UPCOMING EVENTS

For any information,
please call the Rectory @ 631) 581-4266 ext. 100

We extend a very warm welcome to
Fr. Romano Gonzales
who will be assisting us at St. Mary’s during the month of August
as our parish priests take their holiday.

Fr. Gonzales is from Goa, located in the lower western part of India
which was colonized by Portuguese settlers back in the 16^th Century.
He is assigned to the Church of St. Frances Xavier in the town of Velim.

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THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
August 15^th
is our Parish Feast Day and a Holy Day of Obligation.

Mass will be celebrated
at 7:30pm on August 14^th
and on August 15^th at 7:30am and 9am
on the lawn behind the Rectory (weather permitting).

The 10:30am and 7:30pm Masses will be celebrated in the church.
(Please note the change.)
Please join us for refreshments after the Masses on August 14^th & August 15^th.

On our Feast Day, we pray that our loving God will continue to bless our
parish with abundant faith, hope and love!

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SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE
The 11:00am Mass will be cancelled throughout the months of
July and August, and will resume on Sunday, September 7^th.

SUMMER HOURS
for the Parish Offices will begin on Friday, June 20^th. The Business Office, The Family Faith Enrichment Office
and Parish Social Ministry will be open from
8am until 4pm Monday through Thursday.

The Rectory Office Hours will be 9am until 7:30pm Monday through Friday
and from 9am until 4pm on Saturday. The office will be closed on Sunday
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MAY 16 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
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Catholics in New York 1808-1946 explores the social and political
history of the diverse group of people who established the formidable
Catholic presence in New York.

For further information, click the following link.

http://www.mcny.org/exhibitions/future/684.html

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Attention Men of St. Mary's

If there is something missing in your life that you would
and you would like to see it made available at St. Mary's,
you are invited to attend the next meeting of the

Men's Planning Ministry

You are encouraged to bring your thoughts, ideas, challenges,
projects, or programs that you would like to see implemented,
where possible, at St. Mary's.

Our next meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, August 12th at 7:30pm in the Joseph Room.

Become part of a team that will do something great!

All men are welcome - bring a friend!

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SPLISH SPLASH ~ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13^thTake a "DAYcation" with your family and friends!$25.00 Per person ($10.00 off the regular price).
Permission slips and money due by August 7^th
as tickets need to be purchased prior to trip.
(Sorry, Bus Transportation was unaffordable).

RSVP to Theresa Roach at 581-4266, x 124
or e-mail troach@stmaryseastislip.org

ADULT CHAPERONES NEEDED!

MANHUNT and CAMP OUT AT ST. MARY’S ~ Watch for more info!

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The Shawl Ministry will meet August 14 and 28.

All meetings will be in the Sacred Heart Hall

Each shawl is made with special prayers before given to those in need of comfort during an illness, recovery or bereavement.

To learn more about this wonderful ministry, please call Margaret at 277-2618 or Theresa at 581-4266, ext. 124.

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CHRISTIAN COFFEE HOUSE

Join us on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16^th at 6:30pm
"Under The Stars"
for our outdoor Christian Coffee House.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a wonderful evening of prayer thru song,
great BBQ, dessert, raffles, fellowship and fun.

Music by "EYEWITNESS"

Admission is FREE (refreshments will be sold).
Bring the whole family!!!!

For more info, call Barbara @ 581-4266 x107.
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JOURNEY
~ A group for young adults (18-40+) ~

Join us as we break open the Word,
all the while getting to know God and one another

Our next meeting will be on August 18th will be held
at 7:30pm in the White House.

Please call Barbara to reserve your spot at 581-4266, x107
or e-mail babsmusic@aol.com

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CENTERING PRAYER
Monday, August 25th at 10am
in the Rectory Chapel.

CENTERING PRAYER is a method of prayer which helps us move
beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ.
The source of this prayer is the indwelling Presence of God.
The focus of Centering Prayer is the deepening of our relationship with the
living Christ. It tends to build communities of faith and bond the members
together in mutual friendship and love.
It is not exclusive to any one religion but nourishes the heart of every religion.
Thus it can enhance the practice of every religion.

To learn more about Centering Prayer,
call Sister Patty at 581-4266, x134 or simply join us!

All are welcome to join us in the quiet time of prayer.

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Retired Men's Ministry

on Wednesday, August 27 at 9:30am
in the Joseph Room after the 9:00 Mass.

If you are able, join us in the celebration of the Eucharist.
At our gatherings, we read and discuss the Gospel message for the
upcoming weekend. We also gather for some laughs, good times,
conversation, and coffee.

Where do we want to go? What do we want to do?
More importantly, what are you looking for?

Check us out.
Come grow with us.
Bring a friend.
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~ SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE ~

St. Mary’s Summer Blood Drive will be held on AUGUST 28^th
in the Auditorium from 3-8:30 PM.

You may donate if you are between the ages of 17 and 70,
weigh more than 110 lbs., and are in reasonably good health.

Your donation is desperately needed.
There is a critical shortage of available blood due to many factors,
including the natural disasters occurring across the country.
Each pint of blood can help 5 different people.

Your donation may be the gift of life to someone.

To schedule a convenient time,
please call the Parish Social Ministry Office at 631-581-4266, x129.

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~ CIRCLE OF SCRIPTURE ~

Will not meet during the summer months.
We will resume Tuesday, September 2.

When we will gather again to break open and share the Scriptures for the day.

Allow the word of God to challenge your comfort zones
and comfort your troubled soul by reading prayerfully some portion of the Scriptures
listed for each day on the inside flap of the weekly bulletin.

“The Word of God is living and effective,
sharper than any two-edged sword,
penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow,
and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.” ~ Hebrews 4:12.

Please join us in the Joseph Room on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8:30am
starting September 2.

All are welcome!
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The Anointing of the Sick Mass

will be celebrated

SATURDAY, September 06, 2008
at the 8:30 am Mass in the CHURCH.

The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is a
sacrament of healing. It is for all those who seek to be healed
physically, emotionally or spiritually.

All are most welcome.
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SAVE THE DATE

FOR ST. MARY’S

ANNUAL AUTUMN LEAVES DINNER DANCE

~ Saturday, OCTOBER 25^th ~

from 7pm to midnight at the Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip.

This year’s honorees are

Nick and Cathy Roberts
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Our meeting times and places have changed!

both the MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
will be meeting from 7-8:30pm in Sacred Heart Hall.

We will be meeting every Friday, same place, same time

We will no longer have pizza, but we will supply snacks and drinks!
Please come and join us!

For more information,
please call Theresa at 581-4266, x124, or e-mail troach@stmaryseastislip.org

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~ PRAYER-A-CISE ~

Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Rectory Chapel
New member orientation at 6:30pm

Learn how to pray as you dance! PRAYER-A-CISE begins with a short guided
reflection and incorporates various choreographed ballroom/Latin line dances to both meditative and upbeat spiritual music.

No prior dance knowledge or partner needed!

Love offering

For more info, please call Theresa at 581-4266 x124.
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and would like to list it on this page,
please e-mail
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