St.Ray Bulletin 9.27.09.pub - St. Raymond - East Rockaway NY

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 28th7:30pm— RCIATUESDAY, September 29th3:30pm—Religious Education10:00am—Art Club8:00pm—Prayer GroupWEDNESDAY, September 30th3:30pm– Religious Education7:30pm—Families Anonymous7:30pm—Choir7:30pm—Folk Group8:00pm—1st Grade Religious EducationParent MeetingTHURSDAY, October 1st9:30am—Bible Sharing3:30pm– Religious Education1:00pm—Adoration4:00pm—Confessions7:30pm—Handbell ChoirFRIDAY, October 2nd3:00pm—Daisies7:30pm—Boy Scouts8:00pm—Nocturnal AdorationSATURDAY, October 3rd11:00—Blessing of the Animals3:30pm—Confessions5:00pm—9th Grade Enrollment MassBaby Bottle Fundraiser after 5pm MassSUNDAY, October 4thBlood Drive from 8am to 1:30pmBaby Bottle Fundraiser after all Masses9:00am—Children’s MassPASTORAL COUNCILMWMRSchoolMWMRMWMRSchoolCaféChurchMWMRAuditoriumRec. LibrarySchoolChurchChurchChurchMWMRGymChurchRectory BackLawnChurchChurchChurchCaféChurchChurchSeptember 27th is the feast day of St. Vincentde Paul, known as the “The Apostle of Charity”and “Father of the Poor.” He is the patron saintof charitable societies, including his namesake,Society of St. Vincent de Paul. St. Vincent wasborn of poor parents in Gascony, France about1580 and died in Paris in 1660. He was thefounder of the Congregation of the Mission,Daughters of Charity, Confraternities of Charity,and Ladies of Charity. His contributions to thetraining of priests and organizing parishmissions and other services for the poor shapedour Church’s role in the modern world.Pastoral Council MembersBernard Kilkelly (Pres.), Diane Page (Vice Pres.),Karen Gerrity (Secretary), Meg Casey, ThomasChojnacki, Barbara Gribbon, Marion O’Hara, MariaPapini, Christopher SimetiSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 1

From the Pastor’s DeskBefore I leave for the hospital and still floating on air from last weekend’s culmination of our Centennialcelebration which couldn’t have been more spectacular and more demonstrative of the spirit that is indicative ofSt. Raymond’s.We cannot cease to sing the praises of our Centennial Chairpersons Noreen Leahy and Bill Nicoletti or all thehard work they put into not only our spectacular grand finale as well as the many, many events leading up tothis day. I hope that soon and elsewhere, the committee will identify the names of each and every one whomade a contribution to this celebration.I single out John Markey for so many ingenious and inspiring recollections that proceeded from his artwork, inaddition to the memorable DVD orchestrated by Bill Albergo that will go on for another century to keep us intouch with this movement. As well as our spectacular choir, musicians and young people that we have becomeaccustomed to enjoy.Every detail was so well covered: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! OVER AND OVER AGAIN! Not only from me–but from every parishioner whether present or not. A day to remember and cherish: completing a century of ...Faith, Love and Friendship,Father BillTwenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeYears ago I had two neighbors one on either side of me. They had been friends foryears. Both were avid gardeners. All winter long they planted seeds in their basementsand carefully tended to the little plants that broke through the dirt. They talked about theirflowers and shared ideas and gave each other plants.One year, the local Garden Club, wanting to encourage everyone to beautify theneighborhood, sponsored a contest and would award a prize to the best garden. Bothmen wanted to win. When all was said and done, one of the men did win and everyonewas happy for him. Everyone that is, except for his friend. He was bitter about it. Hecomplained that the other won because he used the plants and the seeds that he had given to him. When hiswife told him it didn’t matter because the end result was that every garden on the block was beautiful herefused to listen and the two men stopped talking to each other from that point on.Our readings today also speak of jealousy. The Apostles were angered that there were others, not of theirgroup, who were casting out demons. They felt that no one else should be doing that, but Jesus reprimandedthem and told them to leave them alone for if they worked for the same end, they were not enemies. How oftenin our own lives do we allow petty jealousy or our own arrogance to build up walls of resentment againstothers? How often do we not acknowledge the accomplishments of others or offer our hand in friendshipbecause of our own pettiness?As in all things, Jesus, calls us to live our lives in Him and to allow Him to touch many other lives through us.For us to be true Disciples of Christ there can be no room for anything but love for all we meet.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 2Deacon Tom

