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

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March 4, 2018

Third Sunday of Lent

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, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D.

Diocesan Bishop

Most Reverend William F. Murphy, 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.

THE PARISH OF ST. AGNES CATHEDRAL

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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 .................. 678-2306 Joseph R. Long

Office open Mondays from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Adult Formation (RCIA) .......................... 678-2306 Joseph R. Long

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

3 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Please Pray For The Dearly Departed John Coyne, Jane O’Neill, Alfred J. Koenig, James P. Boyle, Jane M. Zakevicius,

William Valentin Sr., Anne M. Small

For The Sick Ada Conroy, Agnes Mueller, John

Zablocki, Harvey Lowe, Maureen Henning, Clayton Hodges, Baby Cole Trintz, Jeanette Calogero, Eileen Haas, Clarence Brown, Yvonne Brown, John Campbell, Naeemah Philippeaux, Sebastian Hall, Barbara Evans, Catalina Aloi, Jake Basile, Timothy Cantwell, Jimi Lyn Chapman, James and Kathleen Conway, Kathy Cusimano, Billy Deering, Edward Denaro, William Farley, Reese Gallinaro, Cynthia Haralson, Diane Hayden, Jimmy Kerrigan, Michael Lanzi, Michael Lema, Jake Lonigro, Zellin Lowe, Joseph McCartney, Rocky Mirro, Joseph Murray, Robert O’Brien, Mary O’Neill, Lisa Quane, Mary Ruchalski, Paul Russo, Jim Schneider, Lisa Pelrine-Shulman, Sally Ann Smith, Carolyn Thomas, Joseph M. Torregrossa, Louise Vastola

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

Rose for Life

In Loving Memory of

Francis Powers (Birthday Remembrance)

Love, Jill Seganti

Masses For The Week Monday, March 5, Lenten Weekday 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30 6:30 Marilyn Roberts 7:45 Mary Lynch 9:00 Livio Addona 12:10 Roger Fay 7:30 Jay Gatti Tuesday, March 6, Lenten Weekday Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 6:30 Paris Dellagatti 7:45 Matilda Boylan 9:00 John Phippen 12:10 Margaret Browne Wednesday, March 7, Sts Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 6:30 In thanksgiving for family support 7:45 James F. Armstrong 9:00 Henry & Mary Schulken 12:10 Dora Oliverio Thursday, March 8, St. John of God, Religious Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 6:30 Anne Lawless 7:45 Patrick Izzo 9:00 Michael Jewell 12:10 Marco Mauro Friday, March 9, St. Francis of Rome, Religious Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 6:30 Rev. Eugene F. McGovern 7:45 Hugh Cassidy (1st Anniversary) 9:00 Tommy McNally 12:10 Bravin Zoeller Saturday, March 10, Lenten Weekday Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14 6:30 Paris Dellagatti 7:45 Jerry Martinis 9:00 Special Intention 5:00 Henry J. Mormile, Joseph Gillen, Ralph A. Perri, Joseph Gatti, Judy Thielebeule, Valerio Soares 7:30 C Nicole Monardez 7:30 LH Patricia Michels Sunday, March 11, Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 7:00 Deceased members of the Burke & Bucaria Families 8:00 Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral 9:30 Philip Noto & Joseph Giacomazzo 10:30 LH Maureen Michel 11:00 Marie Boitel 12:30 Joseph Giuliani, Sergio DiBenedetto, Joseph Loverdi, Sarah Myatt, Joseph Gatti 5:00 Patrick Cadet (Living Intention)

Flowers for the

Cathedral and

the Homebound

You will notice that in your packet of contribution envelopes, there is an envelope for flowers for Easter. In addition to using this collection to decorate the Cathedral for Easter, we would like to send a lily 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 (516) 766-0205 with the name, address and phone number of that person.

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Stewardship

A Way of Life

This Week’s Readings

“You shall not covet” is a difficult commandment to keep in our consumer society. But as Christian stewards, we know that we are the recipients and caretakers of God’s many gifts. May this realization that all is a gift help us to be less resentful of the gifts of others.

In Living Stewardship

We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who make a conscious effort to simplify their lives by reprioritizing and getting back to basics.

