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1 March 27, 2022. of God. He wants the Church to journey together: walking forward, listening to the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. To this end, the Holy Father has asked every diocese to have an experience of synodality before they meet. Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski has been asked by Bishop John Barres to lead our The Synod of Bishops will meet in Oc- diocesan synodal process. With his characteristic tober 2023 to explore the theme of synodality joy, enthusiasm. and collaborative spirit, he will en- journeying together in the life of the Church. sure our journeying together is fruitful and graceful. Though less than two years away from gather- In the coming days, he will communicate how the ing in Rome, preparations for this XVI Ordinary experience of synodality can be lived in the Dio- General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops cese. especially in our parishes.

2 For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participa- Bishop Andrzej will give two opportunities tion and, Mission have begun. as he gives a Liturgical Catechesis on the meaning During this preparatory phase, Pope of Synod of Syndolity, explaining the three themes Francis desires the involvement of the People STATIONS OF THE CROSS . No. 1027 in the Blue Gather Hymnal Every Friday during Lent, 1st Reading: Joshua 5:9a,10-12 12:45pm 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3,11-32. LITURGICAL MUSIC for the Holy Mass: And on GOOD FRIDAY join us for the OUTDOOR. The Time of Fulfillment (verse 4) STATIONS of the CROSS on DEER PARK AVENUE at Amazing Grace #645 12:00 Noon returning to the Church about We Remember #681 2 Make this tradition part of your Christ, Be Our Light! #590 Triduum this year. (All Masses except Sunday 6pm) In the event of inclement weather, we will pray the sta- - - tions in the Church.

3 Schedule of Masses Parish Office Tel: (631) 667-4044. Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil). Fax: (631) 667-6237. Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am: Family Mass - LIVESTREAM, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm Email: 4:00 pm (Vietnamese Mass) & 6:00 pm Office Hours Weekdays: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:15 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday: 8:30 am Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Holy Day Schedule Tuesday & Thursday: Please check the Bulletin and the Parish Website. 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: (Children's Chapel) Parish Social Ministry Office Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday: after the 12:15 pm Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Saturday: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and by appointment by calling the Parish Office Other hours by appointment only. Email: BAPTISM: Saturday at 12:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Contact the Parish Center to arrange for an interview and to register for the required preparation class.

4 MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance and prior to wedding reception plans. Call the Parish Center to make an appointment for the initial intake. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Holy Communion will be ministered by appointment to those confined to home. Contact the Parish Center to schedule a visit by a Eucharistic Minister. THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Saturdays after the 8:30 am Mass (inform priest before Mass or request for it after Mass) . In an emergency, call the Parish Office to request a priest. Outside office hours, call (631) 667-4044, Ext. 9. PASTORAL STAFF: (631) 667-4044 PARISH TRUSTEES. Mary Malerba Rev. Gius Garcia, Pastor, Ext. 121. John Grieb Rev. Patrick Grace, Associate Pastor, Ext. 166 Rev. Christopher Deh, Associate Pastor, Ext. 165. Rev. Francis D. Sang, In Residence, Ext. 170 (Retired). Rev. Gregory Cappuccino, Occasional Help, (Retired).

5 Deacon John F. Fitzpatrick, Ext. 124. Deacon James A. Murano, Liturgical Music Ext. 127. Deacon William Sperl, Ext. 112. Mrs. Catherine Henery Ext. 111, Ms. Amora Laucella, Religious Education, Ext. 145. Bookkeeper Ms. Janet McEnany, Social Ministry, Ext 105. Mrs. Joan Ann Loring, Ext. 122. Mr. Timothy Leitch, Youth Ministry, Ext. 154. Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor Deacon Philip A. Mills, Jr. Business Manager, Ext. 110. Mrs. Marianne Saffran, Ext. 115. Baptism & Wedding Coordinator -2- MASS INTENTIONS. Monday March 28. 7:00 AM: For Lawrence Malerba's intentions 8:30 AM: For Margie Ricolcol's intentions 12:15 PM: Robert Hever REST IN PEACE. Tuesday March 29 Jean M. Simeone, Mary M. Nellany, Teresa Gannon, 7:00 AM: For Lawrence Malerba's intentions Maryann Farrell, John A. DeStefano, Patricia Alfano, 8:30 AM: For Matthew Malerba's intentions Alberta Citrano, George A.

