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September 20, 2020 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Pastor

Rev. Robert Hewes

Associate Pastors

Rev. Joseph Habila

Rev. Benet Uwasomba

Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746

(631) 499 - 8520 Fax: (631) 499 - 1530 www.smrcc.org

Office Hours: Closed until further notice.

Deacon:

Carmine DeStefano

Pastoral Associate:

Sr. Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson

Music Director: Lee Forsythe

The Sa l va t i on o f Sou l s i s t h e Sup r eme Law

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

SATURDAY : 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY : 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m.

MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin.

CONFESSIONS

SATURDAY : 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest.

BAPTISM SCHEDULE

The 3rd Sunday of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms

Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends.) First-time parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class

which is offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (No class is held in December.)

Registration is required for both the Baptism and /or the Baptism Class and must be done online at ww.smrcc.org.

MARRIAGE

Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a

reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding.

All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.

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ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: [email protected]

and John DiGiorgio: ��

APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER:

Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735

ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www. smrcc.org

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ INTRAMURAL & CYO TRAVEL

COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: [email protected]

BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126

Email: [email protected]

BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: 631-495-8541

Including: Teens (12-17) who have lost a parent.

Widows and Widowers 65 and under

Widow and Widowers 65 and over

BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano: 586-4827

BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656

BULLETIN: email: [email protected]

BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113

CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION:

Ann Podina: 858-0684

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL:

Jack Maccio: 499-8520 x 117 or [email protected]

C.C.D. RELIGIOUS ED: Mary Donaldson, D.R.E.: 864-3321

Rita Minder, Assistant: 864-3321

CHOIR: Lee Forsythe: 631-499-8520 x 116

Ed Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Mass

COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY:

Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

Ray Smolenski: 243-0449

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND:

Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124

FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: 499-0074 or

Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183

FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124

HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Glenn Martin GK: 631-873-7233

LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682

LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629

LET’S PLAY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124

MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176

PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124

PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446 or

Lucia Agnone: 631 522-1436

PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 631 492-7881

PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano: 631-896-0983

RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 631 586-3807

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Patricia Bissex: 631 549-9415

PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo:

499-8520 x 126 - Email: [email protected]

SONS OF ITALY: Diana Grauer: 631-242-2710

ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Michael Brennan: 499-8520 x 118

USHERS: Tom Siegler: 631-920-2055

WEDDING MUSIC: Lee Forsythe: 631-334-7138

YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Benet: 499-8520 x125

PARISH MINISTRIES

PARISH REGISTRATION

NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smrcc.org.

New families and new parishioners are encour-

aged to register with the parish. Registration

forms are also available at the Parish Center.

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH:

Those adults who live in the Dix Hills area

and/or those with family in the parish

seeking information about becoming a

Catholic or completing their Sacraments

are invited to contact the Pastor.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Those who are

seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacra-

ment of the Anointing of the Sick.

PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL:

631-543-0202

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The Bread and Wine

In Loving Memory of

Janet Reynolds

With Love,

Fr. Hewes & Staff


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Saturday, Sep 19

4:00 PM Richard William Hagel

Intentions of Jack Tseng

Frank Ferrara

Patricio Hermosura

Tian-Lin (Teddy) Teng

Gerard Julmis

Melida & Luis C. Munoz

Sunday, Sep 20

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7:30 AM Frank Campa

9:30 AM Michael G.Quinliven ~

Happy Birthday

11:00 AM Janet Reynolds

12:30 PM James Brizard ~ Happy Birthday

Monday, Sep 21

9:00 AM Edwin J. Lucie

Tuesday, Sep 22

9:00 AM Lt. Kenneth Graff, U.S.M.C.

Wednesday, Sep 23

9:00 AM Margaret Finn ~ Happy Birthday

Thursday, Sep 24

9:00 AM Rosalie Filauri

Friday, Sep 25

9:00 AM In Memory of the Janusz Family

Saturday, Sep 26

9:00 AM Patricio Hermosura

Gaetano LoMonoco

4:00 PM Peter Prestia ~ First Anniversary

Intentions of Jack Tseng

Joseph A. Occhiogrosso

William R. Pontecorvo

Joseph P. Occhiogrosso

Mario Marino

Sunday, Sep 27

7:30 AM Cathy & Joseph Lichtenberger

9:30 AM Vincent & Louise Costello

11:00 AM Salvatore DiGuardia

12:30 PM James Volpe ~ Third Anniversary

Business Manager

Dolores Tiernan

Finance Chairperson

Richard Bove

Trustees

Philip C. Pandolfi

Raymond Smolenski

Collection Totals

September 5 & 6

Weekly: $ 9,809.00

Regional School: $ 1,562.00

Faith Direct: $ 2,300.00

September 12 & 13

Weekly: $ 9,024.00

Catholic University: $ 1,812.00

Faith Direct: $ 2,300.00

About The Types of

Catholic Wedding Ceremonies

There are two forms of Catholic wedding

Liturgy:

