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December 20, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral
Most Reverend William F. Murphy, S.T.D., Diocesan Bishop
29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-4021
Phone: (516) 766– 0205 Fax: (516) 763-0745
Website: www.stagnescathedral.org
Email: parishoffice@stagnescathedral.org
Rev. Msgr. William E. Koenig, Rector
Rt. Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly, Rector Emeritus,
In Residence
Rev. Ryan Creamer, Associate Pastor
Rev. Seth N. Awo Doku, Associate Pastor
Rev. James Hansen, Associate Pastor
Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A., Associate Pastor
Deacon Tom McDaid
O Come O Come O Come O Come O Come O Come EmmanuelEmmanuelEmmanuel
Sacraments Confessions Saturday, Eve of Holy Day, and Eve of First Friday 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Monday Evening following 7:30 p.m. Mass. Wednesday Morning following 7:45 a.m. Mass and the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Baptism Once a month on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1:45 p.m. Contact the Rectory Office (766-0205) to arrange for interview, ceremony and registration for required Baptism Preparation Class (for first time parents).
Contact Numbers Rectory Office 766-0205 Open Mon. through Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:30 -1:30 p.m.) Sat. 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Emergencies anytime Elementary School 678-5550 Sr. Kathleen Carlin, O.P. Co-Principal Ms. Helen Newman, Co-Principal Religious Education 678-2306 Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff Adult Formation 678-2306 Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff Service Center/Outreach 678-1854 Sr. Kathleen P. Murphy, O.P. Music Office 764-9578 Michael Bower, Co-Director Michael Wustrow, Co-Director Youth Ministry 766-0205 Philip Malloy Comunidad Hispana 766-0205 Rev. German Villabon, O.S.A. Business Office 766-0205 Harry Larson, Manager
Marriage Arrangements should be made at least 12 months in advance and prior to making reception plans. Call the Rectory for appointment with priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana. Pastoral Care of the Sick Priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are available to bring Holy Communion to parishioners confined to home. Please call the Rectory to make arrangements. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing of the Sick is celebrated each Monday morning during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. If you would like to be anointed, please sit in the first row of the pulpit transept.
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On Becoming A Catholic Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff (678-2306) concerning the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
Schedule of Masses
Saturday Eve 5:00 p.m. Cathedral 7:30 p.m. Lower Hall 7:30p.m. Cathedral (Spanish Mass)
Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 10:30 Lower Hall (not celebrated during the summer) 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Weekday 6:30, 7:45, 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (No 12:10 p.m. on Saturday) Monday 7:30 p.m.
Eve of Holy Day 5:00 p.m.
Holy Day Check the weekly bulletin
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 3
Masses For The Week Monday, December 21, Advent Weekday Sg 2:8-14; Lk 1:39-45 6:30 Rosemary Busa 7:45 Raymond J. Enright 9:00 John Michael Ahern 12:10 Anna Murphy 7:30 Dominick Sheehan Tuesday, December 22, Late Advent Weekday 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 6:30 Joan Clark 7:45 Gaetano & Annunziata Mammoliti & Giuseppe Paula Leone 9:00 Dec’d mbrs of the Zani Family 12:10 John & Helen Hurley Wednesday, December 23, Late Advent Weekday Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 6:30 Barbara Sullivan 7:45 Michael & Anna DeLucia, Dominick & Michael Danté Forchelli 9:00 Robert Morvillo 12:10 James & Eileen Rohan Thursday, December 24, Late Advent Weekday 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 6:30 Nicholas F. Vitalo, Jr. 7:45 Barbara Kiesling 9:00 Marco Mauro
