bower

Associate Director of Music

Maura Goodwin

Business Manager

Harry Larson

Comunidad Hispana

Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A.

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Schedule of Masses

Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m. — Cathedral 7:30 p.m. — Lower Hall 7:30p.m. — Cathedral (Spanish Mass) Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. — Lower Hall (not celebrated in summer) Weekday 6:30, 7:45, 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (No 12:10 p.m. Saturday) Monday 7:30 p.m. Eve of Holy Day 5:00 p.m. Holy Day — Check the weekly bulletin

Cathedral & Adoration Chapel Hours

As a reminder to parishioners and visitors alike, the Cathedral doors will be locked Monday through Friday, following the 12:10 p.m. Mass (closing at approximately 2:00 p.m.). For those who wish to pray later in the day, the Adoration Chapel is open until 7:00 p.m. Access to the Chapel is through the north door on Clinton Avenue. On weekends the entire Cathedral is open until the completion of that day’s final Mass.

“Mass Transit” Bus Service

St. Agnes Cathedral offers bus service to parishioners who are unable to drive to Sunday Mass. Our “Mass Transit” mini-bus provides service to our 9:30 a.m. Mass. Please leave your name, address and phone number with the rectory office if you need a ride.

Sacraments

Confessions Saturday, Eve of Holy Day, and Eve of First Friday from

4:00 to 4:45 p.m.

Monday Evening following 7:30 p.m. Mass.

Wednesday Morning following the 7:45 a.m. Mass and the 12:10 p.m. Mass.

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Baptism Once a month on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of

the month at 1:45 p.m. Contact the Rectory Office to arrange for interview,

ceremony and registration for required Baptism Preparation Class (for first time parents). Spanish Baptisms take place before the 7:30 p.m. Spanish Mass on Saturday evening. Please call the Rectory Office for more information.

———— Marriage Arrangements should be made at least 12 months in

advance and prior to making reception plans. Call the Rectory for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.

Pastoral Care of the Sick Priests and Extraordinary Ministers of

Communion are available to bring Holy Communion to parishioners confined to home. Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is also celebrated each Monday morning during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. If you would like to be anointed, please sit in the first row of the baptismal font transept.

On Becoming A Catholic

Those seeking

information about

the Catholic Faith

are invited

to contact

Joseph R. Long

(678-2306)

concerning the

Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults

(RCIA).

Contact Numbers Rectory Office ............................................. 766-0205 Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:30 -1:30 p.m.) Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Emergencies anytime

Elementary School ...................................... 678-5550 Cecilia St. John, Principal Brian Jensen, Assistant Principal Evangelization and Formation (Religious Education) and Adult Formation (RCIA) .................... 678-2306 Joseph R. Long Email: jlong@stagnescathedral.org

Religious Education Office hours: Mondays from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Service Center/Outreach ............................ 678-1854 Sr. Kathleen P. Murphy, O.P.

Office open Monday—Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Music Office ................................................ 764-9578 Michael Bower, Director Maura Goodwin, Associate Director Comunidad Hispana ................................... 766-0205 Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A.

Business Office ............................................ 766-0205 Harry Larson, Manager

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Please Pray For The Dearly Departed Raymond F. Hampel, William M. Crawford, Erasmo Edward Scalice

For The Sick Mary Pellagrino, Mary Ann DeForte,

John Gricco, Barbarba Pecheco, Derek Lekhwani, Michael Choroszy, Ilene Madden, Jean Calotero, Ryan Randazzo, Joseph LaForgia, Sr., Anna & Alfonso Squillante, John Macken, Andrew E. Healey, Catalina Aloi, Jake Basile, Timothy Cantwell, James Conroy, James Conway, Edward Denario, William Farley, Reese Gallinaro, Diane Hayden, Stephen Hirsh, Jimmy Kerrigan, Michael Lanzi, Jake Lonigro, Zellen Lowe, Alvin Mahabeer, Joseph Murray, Vincent Musac, Mary O’Neil, Lisa Quane, Jim Schneider, Lisa Pelrine-Shulman, Sally Ann Smith, Carolyn Thomas, Baby Cole Trintz, Louise Vastola

Names for the bulletin remain for three weeks unless the Rectory is notified.

