January 20, 2019 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Deacons

James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano

and Luis Polanco

Pastoral Associate

Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P.

D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson

Music Director: Lee Forsythe

Pastor Rev. Robert Hewes

Associate Pastor Rev. Benet Uwasomba

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

SATURDAY : 4:00 p.m. and Spanish Mass at 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY : 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at

12:30 p.m. (Latin) Tridentine Mass in the Chapel.

MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin.

CONFESSIONS

SATURDAY : 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest.

BAPTISM SCHEDULE

The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (No

Baptisms Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends.) Please contact the Parish Center for the Baptismal Packet con-

taining the registration form and all other necessary paperwork. First-time parents are also asked to register for one

of the Baptismal Preparation Classes offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (No

class is held in December.) Please register on-line for the Baptism and /or the Baptism Class at www.smrcc.org.

MARRIAGE

Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a

reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding.

All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.

T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w

Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746

(631) 499 - 8520 Fax: (631) 499 - 1530 www.smrcc.org

Office Hours: Mon-Fri in the Parish Center 9 am-12:30 pm & 1:30 pm-5 pm

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First Friday Exposition

From 7:00 pm the First Friday of the month untll

8:30 am Saturday morning in the Parish Center Chapel.

Private and authorized group prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle is encouraged at any time during the many hours the main Church and Chapel are open. Occasions on which specific groups request Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament can only be conducted by a priest or deacon with the knowledge and approval of the Pastor.

ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: me@porzia.com And John DiGiorgio: johndigiorgio@optonline.net APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735

ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ INTRAMURAL & CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: smrccathletics@gmail.com BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 Email: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: 631-495-8541 Including: Teens (12-17) who have lost a parent. Widows and Widowers 65 and under Widow and Widowers 65 and over BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano: 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656 BULLETIN: email: bulletin@smrcc.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina: 858-0684 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 C.C.D. RELIGIOUS ED: Mary Donaldson, D.R.E.: 864-3321

Rita Minder, Assistant: 864-3321 CHOIR: Lee Forsythe: 631-499-8520 x 116 Ed Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: 243-0449 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: 499-0074 or Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: 516-652-6438

K OF C SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829 LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629 MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176 MOMMY and ME: Jessica Larsen: 258-3965 PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446 or Lucia Agnone: 940-4015 PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 631 492-7881 PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano: 631-896-0983 RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 631 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Patricia Bissex: 631 549-9415 PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 - Email: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com SONS OF ITALY: Diana Grauer: 631-242-2710 SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco: 631-334-1052 ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Michael Brennan: 499-8520 x 118 USHERS: Tom Siegler: 631-920-2055 WEDDING MUSIC: Lee Forsythe: 631-334-7138

YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Benet: 499-8520 x125

PARISH MINISTRIES PARISH REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smrcc.org.

New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register with the parish. Registration forms are also available at the Parish Center. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH: Those adults who live in the Dix Hills area and/or those with family in the parish seeking information about becoming a Catholic or completing their Sacraments are invited to contact the Pastor. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the Chapel from Friday 7:00 p.m. until Saturday 8:30 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY: 8:15 a.m. Devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Holy Commun-ion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: 631-543-0202

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Saturday, Jan 19

4:00 PM Andrew Garafalo Janice Schaefer Living Intention of Jack Tseng Michael Panico Peter Keefe Rosalie Bonavise 7:00 PM Sunday, Jan 20 7:30 AM Deceased Members of

Campagna Family 9:30 AM Louise Costello 11:00 AM Ann & Marshall Hall 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Patricia Perno Monday, Jan 21

9:00 AM John F. Vierling, Jr. Tuesday, Jan 22 9:00 AM Andrew Masi Wednesday, Jan 23

9:00 AM Barbara Ann Smyth Thursday, Jan 24

9:00 AM John Haggerty Friday, Jan 25 9:00 AM Marie Loughlin Saturday, Jan 26 9:00 AM Donald Dunne George McGill Lucille Sullivan Mary Bauer Maureen Spahn Msgr. James McDonald 4:00 PM Anne Pacifico Dylan Murphy Josef Dobler Living Intention of Jack Tseng Michael Panico Tom Tartaro, Jr. 7:00 PM Sunday, Jan 27

