The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law

Mission StatementWe, the parish family of theChurch of Saint Aidan,

strengthened by the Eucharist andencouraged by the Word of God, welcome all,for we recognize that everyone is a child ofGod and no one should be excluded.Guided by the Holy Spirit through

prayer, we strive as one to build the Body ofChrist. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith

formation, fostering lay leadership, promotingsocial justice, engaging our youth in everyaspect of parish life, and offering care and

compassionate service to all.We invite everyone to walk with Jesus

and experience His healing power and love.

St. Aidan School(Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203)(Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303)Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, PrincipalMs. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal

Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406

Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410

Youth MinistryMr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com

Pastoral Council - ext. 9592Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey,

Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn,Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson

Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122Liturgy of the Eucharist

Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PMSunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM

*Liturgy of the Word for ChildrenDaily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday

Morning Prayer8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday

BaptismBaptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rdSunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents’ class on the2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. Forbaptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.

Penance/ReconciliationThe Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or byappointment.

MarriageArrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must bearranged through the parish.

Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the SickThe anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass onthe 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound mayreceive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharisticministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory -ext. 9101.

AdorationFirst and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church.12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax)

The Pastoral StaffRev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor EmeritusRev. Damian Halligan, SJ In ResidenceDeacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org

The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristJune 22, 2014

He fed them with the finest wheat!

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014

Weekday

2 Kgs 17: 5-8, 13-15a, 18; Mt 7: 1-5

6:30 AM Lv. Ints. of Sister Mary Pat Neylon

(First Anniversary as Prioress)

9:00 AM Father’s Day Novena

10:00 AM Funeral Mass-Dorothy Fey

12:15 PM Mary & Michael Hayes

5:30 PM Joseph V. Gering (1st Anniversary Rem.)

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

Is: 49: 1-6; Acts 13: 22-26; Lk 1: 57-66 6:30 AM Julia F. Ward (15th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Father’s Day Novena

12:15 PM Pasquale Rizzi (Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Victoria & John Vicari (Anniversary Rem.)

7:30 PM Holy Hour-Fortnight for Freedom

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014

Weekday

2 Kgs 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3; Mt 7: 15-20 6:30 AM Sue Kraft (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Father’s Day Novena 12:15 PM Danny Steiniger 5:30 PM Kenneth Mushorn (Wedding Anniversary Rem.)

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014

Weekday

2 Kgs 24: 8-17; Mt 7: 21-29 6:30 AM Maryann O’Hara (22nd Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Mary Di Fazio (Wedding Anniversary Rem.)

12:15 PM Joseph Ehrbar 5:30 PM Anne Eckhoff

FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

2Dt 7: 6-11; 1 Jn 4: 7-16; Mt 11: 25-30

6:30 AM Jerome (Jerry) C. Messama 9:00 AM Pasquale Rizzi (Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Rose M. Melita 5:30 PM Mary Ann Voulo

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014

The Immaculate Heart of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Lam 2; 2, 10-14, 18-19; Lk 2: 41-51 9:00 AM Mario R. Donato

12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration

3:00 PM Margaret Kiernan/James Delahunty

Nuptial Mass

4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mary Warren (1st Anniversary Rem.) Vito Algeri Edward Emanuele (Birthday Rem.) 7:30 PM Jennie & Guido Polverini

The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued)

SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014

Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles

Acts 12: 1-11; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18; Mt 16: 13-19

7:30 AM Samuel T. Allen (33rd Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 10:30 AM Milohnic, Moss & Rizzi Families 12:00 PM Kennan & Galligan Families Vincent Ali, Sr. Carol & Vincent La Sala (Anniversary Rem.)

Louis Santosus Steven Clancy 5:00 PM Peter Staudacher (Name Day Anniversary)

6:30 PM Rev. Mother Dolores Hart O.S.B.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

FIRST WEEK

Christina Storace, St. Patrick, Huntington, NY

Ottavio Marini, St. Aidan

Sara Dellacroce, St. Martin of Tours, Bethpage, NY

Thomas Cipley, St. James, Seaford, NY

THIRD WEEK

Margaret Kiernan, St. Aidan

James Delahunty, St. Aidan

Megan Sbeglia, St. Joseph, Garden City, NY

Jason Falck, St. Aidan

Jessica Sachse, St. Aidan

George Kalamaras, St. Paul Greek Orthodox,

Hempstead, NY

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED

SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo,

Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo

Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian

Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Msgr.