Rose for Life In Loving Memory of

Mary Ruchalski

Sanctuary Lamp In Thanksgiving

Wine & Hosts In Loving Memory of

Rev. Louis I. Newman & our parents Helen & Joel

Masses For The Week Monday, December 3, St. Francis Xavier, Priest Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11 6:30 Kevin McAvoy 7:45 Mary Koenig 9:00 Robert Graham 12:10 Anna Maria Gramoglia 7:30 Lillian Lucchesi Tuesday, December 4, St. John Damascene, Priest Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 6:30 Minnie & Leo Chiefo 7:45 Michael Vincench 9:00 Mary Ruchalski 12:10 Fran Davis Wednesday, December 5, Advent Weekday Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 6:30 Mary Ruchalski 7:45 John Gould 9:00 Meredith Lapp & Mary Ruchalski 12:10 Jean Conroy Thursday, December 6, St. Nicholas, Bishop Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 6:30 Roger Reynolds 7:45 Walter Vincench 9:00 Francine V. Davis 12:10 Sr. Eva Ernandis, O.P. Friday, December 7, St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 6:30 Troy J. Baydala 7:45 Daniel Desmond McCarthy 9:00 Dr. Bennet J. Hess 12:10 Sarah Morrissey VIGIL MASSES 5:00 Diego Lemos 7:30 Special Intention Saturday, December 8, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 6:30 Dr. Arthur & Martha Logan 7:45 Fanny & Nick Martinis 9:00 Joseph Molino 11:00 Marco Mauro 5:00 Judith & Kevin McHale, Andrew Forde, Mary Deverna, Alfred J. Koenig, Dr. Bennet J. Hess 7:30 C Troy J. Baydala 7:30 LH Rosemary Ochs & Judy McHale Sunday, December 9, 2nd Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 7:00 Asrun Zoba 8:00 Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral 9:30 Patricia Michels 10:30 LH Dr. Joan Merlo 11:00 Major General Joseph A. Healey & Claire Irene Healey 12:30 Clara Russo, Dr. Luke Licalzi, Elizabeth (Betsy) Toy-Schowerer, John Mullen, Mary & Mike Paturzo 5:00 Gerard & Margaret Digan

“The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah…” —- Jeremiah 33:14

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Stewardship

A Way of Life

This Week’s Readings

“Be on guard,” Jesus warns in today’s gospel, “lest your spirits become bloated with indulgence.” Let us heed His warning and follow the advice of St. Paul, conducting ourselves in a way pleasing to God, overflowing with love for one another.

In Living Stewardship

We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who embrace Stewardship by recognizing God as the origin of life, the giver of freedom, the source of all they have and all they are.

Sharing One’s Material Resources in the Parish

Devotions

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

in the Holy Cross Chapel

Jesus is waiting for you! You are invited to join us every Friday for Adoration and some

quiet reflection and prayer. Exposition takes place following the 9:00 a.m. Mass

in the Holy Cross Chapel on the 1st floor of the Ministry Building and concludes with

Benediction at 3:00 p.m.

On the first Friday night of each month we also invite you for Nocturnal Adoration.

Make some time to spend with the Lord.

Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Monday - after 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses

Rosary

After the 9:00 a.m. Mass each Monday through Saturday in the Cathedral except on

First Saturday when it is recited at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Weekly Bible

Parishioners and guests are

First Friday

December 7, 2018

There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, until 3:00 p.m., in the Chapel of the Holy Cross located in the Parish Ministry Building.

Nocturnal Adoration

Friday, December 7, 2018

St. Agnes Nocturnal Adoration Society will meet in the Holy Cross Chapel from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come and pray before the Blessed Sacrament.

St. Monica Parents

Intercession Prayer Group

St. Monica Parents Intercession Prayer Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Holy Cross Chapel, located in the Parish Ministries building. Our next meeting will be on December 6th. For more information call Mary at 375-0738.

Holy Day Schedule

Saturday, December 8th,

the Feast of the Immaculate Conception,

is a holy day of obligation.

Masses are as follows: Vigil Mass:

Friday, December 7th at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Holy Day: December 8th :

6:30, 7:45, 9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.

Attending these Masses does not fulfill your Sunday Mass obligation.

Please also note the Saturday evening Masses at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. are anticipated Masses for the Sunday December 9th Second Sunday

of Advent and do not fulfill the holy day obligation.

Weekly Collection ———————–—

Budget 11/25/2018 11/26/2017 $34, 250 $34,824 $35,373

Catholic Ministries Appeal———————

2018 Goal Pledge Paid

$233,000 $216,753 $214,553

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Principal’s

Announcements

~The 1st Week of Advent~

Jesus, be our Hope!

