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Welcome To Our Parish FamilyNot registered? Please stop by our rectory during office hoursand we will be most happy to include you in our parishfamily.RectoryOffice Hours are Monday thru Friday from 9AM - 4:00 PM.Please call ahead for an appointment.Telephone NumbersRectory:...............................................................593-5000St. Raymond’s School.........................................593-9010Religious Education Office .................................593-9075Fax.......................................................................887-0554Parish Social Ministry.........................................887-9197Web Site www.saintraymonds.orgE-Mail StRayRcc@optonline.netPastoral Care Of The Sick• Holy Communion available to the homebound• Communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sicktwiceyearly.• Sacrament of the Anointing- for those receiving seriousmedical procedure, 3rd Saturday of the month at the 8:45MassDevotions• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursday 1-4pm.• Nocturnal Adoration Society - First Fridays 8-9pm• Miraculous Medal Novena - Saturday following 8:45MassConfessionsSaturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Thursday before First Fridays 4-5PM, or by appointment at the Rectory.BaptismsBaptisms are celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of themonth. Please call the Rectory for an appointment.MarriagesEngaged couples are encouraged to call the Rectory a year inadvance of their wedding date to assure adequate time toparticipate in preparation programs for the Sacrament ofMarriage.Prayer Group• Charismatic Prayer Group: Every Tuesday at 8pm inthe Rectory meeting room• Men’s Prayer Group: 3rd Friday at 8PM in Mary’sChapel.Youth Group - Fiddler—Under ConstructionRite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults (RCIA)Interested in becoming a Catholic or an adult Catholicseeking Eucharist or Confirmation? For information call theRectory.THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISHTHIS WEEK IN OUR PARISHMONDAY, September 14th7:00pm—Back to School Night (7-8)TUESDAY, September 15th10:00am—Art Club7:00pm—Back to School Night (K-6)8:00pm—Prayer GroupWEDNESDAY, September 16th7:30pm—Families Anonymous7:30pm—Choir7:30pm—Folk Group8:00pm—8th Grade Parent MeetingTHURSDAY, September 17th9:30am—Bible Sharing1:00pm—Adoration7:00pm—Human Life Video7:00pm—Pack 847:30pm—Human Life Mtg.7:30pm—Handbell Choir8:00pm—Opening Pre-CanaFRIDAY, September 18th8:45am—School Mass7:30pm—Boy ScoutsSATURDAY, September 19th3:30pm—ConfessionsSUNDAY, September 20th12:00pm—Centennial Mass1:00pm—Centennial BrunchCONGRATULATIONStoMary & Kimball Thorpeon their25th Wedding AnniversaryPASTORAL COUNCILAuditoriumMWMRAuditoriumMWMRCaféChurchMWMRAuditoriumRec. LibraryChurchMWMRCafeMsgr. SingletonLoungeChurchMWMRChurchGymChurchChurchSchool Café.September 22 is the feast day of St. Thomas ofVillanova, who like our patron Saint Raymond ofPenyafort lived in what is now Spain. St. Thomaswas born in 1488 in the town of Villanueva de losInfantes, in the province of Castile near the LaMancha region in central Spain. After earning adoctorate and teaching philosophy at severaluniversities, he entered the Augustian order and wasordained a priest in 1520. Thomas was known as“father of the poor.” He established social programson behalf of the poor, including boarding schools andhigh schools for poor young men. For girls heprovided dowries enabling them to be married withdignity. For the hungry, he created a soup kitchen inthe bishop’s palace, and for the homeless heprovided a place to sleep. He is the namesake andpatron saint of Villanova University, which is run bythe Augustian order.Pastoral Council MembersBernard Kilkelly (Pres.), Carol O’Reilly (Vice Pres.),Karen Gerrity (Secretary), Marion O’Hara, MariaPapini, Barbara Gribbon, Ray Solga, Frank Stallone& Diane Page.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 1

From the Pastor’s Desk…...It is with great honor that St. Raymond’s Parish nominates Carthene MarinaroMcQuade for the Annual St. Agnes Medal.Carthene Marinaro was born on October 11, 1922, in Danbury, Connecticut. Her parents, Mary Tomaino andLouis Marinaro emigrated from Calabria, Italy and struggled to provide for their four children. Carthene and hersiblings attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Danbury, where the foundation of their faith was laid. Her familywere members of St. Joseph Parish, where Carthene was baptized, received her First Communion and Sacraments ofReconciliation, Confirmation and Marriage. It was in these early years of poverty, ties to a large and loving extendedfamily, and devotion to her faith formation, that Carthene learned the importance of service to others.Carthene’s exceptional academic ability caught the attention of a high school teacher, who insisted that shetake a college