7:30 AM Millie & Frank Tricamo 9:30 AM Thomas Slevin 11:00 AM Margaret & Edward Malone 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Florenia Legaspi

Mondays Miraculous Medal Novena: after the 9:00 am Mass Legion of Mary: 2:30 pm In the Blessed Mother Room Tuesdays

Rosary Society: 1st Tuesday each month 7:00 pm K of C: General/Business Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 8:00 pm Wednesdays Adult Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 pm In the Family Room Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour: 3rd Thursday of each month 4:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Chapel Young Seniors: 9:00 am Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass Saturdays Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group: 1st Saturday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass in the Blessed Mother Room Bible Study: 9:45 am Spanish Bible Study: 1:00 pm Tridentine Mass Choir: (Latin) 4:00 pm in the Family Room Sundays Secular Franciscan Order: Second Sunday of

each month (except January & August) 1:15 pm in the Library (Room 201)

Collections

January 12 & 13 Weekly: $17,213.00 Faith Direct: $ 2,300.00

Business Manager Dolores Tiernan

Finance Chairperson Richard Bove

Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and

Joseph Napolitano

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This and That

As you probably know by now, I use this heading to communicate various bits

and pieces of information and thoughts. I offer these observations under two main

headings.

Confession

Various sites and priests have published guides to making a good

Confession. I add my own advice with a spirit of respect drawn from nearly four decades of parish ex-

perience.

Do’s

By all means feel free to recite your Act of Contrition in whatever language you were taught it. I am

moved by how many good folks ask permission to say the prayer in their original language. I love hear-

ing the Act of Contrition in all the languages I’ve heard so far. So, go ahead!

Always try to give an actual approximation of time, at least since your last Confession. What is a

“long time” for you may be a short time for someone else. Even a general reference to “years” or

“months” helps the priest to hear your Confession in a more knowing fashion.

When you are finished your recitation of sins please add something like, or exactly, “for these and all

my sins I am truly sorry.” This lets the priest know that you are finished and he can speak to you without

interrupting you.

Please prepare your Confession before you enter the confessional. It is best to name your sins

with the simplest terms avoiding circumlocution or vagueness.

Don’ts

Do not mention anyone else’s name in your Confession other than your own, and even that mention

isn’t necessary or even desirable.

Please avoid lengthy social or political commentary about specific politicians, the election, etc.

The Confessional is not a conversational forum. We all have our opinions but we are both in the “booth”

to confess and absolve sins and not for a good “chin wag” or expressing our opinions; though we all

have them, God knows.

Communion

Again I need to mention that if one is going to receive Holy Communion in the hand, BOTH hands

need to be “in play” (one open under the other); the hands must be free of any objects in the palms and

held UP towards the person distributing Communion. Do not snatch or take the Host from the minister.

I simply will not distribute Communion to “one-handers” or anywhere below the chest; or in semi-

folded or clenched hands.

Also, regardless of whatever any other priest might have said elsewhere, the folding of one’s arms

over the chest (like an Egyptian mummy) is NOT a common gesture when presenting oneself to the min-

ister of Holy Communion. There were some places where it was done that way in the past, but now oth-

ers are using it as some sort of signal that one is supposed to understand that the person will not receive

Communion but wants a “spiritual blessing.” There is no sense in presenting oneself on the Commun-

ion line, even more at the rail, if one is not going to receive Communion. Everyone at Mass will get the

priest’s blessing at the end of the Mass as usual.

As before, those who wish to kneel to receive Holy Communion are welcome to do so along the altar

rail on the “Saint Joseph side” of the sanctuary. A priest will distribute Communion to those who kneel.

Since we do have a regular option to kneel for Holy Communion there is no need to kneel in the aisle.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Place for Learning and Praying

Our Family/Children’s Mass is Sunday at 9:30AM

Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant

Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530 maryccd@smrcc.org

REGISTRATION

When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office

on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 4:00PM. Please

be sure to bring a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $175.00 per child is

due at that time.

GRADE LEVEL MASS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS

Sunday, February 10, 2019, the 7th & 8th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.