Lord, our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: He is Emmanuel, the HOPE of all people. He is the wisdom that teaches and guides us. He is the Savior of every nation. Lord God, let your blessings come upon us as we pray this Advent. May our prayers be a sign of our faith to You. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. During Advent, the students will be performing good deeds and acts of kindness. After a good deed or kind act is completed, students will write it on a Post-It Note and place it on a poster displayed in the school. At the end of each week of Advent, the Post-It Notes will be placed in the school’s crèche, creating the bedding for the Baby Jesus with the student’s good deeds and acts of kindness. Please join me on Wednesday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. for our monthly school liturgy. The 8th grade is hosting the Mass. It is a 12-noon dismissal. The Mothers’ Club is hosting Breakfast with Santa in the Carlin Dining Hall on Saturday, December 8th for the Kindergarten children at 9:15 a.m. and first grade children at 9:30 a.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, December 13th and Friday, December 14th. The app, Teacher Reacher, will be used to schedule conferences. May hope dwell in our hearts this First Week of Advent!

Mrs. Cecilia St. John Principal

St. Agnes Parish

Outreach

We are once again collecting new

Christmas toys for the needy children of

our parish. All donations may be dropped off at the

Outreach Office. In addition, what might be most

useful and practical for teenagers would be gift cards

to Old Navy, Best Buy, Modell’s, Target, Kohls and

Payless Shoes. Also, in families where there is

sickness or unemployment or single moms, gift cards

to King Kullen are most appreciated. Your kindness

will make this a much brighter Christmas for those in

need.

Love, Sr. Kathleen

Flowers for the Cathedral

and the Homebound

You will notice that in your packet of contribution envelopes, there is an envelope for flowers for Christmas. In addition to using this collection to decorate the Cathedral for Christmas, we would like to send a poinsettia plant to all our ill and homebound parishioners. Many of these people have worshipped in the Cathedral for years and are now confined to their homes. Your generous response to this collection will help to defray the cost of flowers and plants. If you know of anyone who is ill or homebound, please call the rectory at 766-0205 with the name, address, and phone number of the person.

Religious Retirement

Collection

Next weekend there will be a special collection for Religious Retirement. Elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests need your help. Many served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals, and parishes—often for little to no pay. Now there is a shortage in retirement savings. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides funding for medications, nursing care, and more. Please give to those who have given a lifetime.

Communion

Under Both Species

In the coming weeks, we will have two chalices available at the 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m.. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses. The stations for these chalices will be in the front of the Cathedral. As you may know, we have been

offering four chalices at these Masses. This change has been necessitated by not having enough Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to cover all the assignments in the three week cycle of scheduling. Please know that anyone who feels they are being called to this ministry should speak to Father Bill. We are most grateful for those who do serve as Extraordinary Ministers as well as everyone who serves at our Masses.

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Welcome Back

Father Adrian

McHugh As part of this year’s anniversary celebration, the Parish of St. Agnes has invited priests who in the past have served in the Parish of St. Agnes to return to their “former home” and celebrate one of our weekend Masses. We are pleased to have Father Adrian McHugh as the celebrant of the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 9th. Father Adrian served the Parish of St. Agnes from 2010 until 2015. He is currently the Pastor of St. Barnabas Church in Bellmore. Welcome back Father Adrian!

2018 Giving Tree

Ornaments are still available after all the Masses. All gifts must be returned to church by the weekend of December 16th. We thank you in advance for your continued support and generosity.

ROMEO

Group

Are You a ROMEO? ROMEO is short for Retired Old Men Eating Out, an association that was started at St. Agnes over 30 years ago. You do not need to be old or retired to join us for a delicious lunch, friendship and good conversation. Our next luncheon is Tuesday, December 4th at 12:00 Noon, at MacArthur Park Restaurant Rockville Centre (Dutch Treat). Come join us… and bring a friend. For more information, please call Tom Nofi at (516) 784-6046.

Family Mass

Lectors Needed

Lectors are needed for the 10:30 a.m.

Family Mass in the Lower Hall. Students in grades 8 through 12 are welcome. To volunteer, please call or text Carolyn Murray at (516) 287-7627.