entrance/scholarship to New Britain Teacher’s College (now Central Connecticut State College) and in1943 graduated as high school business teach. Carthene entered this helping profession as a teacher at DanburyHigh School, where she served for eight years.Carthene earned her Master’s Degree in Education at New York University before leaving her teaching job tomarry Francis McQuade, an Electrical Engineer from Brooklyn, NY, in 1951. She moved to Brooklyn after marryingFrancis where they were active members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bay Ridge.In 1958, Carthene and her family moved to East Rockaway just prior to the birth of their fourth child. Theyoung family was drawn to the community after having heard wonderful stories of the active and growing St.Raymond’s Parish. It did not take long for the young couple to immerse themselves in the life of St. Raymond’sParish. Their six children eventually graduated from St. Raymond School, where their parents were among the manyadults who modeled service to God and community.Carthene McQuade was an exceptional example of such service. In her fifty years as a member of St.Raymond Parish, she served in almost every aspect of parish and school life. She provided both service andleadership with tireless energy and love. Her many activities included:Sodality of Our Lady: Carthene has been a member of Sodality for fifty years. It is the organization nearestand dearest to her heart, and where many of her closest friendships were and continue to be nurtured. As a Sodalistthere have been countless acts of charitable giving and fundraising. She was one of a select group of women to haveserved as a Sodality Prefect. She has been a spiritual leader, who has offered words of inspiration and solace atcountless wakes and funerals. She has worked for decades at the Sodality Christmas Fair, contributing thousands ofhand knitted articles for sale at the homemade booth, which she mans each year. Carthene served as the Fairchairman as well.Blue Ladies: An off shoot of Sodality, Carthene provided meals to the infirm and impoverished members formany years. Weekly, she would coordinate and deliver donated meals to families in East Rockaway, Bay Park, andLynbrook.Band Associates: Carthene was an active member of the Band Associates, where she supported numerousBand directors, raised funds, provided leadership, chaperoned parades, and supported every need of the St. RaymondSchool Band. All six of her children were members.School Board: Carthene served as a board member and officer, lending her education experience andexpertise as she supported the continued growth of Catholic Education in her community.Parish Council: Carthene served as a member of the St. Raymond Parish Council.Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts: Den Mother and Merit Badge Counselor for many years. Three sons became EagleScouts.4-H Leader: Carthene served as an assistant leader for many years.Bingo: Carthene worked Bingo, a major source of parish funds for many years. As a Bingo worker she soldrefreshments, called numbers, handed out cards, etc.In addition, Carthene and her husband, Frank supported many parish fundraising campaigns as workers,contributors, etc. Frank was equally active as a member of Holy Name, Knights, CYO, Parish Council, NocturnalAdoration and much more. Together, they lived to serve their parish and modeled unyielding faith. Never was arequest for help left unanswered. At eighty six years of age, Carthene remains an active parishioner, most recentlyserving as a columnist for the parish Magazine, The Cloak and as a member of the St. Raymond CentennialCommittee. She has not missed a Parish Dance in decades, and has served as an ambassador of faith and friendshipfor St. Raymond Parish with humility.Carthene will receive this medal from Bishop Murphy on this Friday evening in St. Agnes Cathedral- Fr. Bill100 Years of Faith, Love and FriendshipSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 2

PARISH BULLETIN BOARDMISSION NEWSMy experience in Guatemala wasvery eye opening and refreshing tothe soul. When I left after my firsttrip last year, I didn’t fullycomprehend that what Iexperienced was what the peoplelive each day. When I saw themthe same as I left them last year it really struckme. Seeing my godson, Carlos, again really didmake me feel the happiest I have been. What I’llalways remember was when we took a boat rideto another town and this was the first time thatCarlos had been on a boat. Everyone was gettingwet and looking away so as to reduce thechances of getting soaked, but not Carlos. Everyfew minutes he would look up at me with his wetface and he had the biggest smile that anyonecould have. Saying goodbye to him was thehardest thing I had to do. I really do feel like partof my family is down there and I can’t wait to goback.Greg Monoco (Greg is a High School student fromLynbrook).Every day, without