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Saint Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church
37 Union Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701
MISSION STATEMENT We dream of St. Martin’s as a Eucharistic
community celebrating our life in Jesus
Christ by prayer, learning and service.
PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Gerard Gordon, Pastor
Rev. Joseph Madsen, Associate Pastor
Deacon Richard Ferri
Deacon Michael A. Aprile
Peter Schubart, Music Director
Maria Martinez, School Principal
Keith Mainhart, Social Ministry Director
Jennifer Kennedy, Religious Ed. Coordinator
PARISH STAFF Michelle Hackett, Business Manager
Flora Puoplo, School Admin. Assistant
Kelly Harvey, Tuition Secretary
PARISH DIRECTORY Rectory Office 631‐264‐0124
Rectory Fax 631‐264‐0139
Music Director 631‐264‐0139
School Office 631‐264‐7166
Religious Education Office 631‐691‐1617
Parish Outreach Office 631‐264‐4840
‐Employment Program 631‐598‐2378
St. Martin’s Thrift Shop 631‐598‐1144
Parish Website‐ www.stmartinschurch.net
School Website‐ www.smtschool.org
Rectory Email– [email protected]
PARISH MEMBERSHIP We welcome new families to register.
RECTORY HOURS Monday‐Friday:
9:00 AM‐12:30 PM & 1:30‐5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00AM‐2:00PM
OUTREACH HOURS Monday‐Friday:
10:00AM‐12:30PM & 1:30‐4:00PM BULLETIN DEADLINE Mondays ‐ 12:00 Noon
Bulletin E‐mail‐ [email protected]
SACRAMENTS EUCHARIST MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8:30AM, 5:00PM (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday: 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00PM
Monday through Friday: 8:30AM
Holy Days: Schedule will be announced on the previous Sunday.
Parishioners who are unable to attend Sunday Mass may receive the
Eucharist at home on a weekly basis. Please call the rectory to arrange
for a visit by a Special Minister of Holy Communion.
RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 4:00PM and by appointment.
BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated on the second & fourth Sundays of each month
at 1:30PM. Please call the Rectory to schedule a Baptism celebration and
to arrange for an initial interview and a Baptism preparation meeting for
parents. Baptisms will take place on the second & fourth Sundays, at
1:30PM.
MARRIAGE Marriages are celebrated on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at
prearranged times. Please call the rectory at least six months in advance
of an intended date in order to make an appointment to complete the
preliminary arrangements, set a date for the wedding, and register for
the required marriage preparation program.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Anointing of the Sick is available every Saturday after the 8:30AM
Mass especially for parishioners who have medical procedures
scheduled for the coming week.
DEVOTIONS DAILY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Monday through Saturday immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Every Monday immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass.
ROSARY AND CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Every Monday at 7:00 PM in the church.
EXPOSITION, EVENING PRAYER, & BENEDICTION 1st Wednesday of every month in the church ‐ Prayer and Benediction at
11:30AM to 12:30PM.
TAIZE PRAYER Fourth Friday of the Month at 8:00PM.
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays, 7‐9PM
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR THE SICK
FOR THE DECEASED
Steven A. Soper, Sr.
FOR THE MILITARY Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform in our country’s time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Dennis Montagna
Daniel Wilmer
Janet Higgins
Lucy Latting
Al D’Avolio
Sue Lomot
Thomas Brown
Richard Bonser
Thomas Bigliani
Marlene Sommers
Diana DeRosa
Ken Feder
Ann Anglim
Georgia Medley
Carol Loske
Kevin Kretz
Liam Wallace
John Meury
Theresa Distler
If you have someone serving in the military who is currently stationed
in the Middle East or other combat zone, please contact the Rectory,
631‐264‐0124, with Name, Rank and Branch of Service.
Army National Guard
Sgt. George F. Pozo
Cpt. Patrick J. Harding
U.S. Army
Sgt. Brian Flynn
Cpl. Dennis James, Jr.