The 7th and 8th grade Mass includes the Summer Program students. For those students

attending their grade level Mass listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10AM

and remember your tithing envelope as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance.

All family members are invited to join us at this Mass.

CONFIRMATION INFO

The date for Confirmation for our 8th grade students will be Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Bishop Richard Henning will be presiding and there will be two Confirmations, one at 10:00AM and one at

1:30PM.

Saturday, February 9, 2019, Confirmation Retreat in Msgr. Goggin Hall A-K 10AM-12PM;

L-Z 1PM-3PM. All Confirmation students must attend.

Confirmation Packets are due back to the Religion office on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

SPECIAL NOTES

Monday, January 21, 2019, classes are cancelled for Martin Luther King Day. Classes are

cancelled the week of February 18, 2019 for Winter Recess. They resume on Monday, February 25th. The

Religion Office will be closed on Monday, February 18th, for President’s Day.

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We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: 2nd Lt. Christopher Felice - Marines, Christopher Motlenski - Navy, Nicholas Mazzone - U.S. Coast Guard, Peter Mazzone - Marines,

SSG Michael Hughes, SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier, US Army, Tyler Smith-Reynolds - U.S. Coast Guard, Lance Corporal Ryan, Matthew Ferrara - Marines,

Matthew Kirchner - Army, Noah Kirchner - Air Force, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV - Pilot - United States Air Force, Lt. Joseph Morgan,

Lt. Brendan Johnston - U.S. Navy, LCPL Michael Porfidio - Marine in Afghanistan, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, Corporal Michael Grella - Navy Airman, Julien-Army-Iraq.,

Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero - Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot - Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado - Marines,

Richard Freese, Jr. - Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines, Michael Doherty - Army, Pablo Quirindongo - CW4 - Army, Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez - Marines, Commander Christopher Grande - Navy

DAILY OFFERING PRAYER - God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, Who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love.

JANUARY Young People and the Example of Mary That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

4:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM

R. Smolenski H. Campa M. Okonkwo K. Camilleri M. Shef

January 26 & 27

The Apostleship of Prayer is a worldwide association of Catholics and other Christians who strive to make their ordinary, everyday lives apostolic-ally effective. Through the Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope gives his monthly prayer intentions to the entire Church. For this reason, the Apostleship came

to be known as "the Pope's own prayer group."

Baby Chloe Atienza Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Elisabeth Dorovich

Lawrence Famighetti Lisa Marie Hulsen Kay Internicola

Thomas Iuculano Florence Linda John McIntyre Maureen McNamara Jay McNamee

Matthew Montesano Marie Pecoraro Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Eugene Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Corinne Rivituso Casey Rodriquez

Christopher Sabato, Sr. Cecelia Sanzone Charles Sanzone Grace Sanzone George Schnell Ed & Ann Smith Arthur Joseph Sonnick Brian Tripp

OUR SICK

Eucharistic

Ministers

4:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM

I. Lucie J. McCarthy M. Prainito E. Vincente A. Albano

C. Vogt J. Gatto F. Harnos A. Pappas R. Ruvio

R. Grande M. Garaffa P. DiGiorgio K. Zaki M. Shef

D. Tiernan C. Sposato

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My Dear Parishioners, Daniela Conte is a brave, adorable, 7-year-old girl who has been suffering with cancer. She hopes to make her First Holy Communion next year. Please pray for her and for her wonderful family. Her mother has written about her in the message below. There is a Gofundme account to which you can donate. I know that we can count on your generosity and prayers. Thank you and God bless you., Sr. Kay McCarthy