exception since our return fromGuatemala, I have thought of the people who wemet. I cannot get them out of my mind.Karen Arnao (Karen visited our Sister Parish withher husband and 3 children).ST. RAYMOND’S HUMAN LIFE COMMITTEETHE 2009 NATIONAL 40 DAYS FOR LIFE40 DAYS OF:PRAYER and FASTINGVIGIL at ABORTION FACILITYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHChristians throughout Long Island are invited to takepart in the 40 Days of Life effort from September 23rdthrough November 1st, sponsored by the Long IslandCoalition for Life. In addition to 40 days of prayer andfasting for an end to the killing of the unborn throughabortion in America, please consider praying outsidethe Planned Parenthood facility at 540 Fulton Avenue,Hempstead for one or more hours during the 40 days.Please spread the word to others about this importantlife-saving effort. YOU can make a difference!Members from our Committee will be participating eachWednesday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at theaforementioned Planned Parenthood facility. For moreinformation, please contact either Mary Caffrey—887-2458 or Mary McIntyre 593-4363. How will the killingstop unless WE speak up for those who cannot speakup for themselves.SODALITY OF OUR LADY“Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us”WELCOME BACK SODALISTS! Another yearbegins for the Sodality of Our Lady as we receivecorporate communion next Sunday, September 20 th ,at the 10:30am Mass. At our September membershipmeeting on Monday September 21st we celebrate theFeast of the Nativity of Our Lady with “Our Lady’sTea,” our beautiful and always delightful opening tothe new season. Our business meeting starts at7:30pm; doors will open at 6:45pm.We thank event Chairladies Janet Matthews andPat Drugan for organizing our evening and alsothank all the Sodalists who volunteered to host theirrespective tables. Our Membership ChairladyMargo Roussine will be at the door to greet you andto welcome new members and Treasurer, AnneRuggiero will be at the door to receive your $10yearly membership dues.MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Our annual CommunionBrunch is coming up on October 18 th immediatelyfollowing the 10:30am Mass and will take place at thebeautiful Rockville Links Club on 600 N. LongBeach Road in Rockville Centre. We are very pleasedto announce Mr. Jim Ryan, author of “SimpleHappiness: 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up” as ourguest speaker at this year’s Communion Brunch. Mr.Ryan is a popular motivational speaker who suggeststhat life doesn’t have to be complicated and full ofstress. On the contrary, he shows how every day canbe a new opportunity to experience joy. In hisuplifting book, “Simple Happiness,” he offersconcrete, practical steps that can lead you to be morefocused and productive.Event Chairlady Lorraine Guerin will be acceptingreservations at the September meeting. The ticketcost for the 3-course brunch is $40; checks can bemade payable to: “The Sodality of Our Lady.” Checksand your seating request can also be mailed toLorraine Guerin at 333 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway,NY 11518.To Jesus, through MaryLADIES AUXILIARY OF THEKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSLadies are you looking for an organization thatoffers friendship, yet encourages Catholic values ofprayer and charitable works? If so, we invite you tojoin us. We will meet on September 14th, at 7:30pmat the VFW Hall, 164 Main Street, East Rockaway.For further information, please call Kathy Caputoat 599-1126 or Kathi Aprile-Sci at 561-5509.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 3

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY INORDINARY TIMEIn today’s Gospel, Jesus asksHis disciples (and us) a verypointed question: “Who doyou say that I am?” ThenJesus tells them that He willsuffer greatly, be rejected andkilled. Like the sufferingservant in today’s 1 st Readingfrom Isaiah, Jesus workedtirelessly to carry God’s wordof salvation and restoration toall mankind, yet many rejected His message. Jesus’suffering and humiliating death on the Cross came asa result of being faithful to the mission His Father hadgiven Him.The disciples objected to what Jesus said regardingHis suffering, because it ran contrary to theirexpectations of the way Jesus’ mission was to beaccomplished. What about us? We too are asked“Who do you say that I am?” Does our answer revealthat we accept God’s way of doing things, which manytimes run contrary to our expectations? Or are weexpecting a powerful miracle-worker to solve ourproblems and take away our suffering?Perhaps we could turn Jesus’ question inward and askourselves “Who do I say that I am?” If I claim to be aChristian, a follower of Jesus the Christ, I can expectrejection and suffering for my beliefs – to be asuffering servant. But following the Gospel, doing theright thing – just as Jesus and the suffering servant did– doesn’t guarantee that we’ll succeed. It’s not aboutsuccess but about being faithful. How can we befaithful when suffering is the price we sometimes mustpay for doing what is right? There’s great consolationin our response to today’s Responsorial Psalm (Psalm116): “I will walk before the Lord, in the land of theliving.” We don’t always escape problems or sufferingin this life but we don’t face them alone; God is alwaysthere with us.Our 2 nd Reading, the Letter of James, is very clear: ifyou believe the Gospel message, then there is onlyone response to make in daily life and that is to act onwhat we have heard. When we see someone in need,we must respond through works of faith-filled charity.