AIC Mark Mohoney
SPC Stacy Ann Willingham
SPC Stephen Clampitt
SPC Zachary Small
Lt. Douglas Dornbier II
Sgt. Thomas J. McShane
Lt. George Anderson
Cpt. James Anderson
Pvt. Michael Perez
Sgt. Pat Kearney
SPC Ryan Larkin
1st LT. Daniel G. Prial
1st LT. Terence P. Prial
Sgt. Sean Luhman
1st LT. Michael Diliello
Samantha McDermott‐Gamble
Joshua Gebhart
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Donnelly
Sgt. Sean Natuzzi
Sgt. Thomas J. McDonough
U.S. Marine Corps
LCpl. Nate Foersch
Maj. Timothy Hiel
PFC William MacKenzie
2nd LT. Michael Rosenberg
LCpl. Michael Harms
LCPL James W. Suschinsky
LCPl. Korkean Dulgerian
LCPL Charles Wojcik
PFC Andrew Scott
LCpl. Joseph J. Pirro
LCPL James T. Fulford
U.S. Navy
Michael Azzara
Stephen Joblon
Jason Kinkead
ET 3 Marcie Moher
Edward Rivera
MM2 Matthew Kalinowski
MM3 Joseph Kalinowski
Anthony J. Magri
Lt. Michael Siderine
MA3 (SW) David J. Heffron
ENS John Homola
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Rob Bracero
Lt. Daniel Gavigan
Lt. Col. James Grace
Welcome Home
LCMDR Andrew D’Ambrosio
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd
Acts 2:42‐47/1 Pt 1:3‐9/Jn 20:19‐31(43)
5:00PM Lyreek Crawley
SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd
Acts 2:42‐47/1 Pt 1:3‐9/Jn 20:19‐31(43)
9:00AM Dennis Reardon
10:30AM Jerry Parente
12 NOON William Gordon Larkin
5:00PM People of the Parish
MONDAY, APRIL 24th
Acts 4:23‐31/Jn 3:1‐8(267)
8:30AM Anthony DiBernardo
TUESDAY, APRIL 25th
1 Pt 5:5b‐14/Mk: 15‐20(555)
8:30AM Catherine Boyce
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26th
Acts 5:17‐26/Jn 3:16‐21(269)
8:30AM James R. Fulford and Michael Crimi
THURSDAY, APRIL 27th
Acts 5:27‐33/Jn 3:31‐36(270)
8:30AM Tom and Florence Leavy ‐ Living
60th Wedding Anniversary
FRIDAY, APRIL 28th Acts 5:34‐42/Jn 6:1‐15(271) 8:30AM Lou Howard
SATURDAY, APRIL 29th
Acts 6:1‐7/Jn 6:16‐21(272)
8:30AM John Dougherty
5:00PM People of the Parish
SUNDAY, APRIL 30th
Acts 2:14,22‐33/1 Pt 1:17‐21/Lk 24:13‐35(46)
9:00AM Mass of Thanksgiving
10:30AM Tom and Florence Leavy ‐ Living
60th Wedding Anniversary
12 NOON Perry Smith ‐ 16th Anniversary
5:00PM Gerald Agenor
ST. MARTIN OF TOURS MINISTRY SCHEDULE
April 29th ‐ 30th
Sat. 5:00PM
EM’s
Deacon Ferri
B. Alba
M. Costa
J. Fasano
P. Koller
Readers
A. Furlong
W. Furlong
Altar Servers
A. Gallagher
N. Gallagher
T. Antonellis
J. McGuire
Sun. 9:00AM
EM’s
E. Gilchrist
K. Gilligan
B. Grunz
N. Harding
J. Harding
Readers
T. Quinn
K. Whalen
Altar Servers
M. Smith
E. Lozier
Ja. DeMarco
J. DeMarco
Sun. 10:30AM
EM’s
Deacon Aprile
Members of the
Leavy Family
Readers
Leavy Family
Altar Servers
T. Leavy
P. Leavy
T. Reyes
E. Reyes
Sun. 12:00PM
EM’s
M. Bradley
A. Crocitto
L. McDonough
D. Reynolds
L. Niedzwiecki
Readers
J. Keating
Altar Servers
K. Mahepath
L. Mills
E. Harms
Sun. 5:00PM
EM’s
T. English
J. Ferrari
N. Beckmann
Reader
V. Wilmer
Altar Servers
C. Bliss
J. Bliss
D. Gerrity
MARRIAGE BANNS: First Time ‐ Victor P.
Mastrorocco & Katherine Jo Scarola; Second
Time ‐ Stephen Oberosler and Gabrielle
Galgano.
WELCOME!: Our parish joyfully welcomes our
newly registered parishioners: Gregory Slavin,
Thomas Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Decarolis, and
Mr. and Mrs. Meyer.
LADIES GUILD ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY:
On Sunday, May 7th after the 10:30AM Mass,
the group shall be going to a luncheon at Gino’s
Restaurant in Lindenhurst. For information and
reservations, please call Marie at 516‐527‐2657.
All ladies of the parish are invited to join us.
The price per person is $21.
SWIM TEAM: Our CYO Swim Coach Diane
Bogdan will be stepping down. We want to
thank her for her five years of service. There
will be a meeting on Saturday, April 29th in the
Genesis Room at 10:00AM for any one who is
interested in coaching. All are welcome to
attend.
MARCH FOR LIFE: The March for Life will be
held on Saturday, April 29th at 11:00AM at the
Bald Hill Amphitheater in Farmingville. They
will be meeting at Brookhaven Hall
at 11:00AM. For more information, and
carpooling please call Anne at 631‐598‐2037.