The Wedding or Nuptial Mass:

Often referred to as a “full Mass,” it is the

celebration of the Mass with the wedding

ceremony inserted in the middle of the

Liturgy. It presupposes both parties are

practicing Catholics and receiving Holy

Communion after a proper spiritual prepa-

ration.

The Wedding Ceremony:

This has all the elements of the above

(music, readings, vows, etc.) but without

the celebration of Mass. This form is suit-

able for general congregations and is of

shorter duration than the above.

PLEASE NOTE: Nuptial Masses are

NOT celebrated on Sundays. The ONLY

exception is when a visiting priest is

invited by the family, approved by the

Pastor and is willing to offer a Nuptial

Mass on Sunday.


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In 2019, SVDPLI provided help for more than 145,000 people, including financial aid,

material assistance and spiritual comfort. We have already seen a 144% increase in

requests for assistance as many Long Islanders seek support to recover from the

current crisis.

If you are in a position to give financially, any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Checks should be written to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and may be sent to our

parish office at St. Matthew or given to Mike Brennan or Helen Campa.


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We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women:

Christopher Pavlat - Army, Rev. James Krische - Active - Colonel - Army,

Pvt. Brandon Leap - Active - Army, 1st Lt. Dominador Pascual III - Active - Air Force,

Pilot Matthew Waldman - Active - Air Force, 2nd Lt. Joseph Morgan - Active - Army,

1st Lt. Christopher Felice - Marines, Christopher Motlenski - Navy, Nicholas Mazzone - U.S. Coast

Guard, Peter Mazzone - Marines, SSG Michael Hughes, SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier - US Army,

Lance Cpl. Ryan Matthew Ferrara - Marines, Matthew Kirchner - Army, Noah Kirchner - Air Force,

Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV - Pilot - United States Air Force,

Lt. Brendan Johnston - U.S. Navy, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, Cpl. Michael Grella - Navy Airman,

Julien - Army - Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright - Marines, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero - Marines,

Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot - Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado - Marines, Richard Freese, Jr. - Navy,

Rho Nagasguna - Marines, Michael Doherty - Army, Pablo Quirindongo - CW4 - Army,

Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez - Marines, Commander Christopher Grande - Navy, Spec. 4 - Frank Grue - Retired - Army

If you would like your family member added to the list or if one has returned home,

please contact the Parish Office or email [email protected].

DAILY OFFERING PRAYER -

God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and suf-

ferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, Who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the

salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so

that I may witness to Your love.

SEPTEMBER: Respect for the Planet’s Resources

That the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

The Apostleship of Prayer is a worldwide association of Catholics and

other Christians who strive to make their ordinary, everyday lives apostolic-

ally effective. Through the Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope gives his monthly

prayer intentions to the entire Church. For this reason, the Apostleship came

to be known as "the Pope's own prayer group."

Patrick Cawley

Chloe Atienza

Marie Clarke

Lisa Ciota

Gerard Costa

Joseph Costa

Vilma Diaztoral

Barbara Duncan-Fields

David Falen

Lawrence Famighetti

Nunzio Grella

Lisa Marie Hulsen

Christian Martino

Sophia Marzulla

John McIntyre

Jay McNamee

Jill Pasqulone

Mary Perry

Marge Puccio

Eugene Quarello

Gary Rickerson

Casey Rodriquez

Christopher Sabato, Sr.

Cecelia Sanzone

Charles Sanzone

Grace Sanzone

Debbie Serio

Ed & Ann Smith

Albi Snolis

Brian Tripp

OUR SICK

4:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM

11:00 AM

12:30 PM

B. Vogt J. Campa

DiGiorgio

E. Vicente

September 26 & 27

Many names on both of our prayer lists below have been there for a very

long period of time.

Please send an email message to [email protected] within the next

2 weeks and confirm that the person’s name you requested should

remain on the list. All other names will be removed. All requests must

be submitted with the permission of the immediate family.


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Hello! My name is Deacon Art Candido!

As DIRECTOR OF DIACONATE FORMATION,

my ministry is to FORM CATHOLIC MEN INTO DEACONS

who serve in our Diocese of Rockville Centre.