CHRISTMAS EVE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24TH 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral (Family Mass) 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Center and Lower Hall 5:30 p.m. in the Cathedral 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center 8:00 p.m. Spanish Mass in the Cathedral 11:30 p.m. Procession and Blessing of the Créche 12:00 a.m. Pontifical Midnight Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY, FRIDAY, DEC. 25TH (all Masses in the Cathedral) 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 26, St. Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 6:30 Peter & Bonnie Muzzonigro 7:45 Marie O’Donnell 9:00 Special Intention 5:00 Dominick Sheehan, Christopher Barry, Butch Schmidtt, Mark Bevilacqua, Mary T. Neller, Claudina Wright 7:30 C Gloria Gonzalez
7:30 LH Mary Margaret Quinn
Sunday, December 27, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:41-52 7:00 Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral 8:00 Larry Murray 9:30 Gertrude “Trudy” Hunt 10:30 LH Scott Rosenfeld 11:00 Francesca Rabito (1st Anniversary) 12:30 Giovanni & Divina Molinaro, Betty Klein, James Gammello, Margaret Reese, Mary Orlick, Veronica Palmer 5:00 Michael J. Tumulty
Please Pray For The Dearly Departed Audrey Riordan, Ann Cavanagh, Gladys Howell,
Barbara Andrews
For The Sick Marge Kelenhofer, Jeanne Longua, Mary
DeMattia, Joseph Ragonese, Bryant Malpica, Sandy Brown,
Donald Lebrecht, Raymond Sisti, Catalina Aloi, Lilly
Andrews, Laura Aquino, Elizabeth Bevacqua, Jill Blum,
Courtney Boehme, Catherine Boiselle, Kathleen Burns, Joan
Burkert, Lina Camilleri, Patrick Cashin, Hugh Cassidy, Jimi
Lyn Chapman, Sidney Chung, Eleanor Cobb, Madonna
Lacey Cole, Jim Cole, Colleen Costello, Kathy Cusimano,
Maria Davis, Susan DeMattia, Keith Delaney, Lou DeLuca,
Hugh Dennehy, Gregory Donegal, Patricia Donegal, Brielle
Faracini, Cecilia Finelli, Toddler Anthony Gale, Shayla
Garrett, Danny Gause, Lena Gause, Aimee Gentilcore, Sal
Giallombardo, Anthony Gigantiello, Marlene Gough, Nancy
Hahn, Baby Shelby Lynn Hallmann, Cynthia Haralson,
Eleanor Herbert, Marie Herbert, Rosemary Herrera, Sister
Bernadette Jones, O.P., Carolyn Kanter, Jimmy Kerrigan,
Annie Delores Kirkland, Gary Koehler, Susan Kowalski,
Ellie Krutt, Pauline LaBato, Michael Lanzi, William Leahy,
Michael Lema, Zellin Lowe, Arthur Makarius, Lily
McLaurin, Kevin McDermott, Parker Mills, Carmen Marino,
Mary Morahan, Dan Masciovecchio, Agnes Mueller, Donna
Mullen, Michael Nuzzi, Anne O’Brien, Neil O’Brien, Robert
O’Brien, Nicole O’Neal, Mary O’Neill, James Otto, Patti
Jean Pasquino, Mary Peterson, Thora Petzold, Steve Pickney,
Gertrude Platz, Lynn Pulambo, John D. Raphael, Baby Liam
Rickman, Shannon Schmidt, Kristen Serafin, Paul Serino,
Lisa Pelrine-Shulman, Christopher Stock, Russell and
Kathleen Stewart, Jonathan Stuart, Lauren Stotts, Maureen
Taylor, Kim Tersigni, Audrey Thomas, Joanie Thompson,
George Torez, Barbara Wright.
Names for the bulletin remain for three weeks unless the Rectory is notified.
Wine & Hosts
In Loving Memory of
Salvatore Cerruto
Rose for Life
In Loving Memory of
Margaret Jeanne Briody
Love, Mom, Dad, Jack & Mae
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Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Monday - after 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses
Rosary
After the 9:00 a.m. Mass each Monday through Saturday
in the Cathedral except on First
Saturday when it is recited at 8:30 a.m.
All are welcome.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
You are invited to join us each Friday for some quiet
reflection and prayer in the Holy Cross Chapel
following the 9:00 a.m. Mass concluding with
Benediction at 3:00 p.m.
Stewardship
A Way of Life
This Week’s Readings
The Gospel today tells of the Virgin Mary, pregnant
herself, hurrying off to help her cousin Elizabeth. The
model of good stewardship, she who had given herself
to bear the Savior gave her time and love to others as
well.
Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who have the courage, like Mary, to listen to God’s
voice in their own hearts and conscientiously pursue the
tasks to which they have been called.
Sharing One’s Material Resources
in the Parish
2015 Giving Tree
This is the last weekend for the Giving
Tree. Please make sure your gifts are
brought to church today. We thank you
for your incredible generosity.
Hospitality Sunday
Today is Hospitality Sunday! Join us in the
Parish Center after the 8:00, 9:30 and
10:30 a.m. Masses for coffee,
bagels and muffins. This event is
hosted by members of our Parish
staff.
