Church of St. Patrick - St Patrick Church Huntington

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Church Church of of St. St. Patrick
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400 400 Main Main Street Street Huntington, Huntington, New New York York 11743 11743 631-385-3311
631-385-3311
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“SOMETHING PATRICK-AL ”
“HELP WANTED ...” “COME AS YOU ARE ....”
“Help wanted ... “ for too many among us, the painful, devastating, daily reality --resumes, interviews.
I’m not sure that the following technique would be effective, but “Once upon a time ... “, a company
advertised a job opening in its sales force; among many resumes, applications, inquiries and responses
received, one letter stood out:
“I am presently selling furniture at the store whose name and address is listed below. You may judge my ability in
sales if you stop in to see me any time [I am off on Mondays)” pretending simply to be interested in buying furniture.
When you come in, you can identify me by my red hair. I will have no way of identifying you. That way, the sales
abilities which I exhibit will be no more than my usual every-day approach, and not a special effort to impress a
potential employer.” **
The person responsible for hiring did visit the furniture store. Guess who got the job? Jesus met His first
Apostles - Peter and Andrew, James and John - two sets of brothers -fishermen - as is! — where they
were, busy at their daily toil, mending nets and repairing their boats, making ready for their next fishing
trip and its hoped-for bountiful catch. Jesus’ simple invitation, “Come and see!” — even, “Come as you are.”
John’s Gospel [1 :35-42] and other early Christian sources indicate that Andrew and John were disciples
of John the Baptist. Seeing the Baptizer say of Jesus, “Behold the Lamb of God ...”, they did just that — and
began to see who Jesus is, and what He was about.
“Come and see ... “, “Come as you are ...”, — a bit like that job applicant’s letter. No parables yet — Jesus’
wonderful stories, born of everyday living, with such challenging “hit-home” lessons. No miracles yet;
Nathanael the Apostle was from Cana; was his wedding perhaps the setting for the first of Jesus’ signs?
No hint even of what John’s Gospel would call Jesus’ “hour” — the Paschal Mystery - Jesus’ Passion,
Death, and Resurrection. For the moment, just “Come and see ...”, “Come as you are ....”
“Come as you are ...”the Apostles’ response to Jesus’ invitation would have its moments. Peter, James and
John were with Jesus at times when the others were not --even Andrew. The Apostles’ favorite indoor
sport? - arguing over which of them was most important! And when Jesus most needed them? — Judas
betrayed Him, Peter swore never to have heard of Him. And the rest? - they ran and hid; only John stood
at the foot of the Cross. Even at the first news of Jesus’ empty tomb, only Peter and John seemed able to
muster enough courage to go there. Apostles ... Hardly the “A-Team” - “the best and the brightest”, or what
firefighters would call the “front-line equipment”. Still, Jesus’ invitation: “Come and see” ... even, “Come
as you are.” One of the first things which Jesus and these first Apostles did together was go fishing — their
daily bread, their livelihood. They got the job! They caught lots of fish that first time out, the Gospels tell
us. And as for the Apostles, “Come as you are” became incredibly transformed by Jesus. Jesus invited them,
enabled them to, “Be all they wanted to be”, paraphrasing a familiar slogan, In more ways than one, as Jesus
took these Apostles fishing in more ways than one, the Apostles got hooked!
** “Two Disciples Follow Jesus”, source unknown; in Gerard Fuller, O.M.I., Stories For All Seasons: publ 1996;
Twenty-third Publications, Mystic, CT 06355. Used with permission, gratefully acknowledged
Blessings galore !!!
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2012

PRESIDERS
PRESIDERS
Saturday, Saturday, January January 14, 14, 2012
2012
5:00pm Fr. Edamattam
Sunday, Sunday, January January 15, 15, 2012
2012
7:30am Fr. Edamattam
8:45am Fr. Donnelly
9:30am Fr. Tuite
10:00am Fr. Donnelly
11:30am Msgr. Bennett
12:45pm Msgr. Bennett
5:30pm Fr. Gallagher
Altar Altar Servers
Servers
Saturday, January 21st
5:00 Dougherty, Dougherty
Sunday, January 22nd
7:30 Mancini, Mancini
8:45 Janas, Janas
9:30 Hinphy, Hinphy
10:00 Messina, Messina
11:30 Breitenbach, T. Byrne
12:45 Hotton, Hotton
5:30 McGovern, Valenti
Lector Lector & & Eucharistic Eucharistic Minister Minister
Minister
schedule
schedule
Can be picked up in the Rectory Office,
Found in the Sacristy or on the Parish Website –
www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org
VIRTUS TRAINING
Thursday, February 9, 2012
MORNING SESSION ONLY
8:30 – 10:00am School Café
Please contact Susan 3385-3311 X253 to
register
St. Patrick School parents are required to attend
Virtus training course, if they have not yet done so.
