from Father Gerard

Divine Mercy Sunday April 19, 2020

Sunday, April 19, 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday

Parishioners of Holy Family Richard Buckley Dolores Gries Agnes Casamassima Joe & Ellen Carracino's 35th Avviversary Monday, April 20, 2020 Edith & Louis Russo PeterManieri

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Suzanne Kingsley Ellen Palmer

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Deacon Joe McNicholas Albert Harrison

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Marie Jeanette Gumpal Ann Novotny

Friday, April 24, 2020

Catherine Schreiber

Saturday, April 25, 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist

Special Intentions of Fr. Liam McDonald Anthony Calabrese

Sunday, April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter

Parishioners of Holy Family Ann Novotny Deacon Joe McNicholas Milka Laracuente Jeannine Maher

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Mass Schedule

Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. Please call the Parish Center to make an appointment for the necessary interview.

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Marriages must be arranged with the parish no later than six months in advance of your desired date. Please call the Parish Center to set an appointment.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Celebrated every Saturday from 4pm to 4:45pm in the Church or by appointment with a priest.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Celebrates Jesus’ healing touch and is offered to anyone who is seriously sick, about to undergo surgery, and/or suffering the effects of advanced age. It is celebrated on the First Saturday of the month at the 9:00am Mass. Emergency sick calls will be responded to as soon as possible by the priest on duty.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): The process of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) into the Body of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church for all those who are not baptized. If interested, please contact the Parish Center. Baptized non–Catholics and Adult Catholics who have not been confirmed are invited to contact the parish offices for information on this process

Eucharistic Adoration: Experience intimate time with our Eucharistic Lord Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 8:45am and on Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

We Celebrate the Sacraments

Consider offering the Altar Breads and Altar Candles either for Sunday or the week in memory of your loved ones. Their names will appear here in the bulletin. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.

Mass Intentions: The 2020 Mass Book is now open.

Mass intentions are a significant practice of our faith; offering the sacrifice of the Mass for the deceased and

spiritual graces for the living.

The Mass inTenTions for This week will be honored in The privaTe celebraTion of

Mass by our priesTs


In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

This passage from the First Letter of Saint Peter in today's second reading speaks very plainly to the moment we are currently living through. As I preached last week on Easter Sunday, we rejoice in the resurrection, yet at the same time are still suffering the pains of the Covid-19 pandemic. Joy and suffering are not mutually exclusive. In fact we can say that suffering is constitutive to true joy.Pope Saint John Paul II reflected on these words of Saint Peter at a prayer service for the sick and suffering in this way.

"In this way Human suffering is a great mystery, but our Christian tradition helps us to understand it. As we are told in the First Letter of Peter, we may be called to experience suffering in our lives, but only through a faith which is tested shall we obtain the salvation of our souls. The only way to share in Christ’s glorious victory over sin and death is by being united with him in his Passion. It is Jesus’ Death and Resurrection which show us the meaning of human suffering. Believers who suffer in union with Christ and surrender themselves to him help make his salvation known to others.""Jesus’ Passion and Crucifixion is not a stumbling block for you, but a source of joy and hope. Accepting your suffering in this way, you allow others to see the true dignity of the human person. You reveal a God who loves us so much that he became one of us in order to share our pain and sorrows. You make known the truth that God will transform death itself into a beautiful future where he will wipe away every tear from our eyes."

So this is our task, post Easter, to neither deny our suffering or the truth of the resurrection. Maybe not today, tomorrow or any time soon, but at some point we will be able to see how this crisis has helped us to grow in faith, to trust in the Lord and to find joy in rising from it.DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY In the 1930s, Jesus chose a humble Polish nun, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, to receive private revelations concerning Divine Mercy that were recorded in her Diary.St. Faustina’s Diary records Jesus’ request that a Feast of Mercy be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. On May 5, 2000, five days after the canonization of St. Faustina, the Vatican decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter would henceforth be known as Divine Mercy Sunday.Jesus appeared to St. Faustina in a vision, with his right hand raised in a blessing and his left touching his garment above his heart. Red and white rays emanate from his heart, symbolizing the blood and water that was poured out for our salvation and our sanctification. The Lord requested that “Jesus, I trust in You” be inscribed under his image.The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was also given to St. Faustina and, in addition, Jesus gave St. Faustina nine intentions for which to pray the Chaplet beginning on Good Friday and ending on Holy Saturday. The Priests, Seminarian Chris and