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Serving God by Serving Others
Thank you for your generous support of the 2015
Catholic Ministries Appeal.
Please remember that any new pledges must be
received by December 31, 2015, and current pledges
must be paid by January 31, 2016 for the 2015
Appeal. Completing your 2015 Pledge ensures that our
Parish will benefit by receiving the full rebate.
St. Agnes Cathedral Parish
Christmas Pageant
“The Christmas
Story”
December 20, 2015
7:00 p.m.
in the Cathedral
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Christmas 2015
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 19th, 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Monday, December 21st
following the 7:30 p.m. Mass
.
MASS SCHEDULE
VIGIL MASSES
CHRISTMAS EVE,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral (Family Mass)
4:00 p.m. in the Parish Center
and 4:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall
5:30 p.m. in the Cathedral
and 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center
8:00 p.m. Spanish Mass in the Cathedral
11:30 p.m. Christmas Carols, Procession and
Blessing of the Crèche
12:00 a.m. Pontifical Midnight Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25TH
(All Masses in the Cathedral)
7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
(NO 5:00 P.M. MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY)
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
VIGIL MASSES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
5:00 p.m. (English) and 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
FEAST DAY, JANUARY 1ST
(All Masses in the Cathedral)
6:30, 7:45, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.
NO 5:00 P.M. MASS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
Mass Schedule
During Renovation of Cathedral
In order to accommodate the work that is being
done during the Cathedral renovation, the
following information regarding adjustments in
the use of the Cathedral is brought to your
attention:
Sunday Mass: On the Weekend of January 2nd
and 3rd, all Cathedral Masses will be in the
Cathedral as usual.
After the January 2nd and 3rd Weekend,
Weekend Masses will be celebrated in the Parish
Center and Lower Hall. The “usual” weekend
Mass Schedule is:
Saturday, 5:00pm—Cathedral
Saturday, 7:30 pm Spanish—Cathedral
Saturday, 7:30pm—Lower Hall
Sunday, 7:00 am—Cathedral
Sunday, 8:00am—Cathedral
Sunday, 9:30am—Cathedral
Sunday, 10:30am—Lower Hall
Sunday, 11 am—Cathedral
Sunday, 12:30pm—Cathedral
Sunday, 5:00pm—Cathedral
Weekday Mass: Starting on Monday, January 4th,
2016, and going through the end of the 2nd phase
of the renovation (approximately March 19, 2016),
all Weekday Masses (Monday @ 6:30 a.m. through
Saturday @ 9:00 a.m.) will be celebrated in the
Lower Hall. Entrance to the Lower Hall is
thorough the Auditorium/Gym Doors on Clinton
Avenue or the eastern entrance of the Parish
Center. Please know that there is an elevator at the
eastern entrance of the Parish Center which goes
down to the Lower Hall. Once again, this shift
affects all Weekday Masses).
Funerals: Neighboring Parishes have been
contacted and have agreed to accommodate us
during this time of renovation. The priests of St.
Agnes and our Consolation Ministers will still meet
with the family, attend the wake and celebrate the
funeral, albeit at a nearby Church. The Funeral
Home and St. Agnes will, after meeting with the
family, schedule the funeral at the nearby Church.
In arranging a funeral, one needs only to identify
themselves as belonging to the Parish of St. Agnes.
March for Life
January 22, 2016
St. Agnes Cathedral will again provide a bus on
January 22, 2016 for pilgrims from the Rockville
Centre area to travel to Washington D.C. for the
March for Life, which peacefully demonstrates for
life in the years since the Roe v. Wade abortion
ruling on January 22,1973. Fr. James Hansen will
be joining us this year.
This is not a Women’s Health issue as abortion
advocates proclaim, it is an issue that defines the
dignity of the human person.
Please consider joining the hundreds of thousands of
people going to Washington D.C. on Friday, January
22nd. Our bus leaves from the Cathedral at 6:00
a.m. after a 5:30 a.m. mass and blessing. We will
return to the Cathedral prior to 11:00 p.m. that
evening. It is important that you make a reservation
on the bus by e-mailing St. Agnes at
parishoffice@stagnescathedral.org or by calling the
rectory at (516) 766-0205.
Your reservation must include your cell phone
number and e-mail address.
— 2015 —
Jubilee
of Mercy — 2016 —
Adoration
of the
Blessed
Sacrament
As one of the four designated
Pilgrimage sites in the
Diocese of Rockville Centre,
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament will take
place every Tuesday
following the 12:10 p.m. Mass until 4:30 p.m.