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P ARISH OFFICES OFFICES OFFICES WILL WILL BE BE BE CL CLOSED CL CL OSED
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WEEKLY ENVELOPES
If you will be away for a month or more,
would you kindly contact the Rectory Office
at 385-3311 x 214 and let us know.
We will put a temporary hold on your
envelopes.
This is NOT first class mail and they do get returned
to us for postage due.
Thank you.
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Church of St. Patrick
Religious Education
400 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 631.385.3311 Fax
631.673.4102
www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org reducation@stpathunt.org
No Religious Ed classes on
Monday, January 16 th for Martin Luther King
Jr. Day.
Rev. Msgr. James M. McNamara will join us to
administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on
Wednesday, May 2 nd .
Class assignments have been mailed out and all updates &
information is available on our website. The Parent
information meeting will be held on
Wednesday, February 8 th at 7:15pm in Murray Hall.
The parent information meeting will be held on Tuesday,
February 7 th at 7:15pm in Murray Hall. Banner kits will
be available upon payment of the Sacrament Fee.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2012
Please Keep
in Prayerful
Remembrance
Our Beloved Dead:
Edward A. Shubel
S T E W A R D S H I P
Bulletin Reflection
In today’s first reading, we hear Samuel
respond eagerly, “Here I am!” each
time the Lord calls him. May we, too,
be listening for the call of God in our
lives and be ready to say like the
Psalmist, “Here am I, Lord: I come to
do your will.”
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all
stewards in our parish who answer their
call to service by assisting Catholic
Charities’ Housing Program to ensure
the physical, social and spiritual wellbeing
of residents through access to
safe and affordable facilities

MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, January 16th
7:15 AM Marjorie Mannion + For Our Parishioners
9:00 AM Fanny Boccio + For Our Parishioners
Tuesday, January 17th
7:15 AM Dr. William Ciaravino + For Our Parishioners
9:00 AM Eleanor Gilchrist + For Our Parishioners
12:00Noon Thomas William Gavin + For Our Parishioners
Wednesday, January 18th
7:15 AM Jenny Mattone + For Our Parishioners
9:00 AM Lenore & William Galasso + For Our Parishioners
12:00Noon George Cevasco + For Our Parishioners
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2012
BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS
Thursday, January 19th
7:15AM Marie Ann Lospinuso + For Our Parishioners
9:00AM Kevin Murphy + Ronald Laspagnoletta +
12:00Noon Richard Smith + Richard Smith +
Friday, January 20th
7:15AM Margaret Sullivan + For Our Parishioners
9:00AM Alojzy Szlezek + For Our Parishioners
12:00Noon Mary Kolsch + For Our Parishioners
Saturday, January 21st
8:30AM Alice Nolan + For Our Parishioners
5:00PM Nora & George Schulz + Thomas Gaffney +
Sunday, January 22nd
7:30AM Hugo Seemueller + For Our Parishioners
8:45AM Rosemarie Kennedy + Alan Jones +
9:30AM James Pesce + Gerard Skrodanes +
10:00AM Timothy Sheahan + Elaine Fleming +
11:30AM Patrick Hannon + Anne Marie Marian +
12:45PM Alan Jones + Maguire Family L & D
5:30PM Jane Bartsch-Mac Bain + Kimberly Kelly (L)
FOR THE SICK WHO HAVE ASKED TO BE REMEMBERED IN PRAYER
Phyllis Castorina, CPRL Jonathan Pruziner, Baby
Anthony Mainini, Gloria Green, Lena Perricone,
Frances B. Rice, Kathy La Russo, Christopher Castorina,
William Conroy, Pat Ernst, Ruth Ellen Trimmer, Tom
Fiorello, Eileen Coyle, Baby James Martin, Rev.