SCRIP: Scrip will be sold after all Masses this
weekend. Scrip can also be purchased in the
Rectory Monday ‐ Friday, from 9:00AM until
4:30PM. Thank you!
A NIGHT AT THE RACES: St. Martin’s
Knights of Columbus present a Night at the
Races on Friday, May 5th. The event will take
place at 7:00PM in the Parish Center. Tickets are
$12 for adults in advance, and includes food,
unlimited beer, wine and soda, coffee, dessert,
race program and prizes. Tickets will be $15 at
the door. Come and cast your bet on some
horses. Please make checks payable to “St.
Martin K of C #2849.” For tickets, contact Paul
DiOrio at 631‐592‐8151. All proceeds will go to
St. Martin’s Charities and High School
Scholarship Program.
EASTER FLOWERS In Memoriam…
AROUND THE PARISH
DeRose Families
Goldecker Families
James Joyce
FROM THE PASTOR
Why the Latin Music?
During the holy season of Lent things change: vestments are the purple color of penance, the Gloria and the Alleluia are
omitted, and the bells are sometimes replaced by a wooden “clacker.” In the last days of Lent crosses and statues are
covered during Passion Week to show that Jesus now “goes into hiding” because He is now hunted. They are also
covered because often crosses and statues were adorned with precious gems, so Passiontide would obscure their beauty
during this time of darkness. These are all beautiful and ancient traditions carried on for centuries. They have very deep
and profound meaning.
The church is ancient, and as a result she has a vast history of tradition which is all quite beautiful and deeply
meaningful. In case you disbelieve, just go to any museum in the world and the most beautiful of the ancient art is
predominantly Christian in theme. This is called the “treasury” of the Church. It is the vast collection of the gifts of his‐
tory bestowed through the goodness of the Church. It is said that the history of the Church is the history of Western
civilization. I was speaking with someone recently who wished to leave the Catholic Church for another religion. I asked
the person if they realized the immense treasury of history, culture and faith they were about to abandon. Had they ever
delved into that treasury of the Church which they were about to leave?
One of the great gems in that treasure chest of our faith is Gregorian Chant which comes to us from the 8th century.
Roman plain chant goes back even farther to the 3rd century, but it was Saint Gregory the Great who gave us the music
of the church which had been sung from the 8th century through to the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s—when it
was abandoned for the trendier guitar Rock Masses. It seems that centuries of tradition were suddenly thrown into the
dustbin. Imagine throwing all your family photos for generations into the garbage in favor of cartoons. For 17 centuries
we had filet mignon, and now were being served McDonalds. Moreover, there was a radical shift from singing about
God, to now singing about “me.” Look at the words of the ancient songs: they were all directed to God and His
majesty. Twentieth century music centers around “me”; it is anthropocentric. This was all done through an ignorant
misunderstanding of the directives of Vatican II, which called for the preservation of the traditions of the Latin Rite.
Let us look at Sacrosanctum Concilium, for example which is the Church’s universal directives on music in the Mass.
112: “The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any
other art.”
114: “The treasury of sacred music is to be preserved and fostered with great care.”
116: “The Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as specially suited to the Roman Liturgy; therefore, it should be
given pride and place in liturgical services.”
120: “In the Latin Church the pipe organ is to be held in high esteem, for it is the traditional musical instrument
which adds a wonderful splendor to the Church’s ceremonies and powerfully lifts up man’s mind to God and to
higher things.”
In order to implement what was given in Sacrosanctum Conocilium the church issued “Musicam Sacram.” This
document reaffirms the use of ancient and sacred Gregorian chant as well as sacred organ music. Even further, it
mandates that secular tunes not be used in the Mass.
There are different kinds of sacred music, but clearly the church continues to hold ancient Gregorian chant as primary in
the Roman liturgy.
During this past season of Lent, we had extracted a few gems from our ancient and magnificent treasury of faith. We
sang the Sanctus, the Pater Noster, and the Agnus Dei at Sunday liturgies. They might not be as toe‐tapping and trendy
as pop‐music, but they have the exalted and indeed highest place in the music of the Divine Liturgy. It took a bit of get‐
ting used to and a few made unpleasant comments. “De gustibus non disputandum est.” As Lent progressed, so did our
singing. The Sanctus, Pater Noster and Agnus Dei, like Lent, are put back
into the treasury after Lent…for now.
STEWARDSHIP – A Way of Life “Believing With Joy”
SOME STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS: Jesus meets the need of each disciple. To the fearful He
speaks words of peace; to doubting Thomas, He provides the tangible proof of His Resurrection.
What do I need to become His disciple? What do I have to share that might meet someone else’s
need?