**************************************************************************************************************** Daniela Conte is a vibrant 7-year-old girl who continues her battle with Embryonal Rhabdomyosar-coma. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma is a relatively common muscle and soft tissue pediatric cancer. What makes Daniela’s case extremely rare is that it's in her liver. There are only a few cases of this docu-mented and almost none of them are in children. Upon starting kindergarten, Daniela was first diagnosed at the age of 5 and started chemotherapy immediately. Sadly, the first year of chemotherapy didn't kill it all and now she has started another year of chemotherapy, coupled with radiation therapy and immunotherapy. Insurance does not cover all the medi-cal costs. Daniela is also the oldest of 4 children. Her mother, Katia cares for Daniela full time while her father, Anthony works to support his family. Daniela began a new cycle of five different chemotherapy drugs. The first one was about two months ago. It was rough and it hospitalized her for about a month, but it looks as if the cancer is shrinking. The second round was a few weeks ago and didn't wipe her out that much. She has recovered from that last one and is headed back to the hospital soon. Surgery is still not an option because the main tumor is inoperable. Her doctors have discussed the possibility of immunotherapy. There has been much headway in this field. What is available now was not around two years ago when Daniela was first diagnosed. So they may decide to utilize two new immunotherapy drugs, if the chemo can’t kill it all. Her doctors are just concerned because there is limited data about these new medications. Overall, Daniela's spirits have been high. She feels good and will possibly go to school a few days this month or next month. She had a great time for Halloween. She dressed up and trick -or -treated with a lot of her friends. We'll post another update on Daniela’s Go Fund Me account once we get the results of her next scans. Thank you all again for your love and support. Sincerely, The Conte Family

Donations can be sent to: Gofundme Account or to Mrs. Katia Conte, PO Box 1192, Melville, New York 11747

About The Types of Catholic Wedding Ceremonies There are two forms of our Catholic wedding Liturgy:

The Wedding or Nuptial Mass: Often referred to as a “full Mass,” it is the celebration of the Mass with the wedding ceremony inserted in the middle of the Liturgy. It presupposes both parties are practicing Catholics and receiving Holy Communion after a proper spiritual preparation. The Wedding Ceremony: This has all the elements of the above (music, readings, vows, etc.) but without the celebration of Mass. This form is suitable for general congregations and is of shorter dura-tion than the above. PLEASE NOTE: Nuptial Masses are NOT celebrated on Sundays. The ONLY exception is when a visiting priest is invited by the family, approved by the Pastor and is willing to offer a Nuptial Mass on Sunday.

A NOTE ABOUT WINTER

WEATHER In the weeks to come, while we

try to manage snow and ice re-

moval as best as our own re-

sources, as well as those of a professional com-

pany can provide; we simply cannot guarantee

that the entirety of the parking lot and side-

walks will be dry and free of any risk under

any and all circumstances in winter weather.

Please use prudence and caution when

the conditions are snowy or icy. It is better to

stay home in bad conditions, or to come to a

later Mass, rather than risk injury.

Father Hewes

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HEAP – HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SEASON

HEAP is a federally funded energy program intended to provide financial assistance to low income households to meet their immediate home energy needs. HEAP is comprised of several different benefits including the HEAP heating equipment clean and tune program which provides assistance to a HEAP eligible homeowner to have their primary heating system cleaned and tuned. The 2018-2019 HEAP SEASON OPENED ON Nov. 13, 2018. Applications are available on line at www.otda.state.nyh.us/main/heap/application.asp.

PROJECT WARMTH Project Warmth provides one-time grants for heating and/or fuel related electricity emer-gencies. The program opened in December and continues until funds are exhausted. Project Warmth assists with any type of heating source (oil, gas, propane, coal, etc.) and an electric bill if needed to operate the heat source. You must apply for HEAP first before you apply for Project Warmth.

================================ ST. MATTHEW’S PARISH OUTREACH

On behalf of the many, many families for whom you donated presents and gifts cards this Christmas, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your great generosity and kindness made God’s love very real for these families, some of whom are in dire need. In his encyclical, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis tells us that “each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument for the promotion of the poor. This demands that we be attentive to the cry of the poor and come to their aid.” May God bless you for coming to their aid. At this time we need the following food: Cereal Tuna fish Coffee and Tea Canned ravioli and spaghettios Canned fruit Tomato sauce Soup Macaroni and Cheese

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Dear Parishioners, The sound system in our Church is very good. However, if you are hearing impaired, you may be missing out on God’s Word. If so, we are trying to determine if you think it would be benefi-cial for you to use hearing assistive technology during Mass. If you are interested, please complete the form below and return it to me by Feb. 18

th. This

information is necessary, as we will only make this investment if we know that these devices are needed and will be used. The Parish will pay the cost of installing the system. However, because of hygiene and sani-tary reasons, we would ask you to purchase your own personal device ~ a head set and receiver, which costs $190. Once you purchase it, you will bring it with you every time you come to Mass. Name _____________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________ Thank you and God bless you, Sr. Kay McCarthy

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KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

First Trimester

Lauren Bailey Clare O’Brien

Monica O’Brien

Y.E.S. ~ SENIOR NEWS

Meetings are held every Thursday after the 9:00 AM Mass except on luncheon dates.