-Deacon BobFamilies AnonymousA support group for concerned parents, relatives andfriends of someone who used mind-altering drugs and/or alcohol, meets at 7:30 on Wednesdays at St.Raymond’s School Cafeteria. For more informationcall 221-0303.DIOCESAN BULLETIN BOARDCATHOLIC H.S. ENTRANCE EXAMPREP COURSEMolloy College’s Continuing EducationProgram is offering a Catholic High SchoolEntrance Exam prep course for eight gradersplanning to attend any of the ten Catholic highschools on Long Island. Students will review themath, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammarskills that will be tested on the exam and willlearn test-taking strategies to help them workfaster and more confidently to maximize theirscores.Classes begin September 19th at theRockville Centre Campus and September withat the Suffolk Center in Farmingdale, and will becompleted in time for the October 31st exam.All materials are included. To enroll contactMolloy’s Continuing Education office at 678-5000 ext. 6206, or register online atwww.molloy.edu/ce/chsee.Regis High SchoolOf ManhattanAn all-scholarship Jesuit school for talentedand gifted Catholic boysinvites students andtheir parents to itsLONG ISLANDADMISSIONSINFORMATION NIGHTThursday, September 24th7pmSt. Anthony Church110 Anchor Ave.,OceansideFor more informationContact Eric DiMicheleDirector of Admissions,Regis H.S.55 E. 84th St.New York, NY 10028(212) 288-1100Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 4

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PARISH SCHOOLAND MINISTRY VOLUNTEERSIn order to insure the safety of our young people, all onour parish and school staffs along with all who volunteer inany way in St. Raymond’s Parish and our school must firstcomplete VIRTUS training and are required to submit to acriminal background check.The purpose of this Diocesan and Parish policy is to providea universal vigilance. We seek to provide an environmentin which all are aware of the difference between appropriateand inappropriate behaviors, an environment in whichall recognize potential danger signs and unhealthy situationsand an environment in which all know the proper course ofaction to take when something is wrong and when somethingraises concern. The VIRTUS training is designed tohelp us recognize potentially dangerous situations so that noone is harmed.It is important to note that VIRTUS training is mandatory.If a parish volunteer, whether they work with children or not,does not complete VIRTUS training, they will not be permittedto serve in any volunteer capacity at St. Raymond’s or atany other parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.We thank all who have cooperated with this Diocesanand Parish policy. All who are interested in being a volunteeron any level in St. Raymond’s Parish and School areexpected to complete these requirements before they begintheir volunteer service. The time and places for VIRTUStraining are listed each week in the Long Island Catholic.The Criminal Background Check from may be obtained fromthe Parish Office.1st Annual K of C OktoberfestSeptember 26, 2009Msgr. Walsh/St. Raymond K of C announces our1st Annual Oktoberfest to be held on September 26thfrom 4-8pm at the VFW Hall on Main Street.Admission is $35 per person and it includesSauerbraten dinner, (Sauerbraten, Spaetzle & RotKohl). Bratwurst & Sauerkraut, German Beer & Wineas well as coffee & dessert. German music anddancing under the tent. All welcome to enjoy thisfantastic event. Tickets available by contacting DGKTom Chojnacki at 376-0689.James Haran Memorial Fundraiserto benefit the Turner FamilySeptember 26, 2009VFW Post 2307, Merrick Road, Lynbrook7:00 P.M.After the events of September 11, 2001, the JamesHaran Memorial fund raising committee wasestablished by members of our community to supportthe needs of our dear friends who suffered the mostduring that time. Every few years, the group reachesout to a family in our community in need of support.This year, the James Haran Memorial fundraisingcommittee is hosting an event to benefit a generousand caring parish family in need of our support. TheTurner family have been lifelong parishioners andinvolved with every aspect of parish life. RecentlyCathy O’Reilly