I have been live streaming our prayer of the novena every day of this past week. Throughout it, we have prayed especially for those who are significantly burdened by the coronavirus pandemic. Today at 3:00 p.m. on both our YouTube channel and Facebook page we will stream a special praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, remembering all the many who have born the cross of the Covid-19 virus. Please join us. You can find the link on our web page https://holyfamilyparishny.org I ask you to continue to pray for the sick and to let us know of those who are afflicted, so we may

remember them in prayer. I also ask you to sincerely pray for those who have shouldered much of the sorrow and anxieties of these days, our health care and emergency personnel. EASTER BLESSINGS OF HOMES AND FAMILIES - The Priests of Holy Family will be offering Easter Blessings of your homes and your families. We will visit from a safe distance on the sidewalk or front yard and extend the blessings of the Resurrected Lord on you, as we continue to support each other during this difficult time. Please go the on line form at https://tinyurl.com/Hfam-EB to schedule an Easter Home Blessing. CONTINUED THANKS - I express my gratitude once again for the kindness and care you have been showing to us. We very much appreciate the cards, notes, emails and voice messages you have left for us.On behalf of Sister Carol and those who are served by our food pantry, I express our deepest appreciation for your continued care for those who are most in needIn addition, your continued financial support of the parish is remarkable. Due to the limited schedule of staff, along with the Easter holiday, last week's collection information is not yet completely compiled, but I can share with you that together this parish community is continuing to do an awesome job of sustaining the mission of the parish. Please continue to do so. Weekly envelopes and your Easter Gift to the parish can be mailed in or dropped off at the office as well as through our secure on line platform, Parish Giving (enroll at www.tinyurl.com/give2hfam)May God Bless You and Your Families, for Jesus Christ is risen, he is truly risen. Peace,

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“making a difference, one child at a time”“making a difference, one child at a time”Holy Family SchoolHoly Family School

Holy Family School families shared their talents and made crosses, or drew a picture of one of the stations of the cross. Thank you to Mrs Ferreri for putting them all together in a collage AND for decorating the front window of school with a special cross and message.

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Religious EducationReligious Education “building a life of faith”“building a life of faith”

Keep up with us on Social Media!

@HFRE on Twitterfacebook.com/HFReligiousEd

This Week in Religious Education … Thank you to all children who participated in our Alleluia Activity! Pictured are some of the children with their Alleluia banners, a symbol of our Easter joy.The music video featuring all the children’s work can be found here: https://youtu.be/iDK7SgKuwWUHoly Family Religious Education Classes have been canceled until further notice. Weekly lessons have been emailed to families for children to complete at home.Please contact Cathy Weiss at [email protected] if you have not been receiving emails.All families are encouraged to take advantage of the time to pray together as a family.Holy Family Parish offers livestream of daily Mass, Adoration and the Rosary. Please see this week’s bulletin for details on how to access these prayer resources.

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“When we share our gifts - talent in time and prayer, “When we share our gifts - talent in time and prayer, or monetarily, we continue the work of Jesus.”or monetarily, we continue the work of Jesus.”Everyday StewardshipEveryday Stewardship

A parish survives and thrives through the generosity of its parishioners. All parishioners are asked to make a thoughtful and sacrificial contribution to our parish. Your financial support is truly a necessary gift from God!

