For any information,
please call the Rectory @ 631) 581-4266 ext. 100
The Anointing of the Sick Mass
will be celebrated
SATURDAY, September 4, 2010
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._____________________________________________________________________
St. Mary Parish welcomes
Seminarian Brandon O’Brien,
who will join us on Tuesday, September 7th
Brandon will be completing his Pastoral Year at St. Mary.
Brandon is originally from Sacred Heart Parish in
North Merrick and will be ordained a Deacon in two years.
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The Parish Offices will be closed on
Monday, September 6, 2010
in observance of Labor Day.Have a safe and happy holiday!
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St. Mary
“SENIOR CONNECTION”
invites you to participate in a Mini-Auction at our next gathering on
Tuesday, September 7th from 1pm to 3pm in Sacred Heart Hall.
We will provide desserts and beverages.
Come meet, mingle and enjoy the company of some really nice people as
we gather for prayer, conversation, companionship and some fun.
Ladies & Gentlemen are most welcome. Bring a friend!_____________________________________________________________________
THE SHAWL MINISTRY
will meet September 9th and 23rd
from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in Joseph Room.
Each shawl, baby hat, or blanket 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, call Margaret at 277-2618.
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9-11 Remembrance Mass
will be held on Saturday, September 11th at 11:30am in the Church.
Please join us as we offer our prayers for those who perished,
for their families and loved ones,
and for all the responders who face health issues today.
Let us pray for peace in the world.
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~ ST. MARY’S MEN’S MINISTRY ~
All men (18 years of age and older) are invited to join us on
Tuesday, September 14th.
We will gather in the Church promptly at 7:30pm for
Adoration of the Blessed Sacramentfollowed by discussion of the question
"Should the Catholic Church be involved in politics?"
immediately following in Sacred Heart Hall.
Join in the adventure of what it means to be a Catholic man in today’s society,
and explore our Christian male spirituality. There are no fees, no pressure and
no membership obligations, and there is always ample time for
discussion, questions and comments.
Come on in! Check us out! Bring a friend!
All are welcome!____________________________________________________________________
ST. MARY ROSARY SOCIETY ~
Please join us for our
Welcome Back Meeting on Wednesday,
September 15th at 9:30am in the St. Joseph Room.
All are welcome!
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERIES
St. Mary Parish is offering a 4-week workshop series designed
to provide education and support to the
Caregivers of our Community on
Saturday mornings from 10am to 11:30am in Sacred Heart Hall.
Presenters: Marilyn Gormley, Esq. and Loretta M. Avallone, LCSW.The weekly topics include:
September 18th Home Care Programs
September 25th Residential Care Options
October 2nd Stress Management:
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
October 16th Estate Planning Tools_____________________________________________________________________
HOLY HOUR
Please come pray with us every third Monday
from 12:00 noon until 1:00pm
We will next gather September 20th, 2010.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,
the recitation of the Rosary (luminous mysteries),
personal quiet prayer and Benediction.All are welcome to join us in this quiet hour.
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CENTERING PRAYER
Monday, September 20th 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.
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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Fr. Hugh will hold a 5-week scripture course on the
“GOSPEL OF MATTHEW”
on Tuesday evenings
September 21st , September 28th, October 5th, October 12th, and October 19th from 7:30pm to 9pm in the Rectory Chapel.
Please read Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4 for the first class.
If you plan to attend, please call Teresa Van Buren at 581-4266, x105._____________________________________________________________________
Retired Men's Ministry
on Wednesday, September 22nd 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.
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~ WOMEN OF ST. MARY ~
Join us for a monthly Women’s Bible Study, Discussion & Reflection
on Wednesday, September 22nd, Thursday, October 21st,
and Wednesday, November 17th
from 10am-11am in the Joseph Room.
Please RSVP to Sister Patty at 581-4266, x134 or Avida Delgenio at 277-0520._____________________________________________________________________
Trying to get back into a normal rhythm after the hectic
pace of this summer season?
Have the daily distractions been interrupting your prayer time?
Need some quiet time to focus on prayer?
Possibly TAIZE is an answer for you.
TAIZE prayer takes about 40 minutes and includes contemplation,
musical chant/prayer, scripture reading, and veneration of the cross.
The environment is quiet, peaceful and conducive to prayerful reflection.
Please consider joining us for the next TAIZE prayer on
Tuesday, September 28th at 7:30pm in the CHURCH.
._____________________________________________________________________ST. MARY HARVEST CELEBRATION
Join us for this evening of great food, raffles,
and wonderful sense of parish community.
The dinner will be held at
Captain Bill’s
Friday, October 22, 2010.
Watch this space for more details....and save the date!
It promises to be a wonderful evening!___________________________________________________________________
AND
SAVE THE DATE
Parish Outreach is holding our very first FUNd RAISER!“Rock Out Hunger Concert”
Boulton Center, Bay Shore, NY
Sunday, November 14th from 6pm to 9pm
All proceeds will benefit our Food Pantry.
Tickets at $25 and will be sold through the
Boulton Center online, or from the PSM Office.
Checks payable to St. Mary Outreach.
Ads are available in our Journal.
Help us “Rock Out Hunger’!___________________________________________________________________
YOUTH MINISTRY is about FUN, FAITH & FRIENDSHIP & SERVICE!
It is FUN, FAITH & FRIENDSHIP on
FRIDAYS ~ 7-9pm in Sacred Heart Hall.
Please join us for our next meetings
from 7-9pm in Sacred Heart Hall to learn more about upcoming events.
For more info, call Theresa Roach at 581-4266, x124
or e-mail stmarysteenministry@yahoo.com_____________________________________________________________________
~ CIRCLE OF SCRIPTURE ~
Will resume September 7
on Tuesdays and Thursdays
and 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
All are welcome!
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and would like to list it on this page,
please e-mail
barbarag@stmaryseastislip.org_______________________________________________________________________