PARISH BULLETIN BOARDMISSION NEWSI came to Guatemala hoping tofind a portal into the spiritualitythat seems to occasionally flasha light at me but which vanishesas quickly into the distractionsof everyday life. I witnessedearthly beauty and majesty in aregion where nature is still abundantly visiblein everything. I met people who shared withme what they have though they have little,people who opened their homes to me thoughthey have few comforts that I take for granted,people who I recognized as the best offriends, though I had never met them before. Iwas overwhelmed by their strong sense offamily and community and their devotion toJesus Christ. When we visited the church inSantiago and the shrine to Fr. Stan Rother, Ifelt his presence not only as I saw his bloodon the wall of the room where he wasmartyred and the hole in the floor were thebullet had entered but also I saw him on thefaces of the people who prayed in his parishchurch. He was there on the faces of thepeople who he had tried to protect. The Spiritof Jesus Christ was strong enough in themthat I could feel it. I do not know if it isreasonable with the impressions so fresh inmy memory to know if I have found the“portal” but the Spirit of Jesus Christ was sostrong that my soul was rocked.- Ron Contetta(Ron traveled with his son Matt onthis missionary awareness trip)Fr. Stan Rother was martyred in 1981 and hiscause for canonization has been opened.St. Raymond’s Fall RaffleSt. Raymond’sFALL SWEEPSTAKESEarly Bird Drawing:Thursday, October 1stMain Drawing: Sunday, October 18thDONATION….$25 eachReturn tickets by mailor weekend collection$4,000 in prizesWhatever You Can DoIs DeeplyAppreciated!YOUth Ministry“Tradition” is one of the well-know songs fromFiddler on the Roof. It has become our YOUthGroup’s tradition to put on excellent shows forour parish. This year’s production of Fiddler willbe no exception. Our youth have been hard atwork. They left our magnificent AnniversaryMass this past Sunday to cross the street to theschool and put in another 3 hours of practice.You will be amazed once again.Al Barbarino to Speak atOctober 3rd & 4th MassesNext weekend, parishioner Al Barbarino willbe giving a brief talk at all the Masses. Al isa Lay Franciscan of the St. Padre PioShelter (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal).Al has recorded a new CD entitled, “ Let Go,Let God,” and he will be singing at all theMasses as well.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 3

PARISH BULLETIN BOARDKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSRETREATMonsignor Walsh St. Raymond Council #7220invites the men of the parish to attend aweekend retreat at the Passionist SpiritualCenter in Riverdale on the weekend ofOctober 16, 17 and 18th. The retreat theme is“Come Home...Come As You Are...A BanquetAwaits.”The cost is $175 with a $75 reservationdeposit. Do you need some time for yourself?Is your life hectic? Are you simply looking fora spiritual renewal? Whatever your need is, Iimplore you to consider coming with us. Youwill come home a changed person. I speakfrom experience as this is my 33rd Passionistretreat.Please contact me for further details and Ishall be more than happy to answer all of yourquestions. I can be reached at home:596-3760 or on my cell phone: 236-6752. Iam waiting to hear from you.