Sharing One’s Material Resources

in the Parish

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 March 15th. For more information call Mary at (516) 375-0738.

Are You a ROMEO?

You do not need to be retired or old. You may like to meet that person from the church pew we pray with, but never get to meet. Come join us! The food is good; the friendship is better. Tuesday, March 6th at 12:00 Noon at McArthur Park Restaurant, Rockville Centre. For more information please call Pete at 766-1074.

Catholic Relief Services

Collection

Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy to all people here at home and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC, and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Semana Antes de la Colecta

La próxima semana realizaremos The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Los fondos recaudados en esta colecta ayudan a proporcionar alimentos a los que pasan hambre, apoyo a los refugiados desplazados y trae el amor y la misericordia de Cristo a todos los pueblos, aquí en casa y en el exterior. La próxima semana por favor contribuye generosamente a la CRSC y ayuda a Jesús con otro rostro, ¿le ayudarás? Infórmate más sobre esta colecta en www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

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.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

You are invited to join us each Friday for some quiet reflection and prayer in the Holy Cross Chapel following the 9:00 a.m. Mass concluding with

Benediction at 3:00 p.m.

Daylight

Saving Time Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday, March 11th. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour!

5 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

St. Agnes Cathedral School Principal’s Announcements

O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness, who in fasting, prayer and almsgiving has shown us a remedy for sin,

look graciously on this confession of our lowliness, that we, who are bowed down by our conscience, may always be lifted up by your mercy.

How is your Lent going? Do you need some motivation? Consider attending a weekly meeting every Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Room on the 2nd floor of the Ministry Building. Each meeting will feature a 10-15 minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes of discussion with Fr. Seth. The children are continuing to keep their Lenten promises and should be sacrificing some of their snack money to put in their Rice Bowls as well as contribute to the Parish Lenten Project supporting Fr. Seth’s church in Ghana. The children received envelopes for their contributions. This week the students in Grades 5-8 will show off their science, technology, engineering and mathematical abilities with their STEM projects. Thank you to all who helped and assisted in this endeavor. From the projects presented, two will be entered into the Diocesan STEM Fair on April 14th. Good luck to all. Please join me on Wednesday, March 7th for our monthly school Mass. This month’s Mass is being hosted by the 3rd grade. Please note, Wednesday is a FULL day of school. The Create-A-Book Program continues this week for Grade 1 on Thursday, March 8th and Friday, March 9th. Scoliosis screening will take place for students in Grades 5 and 6 on Thursday, March 8th and on Friday, March 9th for students in Grades 7 and 8. Next weekend, Saturday and Sunday March 10th and 11th are the Confirmation Preparation Masses. Eighth Graders and their parents are asked to attend either the 5 P.M. on Saturday night or the 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Applications for admission to St. Agnes Cathedral School for the 2018-2019 school year are now being accepted. The school has been educating children in the Catholic faith for 100 years! We have so much to offer, including: advanced math and science classes for our middle school students, an automated parent notification system, secured access to your child’s grades throughout the school year, aftercare, extracurricular activities, sports programs, and much, much more, all in a faith-based environment. Children entering Kindergarten must be five years of age by Dec. 1, 2018. Children entering Grades 1-6 must present their most recent report card and standardized test results. Applicants must present a birth certificate and baptismal certificate (if applicable) upon registration and $100.00 non-refundable registration fee for grades 1-6 and a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee for Kindergarten. Acceptance is contingent upon screening. Tuition assistance is available through the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation. Applications are available on the Foundation’s website: www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org Peace and blessings,

Mrs. Cecilia St. John Principal

Parish Outreach Our food pantry is low and we are in need of the following items: rice, macaroni and cheese, tuna fish, grape jelly, marinara sauce, thin spaghetti, and cereal. Your consideration of the donation of any

of these items is greatly appreciated. Please do not leave any donations on the porch outside the Outreach office when the office is closed. We will gladly accept donations between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except for holidays. Many thanks for your generous support of St. Agnes Parish Outreach.

