Church of the Holy Spirit Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 16, 2020

Temporary Rectory Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9 AM – 1 PM

During these hours, someone is available to answer calls,

but because of the pandemic we are unable to allow anyone into the rectory.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM

Daily Mass - Monday Through Saturday: 8:30 AM

Holy Days: As announced

16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Rectory Phone: (516) 354-0359

Website: HolySpiritNHP.com

Best wishes to

Victoria McGuigan and

Allison Marzano as

they venture off to

college.

We thank them for

their involvement at

our Family Mass.

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Pastor’s Page

Dear Friends:

Allison Marzano and Victoria McGuigan were acknowledged last week at the 9:30 a.m. Mass, for their role in the

Family Mass the past seven years. They are “poster teens” for what a Family Mass should be. The purpose of this

Mass is to invite our young people to take an active role in our Catholic faith by participating at weekly Mass. By

participating we learn, by learning we grow, by growing we get closer to God, and as we get closer to God, we

become better people. Victoria and Allison did all of this by making a commitment to God to participate in the

Family Mass. Victoria played the flute beautifully and was a lector, strongly proclaiming the word of God. Allison

took a leadership role by leading the Family Mass Band playing the keyboard, and also reading the word of God at

Mass. Allison and Victoria are very talented young ladies. They earned exceptional grades in High School and will

now bring all their talents to their colleges. We will continue to pray for them, and hope they come back for

Mass whenever they are home from school; they are certainly welcome!

In addition to celebrating the graduation of Allison and Victoria, we also celebrated a baptism last week at the

Family Mass. Jordan Eisenberg, now a 14-year-old convert to the Catholic faith, was baptized with his wonderful

family attending and participating. Jordan’s Dad, Dan, first called the rectory a year ago inquiring about his son’s

hope of becoming Catholic. After Bob Hodgson, our Director of Religious Education, met with them to get the

preliminary information, we all worked together to make it happen. Jordan worked hard and completed all

assignments and requirements asked of him. He did this with a great attitude and a smile on his face. The most

important requirement is a yearning to know Jesus Christ. Jordan will continue the process and be Confirmed

with his classmates on October 19th here at Holy Spirit Church.

Religious Education

For starters, we have two very important dates:

First Holy Communion for 2nd Graders is Saturday, September 19th at 12:00 P.M.

Confirmation for 9th graders is Monday, October 19th at 4:00 P.M.

As far as religious education for grades K – 8, we will review the New Hyde Park School District’s plans for the

school year and make a decision based on what we think is best for our young people. We are planning on having

class, but we will be meeting with our teachers to discuss. We will keep you posted.

Our Loyal Parishioners!!

Although we do spend much time with our young people with Family Mass, youth group and religious education,

it is our older parishioners that I sincerely thank for your support for SO MANY years. You are all the backbone of

this parish. Without your prayers and support, the parish would not be where it is today. First at our baptism, and

more fully, at our Confirmation, we make a promise to God. The promise is to live the Gospel as best we can. The

promise is to be faithful and honest. The promise is to be generous, and people of integrity. The promise is to

support each other, God’s holy Church and the less fortunate. You have done all this for many years, and have

done it faithfully. I thank you for the love and generosity you share with our parish and for fulfilling your

baptismal promises.

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Pastor’s Page

August 16 – September 20, 2020

5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

August 15th and 16th Lectors: Kathy Vargas Frank McClarney Teens Howie Ammerman

August 22nd and 23rd Lectors: Phyllis & Joe Sharkey Teens Sarah Hogan John Thomas

August 29th and 30th Lectors: Nancy Margro Tim Smith Teens John McHale

September 5th and 6th Lectors: John McHale Judith Thomas Teens Bob Damato

September 12th and 13th Lectors: Bob Damato Joe Sharkey Teens Jim Corrigan

September 19th and 20th Lectors: Phyllis & Anna Garvin Teens Howie Ammerman John Thomas

Lector Schedule

Reflection Sunday, August 16, 2020 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Lec. 118) 1) Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 2) Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 3) Matthew 15:21-28

FOCUS: God’s grace and mercy are promised to all.