- Ed Corrado PGKPARISH PICKS DRAWINGFor the month of September:1st Place, $1,000—Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Schepis2nd Place, $500– Kevin & Rebecca Gribbon3rd Place, $250– Margaret Dessart4th Place, $250– Kay QuadrinoThe next drawing will be held on Sunday, Oct.18th.Congratulations to all our winners!Hopefully your name will be called next month!NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETYOur Nocturnal Adoration Society meets thisFirst Friday, October 2nd for its monthly hourof adoration. Fashioned after the Liturgy of theHours, this time of prayer is a blessed way tointensify our efforts to continue to walk withJesus during these summer months in ourdaily life and with Jesus to new perspective ofwho we are and what God expects of us. Justcome and join us in prayer.ST. RAYMOND’SHUMAN LIFE COMMITTEEYour baby is quite active in the wombnow—although his or her motherwon’t feel the baby’s movement foranother couple of months. Unique fingerprintsare evident and never change! The baby nowsleeps, awakens and exercises his musclesby turning his head, curling his toes, andopening and closing his mouth, moving histongue—often sucking his thumb! His palm,when stroked, will make a tight fist. Hebreathes amniotic fluid to help develop hisrespiratory system.By just 12 weeks, all the organs and systemsof his body are functioning. The only majoractivity from now until his birth is growth– theincrease in his size. The baby you are prayingfor now weighs one ounce. What a miracle heis! (The baby is referred to as “he” to make foreasier reading. We know that the baby mayalso be a girl—or for that matter– twins ortriplets! Yes, twins and triplets are alsodestroyed through abortion.)You may view an accurate picture of theunborn baby at this time of his growth on thebulletin boards located in the altar servers’sacristy or in the main vestibule of the Church.Please stop and view these pictures so thatwhen anyone talks about abortion or the “rightto choose,” you will have a picture in yourmind of whose life is being chosen to be“terminated.” You will see that the rhetoric of“blob of tissue” or a “clump of cells” does notaccurately describe these little ones in thewomb.BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISERAt each Mass next weekend there will be aspeaker from the Life center of L.I. to informus of the life-saving work the volunteers do atthis particular crisis pregnancy center. Aftereach Mass, members from the Youth Groupand the Human Life Committee will be offeringempty baby bottles to our parishioners withthe hope that during the next three weeks, thebottles will be filled with the spare change thatall of us accumulate during that time. The LifeCenter is supported entirely by the generouspeople and private contributors on L.I. Pleaseconsider taking a bottle and being part of theeffort to assist in the work of helping mothersand fathers choose life for their little ones.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 4

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTFOR THE WEEKSt James warns in today’s second reading thatthose who hoard their wealth and live only forthemselves will be condemned. But in theGospel, Jesus assures us that all who give ofthemselves for His sake will be rewarded.THIS WEEK’S TIME & TALENT SALUTE:All our parish societies, ministries and organizationswho participated so proudly in our Centennial Massprocession; St. Raymond’s School Band, Choir andFolk Group, Mass Servers, Lectors, Ushers,Eucharistic Ministers, who brought to perfection thecelebration of our Centennial Mass with BishopMurphy; last but certainly not least our CentennialCommittee who provided such a grand lawn receptionfollowing the Mass. And a great time was had by all!LIVING STEWARDSHIPDear Msgr. Jablonski,Every Autumn as we feel the air become cooler and witnessthe days getting shorter, we are reminded of the manychanges that occur in our world.Throughout our lives we will all experience a variety ofchanges. It is our faith in God, ourselves, and those aroundus that allows us to embrace change and see the good in allthings.Msgr.Jablonski, the IHM Sisters want to thank you for yourrecent gift of $5,057. It is your faith in our ministries andsupport of our work that enable us to continue to serve somany in need throughout the United States and in LatinAmerica, as well as care for our retired IHM Sisters.The IHM Congregation is grateful to you for your kindness.May God continue to bless you and your loved ones for allthe good you do. Please know that you are remembered atmonthly Masses