Please avoid sacrificing your weekly contribution when supporting a special

collection.As an alternative to weekly envelopes, Holy Family Parish participates in PARISH GIVING which offers a secure way for you to send, and our parish to receive, your regular contributions - even when you are prevented from attending Mass. Visit our parish website, holyfamilyparishny.org to begin using PARISH GIVING. Support: 1-866-307-7140

Offertory Collection April 5, 2020

Funds needed to meet weekly budget $ 15,000 Received $ 11,169 Electronic Giving $ 4,329 Total $ 15,948 Year-to-date Deficit $ 15,158Year-to-date Deficit $ 15,158 Second Collection: None

Offertory Collection April 12, 2020

Funds needed to meet weekly budget $ 15,000 Received $ 11,169 Electronic Giving $ 4,329 Total $ 15,948 Year-to-date Deficit $ 15,158Year-to-date Deficit $ 15,158 Second Collection: None

We are accepting requests from any parishioners that would like a Summary of Contribution Letter for 2019. If you would like to receive a letter, please call Joan in the Parish Center at 938-3846 ext. 390. ONLY parishioners that request this information will receive a letter. Thank you for your continued support of Holy Family Parish.

Youth MinistryYouth Ministry “we live Christ”“we live Christ”

Due to publishing deadlines, the April 12 and Easter Sunday

collection information is not avaliable. The collection

information will be published in an upcoming bulletin

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“the action that the faith community takes to live out the gospel we proclaim “the action that the faith community takes to live out the gospel we proclaim and to grow in love with our neighbor.”and to grow in love with our neighbor.”

Parish Social MinistryParish Social MinistryParish Social Ministry Office

& Food Pantry Hours Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday - 10:30am - 2:30pm

by appointment

The Thrift Shop will be closed until further notice. No donations will be accepted during this time.

Call us at 516-938-3846 ext. 322 Please do not leave any items or donations at our doors or inside the Church.

Food Pantry NeedsThank you for your faithful support of the pantry. The items listed are our greatest need at this time. Your generous assistance is always greatly appreciated.

canned meatpaper towelstissues dish detergent toilet paper

napkins cooking oil tunabrown & white rice

canned fruit boxed juice deodorant chilli shampoo

cereal toothpaste

Medical Hardware/Wheelchairs - Parishioners who are in need of shower benches, commodes, crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, etc. please feel free to contact the Outreach Office (938-3846 x331) first. We are happy to share our equipment with you on a permanent or temporary basis.

Living Waters Catholic Counseling – www.livingwaterscounseling.bizLocated on the Campus of St. Elizabeth’s Church, 175 Wolf Hill Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-754-3990 Fax: 631-271-0914. Spanish speaking counselors are available

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS – Residential Services for Developmentally Disabled Adults Nassau, Western Suffolk & East End locations. Starting salary: $13.00/hr. (+weekend & East End differentials) FT & PT evening, awake overnight & weekend shifts available. And many flexible On Call opportunities. We are seeking individuals who have a sincere desire to use their skills to help our Developmentally Disabled Adults enhance their ability to lead self-determining lives and participate fully in the community. Essential functions include personal care, household maintenance, transporting /safeguarding residents on community outings, coaching for skills development & administering meds. Experienced and non-experienced welcome to apply. Training provided. HS diploma/GED and a clean, valid NYS Driver’s License are needed to apply. To apply, transmit resume via email or fax. Please reference “DSP – parish bulletin” in the subject line of your fax: 516.733.7038 or email: [email protected] For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go to: www.catholiccharities.cc/careers

Are you or someone you know having family or interpersonal problems due to drinking ALCOHOL and/or using DRUGS? CATHOLIC CHARITIES / Talbot House, a Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, located in Bohemia provides withdrawal and stabilization services on a voluntary basis to males and females over the age of 18, who are seeking to stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. The medical and clinical staff at Talbot House will assess the kind of care the person needs, to begin his/her journey in recovery. For more information, please call: 631-589-4144. Talbot House staff is available 24/7. Each call is confidential. Talbot House is a NO fee for service program. .

Have you filled out your 2020 Census yet? The Census impacts our hospitals, our healthcare, our disaster programs - all systems that are being stretched thin by the current public health crisis. Fill out the Census today to contribute to a brighter, more resilient future for Long Island. Go to www.2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020.


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Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Worldwide Marriage EncounterJesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." Bring the peace of Christ into your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next

Weekends are Jun 26-28, 2020 in Huntington, NY and Nov 6-8, 2020 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/.