The queen of seasons, spring is virtually synonymous with rebirth. From the beginning of time, this
graced season has gladdened our hearts and renewed our hope. For fifty days, the Church
celebrates the Easter season. Most of us are pretty conscientious about observing Lent, but what will
you do to celebrate Easter? This great feast celebrates God’s most precious gift – the gift of salvation
in Christ’s victory over death. Receiving this very special gift makes us stewards of the Church as
well as of the more familiar gifts of time, talent, and treasure.
LIVING STEWARDSHIP: We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who
acknowledge and give thanks that everything around us is a gift from our most generous God. He
calls us to recognize these unique and special gifts that make us who we are and who we are called
to be.
CELEBRATING OUR GIFTEDNESS: We celebrate the gifts of time, music, and fidelity shared
with us by our ADULT AND CHILDREN’S CHOIRS. Once again, they have enhanced our Holy
Week and Easter liturgies. The Adult Choir sings at the 10:30AM Sunday Mass and the Children
sing at the 9:00AM Sunday Mass. See Peter Schubart after Mass for more information or to join.
PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP:
2017 Easter Collection: $32,875.00
2017 Holy Land Collection: $2,840.00
2016 Easter Collection: $33,071.00
2016 Holy Land Collection: $2,895.00
2017 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL:
Parish Goal: $83,400
Pledged: $52,078 (62.4%)
Collected: $32,338
Number of Donors: 175
Thank you for sharing your gifts of treasure.
May this season of grace find us made new and may our discipleship bloom
with good stewardship. Amen.
SOCIAL MINISTRY
EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY: At St. Martin’s
Employment Program we maintain a database
of personnel seeking employment in the local
Long Island market. We assist them by
providing counseling services including resume
development and by making available a wide
range of job search capabilities. Our extensive
client database covers a wide range of
employment experience ranging from office
work, sales help, factory work, food handling,
home care, and companions to assist the elderly.
If you can help, we can use volunteers on
Mondays & Wednesdays, for just four hours per
day, to assist people in finding suitable jobs. We
need parishioners who can interview clients,
prepare resumes, and perform job searches. If
you wish to help with this important ministry
please call Frank, Kathy, or Rosemary during
regular office hours or leave a message. This
ministry is staffed by volunteer case workers.
Phone: 631‐598‐2378; Fax: 631‐598‐2380
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10:00AM‐
2:00PM. Located in the Outreach Office.
CARITAS AWARD: Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Rockville Centre will be hosting their
annual Caritas Award Dinner on Thursday,
May 18th at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage
State Park in Farmingdale. Please join them in
honoring Brian & Beth Crimmins for their un‐
wavering commitment to the needy of Long Is‐
land. Sponsorship packages, tickets, and e‐
journal ads are available for purchase. If you are
unable to attend, but would like to lend your
support, donations in any amount are greatly
appreciated and may be mailed to Catholic
Charities, Development Department, 90 Cherry
Lane, Hicksville. For more information please
call (516) 733‐7042.
RESPECT LIFE: There can be no true peace
without respect for life, especially if it is
innocent and defenseless as is that of the un‐
born child. A society that would only make
room for fully functional members, completely
autonomous and independent, would not be a
society worthy of the human being. Please con‐
tinue to pray to end abortion.
FREE TREES: As we celebrate Earth Day this
weekend, one of the things you should consider
is planting a trees on your property. If you have
lost trees due to an infestation of the Asian
Longhorned Beetle (ALB), you may be entitled
to a free tree. Cornell Cooperative Extension is
partnering with several federal agencies on a
local reforestation project. The U.S. Forest Ser‐
vice is committed to funding the replanting of
trees lost to ALB infestation in Amityville, Mas‐
sapequa, Copiague and the surrounding com‐
munities. Property owners in these locations are
entitled to free replacement trees. So far 870
trees have been replanted. If you would like
more information, contact the Cornell Coopera‐
tive Extension Urban Forestry Department‐
ALB Reforestation Program at 516‐565‐5265 ext.
15. Details can be found at www.ccenassau.org.
EARTH DAY: Saturday, April 22nd was Earth
Day, a day when the Stewards of God’s Crea‐
tion should reflect on how we treat our planet
and God’s creatures on it, and what we can do
to make it a better place for this and future gen‐
erations. The Statue of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha,
Patron Saint of Ecology, blessed from her shrine
in Fonda, NY, is in the vestibule of the Church
in honor of Earth Day. The Social Ministry Na‐
tive Garden is named in this Native American
and Native New Yorker’s honor.
ST. MARTIN OF TOURS
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
STAY AND PLAY
Begins Friday, April 28th, 2017
5 sessions, $100
Children must be 2 by December 1st, 2016.
Parent or guardian stays.
Children experience a softly structured routine; create and socialize. Story and
snack included.
Program meets Fridays from 9:30‐10:30 am.
Very limited space.
For more information and/or to fill out a registration form
CONTACT ST. MARTIN’S SCHOOL
at 631‐264‐7166 or [email protected]
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