St. Agnes Boy Scout

Troop 163

Wreath Sale

Please support Boy Scout Troop 163 in our annual fundraiser. The proceeds

from the sale of Christmas Wreaths go directly to our Boy Scout Troop and offset the cost of our camping trips, events and equipment. We will be selling wreaths at all Masses on December 8th and 9th. Wreaths cost $20 for the first wreath, $15 for additional ones. Checks can be made payable to “BSA Troop 163”. Want your wreaths delivered earlier? Just email us at 163scoutwreaths@gmail.com. We will be happy to deliver the wreath(s), decorated with pinecones, berries, and a bright red bow, directly to your home. Call our Scoutmaster, Charlie Hart at (917) 623-9659.

Nativity Set Raffle

The St. Agnes Knights of Columbus will be selling raffles for a 1989 Franklin Mint Nativity Set, which consists of twelve ceramic figurines and a wooden manger base. The nativity set will be on display and raffle tickets sold after Sunday masses on December 2nd. The raffle tickets are one for $5, three for $10, and seven for $20. The proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mercy Medical Center. The drawing will be held on December 4th. Buy a raffle and join with the St. Agnes Knights of Columbus in keeping Christ in Christmas. For further information call Ed Zullo at (516) 527-8228 or Phil Paoli at (516) 507-7793.

Senior Club

Christmas Party Last Chance! The St. Agnes Senior Club will hold its Annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 5th at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. The tickets are $15.00 and must be purchased before December 3rd at 12 noon. NO Tickets can be purchased at the door. If you would like tickets they can be purchased in the Ministry Building. For more information please call 766-0931 and ask for Jo Mirro.

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Religion

and Rock

Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sundays from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 p.m. on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is The Best Presents, don’t miss it! To listen online or receive more information regarding Religion and Rock go to www.ReligionandRock.com. or at “Religion & Rock” on ITUNES. Don’t forget to tune into the Catholic Faith Network, Cablevision 29, Verizon FIOS 296 or Time Warner 471 or visit www.cfntv.org.

Thank you from the

Knights of Columbus

The St. Agnes Knights of Columbus extends a thank you to all parishioners and fellow knights and their family members and friends for attending our America’s Vet Dogs fundraising event on November 10th. We also extend a thank you to those who did not attend but made donations. The fundraiser was a success; we reached our goal to sponsor a service dog for a veteran. Once again, we thank all who partnered with us.

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St. Agnes Cathedral Parish Christmas Pageant

“The Christmas Story” December 16, 2018

7:00 p.m.

in the Cathedral

All children in grades K-8 are invited to participate

Acting parts K-4th Grade

Reading parts 5th-8th Grade

Practices

Actors Grades 2-4, Readers with the choir -

Tuesday, December 11th 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Actors Grades K-2 ONLY 5:00—5:30 p.m.

ALL Actors Only-

Thursday, December 13th 4:00—4:30 p.m.

Readers Only -

Thursday, December 13th 4:30-5:00 p.m.

Contact Jaime and JR at

stagnescathedralchristmaspageant@yahoo.com

to sign up via email by December 7th.

Please include your child’s first and last name and grade.

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SAFC Super Raffle

The Annual St. Agnes Fathers’ Club Raffle is underway with ALL CASH PRIZES!

GRAND PRIZE

$10,000

SECOND PRIZE $3,500

THIRD PRIZE $1,000

Winners will be drawn on Friday, January 25, 2019

Tickets are just $25 each! All proceeds benefit the children of St. Agnes Cathedral School

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Name:______________________________________________ # Tickets: ______ x $25 = _____________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________ Please make checks payable to St Agnes Fathers’ Club or charge to your American Express Card, Visa or Mastercard. Card Number: ____________________________________________ Exp. Date: _________________ Signature: _______________________________________________

Please return to Bob Diehl, 4 Midfarm Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. For more information, call Bob at (516) 766-0688 or Sean O’Reilly at (516) 672-3621. The Fathers’ Club thanks you for your ongoing support.

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Spirituality for Singles Spirituality for Singles will hold its 2018 Christmas Holiday Singles Dance on Saturday, December 8th at from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at St. Aidan Parish, 510 Williston Ave., Williston Park (corner of Pembroke St.) Dancing all evening to the music mixes of DJ Ron. Singles ages 35+ are welcome; neat, casual dress please. $25 per person. Price includes hot buffet, snacks, wine and beverages and dessert. For more information, Please call Ray at (516) 561-6994 or email spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.