Turner was diagnosed with adebilitating illness, which has put a physical andfinancial strain on the family.Please come out and join us for this worthwhilesupport of our friends on September 26, 2009 at 7:00PM, at the VFW Post 2307, Merrick Road,Lynbrook . Tickets for the dinner/fundraising eventare $50.00 each. Raffles for a flat screen television,digital camera or IPOD are also available for $1.00each or 12 for $10.00. If you are interested inpurchasing tickets, or making a cash or prizedonation please contact the following committeemembers:Ticket Sales/Raffles Maryanne Gallagher 561-4273Prizes or Donations Karen Gonyon 599-1008Thank you for your generous support!PARISH WEBSITEOur Parish website has been updated with picturesfrom the Centennial BBQ and the Centennial SistersDay. Please check this website for the latest eventsin our parish at www.straymonds.org.A Documentary to be filmed in MedugorjeAll are invited to be part of it!From October 16th-24th, Our Lady Queen of PeacePrayer Group will be going to Medugorje on apilgrimage and making a documentary while there.This documentary will be dedicated in memory of Fr.James Moyna. If anyone would like to join this specialweek of prayer, the cost is $2,099; including airfare,taxes, transfers, breakfast and dinner and a local tourguide. For more information call Penny Abbruzzese at516-593-8849 or Al Barbarino at 516-599-3415Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 5

I.H.M. SILVER CIRCLEJOIN THE I.H.M. SILVER CIRCLE TODAYThe Silver Circle program was created in 1987 as a way to raise money for the retirementneeds of the Congregation of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. More than adecade later, the program has raised more than $1 million for the IHM Retirement Fund.There are no obligations to becoming a Silver Circle member. It is simply a fundraiserthat with the help of generous members raises money for the current and future retirementneeds of the IHM Sisters.Each membership is a donation of $25. For each Silver Circle membership purchased, theticket will be entered for a chance to win. A total of 330 prizes ranging from $50 to $1,000 areawarded throughout the year. Drawings are held once each month from October 2009 throughJune 2010 at the residence of the Sisters of IHM in Scranton, Pennsylvania.For an application and/or additional information, please contact Sister Ruthanne duringthe day at 593-9010 or simply fill in the form below, attach your check for $25 (payable to Sistersof I.H.M.) and return it to Sister’s attention at the school, rectory or convent. The peopleof St. Raymond Parish have been extremely supportive in the past and all of the I.H.M. Sistersare most grateful for that generosity. Thank you for your continued support of the I.H.M. RetirementFund.*********************************************************************************SILVER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP(PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION)__________________________________Last Name___________________________First Name____________________________________________________________________Street Address__________________________________ ____ ____________City or Village State Zip____________________________________________________________________Telephone NumberSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 6

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTFOR THE WEEKIn the second reading today, St. James hasharsh words for those who do not put their faithinto action. May we be such good stewards ofGod’s gifts to us that we can never be accusedof having “faith that does nothing in practice.”THIS WEEK’S TIME & TALENT SALUTE:In gratitude for God’s gift of time and talent tous, we gratefully acknowledge and salute:Michael McDougal who does such a fine job inkeeping our grounds in tip top shape; and ourGardening angels who watch over creatively somany sections around the church; and DoreenDolan who watches so protectively our GodCountry Garden especially keeping sobeautiful our 9/11 remembrance.Sacrificial Giving____________________________GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVINGLast Week $15,681Last Year $17,909Monthly Sharing with the Catholic CounselIn Santa Lucia, GuatemalaThanks for Keeping—in—Step!Next weekend, September 19th/20th, we willconduct our inaugural special collection for theretired priests of our Diocese who are residing atSt. Pius X Enriched Living Facility in Amityville.The collection aims to fill the gap in the budgetfor St. Pius X, a new special care facility forretired priests of our Diocese.GENNESARETA Retreat Experience For The Seriously IllHeld at Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay Shore, NY, offersthe unique opportunity for persons who face seriousillness to come away for a weekend retreat of spiritualrenewal and refreshment. Come and celebrate life andthe love of the Lord Jesus in