Love, Sr. Kathleen

Fast. Pray. Give up your envelopes! We invite you to help your parish save money by giving up your offertory envelopes this Lent! Enrolling with Faith Direct will provide the Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral with consistent support and simplify your giving without the wasteful envelopes. Join us in giving up envelopes this Lenten season! Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NY239. Thank you for your continued suppor t of our parish family! God Bless You,

Fr. Bill

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Abstinence and Fasting

All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are bound to observe the laws of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day.

Stations of the Cross

You are invited to join us in the Cathedral at 7:30 p.m. during the Fridays of Lent to remember Christ’s passion and death by praying the Stations of the Cross.

Lenten Parish Project 2018

Our Lenten project this year will once again assist Fr. Seth Awo-Doku’s church in Ghana. Materials explaining the project are available at the doors of the Cathedral and in the rectory office.

In the envelope you will find a flyer about St. Clement Catholic Church in Nuaso, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. This is Fr. Seth’s home village. The church was not completed due to financial difficulties. Your generosity last year helped continue the work and your donation this year will help complete the installation of the roof, concrete floor and vestry. Putting aside some sacrificial offering over the course of Lent and then making your donation will add to the meaning of your contribution as will the prayers you offer for the success of this endeavor. God bless you for your prayers and sacrifices. Checks may be made payable to St. Agnes Cathedral. Please be sure to write “St. Clement, Ghana” on the memo line and include your parish envelope number.

Lent and Easter 2018 Weekly Discussions Parishioners and guests are invited to gather once a week to discuss pertinent topics during the coming seasons of Lent and Easter: to learn and deepen our knowledge in the liturgies and sacraments of the two great seasons. There will be a total of 12 meetings: 5 in Lent and 7 in the Easter Season. We will meet every Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Room on the 2nd floor of the Ministry Building. (No meeting during Holy Week—March 28th).The last meeting will be May 16th. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. There is no need to register; join us as your schedule allows. Each session will feature a 10-15 minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes of discussions with our moderator, Fr. Seth.

P A R I S H L E N T E N

P R O J E C T

S t . A g n e s C a t h e d r a l

7 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

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9 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Communion Guidelines The New York State Department of Health warning about the flu indicates that a bad strain is circulating. In addition, the flu vaccine has not proven as effective as usual. As a result of this and as a precaution, we ask for your cooperation during this cold and flu season concerning the Precious Blood when it is offered at Mass. If you have cold or possible flu symptoms, please refrain from drinking from the chalice.

For those who have gluten intolerance please know that low-gluten hosts are also available at all Masses. One should stop in the sacristy before Mass to arrange for this type of host to be consecrated. For those who have a medical condition involving gluten that prevents them from taking the host, a chalice with the Precious Blood will be ministered at the 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses on Sundays.

Boy Scout Day

of Recollection Boy Scouts throughout the diocese are invited to participate in a special day of prayer and reflection on Saturday, March 10th at Maria Regina Church in Seaford from 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Each day will fulfill the Retreat/Day of Reconciliation requirement for the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem. For more information contact the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) 678-5800 Ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.

Girl Scout Sunday Please join us to celebrate Girl Scout next Sunday March 11th at the 12:30 p.m. Mass in the Cathedral. Girls should wear their uniforms. Contact Donna Pepe at

(516) 536-9310 if you are a leader of girls receiving an award and if you have any questions

Knights of Columbus

Annual Communion

Breakfast On Sunday, April 8th, in the Monsignor James Kelly Parish Center at St. Agnes Cathedral, the St. Agnes Knights of Columbus will host a Communion Breakfast after the 9:30 a.m. mass. Parishioners, their families and friends are invited to attend. The Knights of Columbus are honored to have Bishop Barres as the guest speaker. The cost of the breakfast is $20 per person, $15 for children under the age of 12, and free for children 5 and under. We ask that you reserve your seats in advance for what is sure to be a well-attended event. We look forward to seeing you there! Open to All Parishioners For reservations: Send checks payable to St. Agnes Knights of Columbus to: Joe D’Aleo 473 E Wood Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570

For questions or for more information, contact Joe D’Aleo at (917) 682-1475 or JoeDay1214@gmail.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

Join the St. Agnes Rosary Altar Society for their annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon on Thursday, March 8th, at 12:00 p.m. at the Coral House, 70 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY. Donation of $50 is requested. For reservations, please call Barbara at (516) 599-7822. Please Pray the Rosary!