De La Salle School Fundraiser The De La Salle School invites all to our 2018 Christmas Luncheon fundraiser featuring our special guest speaker, internationally known journalist and best-selling author, Geraldo Rivera. Mr. Rivera will be discussing his best-selling book, “The Geraldo Show” which details his extensive reporting from war zones throughout the years. This festive luncheon will be held at Engineers Country Club, Roslyn Harbor, NY on Thursday, December 6th from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, where guests will enjoy a three course luncheon, cocktails, basket auction, grand prize raffle, cash raffle and our special vendor, Peter Duffy Furs. Tickets cost $125 and proceeds support the academic programs at The De La Salle School. You may register online with our secure online registration link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/TDLSSLuncheon2018 or use the secure online link at our website at www.DeLaSalleSchool.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please call Jeanne Mulry, Director of Development, at 516-379-0012. The De La Salle School, located in Freeport, is a Catholic non-tuition driven middle school in the Lasallian tradition serving young men from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, who would never otherwise be able to afford a quality Catholic education. Please visit our website at www.DeLaSalleSchool.org to learn more about our important and life-changing mission.

Marian Healing Mass

Tuesday, December 11th at St. Anastasia’s Church, 45-14. 245th Street, Douglaston-Little Neck, NY 11362 7:00 p.m.—Rosary, Mass & Healing Service. Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernando; Music: Tony Owen. For more information contact St. Anastasia Church at(718) 631-4454. 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.

Eucharistic

Retreat Day Join the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist for a Eucharistic Retreat Day on

Sunday, December 9th, from 8:00 a.m..- 5:00 p.m. at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. The day includes hot breakfast and lunch, Rosary, Spiritual Meditations, Holy Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. You must register in advance – space is limited. Please email MostHolyEucharist@gmail.com or call (631) 896-0870. Please bring a $35 donation with you on the day of the retreat.

Benefit Concert for

The Mercy INN Soup

Kitchen The St. Joseph’s Choir will present a free concert at St. Joseph’s Church in Babylon on Sunday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. They will perform selections from Handel’s MESSIAH and Vivaldi’s Gloria, directed by Dr. Marie Drohan, accompanied by soloists, trumpeters, harpsichord and Sophisticated Strings. The concert will include other beautiful choral selections and will be preceded by a candlelight procession. St. Joseph’s Church is located at 39 North Carll Ave. in Babylon Village, one block north of Main St. and two blocks south of the railroad station. Early arrival is recommended as the church is put into complete darkness promptly at 7:00 p.m. Free-will offerings, with checks made payable to St. Joseph Church would be most appreciated. Suggested donation of $20 per person or $40 per family. All proceeds benefit the Mercy INN Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch.

Willing Hearts,

Helpful Hands

Program Would you like to help seniors in your community? Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands needs you! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in your community by helping family caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias throughout Long Island. To find out how to lend your helpful hands, contact us at (516) 586-1507 or email whhh@parkerinstitute.org.

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Lance Corporal Ryan Thomas Albergo, USMC

Maj. Thomas J. Barrett, U.S. Army LCDR Maura C. Garrity-Betts, U.S. Navy

1st Lt. Paul D. Cammarota, USMC Lt. Scott Kiley Childers, U.S. Navy

LCDR Richard Childers, M.D. U.S. Navy 2nd Lt. Patrick Codispoti, U.S.

Lt. Greg Crescenzo, U . S. Navy Spc. Michael J. Cronin, U.S. Army

Airman Michael Cummo, U.S. Navy Maj. Richard Davin, Jr., Air National Guard

Lt. J.G. Christopher DelBello, U.S. Navy P.O. 2nd Class Robert W. DeMattia, U.S. Navy

Lt. J.G.-Kevin Doyle, U.S. Navy Daniel Fels, U.S. Army, Military Police 2nd Lt. Charles Flanagan, U. S. Army

A.M.T 3, Kyle Forster, U.S. Coast Guard Capt Steven Hampson, U.S. Army Capt. Cody Hardenburgh USMC

Cpl Thomas Joseph Hayes III, USMC Pvt. Daniel Healey, U.S. Army

2nd Class Petty Officer, Robert Hock, U.S. Navy 1st Lt. Tynika Holland, U.S. Army

Maj. Philip F. Johndrow, U.S. Army Lt. Justin L. Krol, U.S. Navy

Lance Corporal Jason Maccaron, USMC S N Matthew T. Mallay, U.S. Navy

Spc. Robert Manz, U.S. Army Cpl James Thomas Maroney, USMC

Lt. Andrew Maza, USAF Sgt. Joseph Meyer, U.S. Army

Lt. Col. Christopher V. Meyers, USMC Lt. Col. Gregory John Mueller, USMC (Reserve)