Robert Kirwin, Roseanne Mushorn, John

Moore, Don Mc Partlan, Norine

Zwiebel, Richard Pokorny, Frank Curci,

Joanne Glaser Kempton

DECEASED: Johnie Chang, Eleanor Golis, Felice

Borgia, Thomas Gray and for all those

who have died serving our country.

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL

In Thanksgiving and Celebration of

Our 60th Wedding Anniversary

HERB & MARY WETZLER

June 22, 2014

YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER

Last Saturday morning at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre,

Bishop Murphy ordained Father Joseph Scolaro and three of his class-

mates. It was a ceremony filled with beauty, awe and pageantry. There are

two essential moments in the rite of ordination: the imposition of the bishop’s

hands and the ordination prayer. When that prayer is completed, the deacon

has become a priest for all eternity. Immediately after the priesthood has been

conferred, the new priest is vested and his hands are consecrated with chrism

and he is given the chalice and paten with the host by the bishop. The Mass

of Ordination is actually the new priest’s First Mass which he concele-

brates with the ordaining bishop and the other bishops and priests who

are present. Aside from the consecration of a bishop and the installation of

a new pope, there is no more impressive ritual in the Catholic Church.

Every priest is an alter Christus, another Christ. He takes the place of Jesus

Christ and speaks in his name. He alone can change bread and wine into the

Body and Blood of Christ and forgive sins. He alone goes to the altar and

renews the Sacrifice of Christ. He has been chosen by God and not by mere

human beings. He has been chosen and appointed for the things of God

and he is to represent and mediate for the people of God. The priest,

therefore, must be a man of sacrifice. He is called upon by God and the

Church to sacrifice himself totally to the work of Jesus. His vocation is to

make Christ present sacramentally and to make the sacraments of the Christ

as available as possible. He is the servant of the Gospel and the proclaimer

of divine truth.

The priest cannot be overly worried about trendy opinions or the new found

notions of a society that has forgotten about God. Sometimes merely preach-

ing Catholic morality and doctrine will be considered “offensive.” This has

been true since the very beginning of the Catholic Church. There have always

been innumerable objections to Catholic teaching—and there always will be.

That is because Catholic teaching has its origin in Sacred Scripture and Tradi-

tion and is not subject to opinion polls or current thought. “Jesus Christ is the

same yesterday, today and forever.” (Heb. 13:8)

This week Father Scolaro goes to St. Joseph’s in Garden City. There he will

celebrate Holy Mass, give the sacraments, and proclaim the Gospel. (You

will all recall how well he did that here.) He will be a father to the people and

bring them Christ. Every day he will pray the Divine Office for them and the whole Church.

He will give them his compassionate heart, listen to their troubles and encourage them.

In him they will find the most loving of fathers and the most compassionate of shep-

herds.

For the past year Father Scolaro has been such a blessing to our parish as a deacon.

Now as a priest he shares in the sublime office of Jesus, the Supreme and Eternal Priest.

On this Solemnity of Corpus Christi we pray for Father Scolaro and thank God that he re-

sponded so generously to the invitation of Christ to be his priest. Next year we will have the

joy of celebrating the ordination of Sean Magaldi. May there be many others to follow.

In Jesus and Mary,

Monsignor James M. McDonald

The scriptures today remind us that “We, many though we are, are one body

for we all partake of the one loaf.” How are we using our gifts of time and tal-

ent to build up the body of Christ?

STEWARDSHIP

06/16/13 $28,178

06/15/14 $23,913 (-15.14%)

AIR CONDITIONING

06/16/13 $ 2,910

06/15/14 $ 4,836 (+66.19) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!

Next weekend’s second collection is for Peters Pence.

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION

Next week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides

the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable

works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression,

and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ

upon the world. Please be as generous as your means will allow.

CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN

FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM-2014

HOLY HOUR FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

You are invited to join your fellow parishioners in offering prayer for

the protection of our 1st Amendment Right to Freedom of Religion

At 7:30 PM Tuesday, June 24th

Adoration & Benediction

Rosary led by the Rosary Altar Society

Meditation & Prayer

Father Michael Edathil, Presiding

Freedom of Religion art work of St. Aidan School students will be on display. Win-

ner of the Freedom of Religion Diocesan art contest from St. Aidan is Lauren

Muniz. View her art work at the 2nd Annual Religious Freedom Rally on June 28th at

St. John the Baptist High School, West Islip, 10am to 12noon. The Speech contest

winner from St. Aidan is Kieran O’Gara. Hear his speech at the Rally.

Holy Hour is hosted by Catholics for Freedom of Religion

CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION

Preserving Religious Liberty for all Congratulations to the winners of the Catholics for Freedom of Religion Di-

ocesan Art and Speech contest from St. Aidan School:

Art winner is Lauren Muniz and speech winner is Kieran O’Gara.