The Newly

Baptized

On February 24th, 2018 we welcomed the following children into the St. Agnes

Cathedral Parish Community:

Congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.

Annalise Adolphe Anthony Adolphe AvaGrace Adolphe

Gabriella Adolphe Gregory Adolphe Luca Gurnar

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11 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

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St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser Help Conquer Kids’ Cancers at the RVC St. Baldrick’s Childhood Cancer Research Fundraiser on Saturday, March 24th from 12:00-5:00 p.m. in The St. Agnes Parish Center. Support the 2018 event that raises awareness and funding for childhood cancer research for grants to local hospitals and around the world to find life-saving cures and better treatments for all childhood cancers. Admission is free. Inspiring, action-packed family event. Live music by local musicians Jim McGrath and The Palace Trio, food, cash bar, children’s activities, raffles, bake sale and more. New shavees and ponytail-donators wanted, any age. Register now and start collecting pledges. For event information, registering, or donating go to stbaldricks.org/ St Agnes Parish Center Event. For raffle or bake sale donations contact us at 697-6383 or email benderalanna@gmail.com.

Come join Father James Hansen and all the other shavees going bald in solidarity and to raise money to help find the cures to save young lives. If you would like to sponsor Father James please visit www.stbaldricks.org/participants/frjames2018.

Mommas House Fundraiser “Luck Be A Lady” Casino Night Fundraiser to benefit MOMMAS House (mother -child residence) will be held at the Bellmore Exempt Fireman’s Benevolent Association, 228 Pettit Ave., Bellmore (directly across from train station) on Friday, March 9th from 7:00 -11:00 p.m. $40 Pre-sale tickets includes $50 MOMMAS Money, one drink & food ticket. $50 per person at the door. Come take a chance on the young mothers and babies living at MOMMAS House. Enjoy a wonderful evening of luck; win a trip to Las Vegas, an RCA 4K TV, plus many more amazing raffle prizes! For more information visit mommashouse.org or call us at (516) 781-8637.

Eucharistic Retreat Day

Join the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist for a Eucharistic Retreat Day on Sunday, March 11th 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 call (631) 629-6514. or email MostHolyEucharist@gmail.com. Please bring a $35 donation with you on the day of the retreat.

Spirituality For Singles

Spirituality for Singles will hold its monthly Singles Gathering for ages 35+ on March 10th at 8:30 p.m. at St. Aidan Parish, 510 Williston Ave., Williston Park. Each monthly meeting features discussion and socialization. $5.00 donation is requested. Snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. For more information, please call Ray at (516) 561-6994 or email spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.

Unity Through Diversity

All-Inclusive Event

The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy College presents Unity Through Diversity: Celebrating All Abilities in the Arts. Wednesday, March 21st from 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College, Rockville Centre. This is an all inclusive event featuring The Rebecca Center for Music, Molloy College Students, and the Backyard Players and Friends. Cocktail hour

and art gallery from 7:00—8:00; Performances from 8:00—9:00 p.m. $20 for General Admission, $10 for Molloy students. All proceeds will benefit the Rebecca Center Client Scholarship Fund. To register please visit connect.molloy.edu/trcunity or call 323-3333 for more information.

13 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

ACDS St. Patrick’s Day

Celebration Please join ACDS at the St. Agnes Parish Center on Saturday, March 10th, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. for their annual St.

Patrick’s Day Celebration honoring Tracy Kirley and Tricia Leahy. It will be a fun filled night of catering by Kasey’s, raffles, music by Spirits and the Radio, and more! Seating is limited. For details, tickets or to make a donation, please visit www.acds.org or call Laurie Schaefer at (516) 933-4700 ext.124. ACDS is one of Long Island’s leading service providers for children and adults with Down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities.