for our benefactors at the IHM Center andthe Our Lady of Peace Residence.Gratefully,Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHMDirector of DevelopmentSacrificial Giving____________________________GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVINGLast Week $12,126Last Year $16,194Thanks for Keeping—in—Step!RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Next Sunday is RespectLife Sunday. As we celebrate Respect Life Sunday,we are reminded that the assaults on human dignitycome in many forms. The Respect Life Office ischarged with deepening our already strongcommitment to pro-life activities and parish education.Please support this vital work through participation inin the Respect Life envelope collection. With gratitudeand prayers for your assistance.Principal’s CornerI know I’m beginning to sound likean old record, but can you believethat we are already at the end of themonth of September? Wherever didthose days go? Well when we stopto think about all that the school hasdone over the last three weeks, Iguess that answers the question. We certainly havebeen busy about many things with informationalnights for families and junior high students, with ouropening Mass and installation of Student Councilofficers and joining in the celebration of 100 yearswith the parish. September has truly kept us out oftrouble!We have welcomed our new families to the schooland enthusiastically started our fundraisers for theyear. We will be drawing our first monthly winner ofthe TUITION RAFFLE this Wednesday (that’s abiggie!), and our Innisbrook Gift wrap sale is windingup this week. If you have participated in the 300Club in the past, you have also received informationabout this year’s event on November 21 st . (Over15% of the tickets have already been sold!) Seemslike a good opportunity to thank everyone who hassupported us to this point. We can’t do it withoutyou.Again this Fall the school is sponsoring aTOGETHER WITH TODDLER program for parentswith young children. Our nursery school teacher,Mrs. Maureen McEnerney will be conducting theprogram for eight consecutive Tuesdays (10:00 to11:00 AM) beginning October 6 th and runningthrough November 24 th . The cost of the program is$125. For more information or to sign up for theprogram, please contact the school office at:593-9010.We would like to invite all school families to anOPEN PSA MEETING on Monday evening,September 28 th in the school cafeteria at 7:30 PM.Come meet the new board and see what they haveplanned for you and your children for the new schoolyear.Here’s a look at the week ahead:• Monday – Baked ziti; Gift wrap sale ends; OpenPSA meeting at 7:30 PM• Tuesday – HEPP classes begin for grades 1-4;Deli sandwiches• Wednesday – Band lessons; Pizza day; Chorusafter school• Thursday – Soup and hot pretzels at lunch; PSAFall BOOK FAIR with “PJ Night”• Friday – Bagel day; BOOK FAIR continues; Delislips dueSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 5

I.H.M. SILVER CIRCLEJoin the I.H.M Silver Circle!The 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. Church6

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Religious EducationThis Sunday, we pray for our 7th gradecandidates for the sacrament of Confirmation, asthey celebrate the Welcome and CommitmentService taking place at the 12:00 Noon Mass.This is the beginning of their formation journeytoward a fuller life in the Holy Spirit. We pray forthe strengthening of the relationship between thecandidates and the Holy Spirit throughout theirjourney toward the sacrament of Confirmation.A couple of weeks ago, we made a plea to all ofyou for pantry items and, as always, yourresponse was above and beyond our hopes.Some parishes are not as blessed as are we atSt. Raymond’s. If our pantry is depleted, just thinkof those parishes, where most or all of theneighborhood residents are at or below povertylevel. From time to time, we receive desperatepleas from such a parish.REMINDER: THERE ARE NO DAY OREVENING RELIGION CLASSES SCHEDULEDFOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH DUE TOTHE CLOSING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FORTHE YOM KIPPUR HOLIDAY.We have scheduled a First Grade parent meetingfor Wednesday, September 30th, in the schoolauditorium