Matthew Kotteram,William Gondek, Joseph Petrone,
Baby Ella, Christine Gavzy,Richard Szramiak, Ginger Shikowitz, John
LoScalzo, Edward McDowell, Aidan Biggica, Laura McKean, Gregory
Munch, Salvatore Cinquegrana, Michael Nicklas, Kenneth Nicklas, Guy
Nicklas, Baby Joy, Maria Lisena, Frances O’Riordan, Barbara Cosgrove,
Michael Renyolds, Meighan Hackett,Joseph Woodstock, Jr., Frank Cernese,
Kate Van Buitenen, Myra Berardo, Glen Knauer, Roman Svitchkar,Nicholas
Croce, Bogdon Bezsmertni, Laurie Walters,
John Schnider, Don Mansfield, Patti Hardy, Peter DiCurtis,
Gerard Poole, Baby Liliana Krystyna Clifford, Angela
LaBadie, Kathy Sorensen, James Lane, Baby Rowan James
Sullivan,Carol Flint, Carol Mustnug, Patty Patino, Pamela
Daly, Susan Pisicano, Connie Zurcher, Barbara Waldo,Kaila
Harlan, Matthew DiNapoli, Judy Brown, Irene Rey Angela
Labadie, Ursula Engel, Mimi Vachris, Greg McCarthy,
William Paul Schupler, Patricia Hardy Bozzella, Steven
Bartolli, Stanley Arbatowicz, Anne Frey, John Boyle, Mildred
Ungurath, Carl Zazzarino, Paul Carbone, Christina
McCloskey, Julia Johnson, Joanne Barrese, Joseph Sepe,
Collette Kunz, Anne Baldante, Florence Wilson
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St. St. Patrick’s Patrick’s School
School
Open Open House
House
Nursery – 8 th grade
Thursday January 26 th
3:00 – 6:00 pm
Nursery Nursery School School 2 2 & & 3 3 yr. yr. olds olds (located behind
church)
Pre-K Pre-K (located behind, and to the right of main school)
K K – – – 8 8 (main (main building)
building)
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Registration
Registration
St. St. Patrick’s Patrick’s School School -
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Nursery Nursery - - 8 8 th
will will take take place:
place:
Monday, January 30 th
Tuesday, January 31 st
Wednesday, February 1 st
Time: 8:30 - 10:30am Place: St. Patrick’s School Cafeteria
All students entering school must be age appropriate by December 1 st
(i.e., Kindergarten= 5 yrs. by December 1 st )
We ask you to bring a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate, baptismal
certificate and an immunization form signed by a physician.
If your application is no not no no complete or you are missing any required papers
we will not process your application.
If you are a parishioner please bring your envelope number.
There will be a non-refundable registration fee of $110 payable to St. Patrick’s School.
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Exploring the Creed. Part 2
Last week, we looked at the opening line on the Apostles Creed: I believe in God. The Nicene Creed adds one
small but important word to this: “I believe in one one God” . So this week, we reflect simply on that one word: one.
What does it mean to say that there is one God? Its sounds simple and obvious enough. There are not many gods;
there is only one. But in fact, this simple statement can be easily misunderstood and even become the source of
wars.
When Moses encountered the presence of God in the burning bush, the name that was revealed, YHWH, was so
sacred that Jews are not even allowed to speak it. We often translate YHWH to mean “I AM” . What kind of name
is that? It tells us that God simply is. Everything has a beginning and an end, nut not God. God is Being itself.
Christians understand this to mean that God is not simply “one” as a number, but is “one” as the absolute and
total fullness of Being. God is the fullness of Love, Truth, Creative Power. God is utter fullness. This is the
“oneness” of God.
If you read the Bible, it is obvious that every nation had their own pantheon of gods. Back in the day, the
Babylonians, Canaanites, Assyrians, Persians, Egyptians etc all had their own gods that they worshipped. Israel,
likewise had its God: Yahweh. These gods were often in competition. In one of the funniest passages in the Bible,
the prophet Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest on Mt. Carmel. They have 450 prophets and he
alone is the prophet of the Lord. They are to call upon their gods to set fire to the wood of the altar- but nothing
happens. Elijah makes fun of their god suggesting that maybe he is using the bathroom or has fallen asleep or
has gone away on a journey. Elijah then soaks the wood in water to make it more difficult, but when he calls the
name of Yahweh, the wood is engulfed in flames. Now this is obviously a legendary story. Its point was that Yahweh
is the true God.
Hundreds of years later, St. Paul tried to explain to the people who created statues to the pantheon of Roman
gods that the God that they sought had actually been revealed to us in the person of Jesus Christ.