Please join us. All are welcome. Dates to Remember

January 24 - Regular meeting January 31 - Regular meeting

If there is inclement weather during the winter months, please use the sense that God gave you before setting out for a meeting. Any question, please call a board member.

St. Matthew’s Gift Shop is

open Monday through Saturday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

for lunch

Unique religious gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues,

picture frames, wedding unity candles, vestments

and so much more…

The Gift Shop is located in

the Parish Center, across from

the Receptionist area.

All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish

Ministry!

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

AT ST. MATTHEW’S

Programs available three times a year for ages 65 and under, 50 - 59, 45 and under and for pre-teens (11 - 13 years of age) who lost a parent.

For more information and registration, please call: Kathryn Monaco-Douglas 631-495-8541

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In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his dis-ciples and they began to believe in him.

Everyday, God also gives us signs of his love and so we also can respond in faith and trust.

Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul becomes a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust.

Attention All Male Parishioners 18 yr or older IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING

THOSE IN NEED, SERVING YOUR PARISH, GROWING IN YOUR FAITH THEN THE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IS THE ORGANIZATION FOR YOU.

If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to learn more about the

Knights of Columbus, we invite you to attend our Open House on January 22

nd at 7:30pm

in Msg. Goggin Hall. Dinner and refreshments will be served. RSVP requested to Kevin Bertolini GK

email kpbert@optonline.net or phone 631-254-0087

The Knights of Columbus will be selling

Super Bowl boxes to support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

after all Masses from January 5th through Feb 3

rd

Boxes are $25.00 each.

From the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

“Your every act should be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14) The parishioners of St. Matthew’s practice this very well! Both the Thanksgiving Food Drive and the Christmas Gift Drive were tremendous successes. About 70 families enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner due to the food drive. The gifts that were returned from the ornaments on the Angel Trees helped about 140 families have a Joyful and Merry Christmas.

All of our members (Judy Archibold, Larry Benanati, Helen Campa, Henry Debonis, Maureen Furlan, John Gatto, Frank Harnos, Barbara & Joe Napolitano, Nancy Nestola, Mary Perry, and Annmarie Rosciano) wish to extend a sincere thank you for your generosity and continuous support over the years to help us complete our mission to serve those in need.

We are indeed blessed to have parishioners who care so much for others. May God bless you all! Yours in Christ,

Michael Brennan, President

Knights of Columbus

ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN COUNCIL, No. 7479

PLEASE NOTE BULLETIN DEADLINES:

Sunday, January 27 deadline is Friday, January 18. Sunday, February 3 deadline is Monday, January 28. Sunday, February 10 deadline is Monday, February 4.

Please email: bulletin@smrcc.org

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Mommy N' Me Registration Form - Winter 2019 St. Matthew RC Church

Mommy N' Me is an innovative program for children to experience Catholic traditions in a stimulating, fun, and creative atmosphere. Mommies and chil-

dren join together for prayers, songs, snacks, story and circle time. Fathers and Grandparents are welcome too!

Volunteers are a very important part of this program and are always needed and greatly appreciated. Your help ensures the continuation and success of

the Mommy N' Me program. Classes begin the week of February 15th ~ Session Fee is $65.00

Age Group walkers to 3 years old meets Mondays 10:00 - 11:30 AM ___________ Age Group walkers to 3 years old meets Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30 AM _________

*** Classes may change based on enrollment. *** Classes meet 7 times during session. See class schedule for dates.

All classes take place in the Mommy N' Me room on the first floor of the Parish Center. Register as soon as possible as space is limited! Registration is due no later than February 18th.