at 8:00pm. We urge all parentsinvolved to attend this meeting at which timematerial will be distributed and important issueswill be discussed.SECOND REMINDER: On Saturday, October3rd, the second group of 9th grade Confirmationcandidates will attend their enrollment Mass at the5:00pm Mass. They will be attending their retreatat the Tabor House in Oceanside on Sunday,October 4th.Faith FormationThe following letter was received from Sr. AnnMcKeon, S.C., Coordinator of Queen of the MostHoly Rosary Parish Social Ministry:“Thank you for all your support over these pastmonths, especially!!! We are truly grateful—and Ibelieve you have a “Great Parish.” Pleasecontinue to remember us.”You, dear parishioners, are the Face, Heart, andHands of Jesus. You are truly “Great.”Needed: Powdered Milk,Evaporated Milk, Small Bottles ofCooking Oil, Canned Meats, Tuna,Dish Detergent, LaundryDetergent.RELIGION AND ROCKTune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. JimVlaun on Sunday from 7am to 8am on WBAB102.3FM or 95.3FM on Long Island’s East End.Listen on Saturdays at 11pm on Sirius Radio,Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11pmon XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’stheme is Letting Go, don’t miss it! To listenonline or receive more information regardingReligion and Rock go towww.ReligionandRock.com or at “Religion &Rock on ITUNES.SPIRITUAL READINGThe September-October issueof “Journey to Our Lady” isnow available in the pamphletrack in the church vestibule.Be sure to stop by and getyour free copy.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 8

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ST. RAYMOND SCHOOLTHE 300 CLUBSaturday, November 21, 20096:00 pmSchool CafeteriaEveryone’s favorite event, the St. Raymond’s 300 Club is coming!Open to the entire community, the 300 Club is a great night out with the chance to win$14,000 in prizes.Ticket sales are limited to 299 tickets at a cost of $100 each. A last chance drawing for the300 th ticket will be sold during the evening for $10 each.Your ticket admits two people into the event for a buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda and dessertall while the exciting drawing takes place.The following prizes will be awarded:Grand Prize: $10,0002 nd Prize: $1,000 3 rd Prize: $7504 th Prize: $500 5 th Prize: $2506 th Prize (10 awarded): $1007 th Prize (10 awarded): $50You need not be present to win!Please make checks payable to St. Raymond School and return the bottom portion of thisflyer to the school in an envelope marked 300 Club.For any further questions please call:Debbi Joseph ~ 599-2164 Melissa Abuin ~ 256-0082Choose a number between 1 and 299, and if available, that will be your ticket number.Please make three choices, in case the number you’ve chosen is already sold! Good Luck!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name__________________________________________________________Address________________________________________________________Telephone______________________________________________________1 st Choice__________ 2 nd Choice__________ 3 rd Choice__________WILL ATTEND_______________WILL NOT ATTEND______________Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 10

Masses For TheWeekMonday, September 28thZec 8:1-8; Lk 9:46-507:15 Arnold & Celia Messina8:45 Thomas & Joanne BrosnanTuesday, September 29th Michael, Gabriel &Raphael - ArchangelsDn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12ab; Jn 1:47-517:15 Connie & Glenn Wall8:45 Maureen WassonPlease Pray!For Our Sick…. Steven Miller, JanetKelly, Kevin McGreevy, Gilda Raia, BabyKayleigh Lindholm, Baby Michael AngelCastillo, Sammy Campano, Baby AidanPearsall, Baby Brady James Hicks, BabyNicholas Anthony Savino, GaspareMinervini, Lisa Romano, Noreen Helmstadt,Charles Schweigert, Brian Darby, Barbara Stephens,Ralph Bilotta, Domenica Cuscino, Arthur Conforti,Harry Ehrahardt, Raymond Mayle, Gertrude Flood,Gertrude Gypalo, Doreen Malone, Loretta Toscano,Walter Kelly, Jacqueline Murphy, Paul Barron,Domenick Savino, Stephanie Herbert, Birute Kidolis,Bob Duffy, Grace Conry. (names are printed for threeconsecutive weeks unless the rectory is notifiedotherwise.)Wednesday, September 30th Jerome -Priest, Doctor of