Christians believe that there is only one God and this God is the source, the ground and the goal of all
creation. Thus, wherever, love is found, God is present. Wherever, truth is found, God is present. God is the God
of love, compassion, generosity, forgiveness, truth, courage, peace, patience. Wherever these are found, we find the
presence of God. We also believe that this Love and Truth which is God has been revealed in Fullness in and
through the Trinity: the Father, creator of all, the Son, the expression of that Love in the world, the Spirit, the
ongoing power of God in the world and in human hearts.
One of the problems with the belief in one God is to think that one group has a monopoly on God. Although
Christians believe that God has revealed himself to us in the person of Jesus Christ, this does not mean that God
is absent everywhere else. The second Vatican Council teaches that God is present in the conscience of every
human being. The one God can be known somewhat in every human attempt to know and to do what is right and
good. As the Council proclaimed: “Conscience is the secret core and sanctuary of the human person where he or
she is alone with God whose voice echoes in their depths”. The Council also describes how Judaism is connected
to the one true God through the original covenant; how Islam is part of the monotheistic children of Abraham and
how other great religious traditions contain “rays of truth” which reflect the One who is the source of all Truth”.
We believe in one God. We believe in a God of fullness. We believe that we are called into that fullness. When we
live our lives fully and deeply we come to know that God a little better. This week, let’s keep our eyes open for the
God who is present in all things.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2012

OUR OUR SENIOR SENIOR SOCIAL SOCIAL
SOCIAL meets in Trocaire’s Community Room every
Thursday from 10:30 to 12:00. Coffee and cake are served by our
volunteers who sit and join the seniors. Birthdays are celebrated.
Our lively seniors have a good time sharing memories and life
experiences. If you, or anyone you know, would enjoy coming to
this group, please give the office a call and ask for Reggie Kelly.
LEGAL LEGAL CLINIC: CLINIC: CLINIC: Our Our next next legal legal clinic clinic will will be be TT
Tuesday TT
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7th. 7th. Pro bono attorneys will assist those in our community who cannot
afford to pay for a lawyer. A brief assessment is needed before an
appointment can be made. For informationplease call Marie ext 213 Mon./
Fri. 10:00 - 2:00. All calls are confidential
PANTR ANTR ANTRY; ANTR ; Suggested items: Sugar, ketchup, olive oil,
juice boxes, cookies, canned fruit, cereal, coffee,
cocoa and Cup Noodles Ramen soup.
Any items needing refrigeration can be brought to Outreach during the
hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm. We are grateful for your support.
EMPLO EMPLOYMENT
EMPLO YMENT YMENT: YMENT We also have people ready willing and able to work
cleaning houses, baby sitting or as home health aides. Please give us a
call. Phyllis, our employment coordinator is at Trocaire. every Wednesday
between 12:00 and 2:00.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2012
Parish arish Outr Outreach Outr each TT
Trocair T rocair rocaire rocair e House
House
For For For Information, Information, call
call
385-3311 385-3311 385-3311 x x 216
216
Trocaire rocaire rocaire Office Office Hrs: Hrs: 10am 10am - - 2pm 2pm Mon.- Mon.- F FFri.
F ri.
Adoption Adoption: Adoption Grace by appt. - (516)367-7413
Adult Adult Reading Reading Instruction: Instruction: Call the office.
Bible Bible Study/Scripture: Study/Scripture: Helen Keller, Call the office.
Bread Bread Pick-Up: Pick-Up: Pick-Up: Tues.:Annette Gentile/Pat Regan
Thurs.:PatMorehouse/Alice Novotney
Community Community Service: Service:Call Service: the office, 10 -2pm, Mon - Fri.
Craft Craft Group: Group: Crocheting Crocheting & & Knitting, Knitting, Millie Gabriel,
Wed.: 10 - 12 pm
Crest Crest Hollow Hollow Food Food pick-up pick-up and and preparation:
preparation:
Jo-Ann Bartumioli Tues. 10 - 12pm
Driver Driver Coordinators: Coordinators: Debbie Gerrity /Ellen Gregorie
Employment: Employment: Phyllis Pniewski, Wed. 12 -2pm
Food ood P PPantr
P antr antry: antr y: Joyce Inzerillo
Friendly riendly V VVisitors:
V isitors: Call the office, 10-2pm, Mon - Fri.
Legal Legal Clinic: Clinic: First Tues. each month -call for appt.
Meals Meals at at Home:
Home: Call the office, 10-2pm, Mon - Fri.