a beautiful and comfortableplace among caring and generous people. There is nocost to you for this retreat. The retreat for 2009 isplanned for the Weekend of September 25, 26, 27. Ourmailing address is:Gennesaret c/o Colette Fanelli46 Lanier Lane, Bay Shore, NY 11706631-665-7052Principal’s CornerThough we’ve already had our firstFULL day on Friday, the first FULL WEEK ofschool begins on Monday, with all the special“added attractions”. Our BEFORE/AFTERCARE program begins on the 14 th and theInnisbrook Gift wrap sale gets underway. TheNursery and Pre-K programs are in sessiontoo. Important information is shared at our annual BACK TOSCHOOL NIGHTS taking place on Monday, the 14 th for parents of7 th and 8 th graders and on Tuesday, the 15 th for parents ofKindergarten to 6 th graders. Both evenings begin at 7:00 PM.However, families new to St. Raymond’s are asked to arrive at6:30 for some additional “day to day” information.St. Raymond School is really trying desperately to “gogreen”. We will be using our school website at www.srsny.org forcommunicating to our parents. You may also want to sign up for“Kids’mail”. You can do that by sending an email tosrskidsmail@gmail.com. It is an ideal way to keep up with thelatest news from the school. Be among the first to get the wordabout school closings or delays, forms that need to be completedor just general news. Obviously, if Internet access is not availableto a family we will make other efforts to get word to you.Again this year the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation of theDiocese of Rockville Centre is sponsoring the fourth annual Bike/Walk-a-thon on Saturday, September 26 th . All of the elementaryschools throughout the Diocese are invited and encouraged toparticipate. So, I’m again inviting all of you to come along to thisyear’s event. It’s at Cedar Creek County Park in Seaford andshould be another fun-filled day. This is how it works. Those whoare either biking or walking gather sponsors. Half of the moneythat is collected comes back to the school. The other half goes tothe Foundation who provides tuition assistance to many families inour schools. There is great camaraderie among the participantsmaking for a most pleasant way to spend a Saturday. If you can’tjoin us, perhaps you’d consider sponsoring us (Several teachersand I walk with the children). Anyone interested in registeringplease do so www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org. Registration onthe 26 th is at 9 AM; events begin at 10:00 AM.Please join us for our OPENING MASS this Friday at8:45 AM. It is at this Mass that we also have the installation of ourStudent Council officers and representatives. It is the perfect wayfor us to start off the new year and practice our theme, “Walkhumbly with our God.”Here’s an overview of the week:Monday:Tuesday:Full day for K-8;Nursery and PK begin;Gift wrap sale starts;Summer assignments due;Baked ziti at lunch;Before/After Care begins;Back to School Night for 7 & 8 graders at 7 PMDeli sandwiches;Back to School Night for K-6 graders at 7 PMWednesday: Hot dog day;Experienced band beginsThursday:Friday:8th Grade Parent Meeting for REW at 8 PMSoup and hot pretzelsPoint Test Prep class at 6 PMSchool Mass and Student Council Installationat 8:45 AMBagel daySaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 7

Religious EducationThis Saturday, our ninth grade students arecelebrating their Enrollment Mass at 5:00 PM, inpreparation for their retreat, which is taking placethis Sunday in two sessions, at 9:00 AM and 1:00PM, at Tabor House, at St. Anthony’s inOceanside. We pray for our candidates for thesacrament of Confirmation as they spend their timein retreat. May this time apart from us, and theirdaily schedules, help them deepen theircommitment to the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Church,and our community. We ask parents to pleasehave their child at Tabor House on time for theirassigned retreat, and to pick up their children intime, either at 12:00 PM or 4:00 PM.REMINDER: TO PARENTS OF 8TH GRADESTUDENTS—We have scheduled an important 8thgrade parents meeting for Wednesday, September16th, at 8:00 PM in the school auditorium. An 8thgrade timeline will be distributed and importantConfirmation information will be discussed, so weurge all involved parents to attend this meeting.We would also like to remind our catechists andparishioners that on Sunday, September 20th, wewill celebrate Catechetical Sunday and theCentennial Mass at the 12:00 Noon Mass, at whichtime Bishop William Murphy will be the celebrant.We look forward to seeing a good showing ofcatechists, students, and their families at this veryspecial Mass. We invite them to meet us at theschool at 11:45 AM to join us in the procession tothe church.Faith Formation“I ask that you pray for my parents, who fought andtalked of divorce. Please help them stop acting childishand talking of divorce.” Sometimes