Their winning presentations can be seen and heard at the Religious Freedom

Rally on June 28th

at St. John the Baptist H.S., W. Islip 10:00 AM to 12 noon.

Other Fortnight for Freedom Activities include:

Opening Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral on Saturday, June 21st at 5:00 PM.

Holy Hour at Corpus Christi Church Monday, June 24th at 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

Holy Hour at St. Aidan on Tuesday, June 24th

at 7:30 PM in the church

Father Phillip Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the Board of

the Catholic League for Religious &Civil Rights will be speaking at Immaculate

Conception Seminary in Huntington June 25th at 7:00 PM.

Check the web-site www.CtholicsForFreedomofReligion.org.

Please continue to pray for our religious freedom!

Catholics for Freedom of Religion

Educating and Advocating for Freedom of Religion for All

June 22, 2014

A America’s First Freedom: Religious Liberty

At the May 13, 2014 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Robert P.George told Catholics, “The days of ac-

ceptable Christianity are over. The days of comfortable Catholicism are past.” He warned that a “price is

demanded” of all committed believers, as mainstream America registers its preference for Catholics who

might go to Mass but do not embrace the totality of the Church’s teachings — or those who know the

Church’s teaching but prefer safety in their silence. “In other words, a tame Catholic who is ashamed of the

Gospel is socially acceptable,” said George, even as he called on his audience to “take risks” and follow

Christ’s words to “take up thy cross and follow me.” “To believe in the Gospel is to make oneself a

marked man or woman,” he said. Read more here: http://bit.ly/1jPsHpF

This culture George describes must be met with the determined and fearless voice of millions of faithful Ameri-

cans asserting that we will practice our faith and will not be bullied out of our freedom to take our values and pri-

orities into the town, country and world in which we live. Catholics for Freedom of Religion (CFFR) is growing to

be a significant part of that voice. CFFR is a grassroots effort to empower the laity to educate and advocate for

religious freedom on a non-partisan, ecumenical basis within each parish.

In the two years since its founding, CFFR has provided dozens of speakers and events to thousands of Long Island

Catholics all guided by our mission statement “to educate every generation of Catholics about our Freedom of Re-

ligion…how rare it is, how dearly it was purchased for us and how quickly it can be lost.” To join the work of this

lay effort or to request a speaker for your parish ministry, contact us at (631) 896-8331. Visit our website at

www.CatholicsforFreedomofReligion.org.

In speaking about the preservation of America’s religious liberty, Pope Benedict XVI said that this work belongs

to "an engaged, articulate and well-formed Catholic laity endowed with a strong critical sense vis-à-vis the domi-

nant culture."

Fortnight events in the Diocese of Rockville Centre include:

Bishop Murphy will celebrate the opening Mass, which marks the beginning of the Fortnight, on June 21st at

5:00 PM at the St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

Father Philip K. Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the Board of the Catholic League

for Religious and Civil Rights will be the distinguished guest speaker of Catholics for Freedom of Religion on

Wednesday, June 25th, 7:00 PM at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Hunt-

ington, NY 11743

Bishop Murphy, Bishop Zglejszewski, and Thomas Renker, Esq. will speak at the rally, “Religious Freedom: Our

First Amendment Right”, hosted by Msgr. Vlaun, President of Telecare TV, on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00

AM in the auditorium of St. John the Baptist High School, 1170 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795. You

are invited to join in praying the Rosary in public prayer and witness in front of the school to conclude the

rally.

Bishop Brennan will celebrate the closing Mass of the Fortnight at 12:15 PM on July 4th at the St. Agnes Cathe-

dral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

Check your church bulletin, Telecare TV and www.LICatholic.org for more information about the Fortnight.

VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK EXERCISE PROGRAM

The Village of Williston Park is offering a free exercise

program designed for people with arthritis. The classes

will be held in the Village Hall, on the 3rd floor on Mon-

day mornings at 9:45 AM sharp. The instructor is Margo

Bores, who has all the qualifications and experience to

conduct the class. You are welcome, even if you don’t

have arthritis, so call your friends and join Margo.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

On Sunday, June 29th, members of the St. Aidan’s Parish Council will be making

themselves available to you in the St. Francis Prayer Garden. Bring your questions,

thoughts, and suggestions about your Parish. We will be serving coffee and look for-

ward to speaking with you.

UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY PRAYER GROUP

The United Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer Group meets on the last

Friday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Upper School Cafeteria. The

next meeting will be held on Friday, June 27th at 7:30 PM. Our eve-

ning will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass.