Nursing Nursing Nursing Home Home V VVisits:
V isits: Thurs., Marianne Gratto,Marjorie Pozderec
Prayer rayer Shawl Shawl Ministr Ministry: Ministr Ministry:
y: Millie Gabriel, Wed. 10-12pm
Prostate Prostate Cancer Cancer Info: Info: Art Dignam, 631-261-2583
Senior Senior Citizen Citizen Social: Social: Social:Thurs. Social: 10:30-12pm, Reggie Kelly
Sign Sign Sign Language Language - --10am-12pm,
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Sat. Rect. Bsmt
Special Special Special Needs: Needs: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 - 2:00pm Rosa Coelho
Staff- Staff- Staff- Marie Monte, Outreach Coord. x 213
Rosa Coelho, Asst. Outreach Coord. x 216
Sr. Frances Viola, Spirituality x 217
Trocaire Trocaire House House is is located located in in in the
the
lower lower church church church (Murray (Murray (Murray Hall) Hall) of
of
St. St. St. Patrick’s Patrick’s Patrick’s at at 400 400 Main Main Main Street.
Street.
Office Office hours hours are are Monday Monday Monday to to Friday
Friday
from from 10:00 10:00 am am to to 2:00 2:00 pm. pm. pm. We We
We
welcome welcome everyone everyone to to stop stop by by by for for a
a
cup cup of of coffee coffee or or tea.
tea.
DO YOU HAVE PROSTATE
CANCER OR DO YOU KNOW
SOMEONE WHO DOES ?
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause
of cancer death in American men. Over
30,000 men die from this cancer each
year. One in six men will get prostate
cancer and yet, it is a very treatable disease
if detected early through a simple blood
screening test (PSA).
A Prostate Cancer Support and
Information Group is available to answer
your questions. We explain information
and resources available to you as you face
dealing with this disease. Emphasis is
placed on trying to help you get answers
to the wide range of personal questions
and issues that you will have. Prostate
Cancer survivors who are willing to share
their experiences with the group are
welcome. We are available by just a phone
call.
Please call Art Dignam (631 261 2583),
or John Schob (631 549 7948).
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ST. PATRICK SENIOR GROUP
-55 YRS. AND OLDER-
MOND MOND MONDAY, MOND , JANUARY JANUARY 16TH 16TH - - WE WE WILL WILL NO NOT NO
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games will be played from12:30PM to 4:00PM.
WEDNESD WEDNESDAY, WEDNESD WEDNESD , JANUARY JANUARY 18TH 18TH 18TH - MO MOVIE MO VIE
39th 39th 39th ANNUAL
ANNUAL
MARCH MARCH FOR FOR LIFE
LIFE
WASHINGTON,DC
ASHINGTON,DC
JANUARY JANUARY JANUARY 23, 2012
St. Patrick’s once again will share
a bus to Washington, DC with St.
Matthew’s parish in Dix Hills.
MOMS & TOTS
Will not meet again until the
beginning of February
Michelelc8@verizon.netKids
5:00am Mass at St Matthews
5:30 - 5:45 departure from St. Matthews
10:00pm Apporx return to St. Mtthews
Seats are limited so reserve yours today.name
and phone number must be provided for each
seat.
Once we reach 20 seats, reservations need to be
made through St. Matthews by calling Lisa,
631-499-6684
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2012
The he following following parishioners parishioners parishioners and
and
friends friends will will be be remembered remembered in in
in
pr pr prayer pr ayer throughout throughout the the year year. year . They
They
serve serve in in the the armed armed forces forces and and their
their
family family and and and friends friends friends enrolled enrolled their
their
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throughout
the the year year. year
Lt., Joseph Gavin, USMC, James T. Rooney, Captain Naval
Reserve, Ln. Cpl. Sean Fagan, Marine Corps, Sgt. Rodney
Rael, US Air Force, Joseph J. McGann, U.S. Air Force, Lt.