_______________________________________________________________________________

Child's Name:________________________________________________________________________

Age: ________________________________ Birth date: _______________________________

Parent's Name: ________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________City_______________State________Zip_________

Phone: Cell_______________________ Home_______________________________________

EmaiI: _______________________________________________________________________ (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY, MOST OF OUR COMMUNICATION IS DONE THRU EMAIL.)

Parish Church: ________________________________________________________________

Have you participated before in St. Matthew's Mommy N' Me Program? Y___ N___

Allergies: _____________________________________________________________________

I give my permission for my child to be pictured on St. Matthew's website. Y___ N___ Refund Policy :

Full refund up until March 14th, after that a Credit Voucher prorated for remaining classes. No refunds or credit after March 28th.

No Cash Please: Checks should be made payable to: St. Matthew RC Church Payment by Credit Card: (Check one) Amex: ____ Visa: ____ Master Card: ____ Credit Card Number: _________________________________ Exp. Date:________ Security Code:_______ Name on Credit Card: ________________________________Zip Code_____________________________ Signature of card holder: ________________________________________________________

Drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N' Me Suggestion Box by the entrance to the Gymnasium or mail the form to:

Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N' Me St. Matthew RC Church, 35 N. Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746 If you have any questions please call Jessica Larsen at 631.499.2672 or e-mail her at StMatthewsMNM@gmail.com or Sister Kathleen McCarthy, Moderator at 631-499-8520 x124 or Email to kaymccarthyop@optonline.net

DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOX Date: __________________Received by: ________ #Paid for: _____________________

Amount Paid: $ __________ Check#______ Credit Card: ________ Other: ____________

Please check

preferred day

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Let us pray...

Good and gracious God, you blew into our nostrils the breath of life. You are the One to whom we owe our very

existence.

Give us the courage to take that unpopular position

of protecting those who have no voice, the unborn child in the womb

to the person taking his or her last breath.

The life you have given us is a gift beyond measure.

Embolden us to speak the truth about protecting the child, the elderly,

and the one without a voice in the public square.

With thankful hearts, we ask all this of the One God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

What’s a cemetery doing at St. Matthew’s? This weekend you will see 100 white crosses erected in front of St. Matthew’s Church. These crosses represent the “Cemetery of the Innocents.” Each cross represents 41 abortions performed each year in Suffolk County alone. There are more than 4000 re-ported abortions/year in Suffolk County; more than 93,000 reported abortions/year in New York State; and over 600,000 reported abortions/year in the U.S. Since Roe vs. Wade legalized abortion across the U.S. on January 22, 1973, the lives of 60 million unborn children have been destroyed. This display is intended to bring awareness to the number of abortions happening in our midst in Suffolk County. It is also an opportunity to bring hope and healing by highlighting re-sources that offer pregnancy support and post-abortive counseling such as:

Life Center of LI: (631)243-2373, www.lifecenterli.org or Project Rachel: 1(888)456-HOPE, www.hopeafterabortion.com

Please see the Respect Life table after all Sunday Masses this weekend for more information. When you pass the Cemetery of the Innocents, please say a prayer for all the babies who have died because of abortion. Pray also that those parents considering an abortion will not be deceived, but rather, will protect the dignity of the human life developing inside the womb, and that those who have had an abortion will come to seek true forgiveness and healing in the infinite mercy and love of God, our Creator and Father.

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you." Jeremiah 1:5

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Respect Life News Spiritual Adoption Program

Month Four Developing Baby

Well, your baby now weighs six ounces. He/she has fingernails and eyelashes. He/she has his/her own unique fingerprints, which will remain the same until he/she dies. His/her taste buds are working. His/her sense of hearing is developing and present at 14 weeks. There are no major developments anymore. Your spiritually adopted baby is already well-formed, internally and externally. All he/she needs now is time to gain weight and grow strong. What a miracle he/she is!

REGINA MATERNITY SERVICES AND PREGNANCY SUPPORT

Our Community Program provides case management services and assistance to pregnant and parenting young women. Help is available in accessing medical and mental health services, educa-tional training, and needed supplies, when available. Group counsel-ing is offered on topics such as parenting skills, child development, nutrition, independent living skills, anger management, and more.