children in theirunfettered vision see more clearly than adults. They canget right down to basics more easily, because they haveacquired much less baggage in their short lives. Adultscan learn much from the pure hearts and simpleuncluttered wisdom of children. Perhaps, that is whyJesus said we must approach God as little children.In the heat of an argument, we are often blind to theeffect it has on our children. As commonplace as it hasbecome, divorce always leaves scars and is a primereason for economic distress for single mothers. It issaid that charity begins at home and when it blossomsthere, parents are less likely to fall into the trap of selfgratificationand self-interest. The family will flourish asa unit with the grace of God and from there, love andgenerosity flow out to touch the lives of others.In your prayers, please remember the abovementionedchild, who is asking for God’s help, and allthe children, who are in danger of losing, throughdivorce, the security of an intact, loving family.Deacon Charles & Marlene Muscarnera will behosting a Pigrimage to the Holy Land in November,2010 through the Nawas International Travel Group.For further information and a brochure call: 223-4521or e-mail: deacon79@optonline.net. Space islimited.Needed: Cold Cereal, Hot Cereal,Pasta Sauce, Pancake Mix, Syrup,Sugar, Powdered Milk, Tuna,Cooking Oil, Mayonnaise, RedKidney Beans, Chick Peas,Packaged Potatoes, Rice Dinners,Coffee, Peanut Butter, Jelly, CakeMix, Frosting, Muffin Mix, Jell-o,Pudding, Laundry Detergent, DishDetergent, Deodorant,Toothbrushes, Shampoo,Conditioner, and Diapers Sizes 4,5, and 6.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 8

YOUth MinistryRehearsals continue for our production of Fiddler onthe Roof.Is it a bird, a plane? What is it?ST. PIUS X ENRICHEDLIVING FACILITY FUNDfor Retired Priests“CARING FOR THOSE WHO CARED FOR US”It actually is a group of our Altar Servers on one of theattractions at Splish Splash Water park during ourAltar Server Trip!There are currently 116 retired priests in the Dioceseof Rockville Centre, some of whom requireassistance with daily living. To accommodate thesepriests, our Diocese has created an innovativeenriched living facility, located within DominicanVillage in Amityville. The new facility, called St. PiusX Enriched Living Facility, replaces the former St.Pius X in Uniondale, for which necessary upgradesand renovations were considered impractical.SPECIAL NEEDS MASSFor those with special needs and their families,going to Mass can pose many challenges. Keepingthis in mind, St. Catherine of Sienna will begincelebrating a monthly Mass for those with specialneeds, their families and friends in the SiennaCenter, on the third Saturday of each month fromSeptember through June at 3:00 pm. The first onefor the year will be celebrated on September 19th.Fr. Jim Mannion will be the celebrant.The new residence is completely wheelchairaccessible and includes nineteen bedroom suites, aChapel, lounge and dining room. It also offersnutrition counseling, transportation into town andcomputerized emergency call systems. Perhapsmost importantly, St. Pius X in Amityville allows ourretired priest to live together in community in asetting that fosters their spiritual lives, nurtures theirphysical and mental well being and guarantees thatthey can continue to live their older years withdignity.This new collection is not to be confused with theDiocesan-wide second collection for retired religiousheld annually in June. That important collectionexclusively supports the retirement needs of religiousbrothers and sisters who have lovingly served ourDiocese. It does not provide support to theretirement needs of our Diocesan priests.The Center is equipped with ramps at both the frontand center entrances which have now been madeeven more accessible with the installation ofautomatic doors! There is an elevator available tothose who may need it. Large Print Missalettes willbe available, as they are for all Masses here at St.Catherine's. (Assisted listening devices are onlyavailable for Masses in the church.)Please come prepared in one week to assist ourretired priests with a gift, as generous as your meanswill allow. Your gift may be placed in the collectionbasket on September 19th/20th. If you prefer, youcan mail a donation by using postage-paidenvelopes available in church. Brochures describingthis appeal are also available in church, and someparishioners may have received one at home.For more information call our Parish Office at:Paula (516) 352-0146On behalf of all the priests who serve our Diocese,thank you for your generosity.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 9

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St.Raymondof Penyafort ParishCENTENNIALCELEBRATIONClosingMassSeptember 20, 2009 12:00 PMBishop William MurphyCelebrantJoin Bishop Murphy & Father Bill For A ComplimentaryBrunch Immediately Following Mass.