If you have ever thought about SERVING GOD

AND THE CHURCH as a deacon, I invite you and your

wife to attend one of our INFORMATION SESSIONS

so I can share about the diaconate with you.

There are two remaining meeting dates to choose from—

4:00 PM Sunday, September 20

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OR 7:00 PM Thursday, September 24

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at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception

440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743.

To reserve a place at one of the meetings,

contact my assistant, Carol, at 631-423-0483 Ext. 179

or email [email protected]

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NEW CUSHIONS

We have new cushions in the pews in middle front section of the

church. These cushions were ordered in February. We would like

to complete the church with all new cushions. It is a costly project.

If you would like to help defray the cost, please call our business

office, 631-499-8520 X113 and let us know how you can help

complete this project.

Thank you,

Dolores Tiernan, Business Manager


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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Place for Learning and Praying

Our Family/Children’s Mass is Sunday at 9:30AM

Mary Donaldson, Director Rita Minder, Assistant

Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530 [email protected]

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Day is Tuesday, October 20, 2020. There will be two sessions—one at 11AM

for students whose last name begins with A thru L and one at 1:30PM for students whose last name begins

with M thru Z.

Confirmation gown pick up is Mon, 9/28, Tues, 9/29, Wed, 9/30, 11AM to 4PM and Tues,

nite, 9/29 7-8PM in Msgr. Goggin Hall.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

Due to continuing concerns/regulations re the coronavirus, we have altered our class sched-

ules. Classes will begin on Monday, November 2, 2020. The sacrament years grades 1,2,7&8 will be here

in the Parish Center building with social distancing and appropriate hygienic measures. Grades 3,4,5&6

will be a home school program where a parent or guardian will teach only their own child/children in those

grades. All students whether being taught here on site or at home must be registered so they get credit for

this calendar year.

Student book pick-up for the home program is the week of October 5th, Monday thru Friday,

11AM to 4PM down in Msgr. Goggin Hall.

NEW REGISTRATIONS

New Registrations is the week of September 21st, Monday thru Friday, 11AM to 4PM in the

breezeway. Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate. The fee of $175 is due at that time.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

We had 140 children make their First Holy Communion here these past two Saturdays,

September 12th and 19th. The children were very excited and all looked great. A big thank you to all the

those who volunteered and made these days very memorable — the Teachers, the Knights of Columbus, the

Music Director, the Plant Manager and the Photographers. A special thank you to Fr. Hewes for the four

beautiful First Holy Communion Masses.


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Labor Day gave us an opportunity to take stock of the ways

workers are honored and respected. As Pope Francis pointed

out, "Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. . . It gives

one the ability to maintain oneself, one's family, to contribute to

the growth of one's own nation."

For many people today, especially the poor, or those who may

be unemployed or underemployed, the struggle to support

their families is a daily battle. Please consider supporting the

Catholic Ministries Appeal which supports the programs and

services that assist families and individuals struggling in our

communities.

PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A GIFT TO THE 2020 Catholic

Ministries Appeal! Every Gift Makes a Difference in the Lives of Others.

To make a donation or for more information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please visit

https://www.drvc.org/CMA/ or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296 or call Jack Maccio at

St. Matthew - 631 499-8520 Ext. 117 or [email protected].

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PLEASE NOTE THE

UPCOMING BULLETIN DEADLINES

Sunday, September 27 is Monday, September 21

Sunday, October 4 is Monday, September 28

Sunday, October 11 is Monday, October 5

Please email: [email protected]

At this time, the Parish has resumed accepting clothing donations.

The St. Vincent De Paul clothing drop bins are now open.

September 20 - Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

On September 27, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Vincent de Paul, who

knew that “God had sent him to bring good news to the poor.”

Together with your gifts, the members of the Society of St. Vincent

de Paul continue his work and mission in our parish.

Hello Everyone,

Since there is really nothing worth writing about due to this dreaded

virus, I am inserting something that was a favorite of Deacon McQuade and

was read at his Memorial Mass.

THE DASH -

I read of a man who stood to speak at a funeral of a friend

He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning to the end.

He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time they spent alive on earth

And now, only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own, the carsB the houseB the cash.

What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our DASH.

So think about this long and hard; are there things you’d like to change?

For you never know how much time is left that still can be rearranged.

To be less quick to anger and show appreciation more

and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile....

Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.

So when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash...

would you be proud of the things they say about how you lived your Dash??

- Linda Ellis

Remember to pray for everyone, especially our first responders.