Guests: Bridge of Peace Healing Ministry. Music by Al Barbarino.

Any questions please call Tecky (516) 655-9755 or Angela (516) 655-4429.

PEANUT BUTTER GANG

Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sand-

wiches last Saturday. We made about 1,050 sandwiches and 75

wash-up kits. The Gang meets on the second Saturday of every

month. Join us if you can.

ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY

St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarians Jean Dem-

phy and Catherine Formato will be held on July 6th at 9:00 AM. Summer time is

a busy time for us, but we hope to see as many Rosarians as possible during the

summer Masses for deceased Rosarians in July and August.

MASS OF THANKSGIVING

AND RECEPTION

Father Joseph Scolaro was ordained to

the sacred Priesthood on Saturday,

June 14th. He will preside at a Mass

of Thanksgiving at 12:00 PM here at

our parish this Sunday, June 22nd. There will be

a reception in Msgr. Kirwin Hall immediately fol-

lowing Mass. All are invited to come and receive

a blessing from this newly ordained priest.

FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK

DEACON JOE CONNELLY

On Sunday, June 29th at the 12:00 PM

Mass Deacon Joe Connelly will say fare-

well to St. Aidan Parish. Deacon Joe

will be moving to Pennsylvania and we

thank him for his many years of service to our

parish. There will be a reception in Msgr. Kirwin

Hall immediately following Mass. All are invited

to come and say farewell to Deacon Joe.

A FREE-WILL OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN

2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES

APPEAL

Serving God By Serving Others

CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN

2014 GOAL: $174,200

PLEDGED: $127,124

# OF GIFTS: 564

Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year.

THE KNIGHT’S CORNER

(Providing information from the Knights of Columbus)

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves

both St. Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights

is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information

call (516) 746-8643 or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education

office (516) 746-6585 x9401.

Mark Your Calendars – for the following summer events being

sponsored by Corpus Christi Council # 2502:

July 14th – Annual Charity Golf Outing at Glen Cove C.C., 7:00

AM shotgun start, $ 135 per golfer for reservations call Bob Red-

mond at (516) 741-8930 or Ken Lyons at (516) 746-8643.

July 26th – Annual Family Picnic at Wilson Park (near Mineola

Pool) 12:00 noon; $10 adults; $5 children 10 and up; under 10

free. For reservations call Tom Kelly at (516) 414-2229.

HALL RENTAL – Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is avail-

able for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.

SAINT AIDAN’S BOOSTER CLUB

The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan’s School Board.

All proceeds will directly benefit the school.

$30 Annual Membership runs September 2013 - August 2014

24 chances to win every month

Prizes

Weekly Monthly

1 winner @ $25 1 winner @ $50

4 winners @ $20 2 winners @ $25

Monthly Bonus Prizes

$100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November

$500 in March, June and December

MAY WINNERS $20 Winners

Carol Lovly Helen Ogden Peggy Abad Mary Pellittire

Frank Deiosso Connor McGrath Theresa Sullivan Bernie Burns

Frank H. Nappi, Jr. Eileen O’Malley Mary Ann Pareti Kathleen Willoughby

Grace Klvana Meredith Mahmood Helen McCaffrey Patricia Whitlock

$25 Winners

Marie Elaine Galenskas Barbara Durante William Burlingame

Meredith Recinos Peggy Ruzek Ginny & Bob Shine

$50 Winner: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Battista

$100 Winner: Frank & Mary Jo Love

Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days

Name ____________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

Address_________________________________________ City, State, Zip_____________________

E-mail address ___________________________________________________

I would like ______ numbers at $30 each. $________ enclosed

Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan’s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA “The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ” is the solemnity we celebrate this

Sunday. We know it as Corpus Christi, we are called to focus and reverence on

the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and in the Church. Today in the Holy

Gospel Jesus says “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever

eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I give is my flesh for the life

of the world.” With these words Jesus promises us to live forever with Him, here on this life

when we receive the Eucharist and in all eternity to live with Him at the right side of the Fa-

ther…what a wonderful promise!

It comes to mind when as a young child I participated in the Eucharistic procession all around

my parish neighborhood. The priest carries the Blessed Sacrament under a canopy, singing

hymns, the people following the priest as we, the young and children, would be spreading pet-

als from colorful flowers on the ground the monstrance would pass. As the Eucharist ap-

proaches the homes, the people would kneel by their doors, singing together with the priest

who would stop and bless them! What a wonderful witness of our Faith!