(From January 4th to Easter,
Adoration will be in the Holy Cross Chapel
of the Ministry Building)
The Holy Door is Open
On Saturday, December 12th, Bishop William Murphy opened the Extraordinary Year of Mercy in the Diocese of Rockville Centre by opening the Holy Door of Mercy at St. Agnes. Pilgrims may now visit the Cathedral and pass through the doors as part of their spiritual journey during this Jubilee Year.
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The Newly
Baptized
On November 28th and 29th,
December 5th, 12th and 13th, 2015
we welcomed the following
children into the St. Agnes
Cathedral Parish Community:
Congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.
Hailey Abreu
Liam Arguello
Aaron Colon
John Faughnan
Giancarlo Ficalora
Joseph Frassa
Allegra McCrossen
Lucas Oswald
Fiona Schaefer
Violet Smith
Paige Sobel
Paityn Sobel
Margaret Weeks
Austin Weiss
Page 7 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Christmas 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,
Christ is born: sing glory! Christ has descended from heaven: go out to meet Him! Christ is on earth:
lift yourselves up! Sing to the Lord, all the earth; for He who belongs to heaven is now on earth!
With these words, the fourth century theologian, St Gregory Nazianzen (+389) proclaimed the Christmas message that
is as true today as it was from that first moment in Bethlehem when the Blessed Mother Mary brought her son Jesus
into the world. Since that night we, like Gregory and all others who know Jesus, have exulted in the gift of the Son of
God made man. His birth heralds the defeat of sin and death. His presence among us, like us in all things but sin,
shines the bright promise of God’s merciful love on our faces and into our hearts. Who does not rejoice to know that
God so loved the world that He sent His Son? Which one of us would turn away from this blessed scene of the Virgin
with Joseph in the Bethlehem stable offering the Child to us so that all humankind can be saved? How can we do
anything but sing Glory to God with the angels and bend low in adoration with the shepherds. This night we all be-
come free! This night we all are one. This night we see the salvation of our God.
My dear friends, this has not been an easy year for any of us, for our families, for our parishes, for our nation, for the
world. The forces of darkness are strong and determined. Terrorism seems to be widening its sweep and too many of
our leaders seem unsure of what must be done to protect society and care for the suffering. Too many families are
struggling to make ends meet. Too many youth in our midst are led astray by the false gods of drugs, alcohol and
momentary pleasures. Freedom is under attack at home and abroad. Many look in all the wrong places for answers
that hurt rather than help.
We have the right answer. We all need Christmas. We all need Jesus. We all need Mary. God has given HIS answer
to the world, an answer that overcomes all its tragedies and all its temptations. God’s response to our cries is clear and
unequivocal: His Son! Yes: Jesus Christ, His Son! He is God’s answer to our cries. He is God’s gift for our lives.
He breaks down the barriers, for the name of peace is Jesus Christ. He is Our Peace! And He and He alone can calm
our fears, renew our strength, lift up our hearts and give joy to our lives!
Yes, my friends, this Christmas go out to meet Him; lift up your hearts; Sing for joy. For all humankind has seen the
salvation of our God! A blessed and Joyous Christmas to you all!
Bishop of Rockville Centre
PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org
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Navidad 2015
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Jesucristo,
¡Cristo ha nacido: cantad gloria! ¡Cristo ha descendido del cielo: salid a su encuentro! ¡Cristo está en la tierra:
levantaos! ¡Cantad al Señor, toda la tierra; porque El, que pertenece al cielo, está ahora en la tierra!
Con estas palabras, el teólogo del siglo cuarto, San Gregorio Nacianceno (+389) proclamó el mensaje de Navidad que
es tan cierto hoy como lo fue desde el primer momento en Belén cuando la Santísima Virgen María nos dió a su hijo
Jesús al mundo. Desde esa noche nosotros, como Gregorio y todos los otros que conocen a Jesús, nos hemos
regocijado en el don del Hijo de Dios hecho hombre. Su nacimiento anuncia la derrota del pecado y de la muerte. Su
presencia entre nosotros, igual a nosotros en todo menos en el pecado, ilumina la brillante promesa del amor miseri-
cordioso de Dios en nuestros rostros y en nuestros corazones. ¿Quién no se alegra al saber que Dios amó tanto al
mundo que envió a su Hijo? ¿Quién de nosotros daría la espalda a esta sagrada escena de la Virgen con José en el
establo de Belén ofreciéndonos al Niño, para que toda la humanidad pueda ser salvada? ¿Qué otra cosa podemos
hacer si no es cantar Gloria a Dios con los ángeles y postrarnos en adoración con los pastores? ¡Esta noche todos
somos libres! Esta noche todos somos uno. Esta noche vemos la salvación de nuestro Dios.