Masses For The WeekMonday, September 14th Exaltation of theHoly CrossNm 21: 4-9; Phil 2: 6-11; Jn 3: 13-177:15 Senor de Los Milagros8:45 Howell L. JonesTuesday, September 15th1 Tm 3: 1-13; Jn 19: 25-277:15 Peter Kneier8:45 Marian & Francis DellerOur Lady ofSorrowsWednesday, September 16th Cornelius &Cyprian1 Tm 3: 14-16; Lk 7: 31-357:15 Florence & Paul Vitelli8:45 Lucile M. Koenig KramerThursday, September 17th Robert Bellarmine1 Tm 4: 12-16; Lk 7: 36-507:15 Ken & Mary Neary (Living)8:45 Mario LazzinnaroFriday, September 18th1 Tm 6: 2-12; Lk 8: 1-37:15 Mary Canty8:45 Michael LonerganSaturday, September 19th Januarius1 Tm 6: 13-16; Lk 8: 4-158:45 Mass of Multiple Intentions:Frank Barbaro, Andrew Koppie,Irene Koppie5:00 Dolder, Horvath & Sellers FamiliesSunday, September 20th 25th Sunday inOrdinary TimeWis 2: 12-20; Jas 3: 16-3; Mk 9: 30-377:30 John & Beatrice Hogan9:00 Lois Boyle10:30 Sodality of Our Lady12:00 100TH ANNIVERSARY MASS4:30 For Our ParishionersPlease PrayFor Our Sick…. Steven Miller, JanetKelly, Kevin McGreevy, Gilda Raia,Baby Kayleigh Lindholm, Baby MichaelAngel Castillo, Sammy Campano, BabyAidan Pearsall, Baby Brady James Hicks,Baby Nicholas Anthony Savino, GaspareMinervini, Lisa Romano, NoreenHelmstadt, Bill Saar Jr., Beatrice Maloney, AndrewDonnellan, Charles Schweigert, Brian Darby,Barbara Stephens, Ralph Bilotta, DomenicaCuscino, Bill Brosnan, Arthur Conforti, CatherineMiller, Harry Ehrahardt, Raymond Mayle, GertrudeFlood, Gertrude Gypalo, Doreen Malone, LorettaToscano, Walter Kelly, Jacqueline Murphy, PaulBarron, Domenick Savino, Stephanie Herbert.(names are printed for three consecutive weeksunless the rectory is notified otherwise.)ROSE FOR LIFE this week is in memory of RalphA. Pampino, Happy Birthday in Heaven. Donated byyour loving family. For more information call MaryHealy at 887-4062.MARRIAGE BANNSSECOND TIME:Lisa Brunswick, St. Raymond andJoseph Lovaglio, Sacred HeartFIRST TIME:Meghan Hutchinson, St. Raymond andDylan P. McDermott, St. RaymondThomas Comber, St. Raymond andAnnette Rogozia, St. PatrickCELEBRANTSFOR NEXT WEEKENDSaturday, 9/195:00pm—*Fr. AgneloSunday, 9/207:30am—** Fr. Agnelo9:00am—**Fr. Agnelo10:30am—*Fr. Frank12:00pm—Bishop Murphy4:30pm—***Fr. Frank*Dcn. Bob, **Dcn. Rich, ***Dcn. Guy will bespeaking at these Masses.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 12

SAVE THE DATE – THE 300 CLUBIS COMING!Everyone’s favorite event, the St. Raymond’s 300Club is coming on Saturday, November 21 thimmediately following the 5:00 PM Mass. Open tothe entire community, the 300 Club is a greatnight out with the chance to win $14,000 in prizes.Tickets sales are limited to 299 tickets at a cost of$100 each. A last chance drawing for the 300 thticket will be held during the evening. Your ticketwill admit 2 people to the event for dinner, drinksand dessert all while the exciting drawing takesplace. For tickets or questions please contact:Debbi Joseph— 599-2164St. Raymond’s Fall RaffleSt. RaymondsFALL SWEEPSTAKESRELIGION AND ROCKTune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaunon Sunday from 7am to 8am on WBAB 102.3FM or95.3FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen onSaturdays at 11pm on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, theCatholic Channel and at 11pm on XM Satellite,Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is KNOWINGTHE ISSUES, don’t miss it! To listen online or receivemore information regarding Religion and Rock go towww.ReligionandRock.com or at “Religion & Rock onITUNES.Early Bird Drawing:Thursday, October 1stMain Drawing: Sunday, October 18thDONATION….$25 eachReturn tickets by mailor weekend collection$4,000 in prizesJoin Club ScoutingClub Scout Pack 84, St. Raymond’s Church, EastRockaway will be hosting a new scout recruitmentnight on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7pm inthe St. Raymond School Cafeteria.All boys in grades 1 through 5 are welcome. Comejoin the fun! For more information please call JosephBrocavich, Clubmaster at 516-887-4352 or via emailat shejobro@aol.com.Whatever You Can DoIs DeeplyAppreciated