The world is in turmoil and Satan is doing a happy dance. Put it in the hands of Mary, our coun-

try’s best hope.

Pat

Young

Energetic

Seniors

News


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Second Banns

Valerie Tuminelli &

Marc Incovelli

Kaitlin Marie Ryder &

Austen Ralph Rutella

Third Banns

Cassandra A. Coyle &

Shawn K. Murphy

Fourth Banns

Rachel Ann Xenakis &

Anthony Laucella

Our advertisers need your help dur-

ing these difficult times!

Please show your support for your parish

by also supporting our advertisers. We

wouldn't be able to bring you our bulletin

every week without them and right now

they need your help more than ever.

Please encourage and remind others to

show their support and shop local during

these hard times!

The Gift Shop has resumed hours on

Mondays, - Thursdays

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

20% Discount on most items!

Unique religious gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues,

picture frames, Baptism items, wedding unity candles,

vestments and so much more…

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You can start your Christmas shopping early ~

Come see our Christmas Nativities,

Advent Candle Holders, Ornaments, etc.

The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center,

across from the Receptionist area.

All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Ministry!


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My Dear Parishioners,

On August 27th, I will be having a knee

replacement. It is my 2nd knee surgery on this knee.

(After the Covid test, I have to quarantine for a few days

prior to hospital admission.) Having had three surgeries on my other knee, this is my 5th

knee surgery and hopefully the final one. It is a good thing that I only have two knees!!.

I have missed so many of you these last months during the pandemic and have been

praying for you and your families. With God’s help, we will all be back soon.

Please pray for me and know that you will be, as always, in my heart and prayers.

Sr. Kay McCarthy

Don’t forget the donations to the

FOOD NEEDED

CEREAL RICE

TUNA FISH PASTA and PASTA SAUCE

CANNED VEGETABLES BEANS

SOUP PEANUT BUTTER and JELLY

CANNED FRUIT DRINKS FOR CHILDREN -

COOKIES ARE A NICE TREAT TOO!

�For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith

without works is dead also.” (James 2:26)

Stand Up For Life: On Respect Life Sunday, 2020

Have you ever thought about going to the March for Life in Washington DC in January? Did you

know about the largest Pro-Life event right here on Long Island for the past 22 years ? Join in,

attend this rally. In only an hour of your time you can help save a Life, the greatest gift.

Stand Up For Life - on Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 2:00 to 3:30 PM (rain or shine).

Please join us in Huntington at Routes 110 & 25 (near the Whitman Mall) or

in Manorville LIE exit 70S on County Road 111.

This rally is part of a nationwide family friendly event, held at more than 1,550 cities across the

USA & Canada. -We Stand about 10 feet apart - Using Only Approved Signs - On the public

sidewalk. These allowable signs are available at the site, you don't have to bring anything.

Come as you are, bring a friend or the whole family. You can come for part of the time or the full

90 minutes. Know by your presence that you help save a life. There is strength in unity.

ALL PRO LIFE PEOPLE ARE WELCOME!

For more information or questions contact [email protected]

Long Island Coalition for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 243, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 - (631) 243-1435;

P.O. Box 247, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 - www.ProLifeLI.org


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HILLSIDE

At St. Patrick’s Glen Cove

Catholic Lay Apostolate of Home School Families

+ WILL YOU BE HOME SCHOOLING IN 2020-2021?

+ WOULD YOUR CHILDREN THRIVE IN A CATHOLIC, CLASSICAL, ACADEMIC- MINDED

COMMUNITY?

+ HILLSIDE IS A CLASSICALLY BASED, LAY RUN ASSOCIATION FOR HOME SCHOOLING

FAMILIES.

+ We meet weekly during the academic year at St. Patrick’s in Glen Cove, NY. We collaborate

on Religion, Literature, History, Science, Latin, Music and Art. We plan field trips and celebrate

the Liturgical year together. Classes are forming now for the 2020-2021 year.

+ We invite you to find more information at our web site:

https://hillsideprogram.org

Hillside, 235 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542, [email protected]

ST. DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL

2020 TACHS

Exam Prep Course

September 24th, October 3rd,

17th, 24th and 31st

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Course Fee $250

Contact: Mrs. Stutzmann at

516-922-4888 Ext. 5241


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Focus on Religious Freedom

www.cffor.org

The Constitution of the United States

This “Miracle in Philadelphia” Was Grounded

in America’s Judeo-Christian Values

"The happy union of these states is a wonder; their Constitution is a miracle; their example the

hope of liberty throughout the world. Woe to the ambition that would meditate the destruction of

either!" - James Madison, 1787

Judeo-Christian values are foundational to America, beginning with the Declaration of Independ-

ence "endowed by their Creator" to the principles found in the U.S. Constitution honoring God-

given Life and Liberty.”