Go to our Facebook page for livestreams and more information regarding our COVID-19 repsonsehttps://www.facebook.com/holyfamilyhicksville/

Go to our Youtube page for livestreams of masses, adoration, and prayer services https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCMIhnLdjIF4CWDlDWAOGlQ

The Priests of Holy Family will be offering an Easter Home Blessings. Please

go the the Google Form to schedue an Easter Home Blessing. https://tinyurl.

com/Hfam-EB


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Ministries of PrayerMinistries of Prayer

April 19, 2020

Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/Ps 118/1 Pt 1:3-9/ Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2/Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93/Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34/Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34/Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27/Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89/Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16/ 1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35

We pray for all parishioners and their loved ones and friends

that have died.

FRED HOEHING TRINIDAD ESTIPANA

VERONICA EVANS

We Pray for the SickWe would like to send a get well and/or encouragement card to parishioners and their friends and families. Please send in your requests or call the Parish Center, ext. 302, if you have any questions. Please include:

Name of the person: _____________________________Name of the Person Making Request (& Relationship): ____________________________________________

Your Phone Number: _______________________

Conceicao CantigaDolores Decanio Christopher DiSimoneLana Driscoll Dennis GlanderDiana GleasonCarol HoermannBiaggio IanneceFrancine Leggio Fiona McNicholas

Joanne McNicholasSarah McNicholasSean McNicholasBrian HarveyGloria HarveyIshmael MendesKaitlin Rose MurphyTom MurphySister Joan O’Connor Riley Perna

Matt Phelan Diane Reilly Joe Sheehan Nate Story Maureen Tighe Donna W. Vikki Wilkie

Thomas J. Kilbride, Lt. Colonel, US ArmyJohn Patrick Kilbride III, Colonel, US ArmyThomas C. Ludwig, Major, US ArmyMichael Tynan, Lance Cpl., US MarinesMichael W. Aznaran, BM3, US Coast GuardMatthew Sweeney, Captain, US MarinesMatthew Antonik, Sgt,. US MarinesRigoberto Colon “Rigo”, Lt. Colonel, US MarinesJames Colvin, 2nd Lt, US MarinesMichael Silver, Lt. Jg., US NavyRobert Savoldy, Spc, US ArmyFrederick J. Britton, Lt.Julian M. Coca A1C Air Force Devin G. Hudson, H.A., US NavyCameron James, 1st Lt., US ArmyJeremy D. Schara, STG2, US Navy Daniel Gabbard, Pvt., US MarinesRafael Garcia, Pvt, HHC 8 ENBN,Rebecca Burgess, 2nd Lt., US MarinesThomas Likos, Spc, US ArmyJohn Patrick Orr, Tl., Jg, US NavyDaniel Erik Rogers, Lt. Cmd. US NavyRobert T. Ludwig, Sgt., US ArmyAndrew Hupfer, Sgt. 1st Class, US ArmyEric Hupfer, Sgt., US MarinesPatrick McCallion, 2nd Lt., US Army Michael Handwerker, 1st Lt., US ArmyBrendon McShea, Major, US Army

Thomas Mcshea, Captain, US Army Ned J. Davis, ENS, US NavyJohn M. Mirro, GM2, US NavyPaul J. Laughlin, General, US ArmyRobert M. Dones, Corporal, US MarinesMark A. Dones, Corporal, US MarinesThomas Heibert, Colonel, US ArmyRyan Calabrese, Seaman, US NavyMatthew Reyes, Lcpl, US MarinesElizabeth Werns, LTC, US ArmyColleen M. Patton, Lt. Jg, US Coast GuardNicholas Berk, Sergeant, US MarinesThomas M McManhon, Master Sergeant, USAFMario Santo, PVT, US MarinesAnthony Saracino, Jr., Corporal, US MarinesMatthew Waters, Sgt, US ArmyAlbert DeStefano, 1st Lt., US ArmyBrewster J. Tisson, Captain, US ArmyAndrew Kahl, Sgt., MarineMatthew J. Antonik, Gy Sgt, US MarinesBrenden Malle, Lance Cpl., US MarinesDr. Daniel P. Howard, Lt., US NavyGabriella Hernandez, Pvt., US Navy Lauren Klos, Pvt, US Army Dr. Meaghan J. Flatley, Captain, US Army Paul Michael Emmi, 1st Lt., U.S. ArmyChristina Smith, 1st Class Airman, US Air force

Please pray for the members of our Parish Family

serving in the Armed Forces.