Friends of Mercy

St. Patrick’s Dinner

Friends of Mercy Medical Center celebrate the 52nd annual gentlemen’s St. Patrick’s dinner on Thursday, March 15th at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club. This annual Black-Tie Fundraiser will honor: Christopher J. Kearns - Managing Director, BRG Corporate Finance and Ron Steimel - Executive Vice President and CAO Mercy Medical Center. Proceeds from the 52nd Annual Gentlemen’s Dinner will go towards an Inpatient Hospice Unit. Catholic Health Services’ Good Shepherd Hospice is developing a 12-bed inpatient hospice unit on the campus of Mercy Medical Center. For tickets, sponsorship and journal reservations or more information, please call Mercy’s Development Department at (516) 705-2618.

Breakfast

Fundraiser The Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will be sponsoring their annual “Breakfast

at CJ’s” event on Sunday, March 11th from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. It’s all you can eat for $15 per adult, and children under 10 eat for free. All proceeds from this event will go to support this year’s designated charities.

Bereavement Conference Life is changed, not ended. St. Frances de Chantel Parish, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, is offering a Bereavement Conference on Saturday March 10th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for the bereaved and those ministering to them. Our keynote speaker will be Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski, Auxiliary Bishop of

the Diocese of Rockville Centre. For more information or to register, please visit drvc-faith.org/bereavement or call (516) 678-5800 Ext. 506.

Bereavement Program

An 8-week Bereavement Program is planned for Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. beginning in March in the Outreach Offices of Holy Name of Mary Church in Valley Stream. This program, led by professionals and leaders having experience with grieving and group processes, offers support for anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse, child, sibling, relative or friend. There is no fee for this program, but we would appreciate it if you would call our Outreach Office at (516) 825-0177 to register.

Volunteers Needed

Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home, Bayside, served by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, is looking for volunteers to interact with residents and staff. Volunteer hours will be between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. For further information please call Gail D. O’Donovan, Sr. Charlotte Michael or Kathleen Baratta in the Development Office at (718) 971-2020.

Volunteer Drivers Needed The Nassau County Veterans Service Agency is in need of volunteer drivers to transport residents to/from the Northport VA, East Meadow and Valley Stream clinics and the Hicksville Vet Center. Vehicles will be provided and a valid NYS driver’s license is required. Any time you have to give Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. would be greatly appreciated. Please call Christine Sohmer at (516) 572-6526 to volunteer or for more information.

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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 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 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

III Christina Casella Sacred Heart, Island Park Nick Della-Pelle Sacred Heart, Island Park Ashley Morin St. Agnes Cathedral Patrick Molloy St. Agnes Cathedral

“Journey to

the Cross”

Lenten Day

of Reflection

Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend a Lenten Day of Reflection - “Journey to the Cross”, which will enable us to have a deeper experience of reflection, meditation, and prayer, as we prepare for Holy Week - on Saturday, March 24th, at St. Agnes Cathedral Ministr ies Bldg., Rockville Centre, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We will begin with Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Cathedral, and then proceed to the Ministries Building. The cost is $20 per person (bring your own lunch), and pre-registration is required. Please make checks payable to “Magnificat” and mail to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Checks must be received by March 19th. Payment will not be accepted at the door. For additional information, please contact Judy at (917) 453-5750. Come and bring a friend, as we prepare for Holy Week!

Tomorrow’s

Hope 5K Run

Please join us on Saturday, March 24th at 8:30 a.m. for the Run For Tomorrow’s Hope 5K and Fun Run hosted by St. Joseph School, 450 Franklin Avenue and Fourth Street, Garden City. The mission of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to provide scholarship and program funding for the needs of students and schools. For information or to register go to www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org.

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The Place For The Hungry Fisherman

329 SUNRISE HIGHWAY

BARBECUE TUNE UPSPECIAL $69.95 plus parts536-4900 - House CallsL&R Fireplace & Barbecue, Inc.

464 Merrick Rd., Oceanside

Levin’s Pharmacy Inc.“FamousForOur LowPricedPrescription”Fred Rigel, Supervising Pharmacist364 LongBeachRd., Oceanside

Free Delivery 766-2288

Italian KitchenCoal Fired Pizza • Casual Dining

Private Party Room Available26 No. Park Ave., RVC 516 763-4900

Denise L. Emma, DDSOrthodontist for Children &Adults

Invisalign Specialist70 Seventh St. • Garden City

516.741.7970Complimentary Consultationwww.doctoremma.com

LLiinnddssaayy’’ss59 N. Park Ave., RVC

442-3344Open 7 Days

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 MARKET

Complete Catering Service Since 1972Oceanside 678-5999

2914 Long Beach Rd. (next to PIP Printing)ample parking in the back of the store

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Towing Service • Elec. Systems • Inspections • BrakesTune Ups • Front End • Emissions Tests • Pick Up & Deliver2431 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY (3 blocks S. Merrick Rd.)