During his Sunday Angelus remarks, Pope Francis invited all people to join him for the Mass

and the Eucharistic procession to celebrate Corpus Christi this week. Pope Francis linked the

upcoming feast with the one celebrated last Sunday, the feast of the Holy Trinity. “Every Sun-

day we go to Mass, we celebrate the Eucharist together and the Eucharist, in which the Trinity

humbly dwells and communicates itself: this is why the Church has placed the feast of the

Body of the Lord after that of the Trinity.”

This is a time when Catholics can show their love for Christ in the real presence by honoring

Him in a very public way; it is also a way to show our love for our neighbors by expressing

our sincere devotion to the Eucharist, and to reach those who only drive by the church in

worldly pursuits.

Please stop by our kiosks and pick up the new CDs we have. “The Body and Blood of

Christ” by Dr. Scott Hahn. It is the perfect CD to understand the importance of the Eucharist

and the real presence, and the significance of the Feast of Corpus Christi. “Jesus the Bride-

groom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told” by Dr. Brant Pitre. You will learn what it

means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior and Bridegroom and

many more!

Equip yourself to answer Christ’s call to preach the Gospel to all nations, sharing these CDs

with as many people the Lord puts in your way. There are inspiring talks which surely would

touch many souls.

Toti Conforti

Saint Aidan Summer

Programs

Vacation Bible School Updates:

Pre K-BOTH WEEKS CLOSED

Kindergarten: OPEN

1st Grade: BOTH WEEKS ALMOST FULL

2nd

, 3rd

, 4th

, 5th-OPEN

Saint Aidan Dance Academy

All classes still open, but 2-3 year old class on

Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00 is filling fast! Be

sure to register soon to secure your daughter’s

spot! email

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

with any questions.

Art School

All sections still open. Register soon!

Email artniffer@aol.com with any questions.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: -$90 (includes 1 t-shirt, art classes, water

bottle and art show)

-Additional shirts can be purchased for $8.00

-The Saint Aidan Art Program is open to all

children entering Nursery - 6th Grade as of

September 2014.

-The Art program will be running for one two

week long session from:

Monday, June 30th to Friday July 13th.

-Drop off and pick up each day is in Msgr.

Kirwin Hall

-Parents must sign their child in and out.

Please be prompt in picking up your child.

-Each child will complete 3 projects in various

styles of art.

-At the end of the two week session, parents

are invited to our Art Show, which will be

held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall on Friday, July

13th from 12:00 – 1:30 PM.

Class Schedule 9:00-10:00 AM– Nursery, Pre –K, K

10:00-11:00 AM 1st, 2nd, 3rd

11:00 AM-12:00 PM 4th, 5th, 6th

-Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed

to or dropped off at:

Church of St. Aidan

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Attn: Steve Loewenthal or

Stefanie Henn

REGISTRATION FORM:

Child’s Name: ___________________ Age:______ Date of Birth:__________ Grade as of September 2014:_______

School:_______________________

Home Address:___________________

City: ______________Zip Code:______

Phone Number:___________________ Cell Number:_____________________

E-mail Address:___________________

Emergency Contact

Name:__________________________ Relationship:_____________________

Phone Number:___________________

Child’s T-shirt Size

Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large

Note: Children Must Wear Their

T-Shirts EVERYDAY!

Physical Limitations:_______________

Allergies:_________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature

X_______________________________

Any Questions?

Contact Stefanie at

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

Saint Aidan Art Program Summer 2014

REGISTRATION FORM:

Child's Name:_______________________

Age:_________ Grade:_________

Date of Birth:_______________________

School:__________________

Home Address:______________________

City:_____________ NY Zip Code:_____

Parents Names:______________________

Home Phone: ( )

Cell Phone: ( )

E-mail Address:_____________________

Emergency Contact

Name: ____________________________

Relationship to Child:________________

Phone Number:_____________________

Physical Limitations:________________

Special Needs:_____________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

Allergies:_________________________

My child intends to attend on the following

days:.

__ all 5 days __Monday __Tuesday

__ Wednesday __Thursday __Friday

Mail completed applications by July 15th

to:

Church of St. Aidan's

c/o Emma Parente at the Rectory

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

email questions to me at:

EmmaParente@Verizon.net

I Hope You'll Dance My name is Emma Parente and I am a

9th grader at Kellenberg Memorial High

School. I am in the process of working

on my Girl Scout Gold Award Project.

For my project, I am creating a dance

program at St. Aidan's for children with

special needs. For the first program, I am

opening up classes to girls age 7-12 with

special needs.