If you have a name of a loved one serving our country,

please submit to the office, or place this in the basket

at Mass.

________________________ Name and Rank

________________________ Mailing Address


Holy Family Parish Directory 516-938-3846

Pastoral Staff

Father Gerard Gentleman, Pastor [email protected] Ext. 307

Father Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate Pastor [email protected] Ext. 305

Father Liam McDonald, Associate [email protected] Ext. 333

Deacon John McGonigle [email protected] Ext. 352

Deacon Dave White [email protected] Ext. 351

†Deacon Joseph McNicholas

Sister Carol Radosti, OP, Parish Social Ministry [email protected] Ext. 331

Mrs. Maryalice Doherty, Principal, Holy Family School [email protected] Ext. 328

Mrs. Cathy Weiss, Administrator, Religious Education [email protected] Ext. 320

Mr. Ronald Land, Director of Music [email protected] Ext. 308

Mr. Steve Benner, Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected] Ext. 340

Seminarian Christopher Heller [email protected] Ext. 325

Holy Family School

Mrs. Celeste Calabro, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Ext. 329

Mrs. Kerri Sullivan, Nurse Ext. 332

Religious Education Program

Mrs. Joan Berk, Secretary [email protected] Ext. 321

Parish Social Ministry Program

Outreach Office Ext. 322 [email protected] Thrift Shop Ext. 323

Parish Support Staff

Mr. Tim Kirkwood, Facilities Manager [email protected] Ext. 364

Mrs. Tara Kammerer, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Ext. 302

Mrs. Nancy Brown, Accountant [email protected] Ext. 316

Mrs. Rose Perazzo, Parish and Tuition Secretary [email protected] Ext. 301

Mr. Michael Messina, Bulletin Editor [email protected] Ext. 303

In ResidenceFr. R. Michael Reid, Chaplain, Holly Patterson Ext. 342

HF Parish Ministry List/ContactsALTAR SERVERS - Fr. Daniel Ext. 305 [email protected]

BAPTISMAL PREP - Deacon Dave White Ext. 351 [email protected]

BOY SCOUTS - Lisa Goodman (Hartel) 495-0465 [email protected] Ernie Kiraly 334-0906 [email protected]

CHALICE PROGRAM & INTERCESSORY PRAYER – Sue Zanis [email protected] 931-7160

CONSOLATION & EMMAUS - Karen Jenkins 735-5968 [email protected]

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER - Sophia Mundy 605-0152 [email protected]

CUB SCOUTS - Danielle Corrigan 551-4795 [email protected] Joanie Story [email protected] 532-6177

CYO - John Colonna 302-6219 [email protected]

EM’S & LECTOR MINISTRY - John Klos 735-3066 [email protected]

FAMILY LIFE - Jack O’Brien 724-6821 [email protected]

FESTIVAL COMMITTEE - Contact parish offices 938-3846 [email protected]

GIRL SCOUTS - Eileen Sill 931-0631 [email protected]

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Bill Sheeckutz 729-0217 [email protected]

LAY CARMELITES - Marianne Mirkow 330-4739 [email protected]

LECTIO DIVINA – Fr. Gerard Gentleman Ext. 307 [email protected]

MARY'S HANDS MINISTRY - Chris Wilkie [email protected]

MICHAEL’S ANGELS - Adult Core Team Ext. 331 [email protected]

MUSIC MINISTRY – Ron Land Ext. 308 [email protected]

OUTREACH MINISTRY – Sr. Carol Ext. 331 [email protected]

RCIA PROGRAM - Chris Wilkie [email protected]

ROSARY SOCIETY - Frances Marchal 796-9387 [email protected]

THRIFT SHOP MINISTRY – Maureen Phillips Ext. 323

YOUTH GROUP – Steve Benner Ext. 340 [email protected]

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