6 Hoar, Anna Caltabiano 12:15 PM: Donera Cucchiara NEWLY BAPTIZED. Wednesday March 30 We pray for the new members of our family For Father Christopher Deh's intentions Olivia Rose Aliaga, Savannah Grace Connor, 7:00 AM: Noah Riley Thompson, Reese Elizabeth Thompson, 8:30 AM: For Matthew Malerba's intentions Zoey Ann Thompson 12:15 PM: Richard Fieldman BANNS OF MARRIAGE. Thursday March 31 Third Banns 7:00 AM: For Lawrence Malerba's intentions Thomas Maiorini Ss. Cyril and Methodius Christopher Papa Michele Loglisci Ss. Cyril and Methodius 8:30 AM: 12:15 PM: Frank Mulligan PRAY FOR THE SICK. T. J. Hicks, Christian Daniel, Bella Barra, Frank Barra, Margaret Friday April 1. McCartney, Theresa Schaefer, Leonard Caltabiano, Joseph 7:00 AM: For Lawrence Malerba's intentions Massa, Connie Rigert, Stanley Urbanowski Stephen Neveroski, Eugene Sheehy, Clemente Oropallo, Kevin Talbot, Jean 8:30 AM: For Matthew Malerba's intentions Fortunato, Joyce Ratushny, Barbara Dunne, Louis Xavier 12:15 PM: (Open: no offered intentions) Maldonado, Kristen Mills, Tony Bufalino, Jackie Becker, Susan Marsillo, Carmelo Mal Controne, Joseph Battista, Brianna Barra, Saturday April 2 Cathy Salegna, Chrisie Carbona, Julio Cesar Rivera, Baby Ezra Folcik, Omar Stuart, Lucy Symes, Carmine Soldano, Joseph, 8:30 AM Purgatorial Society Sydney & Parette Torres, Diane Ryan, Brendan Gould, John 5.

7 00 PM Richard, Marcellina and Michael Solomita, Dorothy Viviani, Petey Muller, Mark Dixon, Troy Liddell, Rosemarie Mallon, Teresa Allers Maloney, Peter Franzese, Joann Awe, Salvatore Piazzolla, Mark Glatzer, Rosemarie Dorsty, Annmarie Costiglio, MP, Mellie, Sunday April 3 Eileen Conlin, Marie Merrifield, 50 Joey, Carl Zajac, Barbara Fasano, Cynthia Nieves, Junior, Laurence Taylor, Theresa 8:00 AM Giuseppe Giuliano Scheuer Smith, Sylvia H., Ronald Beauzais, Angelina Antonio Rigunay Duramacco, Luke Mohan, Mary Phelan, Pat Berberich, baby 9:30 AM. William Shirk, Patti Lazarich, Maria Garcia, Tom Fitzgerald, 11:00 AM Gloria V. Herrena, Vito Imbriano, Angelina Castel- Robert Glaser, Keith Thomas, Lydia Reveron, Christopher M. lano, William Danisi, Theresa Liebernan, Bobby Wall Grippo, Fred Rivera, Kazimiera Iwinska 12:30 AM Aniello Balzano WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR.

8 6:00 PM For Our Parishioners SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN. Sgt. Joseph Evola, Karley Hawkins, Gabriella Hawkins, PRESIDERS FOR NEXT WEEK'S MASSES Ryan Ferrara, Sean O'Farrell von Fenton, Lt. Patrick H. LaMonica, Lt. Jonathan W. LaMonica, 1st Lt. Charles Saturday, April 2. Gulotta, Captain Matthew Gulotta, James Powers, 5:00 PM: Fr. Patrick Grace Cordel Breitenstein, Commander Christopher Grande, Sgt. Vincent Tullo US Army, Thomas Anthony Brick US. Sunday, April 3 Marines, Staff Sgt. Jason Miller, Warrant Officer Kelly 8:00 AM: Fr. Gius Garcia Johnston, Chief R. Travis Johnston, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kaitlyn Parisi, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kacey 9:30 AM: Fr. Christopher Deh Medrano, Petty Officer 1st Class Hugo Medrano, Petty 11:00 AM: Fr. Patrick Grace Officer 2nd Class Vincent Parisi III, Major Salvatore W. Garcia. If you would like your family member added to 12:30 PM: Fr.

9 Gius Garcia the list or if one has returned home, please contact the 6:00 PM: Fr. Christopher Deh Parish Office or email -3- use to answer to assist our bishops when they of Communion + Participation + Mission as part meet in Rome in 2023. These questions will be of the over-arching synodal theme of Journeying collated and submitted to the diocesan synodal Together. These are Zoom meetings on Monday, committee. The bishop will carry with him the April 25 and Wednesday, May 18. If you wish to summarized material to Rome. learn more about the Synod, please call Suzanne As we begin, let us continue to ask for an at 516-744-6850 or email westernvicari- outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as well as the You will be provided with a link for powerful intercession of Mary, Mother of the the Zoom meeting. Church. The Synod is not just a one time event but a process and manner of being Church that the Pope wants to implement.

10 It is a way by which we exercise our identity as communion as we The Synod calls the People listen to one another and to enter into fraternal of God, in all their diversity, dialogue. It is not merely to air our opinions and to resolve differences but a way to allow the Holy to embark on a journey to- Spirit residing in each one to lead the Church into the direction that it needs to go. gether toward a common In the next coming weeks, we will be put- mission to witness to the love ting out materials and publishing a questionnaire of God at work in the world.. in the bulletin and on our website that we could MEMORIALS March 27 to April 2. BREAD AND WINE - Happy Birthday Terry Anne. Love, Mom and Dad ALTAR CANDLES - Available CANDLES AT BLESSED MOTHER'S SHRINE - Available CANDLES AT ST JOSEPH'S SHRINE - Available Altar Candles and Candles at Our Lady's Shrine and St.