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DESIGNERS“Specialists in Hair Cutting For

The Whole Family”114 North Park Ave., RVC

ZENIE LANDSCAPINGCreative Landscape and Garden DesignsComplete Weekly Maintenance Service

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CLASS “A” ROOFING & SIDINGROOFING SPECIALIST

“We Live Here, We Worship Here”(516) 826-5514

265 Sunrise Hwy., Suite 41Rockville Centre, NY 11570Phone: 516-378-3100 Fax: 516-379-5954

764-0434 678-5117Dr. David Karpe, DPM

Dr. Howard Kessler, DPMPodiatric MedicinePodiatric Surgery

200 North Village Ave., RVC

Today’sMercy

Celebratingmore than a century of

compassionatecare.

516-62-MERCY

Lunch Served Monday - FridayDinner Seven Nights A WeekInquire about private parties

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www.georgemartingroup.com

236 North Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre

Ryan Medical Pharmacy2000 N. Village Ave.

Rockville Centre, NY 11570T: 516-362-2422F: 516-442-6111FREE DELIVERY

TERRY ANIMAL HOSPITALPAUL PERRIER, D.V.M., P.C.JOHN FOY, D.V.M.DR ANGELA KYNASTONDR. BRYAN SPAR3 Washington St.RVC, NY 11570

KENS FAUCET& TOILET REPAIRS INC.

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS

All Plumbing Repairs • All Bathroom Leaks Special discount for all veterans

and military families516-796-2100

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282 Sunrise Hwy., RVC516-678-6313

Douglas M. Palaganas DDS77 North Centre Ave., Suite 306Rockville Centre, NY 11570

516-442-3390www.DrDougOrtho.com

Evenings and Weekends available!Invisalign and Braces for all ages

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Major Brand Tires 766-3008

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20 Lakeview Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570Tel: 516-766-0101 Fax: 516-764-3573

brian@midislandcollision.com

Est.1937

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Oceanside516-536-2300

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DEADLINEEXTENDED-APRIL 2ND!

187 N. Long Beach Rd., RVC766-4200

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Wednesday Pasta Night

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Lunch, Dinner, Sunday BrunchPatio available for private partiesKitchen open til 2AM Fri. & Sat.

Call for Reservations516.766.2500

STATE FARM INSURANCEDIANE MCGRATH, AGENT

Bus. (516) 678-8282 75 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre

WHISTLE STOP DESSERTSA FULL LINE DESSERT COMPANY

Specialty Cakes, Sheet Cakes ~ LI’s #1 Cheesecake3424 LAWSON BLVD., OCEANSIDE 536-8526

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TOTAL Floor and Carpet ServicesHardwood FloorSanding/Refinish

Carpet&Upholstery CleaningStone Floor SpecialistFloor Cleaning and Polishing Services

Since 1973 Lic. & Ins.(516) 764-4677

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Under New Ownership

Front StreetBakery51 Front St., Rockville Centre

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Kollnerʼs Prime Meats4th Generation

Proudly Serving RVCSince 1930

320 Sunrise Highway516-R06-3250

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DR. JOSEPH G.BACIGALUPOGeneral Dentistry

121 Ingraham Blvd., Hempstead

483-1380Experienced Aide looking for Work - Full /Part TimeTo take care of elderly.References Available

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Thomas A. Glynn & Son, Inc. Funeral Home

John J. Glynn Thomas A. Glynn Patrick MarronLifelong Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral

20 Lincoln Ave. glynnfh.com 766-4700Handmade on the premises since 1954

229 Merrick Road • Oceanside(516) 766-4402 Fax (516) 766-4835

328 Sunrise HighwayRockville Centre

(across from Golden Reef Diner)

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