At a private dancing school, I have been

assisting in a special needs dance class

for a few months to help prepare. Also,

the instructors at the St. Aidan's Dance

Academy have volunteered to assist me

with my program. If you know of or

have a child with special needs, please

sign up for this wonderful program.

The program will be held in the Convent

Music Room and is scheduled for the

week of July 21st - July 25th, Monday

and Tuesday 3:45-4:45 PM, Wednesday

3:15-4:15 PM, Thursday and Friday

10:00 -11:00 AM.

A parent or guardian must stay during

the class. Parents and guests may join us

for the open class on Friday at 10:00 AM

to see what your child has learned.

The class is free! You may come to any

or all of the classes.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

-$95 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, t-shirt

and

recital)

-Each additional class style of dance is $60.

-Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child.

-Girls must wear fitted clothing (leotard, leggings,

tights, etc.) Jeans are not permitted. Dancers

must also have dance shoes or wear sneakers,

(although dance shoes are encouraged). Girls

cannot dance barefoot, in socks, or in flip-flops.

-Classes are held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke

Street.

-Contact Stefanie at:

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with

any additional questions.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday:

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Tap

7:00-8:00 PM 4th-8th Lyrical

8:00- 9:00 PM 4th-8th Jazz/Hip Hop

Tuesday:

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Jazz

7:00-8:00 PM 2nd- 4th Cheer/Kickline

Wednesday:

4:30-5:00 PM Mommy & Me 2-3 years old

Mommy & Me Class not in recital

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Ballet

7:00- 8:00 PM Assistant Class

Classes start Monday, June 30, 2014 and run

through Wednesday, August 13, 2014.

Recital date TBA.

*Parents please keep this portion!

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Child’s Name:___________________________________

Age:____ Grade:_____ Date of Birth________________

Home Address:__________________________________

_________________________________Zip Code:_____

Home Phone:______________ Cell Phone:___________

E-mail Address:_________________________________

Emergency Contact Name:________________________

Relationship to Child:_____________________________

Phone Number:__________________________________

Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking:

Class______________________ Grade Level_________

Day:______________________ Time:______________

Class______________________ Grade Level_________

Day:______________________ Time:______________

*If you need additional space for more than one class,

please attach an extra sheet.

Physical limitations:______________________________

Allergies:______________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature

X_____________________________________________

Today’s Date: ________________

Please send in your completed registration

form with your payment (checks made out to

the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505

Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn:

Stefanie Loewenthal .

Saint Aidan Dance Academy

Summer 2014

SAINT AIDAN VBS SUMMER PROGRAM DETAILS

Week 1: July 28th – August 1st

Week 2: August 4th – 8th

-You have the option to register for 1 week or

2 weeks.

-Each week-long session is different and is

filled with a variety of fun and interactive

activities.

-VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th

Grade as of September 2014.

-Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt

and 1 water bottle) $70

-Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t-

shirts and 1 water bottle) $115

-Pre-K Program: from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

cost $50 for 1 week $80 for 2 weeks

-Counselor In Training Program – open to 6th

and 7th graders – Cost $25 for 1 week

$40 for 2 weeks

-Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each.

-Drop off and pick up is inMsgr. Kirwin Hall

-Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM.

-Pick up is between 1:00-1:15 PM.

-Parents must sign their child in and out.

Please be prompt in picking up your

child.

-Each day, children will be provided with a

snack and juice or water.

-At the end of each week long session, parents

are invited to our short musical concert,

which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall

at 9:30 AM.

-Checks and Registration Forms can be

mailed

to or dropped off at:

Church of St. Aidan

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal

REGISTRATION FORM

Childs Name: ___________________

Age:______ Date of Birth:__________

Grade as of September 2014:_______

School:_______________________

Home Address:___________________

City: ______________Zip Code:______

Phone Number:___________________

Cell Number:_____________________

E-mail Address:___________________

Emergency Contact

Name:________________________

Relationship:_____________________

Phone Number:___________________

Please Circle:

Week 1: July 28th

– August 1st

Week 2: August 4th

– 8th

Child’s T-shirt Size

Small Medium Large Extra Large

Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts

EVERYDAY!

Physical Limitations:_______________

Allergies:_________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature

X_______________________________

Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at:

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.

Contact Stefanie for more information! Limited spaces available!

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

Do you need community service? Do you have dance experience? 5, 6, 7, 8! Calling All Dancers!

Saint Aidan Dance Academy Junior Assistant Program -Must be a girl in 7th or 8th grade and must have some

type of prior dance experience. -Can volunteer at the Saint Aidan Dance Academy and assist

with our classes and recital preparation.

-Can be part of our Dance Assistant Team, learn choreography in addition to volunteering.