Mis queridos amigos, este no ha sido un año fácil para ninguno de nosotros, para nuestras familias, para nuestras
parroquias, para nuestra nación, para el mundo. Las fuerzas de la oscuridad son fuertes y decididas. El terrorismo
parece estar ampliando su barrido y muchos de nuestros líderes parecen estar inseguros de lo que debe hacerse para
proteger a la sociedad y el cuidado de los que sufren. Demasiadas familias están luchando para logar cubrir los gastos
básicos. Demasiados jóvenes en nuestro medio son desviados por los falsos dioses de drogas, alcohol y placeres
momentáneos. La libertad está bajo ataque en el país y en el extranjero. Muchos miran en todos los lugares
equivocados en busca de respuestas que dañan en vez de ayudar.
Nosotros tenemos la respuesta correcta. Todos necesitamos la Navidad. Todos necesitamos a Jesús. Todos
necesitamos a María. Dios ha dado SU respuesta al mundo, una respuesta que supera todas las tragedias y todas las
tentaciones. La respuesta de Dios a nuestras suplicas es clara e inequívoca: ¡Su Hijo! ¡Sí: Jesucristo, su Hijo! Él es la
respuesta de Dios a nuestros clamores. Él es el regalo de Dios para nuestras vidas. Él rompe las barreras, pues el
nombre de la paz es Jesucristo. ¡Él es Nuestra Paz! ¡Él y sólo Él puede calmar nuestros temores, renovar nuestra
fuerza, levantar nuestros corazones y dar gozo a nuestras vidas!
¡Sí, mis amigos, en esta Navidad salgan a su encuentro; alcen sus corazones; Canten de alegría! ¡Pues toda la
humanidad ha visto la salvación de nuestro Dios! ¡A todos una bendecida y Gozosa Navidad!
Obispo de Rockville Centre
PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org
Page 9 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
2015—Jubilee of Mercy—2016 “God never tires of casting open the doors of his heart…” —Pope Francis
What is a jubilee year?
The practice of a jubilee year has ancient roots in the Jewish tradition and evidence for it can be
found in the Old Testament (for example, see Leviticus 25). The jubilee year was called every fifty
years and was a time for forgiveness. It stood as a reminder of God's providence and mercy.
The dedication of a year for this emphasis provided the community with a time to come back into
right relationship with one another and with God. As the practice of the jubilee year was adopted
into the Catholic Church, these themes of mercy, forgiveness, and solidarity continued.
How is this Jubilee different from other Jubilee years?
The Jubilee of Mercy that Pope Francis has called, from December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016, is an Extraordinary
Jubilee. This designation as an “Extraordinary Jubilee” sets it apart from the ordinary cycle of jubilees, or holy years,
which are called every 25 years in the Catholic Church. By calling for a holy year outside of the normal cycle,
a particular event or theme is emphasized. For example, Pope Francis called this particular Extraordinary Jubilee of
Mercy to direct our attention and actions “on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of the Father’s actions
in our lives . . . a time when the witness of believers might grow stronger and more
effective” (MV, 3).
Why a Jubilee of Mercy now?
Pope Francis himself addressed this question in his homily for First Vespers for Divine Mercy Sunday. “Here, then, is the
reason for the Jubilee: because this is the time for mercy. It is the favourable time to heal wounds, a time not to be weary
of meeting all those who are waiting to see and to touch with their hands the signs of the closeness of God, a time to offer
everyone, everyone, the way of forgiveness and reconciliation. May the Mother of God open our eyes, so that we may
comprehend the task to which we have been called; and may she obtain for us the grace to experience this Jubilee of
Mercy as faithful and fruitful witnesses of Christ.”
What is the Jubilee of Mercy?