CALL 516-233-7888 for more information. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Help restore the right to life for preborn children. Please join the Long Island Coalition for Life for the Roe v. Wade Anniversary Memorial Face the Truth event on Sunday, January 20, 2019, from 1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m. This peaceful public witness will be held on the sidewalk in front of Nassau University Medical Center (2201 Hempstead Tpke., E Meadow), a hospital that commits abortions. Be a positive sign for LIFE! Signs provided. Rain or shine. Sponsored by: LICL (631) 243-1435, info@prolifeLI.org.

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A Great Need for Eucharistic Ministers At the present time, the

Good Samaritan Pastoral Care Department is seeking additional Eucharistic Ministers to serve

the patients. If you have already received the A & B training by the Diocese for

distribution of Holy Communion in a hospital and would like to volunteer as a Eucharistic Minister,

please contact the Pastoral Care Office at

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center at 631-376-4103.

Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center in Smithtown is in need of Eucharistic Ministers.

Please consider donating an hour or two a week distributing the Eucharist. Your service will provide spiritual support and comfort to patients. You will be performing both a spiri-tual and a corporal work of mercy. Days and time are flexible, training is provided. For info

please contact: Elizabeth Meehan, Director of Pastoral Care,

St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center 631-862-3776 or Elizabeth.meehan@chsli.org

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An Evening of Celtic Music February 2nd, 2019 at 7:00 PM Saint Anthony’s High School Auditorium

A Benefit for St. Anthony’s High School Celtic Friars Pipe Band Featuring: Celtic Friar Pipe Band Iona College Pipe Band St. Anthony:s Irish Step Dancers Irish Sing-Along $20 in advance/$25 at door

Tickets can be purchased by sending the form below and a check to: St. Anthony’s HS Alumni, 245 Wolf Hill Rd., So. Huntington, NY 11747

Name____________________________________________ # of Tickets___________________ Email____________________________________ Phone _______________________________

Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics for Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org

"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freedom of speech.” Benjamin Franklin

How to Crush Free Speech: Facebook: Evangelist Franklin Graham was suspended from Facebook for 24 hours at the end of December, for his stand on biblical beliefs that were posted in 2016. Graham accused the social media giant of actively "censoring free speech." "Well, now we know. Facebook has a secret rule book for policing speech. I was banned from posting ... because of a post back in 2016 about North Carolina's House Bill 2 (the bathroom bill). Facebook said the post went against their 'community standards on hate speech.' Facebook is trying to define truth." Even though his account was restored, the suspension raises serious questions as critics ask, if Facebook is willing to block one of the most prominent Christian leaders in the world, then what's next?

Apple: Apple pulled a Christian app from its App Store after a small group of 356 LGBT petitioners demanded the app be removed. The app from the online store is designed to help individuals struggling with same-sex attraction. Living Hope Ministries designed the app to "proclaim God's truth as we journey with those who are seeking sexual and relational wholeness through a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ." Living Hope is "a ministry that for nearly 30 years has helped individuals resolve their feel-ings they deem incongruent with their faith. We help people deepen their relationship with Je-sus Christ through Bible study and accountability. We walk with them to align their lives with the teachings of Jesus Christ," said Ricky Chalette, executive director of Living Hope Ministries.

After its victory intimidating Apple, Wayne Besen, director of the LGBT group said, "We de-mand that Google and Amazon immediately stop selling and promoting this app ..."

!!! Something to think about: Is freedom of choice in the consumer marketplace becoming an illu-sion?

"Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth." John F. Kennedy (thenewamerican.com, 1/4/19; westernjournal.com, 1/19; worldreligionnews.com, 1/3/19; 1.cbn.com,

12/31/18; pinknews.co.uk, 12/24/18)

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The Parish Center will be closed

Monday, January 21, 2019 In Observance of

God, who are unity in three holy persons Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

you have called us to live in peace with all people. You have also called us to work toward unity

in purpose to spread the Gospel to all nations. Graciously give us the courage and strength to work toward unity,

and act toward each other as brothers and sisters. We ask this in the unity of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Amen.