William Lutgen, Jr., US Navy, Joseph Delba, US Army,
AnthonyCorps, Pvt 1st Class Ryan Marcell, U.S. Marine Corp.,
John Callaghan, U.S. Marine Corps, Dr. Thomas Weisenberger,
U.S. Army, Capt. Timothy Sullivan, U.S. Army, Sgt. Kevin
Hallinan, U.S. Army National Guard, Jacob Soviero,U.S.Navy,
Trevor Renadette, U.S..Army National Guard, James Patrick
Gallagher, U.S. Marine Corps, Patrick Holden, U.S.Marines
Corps., Major Christine L.Gibney, U.S.Army,1st Calvary, Evan
Schider, Medic, U.S.Army, Captain Andrew Henning, US Army,
Pvt. 1st Class Jonathan Battista, Pvt. 2nd Class Erik
Kishlicky, U.S. Army, Lt. J.G. U.S. Navy-Sean Patrick Condon,
Pvt. 1st Class David Ivins, Jr. U.S. Marines, Sanmuel Schuff,
Jr., U.S. Army, Christopher Daniels,U.S. National Guard,
Robert Daniels, U.S. National Guard, Lt. James W. Ronan,
U.S. Marines, Pvt 1st Class Dominic Valentino, US Army,
Bart Williams, U.S. Coast Guard, Sgt. James McKeon, U.S.
Army National Guard, Spc. 1st Lt. Christopher M. Green, US
Army, Stf. Sgt. Michael A. Lazari, US Air Force, FDNY, SPC
James Ristuccia, US Army, Lt. Edward Hart, USMC, Lt.
Brian Hart, USMC, Johnathan Lang US Navy, SPC Jason
Jacobs US ARMY, Sgt. Jonathan Jacobs US ARMY, Capt
William Perrich, US ARMY, Pvt. Stephen Soper, US ARMY,
Capt. Michael Rodick, US ARMY, Lcpl. John Barrett Dayton
USMC, Lt. Craig James Marolf, US ARMY, 1st Lt. Patrick
McGorman, US ARMY,COPRL, PFC Daniel Anthony Nigro,
US ARMY, Morgan Williams, U S Coast Guard, Lt. Michael
Apone, US NAVY Airforce, James McKeon, US ARMY, Lt.
Hillary Allegretti, U.S. Coast Guard, SSgt. Denis Cashin,
USMC, Lyle Williams, US ARMY, Maj. Jeremy Quimby, US
ARMY, Maj. Dan Miller, US ARMY, PFC Patrick Michael
Reynolds, US Marines, Andrew Fortmann, Navel Seal, Steven
Fortmann, Navel Seal, Brian Hughes, US Army, Patrick
Mulderrig, Ensign Michael Wolf, US Navy, 2nd Lt Michael
Castelli, US ARMY, Christopher Caruso, US Marines, Maj.
Andy White, US AIRFORCE, Lt. Elizabeth Verardo, US ARMY,
Jeffrey Schmitz, US Marie Corp., Luis Vazquez, US ARMY,
Spec. Linda E. Wiebalck, US ARMY, PFC Keith Gasparik,
Maxwell Carroll, US Marine, 1st Lt. James Byler, US Marines,
Pvt. Preston Villumsen, US Army, 1st Lt. Brian McGrath, US
ARMY, 2nd Lt. Daniel McGrath, US ARMY, Christopher
James Peckham, US ARMY
Pray For America: Every Saturday at 9:00am,
the rosary is said in front of St.Patrick’s Church for one
of the soldiers above.
We invoke the protection of Our Mother. We pray publicly
for the safety of our Service Men and Women, (especially
of Huntington), our leaders and in obedience to the requests
made at Fatima. YOU are important to this calling. Can
you join us for even one Hail Mary? If you wish us to pray
for a soldier, please contact the rectory with his/her name.
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A few years ago, our parish started offering
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for the regular Sunday collection. Currently,
many families have signed up for this way of giving.
Many churches throughout our country are now inviting
people to use Automated Giving. One reason is the
convenience of it for the parishioner and for the Church.
Another is that it helps people to worry less about supporting
their church at times when they are not physically present
at services.
Please consdier signing up for Automated Giving. Contact
the Rectory, 385-3311
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
St. Patrick’s Breast Cancer Support Group meets the second
Wednesday of each month from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the
lower rectory. We are a group of women who have been
afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support to one
another through our difficult times. If you are interested in
learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene
Gerdts (631-549-3447) or Jean Whitcomb (631-261-1166).