In the Bull of Indiction, Misericordiae vultus, Pope Francis declared that the Jubilee of Mercy will begin on December 8,
2015 (the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) and conclude on November 20, 2016
(the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe). December 8, 2015 also marks the fiftieth anniversary of
the closing of the Second Vatican Council, a Council that sought to bring the love of God to the modern world. Similarly,
the Holy Father strongly desires this Jubilee celebration of mercy to be lived out in the daily lives of the faithful, and all
who turn to God for compassionate love and mercy.
How do we live out the Jubilee of Mercy in our daily lives?
In Misericordiae vultus, Pope Francis emphasizes the need for the Church and all her members to live out the loving
mercy that God has for us. Our response to God’s loving mercy towards us is to act in that same way to all those we
meet. The Holy Father reminds us that “Mercy is the very foundation of the Church's life. All of her pastoral activity
should be caught up in the tenderness she makes present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness to the
world can be lacking in mercy. The Church’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate
love” (MV, 10). As members of the Body and Christ, our lives should reflect this witness of mercy to those we meet on
a daily basis. We are called to be “merciful like the Father” and reflect God's superabundant mercy in our daily actions
towards one another.
What are the Holy Doors?
One of the central components of the Jubilee of Mercy is that the Holy Doors throughout the world will be opened
during this Jubilee year. When they are opened at the beginning of the year, “the Holy Door will become a Door of
Mercy through which anyone who enters will experience the love of God who consoles, pardons, and instils hope”
(MV, 3). Since each diocese will have the opportunity to open a Door of Mercy in their diocese, all members of the
faithful will have opportunity to make a pilgrimage to their local Holy Door during the Jubilee. This pilgrimage is to be
a journey of walking closer with God and discovering “moment[s] of grace and spiritual renewal” (MV, 3). These doors
are symbols of God’s mercy, open to welcome everyone into the compassion of God’s love that Christ proclaimed.
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Maj. Thomas J. Barrett, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Paul D. Cammarota, USMC Lt. Scott Kiley Childers, U.S. Navy
LCDR Richard Childers, M.D. U.S. Navy Lt. Greg Crescenzo, U . S. Navy
Spc. Michael J. Cronin, U.S. Army Airman Michael Cummo, U.S. Navy
P.O. 2nd Class Robert W. DeMattia, U.S. Navy Lt. J.G.-Kevin Doyle, U.S. Navy
Daniel Fels, U.S. Army, Military Police 2nd Lt. Charles Flanagan, U. S. Army
A.M.T 3, Kyle Forster, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Brian Gallagher, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne
Lt. Maura C. Garrity, U.S. Navy Capt Steven Hampson, U.S. Army Capt. Cody Hardenburgh USMC Pvt. Daniel Healey, U.S. Army
2nd Class Petty Officer, Robert Hock, U.S. Navy 1st Lt. Tynika Holland, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Edmund J. Horace, USMC
Major Philip F. Johndrow, U.S. Army Lt. Justin L. Krol, U.S. Navy
Lance Corporal Jason Maccaron, USMC S N Matthew T. Mallay, U.S. Navy
Cpl James Thomas Maroney, USMC Sgt. Joseph Meyer, U.S. Army
Maj. Christopher V. Meyers, USMC Lt. Col. Gregory John Mueller, USMC (Reserve)
Stephan O’Connor, E-5, U.S. Navy Matthew Pacheco, U.S. Army Ensign John A. Petr, US Navy
Lance Corporal Eric Roehrig, USMC Spc. Jeanine M. Rosa, U.S. Army
Col. Mark P. Rowan, USAF Thomas Sullivan, U. S. Army
Robert C. Tempesta, Master at Arms, 1st Class U.S. Navy PFC Derick Thomas, USMC
Corporal Peter C. Wadkins, Jr. USMC
Prayer for our Troops 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 for us in our time of need.
And give us peace. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen
Kindly call the Rectory Office at 766-0205 if you know of anyone that is on this list
and has returned home. Thank you
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Wilmette, IL
Spirituality For Singles
Our Monthly Singles Gathering will be held on
Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. at St. Aidan
Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596
Our Monthly gathering for singles will feature
discussion, meditation, and socialization.
Ages 35+; $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and
beverages will be served. This gathering will feature a
special guest speaker. Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or
spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com
Society of
St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus was born during the night of
the year when darkness is the
longest. The Savior of the world
comes for the people in dark places. The real, lasting,
and deep joy is that the Light shines there.
Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
“Light” has shown, bringing real, lasting and deep joy
to the hearts of the poor who live in dark places in our
streets and neighborhoods.