-7 week sessions in the fall, winter, spring and summer. -We not only dance, but we volunteer and do community

service activities such as baking at the Ronald McDonald House, performing at local events such as Williston Day

and Nursing Homes around Christmas.

Please note: 7th grade volunteers must be enrolled

in a classes in addition to the class they are volunteering for.

Summer Class Schedule

Monday:

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Tap

7:00-8:00 PM 4th-8th Lyrical

8:00- 9:00 PM 4th-8th Jazz/Hip Hop

Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Jazz

7:00-8:00 PM 2nd- 4th Cheer/Kickline

Wednesday:

4:30-5:00 PM Mommy and Me

2-3 years old.

*not in the recital

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Ballet

7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class

VBS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please PRINT neatly or your application will not be considered.

Please note that not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers.

Name:_____________________________ Age:______ School:________________________

Grade you will be entering in September:_______

Home Address:_________________________ Town:_________________ Zip Code:________

Home Phone Number:___________________ Cell Phone Number:______________________

Email Address:______________________________________________

*** You will be notified by EMAIL ONLY if you are chosen as a volunteer. ***

Allergies:_____________ Emergency Contact Name:_________________

Relationship to you:_________________ Phone Number:____________________

Circle the week(s) you wish to volunteer:

July 28th -August 1st August 4th-August 8th

*We will try our best to accommodate your request.

Signature:____________________ Today’s Date:________

PROGRAM INFORMATION

-$50 (Includes 7 half-hour dance classes, and t-shirt

for child only)

-This program is for girls only

-Girls must be at least 2

-Program is recommended for girls ages 2-3 and

must be accompanied a parent or caregiver.

-Each class will begin and end in a prayer.

-Classes are on Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM

-Classes run July 2nd-August 13th.

-Contact Stefanie at

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

with any additional questions.

*Please send in your completed registration form

with your payment (checks made out to the

Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory in an en-

velope labeled Saint Aidan Dance Academy,

Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.

REGISTRATION FORM MOMMY & ME

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child’s Name:____________________________________________________________

Age:_________________________ Grade:_____________________ Date of Birth:_________________________

School:________________________________________________

Home Address:______________________________ City:_________________________ Zip Code:___________

Home Phone:___________________ Cell Phone:________________

E-mail Address:___________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name:_________________________________________________

Relationship to Child:______________________________________________________

Phone Number:_________________________-_______

Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking:

Class_______________________________ Grade Level__________________________

Day:__________________ Time:__________________

*If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet.

Physical limitations:________________________________________________________

Allergies:________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature X_________________________________________ Today’s Date: ________________

Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596,

Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.

Saint Aidan Dance Academy Presents: Mommy & Me!

Love — caritas — is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and gener-

ous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal

Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009.

As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, “Everything has its origin in God's love,

everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is

his promise and our hope.”

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PAR-

ISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!!

FOOD PANTRY: Our monthly food took place last weekend. If you would like to do-

nate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring them to back of Church

or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrigerator for eggs,

dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for

the week are:

Apartment/Room – We have a family & a couple looking to rent an apartment and a teacher at Henry

Viscardi in need of a room to rent. If you or someone you know has information which would be helpful ,

please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) 746-6585 x9410.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and

fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Cen-

ter to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners.

New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have

talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday,

June 23rd . If you cannot be at the anointing mass and would like to receive one of these

shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish

Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410.

“The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide.” Henri Nouwen

PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry Office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

juice boxes and tea. We are also in need of metro

cards which we use for our families through out

the year.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY-

ONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A

ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization

members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local

parishes at www.drvc.org.

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED – We have been notified by the Diocese of Rockville Center that

Bishop Robert Brennan will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation here at the Church of Saint Aidan

on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Bishop Brennan will officiate at two Confirmation liturgies at 11:00 AM

and 2:00 PM. A letter was mailed to all candidates this week notifying them of their assigned ceremony.

REGISTRATION OPEN – The Religious Education office is currently finalizing registration materials

for classes in the 2014 – 2015 School Year. Registration packages will be mailed to all families who had

students enrolled in religion classes from kindergarten to 7th grade during the most recent school year. Par-

ents who will be registering a child for the first time in our program should contact the Religious Education

office (516) 746-6585 x9404 for registration materials. Registration will remain open until July 15, 2014.

NOTE: A copy of a child’s Baptismal Certificate must accompany the registration for any new stu-

dents.

CATECHISTS NEEDED – The Religious Education office is looking for individuals who are willing to

serve as teachers to pass on their Catholic Faith to students enrolled in our program. Prior experience is not

necessary - training will be provided. Please give prayer consideration to answering this call for teach-

ers. For an application or further information, please call our office (516) 746-6585 x9404.