Stephan O’Connor, E-5, U.S. Navy Matthew Pacheco, U.S. Army Ensign John A. Petr, US Navy

Lance Corporal Eric Roehrig, USMC Spc. Jeanine M. Rosa, U.S. Army

Col. Mark P. Rowan, USAF Thomas Sullivan, U. S. Army

Robert C. Tempesta, Master at Arms, 1st Class U.S. Navy

PFC Derick Thomas, USMC

Prayer for our Troops Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families

for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.

And give us peace. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen

Kindly call the Rectory Office at 766-0205

if you know of anyone that is on this list

and has returned home. Thank you

Banns of Marriage

II Courtney Mackin St. Agnes Cathedral Phillip Chajkowski Our Lady of Peace Lynbrook, NY Kristy McDermott St. Agnes Cathedral James Fiesel Our Lady of Fatima Wilton, CT III Roberta Anderson Our Lady of Perpetual Help Bernardsville, NJ Matthew Johnson St. Agnes Cathedral

Driver Needed

Catholic Charities’ Oceanside Senior Center, located at St. Anthony’s Church, needs an hourly driver with CDL. Pay is $16.41 per hour. If interested

please call Barbara at (516) 764-9792. We are an EOE employer.

Faith and

Football Series

The Diocese of Rockville Centre Young Adult Ministry presents its 2018 Speaker Series: Faith and Football. Join us for our fourth gathering at Mulcahy’s Pub in Wantagh on Monday, December 3rd. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. game watch and social. Beer and wings provided. This event is for young adults ages 21-39. Please visit www.drvcya.org for more information.

CYO of LI Chess

Play tournament chess on behalf of your parish at the CYO of Long Island Chess Tournaments. Children in grades 3-8 are welcome to play. Visit www.cyons.org or

contact Paul@cyons.org for more details.

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Featuring Fine Wines & Spirits.Appetizers & Desserts

CJ’s Coffee Shop“The Family Restaurant”Where the Elite Meet to Eat

Serving RVC Since 1978Great for Breakfast and Lunch

225 No. Long Beach Rd., RVC 766-9107

Psychotherapy/Clinical HypnosisIndividual, Family MarriageKathleen Joyce, Ph.D.NYS Licensed Psychoanalysis

516 747-8213 By Appt

SSeevveenn BBrrootthheerrssGOURMET FOOD MARKETComplete Catering Service Since 1972

Oceanside 678-59992914 Long Beach Rd. (next to PIP Printing)ample parking in the back of the store

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ZENIE LANDSCAPINGCreative Landscape and Garden DesignsComplete Weekly Maintenance Service

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282 Sunrise Hwy., RVC516-678-6313

TERRY ANIMAL HOSPITALPAUL PERRIER, D.V.M., P.C.JOHN FOY, D.V.M.DR ANGELA KYNASTONDR. BRYAN SPAR3 Washington St.RVC, NY 11570 236 North Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre

VALENTIPHARMACYAnthony G. Valenti, RPh

Supervising Pharmacist70 North Village Ave. Tel (516) 705-8282Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Fax (516) 705-8424

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516.442.5858 | 516.442.585943 North Village Ave, RVC

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STATE FARM INSURANCEDIANE MCGRATH, AGENT

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TOTAL Floor and Carpet ServicesHardwood FloorSanding/Refinish

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Front StreetBakery51 Front St., Rockville Centre

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Kollnerʼs Prime Meats4th Generation

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89 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre516-766-0443

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FUNERAL HOME INC.

Family Owned and Operated

Est.1933

18 South Park Ave.

(516) 634-2560

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THOMAS A. GLYNN & SON FUNERAL HOME 20 LINCOLN AVE - ROCKVILLE CENTRE Owned and Operated by the Glynn Family Thomas A. Glynn John J. Glynn Miguel Arias Patrick Marron "LET OUR FAMILY GUIDE YOU, IN YOUR FAMILY'S TIME OF NEED" CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OF THE CATHEDRAL WITH LARGE ON SITE PARKING AVAILABLE 516-766-4700 Se Habla Espanol WWW.GLYNNFH.COM

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Pantry Diner!525 Merrick Road, RVC!Private Room Available!

516 766-8848