Page 4SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME<strong>St</strong>ewardship a Way <strong>of</strong> LifeThis Week’s ReadingsJesus is describing God’s immeasurable generositywhen He says in today’s Gospel, “Whoever asks,receives: whoever seeks, finds; whoever knocks, isadmitted.” But it should also be <strong>the</strong> description <strong>of</strong> usas Christian stewards—those seeking to follow Christby using our gifts in service to o<strong>the</strong>rs.Living <strong>St</strong>ewardshipWe are grateful this week for all stewards in our parishwho care for <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs by ministeringthrough service at homeless shelters and soupkitchens.Sharing One’s Material Resourcesin <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong>First Friday, August 2, <strong>2013</strong>There will be Exposition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blessed Sacramentfollowing <strong>the</strong> 9:00 a.m. Mass, until 3:00 p.m. in <strong>the</strong>Chapel <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Cross located in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong>Ministry Building.Nocturnal AdorationAugust 2, <strong>2013</strong><strong>St</strong>. <strong>Agnes</strong> Nocturnal Adoration Society will meet onFriday, August 2nd in <strong>the</strong> Holy Cross Chapel from8:00 to 10:00 p.m. All are invited to come and praybefore <strong>the</strong> Blessed Sacrament.First Saturday, August 3, <strong>2013</strong>On <strong>the</strong> first Saturday <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> month, devotions in honor<strong>of</strong> Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Fatima will take place at 8:30 a.m.followed by <strong>the</strong> 9:00 a.m. Mass. All are welcome tojoin in praying <strong>the</strong> Rosary.<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Agnes</strong> OutreachOur food pantry is in need <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>following items: rice, tuna fish,peanut butter and jelly, Goya Beans,marinara sauce, macaroni & cheese,pork and beans, and cereal.Your consideration <strong>of</strong> this request is greatlyappreciated.Thank you, Sister KathleenBanjo Cruise on <strong>July</strong> 31, <strong>2013</strong>This cruise is filled. However we do have a waitinglist. Just a reminder that parking will be in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Agnes</strong>School yard. The yard will be open at 10:30a.m. Thank you.There are still a few openings for <strong>the</strong> WildwoodSeafood Festival September 23-26, <strong>2013</strong>. If interestedcall immediately 516-766-0931.Newly BaptizedOn June 29th, June 30th, <strong>July</strong> 13th &<strong>July</strong> 14th, <strong>2013</strong> we welcomed <strong>the</strong>following children into <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Agnes</strong>Ca<strong>the</strong>dral <strong>Parish</strong> Community:Thomas Lee, Charlotte Hamel, Mat<strong>the</strong>wCarnaval, Michael Coughlin, Luke Giordano,Kamila Gruszczynski, Michael Lynch,Veronica Quinn, Carmine Sciabarrasi,Elia Sonitis, Nathan Valentino, Charles Egan,Casey Banta, Cameron del Rosario, Jayden Feliciano,Giuseppe Mauro III, Carmine Montello,Juliette Santamarina, Harper Seidenstein,Adeline Veliz.Congratulations to <strong>the</strong> parents <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> newly baptized.
<strong>July</strong> <strong>28</strong>, <strong>2013</strong>Page 5<strong>St</strong>. Monica Parents IntercessionPrayer GroupThe Prayer Group meets on <strong>the</strong> first and thirdThursday <strong>of</strong> each month from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.in <strong>the</strong> Holy Cross Chapel located in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong>Ministries Building. The next date for our meetingwill be August 1st. For more information and details,contact Mary Tierney at 536-3541 or Trish Luvin at587-4458. or email <strong>St</strong>monica.stagnes@gmail.com.Golden Wedding LiturgyThis fall, couples that have been marriedfifty years or more will be honored atliturgies on Sunday, October 6th at <strong>the</strong>Church <strong>of</strong> Saint Rose <strong>of</strong> Lima inMassapequa and on Sunday November3rd at <strong>the</strong> Church <strong>of</strong> Christ <strong>the</strong> King inCommack. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 p.m.Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registrationforms and complete instructions can be obtained at <strong>the</strong>rectory. Registration must be received by <strong>the</strong> Office<strong>of</strong> Worship by September 19th for <strong>the</strong> October 6thliturgy and by October 17th for <strong>the</strong> November 3rdliturgy. There will be additional celebrations in <strong>the</strong>spring for those who may find that more convenient.Dates for <strong>the</strong> spring celebrations will becommunicated at a later time. If you have anyquestions, you may call 516 678-5800, extension 207.Volunteers NeededCatholic Charities CSFP (Commodity SupplementalFood Program) is seeking volunteers to assist in fooddistribution, unloading trucks and general warehousework at our Freeport location. The center is openMonday—Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Days andtimes are flexible. If you are interested and availablein <strong>the</strong> above volunteer opportunity or in any o<strong>the</strong>rvolunteer areas, please contact Mary EllenKwiecinski, Volunteer Coordinator at 516 733-7044.Your time and talent will be greatly appreciated!Church <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blessed Sacrament201 N. Central Ave., Valley <strong>St</strong>ream, NY3rd Annual Family FestivalThursday, August 1st from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.,Friday, August 2nd from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.,Saturday, August 3rd from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.Sunday, August 4th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.Admission is free. Come and enjoy rides, food, games,live entertainment and 50/50 raffles.Summer <strong>2013</strong>Rockville Centre Soccer ClubKids Teaching KidsFree clinic for children ages 4-8<strong>July</strong> 29 - August 1st6:30PM - 7:30 PMDean Skelos Athletic Complex, RVCCome for any/all sessions.Registration on site and for moreinformationContact jenmkahn@gmail.com<strong>St</strong>. Paul’s Centerstage TheatrepresentsFiddler on <strong>the</strong> Ro<strong>of</strong>Performances will be held at <strong>St</strong>. DominicH.S.Auditorium, Oyster Bay on Thursday, August 8th,Friday, August 9th, Saturday, August 10th at 8 p.m.and Sunday, August 11th at 2 p.m. Call Jim Black formore details 384-9704 or jmbliesq@aol.comLong Island/Metro RetrouvailleA lifeline for married couplesSeptember 6th-8th, <strong>2013</strong>Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry wi<strong>the</strong>ach o<strong>the</strong>r? Do you argue or have you just stoppedtalking to each o<strong>the</strong>r? Does talking about it only makeit worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficulttimes in <strong>the</strong>ir marriages. This program has helpedthousands <strong>of</strong> couples worldwide experiencing ALLTYPES <strong>of</strong> marital difficulties. For confidentialinformation about <strong>the</strong> Retrouvaille program, or toregister for <strong>the</strong> upcoming weekend that begins onFriday, September 6th at <strong>the</strong> Montfort Retreat Housein Bay Shore, please call 1-800-470-2230. You will beconnected directly and confidentially to a couple fromLong Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.Charismatic ConferenceScranton, PaAugust 2nd, 3rd and 4th, <strong>2013</strong>For those wishing to attend <strong>the</strong> conference, seats areavailable on <strong>the</strong> bus leaving from Our Holy Redeemer<strong>Parish</strong>, Freeport. The cost is $190 per person(includes reservation, housing and travel). Call Ann at776-5750 for fur<strong>the</strong>r information.