OFFICE HOURS – The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM –

4:00 PM Monday to Friday. For information call (516) 746-6585 x9404.

SPECIAL NEEDS CATECHISTS WANTED! Is God tugging at your heart to help? There are wonder-

ful children waiting for YOU to answer His call. Please consider sharing our Catholic Faith by becoming a

Special Needs Catechist for the upcoming school year. No prior experience is necessary. Training and

support will be provided. For further information, please call (516) 746-6585 x9406.

ATTENTION ALL CATECHISTS: Catechist Training Classes are provided throughout the summer.

Each topic is presented in 2 two hour sessions. Please call the Religious Education office at (516) 746-

6585 x9404 to register as soon as possible. All sessions will run from 7:15 to 9:15 PM.

Course Dates Day Course Title

June 30th & July 7th Monday Liturgy and Sacraments

July 2nd & July 9th Wednesday Getting Started

July 14th & July 21st Monday Methods Grades 1 & 2

July 16th & July 23rd Wednesday Methods Grades 3 & 4

July 17th & July 24th Thursday Liturgy and Sacraments

July 28th & August 4th Monday Methods Grades 5 & 6

July 30th & August 6th Wednesday Methods Grades 7 & 8

July 31st & August 7th Thursday Liturgy and Sacraments

August 11th & August 18th Monday Getting Started

August 13th & August 20th Wednesday Morality

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH, Bellerose, NY- “35 And Still Alive” The 35th Annual

Gregorian Festival will be held June 19th-29th. Eleven fabulous nights. Rides, games, prizes, merchan-

dise booths, games of chance, gourmet foods and well-known live entertainment. Hours of operation

7:00-11:00 PM. For information go to www.sgtgfestival.com.

HOLY TRINITY HS, Hicksville, NY-SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS-A variety of summer sports

camps are being offered at Holy Trinity HS. For information please call (516) 433-2577 or go to

htsportscamps@holytrinityhs.echalk.com. All full day camps include lunch/dinner. Multi camp and

group discount rates available.

“TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION & JUSTICE ACT” has been introduced in both house

of the new York State Legislature. This bill would increase criminal penalties for human trafficking and

facilitate prosecutions of those who buy and sell human beings for prostitution, pornography and other

forms of exploitation. The teachings of the Catholic Church strongly condemn human trafficking as an

assault of human life and human dignity. Because there are only two weeks left in the 2014 State Legis-

lative Session, now is the time to urge lawmakers to help combat the scourge of sex trafficking by pass-

ing this important legislation. Please take action now. Click this link to log in and send your message:

https://www.votervoice.net/link/target/nyscatholic/Jbi4tyN2M.aspx.

ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES, Great Neck , NY-The Wednesday monthly luncheon will be held on

July 9th at 12:30 PM at The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. For infor-

mation please call Ida (516) 482-1832. Cost: Price of your meal.

LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR LIFE, INC.-“Protecting the dignity of your life in your legal

documents.” A LI Coalition for life meeting will beheld at 7:45 PM on June 23rd. Guest speaker

Diane Lynne Butler, Esq. will speak. Her talk will cover legal and ethical aspects of end-of-life decision

making based on actual cases reviewed by courts and provide practical information on how to protect

your legal right to ethical medical treatment in your advance directives. Ms. Butler is a graduate of Co-

lumbia Law School and the founding President of the Columbia Coalition for Life. Location: Joseph

Barry K of C Hall, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville. All are welcome. For information please call (631) 243-

1435.

NOTRE DAME CHURCH-45 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park, NY-The celebration of the Feast of St.

Thomas, the Patron of India, will be held July 3rd at 7:00 PM in the church. Mass and Procession. Re-

freshments will be served.

CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN AUXILIARY, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY-Is happy to an-

nounce the first Children’s Garden Day, a new event designed especially for children ages 3-10 and their

families Saturday, July 12th from 12:00-3:00 PM. Admission: $3.00 per child. Come dressed as your

favorite insect. Enter the Queen Bee Contest! (Spot the Queen Bee in her hive and win a chance to re-

ceive a jar of Clark Garden honey!) Meet the Clark Garden beekeeper in person. Play garden-oriented,

prize-winning games. Make a garden-related craft. Take a picture as an insect. Listen to Mother Goose

read stories. Visit the Honey Bee Snack Bar. Browse through the gift shops and meet our very own Su-

per Garden Hero Bug. Come see what the buzz is all about.