Paul Conte Cadillac“Your local Cadillac Dealer
Sunrise Hwy, Freeport(516) 378-1130
Psychotherapy/ClinicalHypnosisIndividual, Family MarriageKathleen Joyce, Ph.D.NYS Licensed Psychoanalysis
516 747-8213 By Appt
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Invisalign Specialist70 Seventh St. • Garden City
516.741.7970 Complimentary Consultationwww.doctoremma.com
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Towing Service • Elec. Systems • Inspections • BrakesTune Ups • Front End • Emissions Tests • Pick Up & Deliver2431 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY (3 blocks S. Merrick Rd.)
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INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPY100 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE 31 MERRICK AVENUE
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Levin’s Pharmacy Inc.“Famous For Our Low Priced Prescription”Fred Rigel, Supervising Pharmacist
364 Long Beach Rd., OceansideFree Delivery 766-2288
Ryan Medical Pharmacy2000 N. Village Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570T: 516-362-2422F: 516-442-6111FREE DELIVERY
CJ’s Coffee Shop“The Family Restaurant”
Where the Elite Meet to EatServing RVC Since 1978
Great for Breakfast and Lunch225 No. Long Beach Rd., RVC 766-9107
LLiinnddssaayy’’ss59 N. Park Ave., RVC
442-3344Open 7 Days
Featuring Fine Wines & Spirits.Appetizers & Desserts
DINOʼS RESTAURANT328 SUNRISE HWY., RVC
516-764-0800Authentic Italian CuisinePrivate Parties Available
CLASS “A” ROOFING & SIDINGROOFING SPECIALIST
“We Live Here, We Worship Here”(516) 826-5514
TOTAL Floor and Carpet ServicesHardwood FloorSanding/Refinish
Carpet&Upholstery CleaningStone Floor SpecialistFloor Cleaning and Polishing Services
Since 1973 Lic. & Ins.(516) 764-4677
PIONEER HAIRDESIGNERS
“Specialists in Hair Cutting ForThe Whole Family”114 North Park Ave., RVC
Dr. Wayne GoldbergOPTOMETRIST
282 Sunrise Hwy., RVC
516-678-6313ZENIE LANDSCAPINGCreative Landscape and Garden DesignsComplete Weekly Maintenance Service
599-6478
• Lunch • Dinner • Brunch • Late Nite Snacks
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516-488-2480serving the
Community Since 1990
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13 No. Park Ave., RVC 678-1290
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200 North Village Ave.,RVC
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THE GOLDEN REEFRestaurant - Diner
Fresh Seafood - ChopsThe Place For The Hungry Fisherman
329 SUNRISE HIGHWAY
McPartland’s Fine Carpentry
For All Your Home Improvement NeedsCustom Woodwork / Built-Ins / DecksBasements / Kitchens / Bathrooms
Lic/Ins John (516) 779-0757
208 Sunrise HighwayRockville Centre
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STATE FARM INSURANCEDIANE MCGRATH, AGENT
Bus. (516) 678-8282 75 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Pizzeria & Casual Italian DiningPrivate Parties Available
26 No. Park Ave., RVC 763-4900
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Major Brand Tires 766-3008
65 N. Park Ave., RVC(516) 678-7272
Jose (516) 764-4041
Gourmet Fine Food & Cateringwww.happyhostess.com318A Sunrise Hwy., RVC, NY(516) 766-1046
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(516) 764-2880
Licensed Master Plumber
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TheCatholicCreditUnion.org516.620.8100
Branches inOceanside and
Seaford.
“Your �nancial guardian angels.”
Sun-Thurs onlyw/ $20 minimum purchase
Rockville Centre340 Sunrise Hwy
(516) 766-1238BONEFISHGRILL.wm/rvc
Lunch, Dinner, Sunday BrunchPatio available for private partiesKitchen open til 2AM Fri. & Sat.
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7 Days a WeekWe specialize in all kinds of platters
Thomas A. Glynn & Son, Inc. Funeral Home
John J. Glynn Thomas A. Glynn Patrick MarronLifelong Parishioners of St. Agnes Cathedral
20 Lincoln Ave. glynnfh.com 766-4700
Lunch • Dinner13 North Village Avenue
Rockville CentrePh: 516-544-2526
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305 N. Newbridge Rd.Levittown
516-CAR-CASHSell Your Car Fast
$100 Donation to your parishfor selling your vehicle
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