The Heart of Jesus Prayer Group meets every Friday from 9:45-
11:30 am in the lower rectory meeting room. We share prayer and
praise through song, scripture and witness. Healing prayer is available
at the end of every meeting. Please join us. For information call
Marianne, 673-1031
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2012
V O C A T I O N P R O G R A M S
Over the past two years the Vocation
Office has responded to
over 200 requests for Vocation
Events at various schools, parishes,
youth groups, religious education
classes, etc. WAS YOUR PARISH OR
MINISTRY ONE OF THEM? If not,
please consider us for this year! For further
information please contact the Vocation
Office Phone: 631-424-9888 ;Email:
Vocations@drvc.org
Eucharist for
HomeboundParishioners
Do you know someone who is homebound, perhaps a
neighbor, friend or family member?
These members of our parish community are no longer
able to join our celebration of the Eucharist. Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist are available for flexible weekly
visits. Ministers visit the same parishioners during these
visits and bring both the Eucharist and a personal
connection with the larger parish community. Prior to home
visits, Ministers complete diocesan training including
guidelines for bringing the Eucharist into homes as well as
tips and suggestions from social workers; this training helps
create a spiritual and comfortable experience for all
involved.
If you know someone who would benefit form this
ministry please call Pastoral Care 385-3311 ex. 211
EMMAUS is an opportunity to learn and
pray in a community of adults
committed to growing in faith. It
meets on Monday nights from
7:30-9pm in the rectory
basement.
This year’s theme: Paul and the early church.
We will examine Paul and the early Church
through the lens of history, theology, spirituality
and contemporary applications.
All are welcome!
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT takes place each Monday,
after the 9:30 am Mass or the last Funeral, and
continuing through 8:00pm. Please spend some
time in adoration and prayer. The Blessed Sacrament
should not be left un-attended. Thank you,
Christine Giordano, for setting up times for people
wishing to spend specific time in prayer. Please
call her at 351-0374 to set up a time convenient
for you. What a wonderful opportunity is this special,
grace-filled time of prayer for our parish!
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Rev. Msgr. John F. Bennett, Pastor 223
Rev. Stephen Donnelly 222
Rev. Thomas Tuite 220
Deacon William Casey 360
Deacon Dale Bonocore 360
Deacon Louis Cosentino 360
After School Ministry 897-2128
Business Manager: Anthony Trombino 206
Cemetery Office: Stephanie Natallelo 215
Cemetery Grounds: John Janssen 385-3268
Computer Tutors: Thomas Ernst 304
EMMAUS: Tony Marinelli 362
Eucharistic Ministers, Church, Nursing Home,
Hospital and Homebound 211
Hospital Ministry: Fr. Thomas Edamattam 221
Human Services-Trocaire- Food Services 216
Lectors: 211
Music Director: Matthew Koraus 230
Patricians: Sr. Clare O’Keeffe 236
Sacrament of Baptism:
Each Sunday at 2:00pm. A Baptismal
preparation class for first time parents is
required. Parent preparation class will be
held on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 in
Murray Hall (Lower Church) at
10:30am.Contact the Rectory Office for a
Baptismal Registration Form.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
To arrange a date, please call the rectory at
least eight months in advance for an
appointment with a priest or deacon. A
marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana)
is required. Reserve the Church before
booking a reception.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:
Every Sunday immediately after the
12:45Mass and as emergencies warrant.
Sacrament of Reconciliation ( Confession)
Monday nights 7:15-7:45 pm and
Saturdays at 3:30-4:30 pm.
Eves of First Friday and holydays 3:30-4:30 pm.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2012
Pastoral Care: Tricia Krug 211
RCIA: Jerry Rorke 516-238-5833
Rectory Office:
Parish Secretary, Stephanie Natalello, 214
Religious Education Office: 351/357
Religious Education Coordinator: Jill Rowbo 350
School:
Office: 252/253
Sr. Maureen McDade, Principal 249
Jean Grasso, Assist. Principal 250
Board President: Maribeth Walsh 252
Nursery School 252
School Website: www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org
Sports Board 375
Stewardship: 206
Trocaire House: Marie Monte 213
Ushers: 361
Youth Ministry: Tony Marinelli 362
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 8:30 am, 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 8:45am, 9:30am (L.C.) ,
10:00am, 11:30am, 12:45pm, 5:30pm
Weekdays: 7:15, 9:00 am & 12 noon
Holy day schedule as announced in our bulletin.
Rectory Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 9:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 12:00noon
Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Devotions:
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena is
prayed on Wednesdays following the 9:00 am
Mass.
The rosary is prayed immediately following
the 9:00 am Mass each morning.
Exposition on Monday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm.
Nocturnal Adoration each first Friday from
7:30 - 8:30 pm and 8:30 - 9:30 pm.