"Our Founding Fathers separated church from state, but they wisely did not separate God from

state. They acknowledged God as the source of our rights and were careful to place Biblical

morality directly into our founding documents and laws, and into our values and culture, precisely

to help prevent a future totalitarian or tyrannical rule in America," wrote author Dr. Ronald R.

Cherry

(1)

It is alarming that many today have turned a blind eye to the required connection between God

and Liberty and forgotten the warning from John Adams and Thomas Jefferson that Liberty cannot

survive among men without its Divine connection.

"Remember that a Constitution which gives to the people so much freedom and entrusts them with

so much power, rests for its permanency, on their knowledge and virtue," wrote Arthur Stansbury,

in 1828. "An ignorant people are easily betrayed, and a wicked people can never be ruled by the

mild influence of their own laws. If you would be free ... cultivate knowledge - flee from vice. The

virtuous citizen is the true noble."

(2)

(Elementary Catechism on the Constitution of the U.S. (2); americanthinker.com, 9/15/07(1);

renewamerica.com, 5/5/11; thoughts.com,7/3/19; The 5,000 Year Leap)

Happening Now: Freedom of Religion & Freedom of Speech Denied

Florida State University's former head of the student senate is suing the school, charging his reli-

gious freedom was violated when he was removed from his position following comments he made

in a private chat forum for Catholic students. He had commented that policy positions of some

protesting groups that embrace disrupting the nuclear family and are hostile to the Gospel, contra-

dict the teachings of the Catholic Church.

"While FSU students claim they're creating a 'safe space', they've tried to cancel Jack's freedoms

and discriminate against him because they don't like his beliefs in direct violation of the First

Amendment," said Alliance Defending Freedom.(3) "Florida State should be fostering real diversity

of thought and not punishing individuals based on religious convictions or political beliefs."(4)

(ncregister.com, 8/3/20(4); cna.org, 9/2/20 (3); christianpost.com, 8/3/20)

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Be Silent No More!

Elected officials and their staff listen to, read and tabulate citizens' concerns and opinions when

making decisions for their state and for the country. Do not be silent. Please contact one or more

Senator or Congressman each week to encourage them to share your values. Call Switchboard at

202-224-3121 to be connected to any Representative or Senator's office. Email: Find Representa-

tive's email at www.house.gov Find Senator's email at www.senate.gov


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“Drive-Up Food Giveaway”

Everyone Is Welcome:

Anyone experiencing an emergency food need is welcome to

WellLife Network’s Drive-Up Food Giveaways. WellLife

operates four pantries throughout Suffolk County. The nutritious

food offered includes frozen entrees to cereal, milk, canned &

fresh fruits and vegetables, condiments, rice, pasta, snacks, baby items, personal items and even

pet food. See schedule listed below for locations and dates.

If you have any questions about this Giveaway, call:

Coram Pantry 631-920-8302 Huntington Pantry 631-920-8000

Smithtown Pantry 631-920-8300 Wyandanch Pantry 631-920-8250

For the safety of our volunteers, please wear a face mask.

WellLife thanks the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for a generous

grant to fund this special COVID-19 food relief program, Long Island Cares

and Island Harvest Food.

DASH is a 24/7 voluntary program for individuals in a crisis situation

who are feeling overwhelmed due to substance use, mental illness and/or

other life stressors. The program features a mobile response team of

licensed professional experts who will come to your community and

conduct an assessment, develop a safety plan, and if necessary,

recommend outpatient services or a higher level of care. DASH also features a crisis hotline that

provides telephone triage, clinical assessments and therapeutic support.

This unique facility, run by Family Service League, is a beacon of hope for Suffolk County children

and adults who are struggling to cope and serves as an alternative to an emergency room. The

center at 90 Adams Ave, Hauppauge, is open 24/7 (although during Covid it is advised to call

first.) FSL’s DASH Crisis Stabilization Center & Hotline open 24-Hours, 7-days a week!

Call 631-952-3333 for immediate assistance.�


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Observances for the week of

September 20, 2020

Saturday, September 19 -

St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr

Sunday, September 20 -

25

th

Sunday in Ordinary Time;

Monday, September 21 -

Wednesday, September 23 -

St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest

Saturday, September 26 -

Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs

Next Sunday, September 27 -

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

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