the Church2 Tm 3:14-17; Mt 13:47-527:15 John O’Neill8:45 Marie LawlessThursday, October 1st Therese of theChild Jesus, Doctor of the ChurchIs 66:10-14c; Mt 18:1-47:15 Christopher Sliker8:45 Marion O’ConnorFriday, October 2nd The Guardian AngelsEx 23: 20-23; Mt 18:1-5, 107:15 Grace Tomson8:45 Sr. Angelina RussoSaturday, October 3rdBar 4:5-12, 27-29; Lk 10:17-248:45 Mass of Multiple Intentions:John O’Neill, Gerard Reslmaier2:30 Meghan Hutchinson &Dylan McDermott - Nuptial Ceremony5:00 Edward KressSunday, October 4th 27th Sunday inOrdinary TimeNm 11:25-29; Jas 5:1-67:30 Mary Doran9:00 Carolyn Klingbiel10:30 Joanne Petraro Fisher12:00 Mass of Multiple Intentions:Robert Millar, Kathleen Hollan Wilcox,Nicholas Tornabeme, John O’Neill,Peter Mimnaugh,4:30 For Our ParishionersROSE FOR LIFE this week is in memory ofGus Antonion; donated by Martha Antonion.For more information call Mary Healy at 887-4062.MARRIAGE BANNSSECOND TIME:Jennifer Rindos, St. Raymond andMichael Lombardo, St. RaymondKelly Clarke, St. Raymond andRobert Corley, St. AnselmsAirene Boyon, St. Raymond andMichael Kmiotek, MassapequaTHIRD TIME:Meghan Hutchinson, St. Raymond andDylan P. McDermott, St. RaymondThomas Comber, St. Raymond andAnnette Rogozia, St. PatrickCONGRATULATIONS TO...Grace & Al De SantisWho Are Celebrating Their65th Wedding Anniversary!CELEBRANTSFOR NEXT WEEKENDSaturday, 10/35:00pm—Fr. AgneloSunday, 10/47:30am—Fr.Agnelo9:00am—Fr. Agnelo10:30am—Fr.Frank12:00pm—Fr.Frank4:30pm—Fr. Frank.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 11

DIOCESAN BULLETIN BOARDREQUIREMENTS FOR ALLPARISH SCHOOLAND MINISTRY VOLUNTEERSIn order to insure the safety of our young people, allon our parish and school staffs along with all whovolunteer in any way in St. Raymond’s Parish andour school must first complete VIRTUS training andare required to submit to a criminal backgroundcheck.The purpose of this Diocesan and Parish policy is toprovide a universal vigilance. We seek to providean environment in which all are aware of the differencebetween appropriate and inappropriate behaviors,an environment in which all recognize potentialdanger signs and unhealthy situations and an environmentin which all know the proper course of actionto take when something is wrong and whensomething raises concern. The VIRTUS training isdesigned to help us recognize potentially dangeroussituations so that no one is harmed.It is important to note that VIRTUS training is mandatory.If a parish volunteer, whether they work withchildren or not, does not complete VIRTUS training,they will not be permitted to serve in any volunteercapacity at St. Raymond’s or at any other parish inthe Diocese of Rockville Centre.We thank all who have cooperated with this Diocesanand Parish policy. All who are interested in beinga volunteer on any level in St. Raymond’s Parishand School are expected to complete these requirementsbefore they begin their volunteer service.The time and places for VIRTUS training are listedeach week in the Long Island Catholic. The CriminalBackground Check from may be obtained fromthe Parish Office.GOLDEN WEDDING JUBILEEOn Sunday, November 8, 2009 couples married50 years or more are invited to a special Mass tobe celebrated by Bishop William Murphy atSt. Rose of Lima, Massapequa at 2:30pm. Pleasepick up your registration card at the rectory, fill itout and return mail it to the Diocese of RockvilleCentre no later than October 23rd. Approximatelyone week to ten days before the ceremonyinformation regarding the day will be mailed toyou. If you have any questions you may call516-678-5800, extension 242KELLENBERG HIGH SCHOOLOPEN HOUSEKellenberg Memorial High School warmly invitesyou to attend their high school open house forgrades six through twelve on Saturday, October3rd. Continuous self guided tours will begin at10:00am and end at 1:00pm. Please join students,faculty and proud Kellenberg families and exploreKellenberg Memorial High School’s exceptionalCatholic Education experience. If you have anyquestions or would like to learn more aboutKellenber, you may contact one of the St.Raymond Parish representatives below.Mr. & Mrs. Gary Barnable593-9514Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence DiGregorio593-1615Mr. & Mrs. James Leahy297-2864