The readings today wrestle with the questions of who is in and out. When it comes to God’s grace, who will receive it? We learn that all who accept the gift of faith are incorporated into the covenant relationship with God.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Lord speaks through Isaiah, giving his promise that all who hold to [his] covenant will be brought to his holy mountain, In the second reading, Saint Paul tells the Gentiles that God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. In the Gospel, a Canaanite woman asks Christ to have pity on her, for her daughter is tormented by a demon. In spite of initial rejection, the woman perseveres in faith and Jesus heals her daughter.

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Announcements

HOLY SPIRIT SOCIAL MINISTRY

Thank You!

The Holy Spirit Social Ministry wishes to thank all of the organizations and parishioners who

donated food and money to the food pantry during this ongoing pandemic. The Knights of

Columbus and the Columbiettes held food drives and collected money for the pantry. The Altar

Rosary Society members made a large donation to the pantry. The Sisters of Mercy through

Sr. Ann Horgan made a generous donation to pay rent for a needy neighbor. State Farm,

represented by the Peter E. Mathison Agency, Inc., contributed a large donation to the food

pantry. The Cellini Lodge # 2206, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America held a food drive to

benefit the pantry. The Saint Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) is an ongoing contributor to the

Social Ministry providing supermarket gift cards monthly, buying Metro Cards to distribute to

our needy neighbors when needed for doctor visits, etc. They also assist with rent, utility bills,

doctor bills, as well as clothing and furniture through the SVdP store.

In addition to these organizations we are blessed to have some of the most generous

parishioners in the Diocese. Week in and week out our church family donates food, cash and

other items to the pantry. During this pandemic everyone has been very generous with their

donations. Any and all donations go directly to our needy neighbors.

Again, we say thank you, and God bless you for all your generosity and good work.

Holy Spirit’s “10th Annual Oldies Concert”

Holy Spirit’s Annual Oldies Concert, which is usually held in March,

was canceled this year due to the pandemic.

At this time, a new date has not yet been announced,

but we hope to reschedule it in the Spring of 2021.

Stay tuned for more details.

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Announcements

Holy Spirit Social Ministry

If you would like to support the Food Pantry, the items most needed this week are Pancake mix (we have plenty of syrup), black beans, pasta sauce, cold cereal, Jelly (we have plenty of peanut butter), and toilet paper.

Food donations can be dropped off

inside the church entrance on

Saturday or Sunday during Mass

times.

Your support is

greatly appreciated!

Join Us for the New 50-50 Club Campaign which Starts in September

This month is the month most of the 50-50 Club member subscriptions will expire. Renewals, or anyone wishing to participate for the first time, can join now for the next campaign year, which starts in September.

To participate, write your name, home address, phone number, and email address on a piece of paper. As a reminder, $100 enters you in 12 months of chances to win. Checks should be made payable to “Holy Spirit 50-50 Club”.

Please be sure to mark the outside of your envelope “50-50 Club”, and place it in the collection basket at Mass or drop it off in the mailbox at the rectory.

Questions? Contact Maureen or Rich (516) 248-2820 or email richmo70@aol.com.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Long Island (SVDPLI) Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run

This year, due to COVID-19, the annual 5K Walk/Run will be virtual. Participants can walk, run, bike, or swim on their own, or with a small group of friends/family, any time during the week of September 26 - October 3, 2020. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul sponsors the 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness about poverty on Long Island and raise funds to help our neighbors in need. It is our largest fund raiser, and the parishioners, friends, and neighbors of Holy Spirit have always been very generous. The money raised by our team helps our neighbors in New Hyde Park and Garden City Park who need assistance with rent, utility bills and other expenses. You can go online to Runsignup.com, search SVDPLI, and join the Holy Spirit team. To receive a T-shirt, you must register before September 14. For more information about the SVDPLI Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run, please email us at svdpholyspiritnhp@gmail.com.

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Message from the Director of Religious Education

Registration Information for the 2020-2021

Religious Education Program, Grades 1 Through 8.

Registration has begun and is by appointment ONLY. Parents should contact Mr. Bob Hodgson, Holy Spirit’s Director of Religious Education, at 516-354-0359 ext. 132, to make an appointment to come in to register. (Please be sure to leave your name and phone number.)

All forms must be filled out before coming in. If you need additional forms, or are new to our program, please call Mr. Bob. IMPORTANT NOTE: Holy Spirit Religious Education will be following the guidelines set by the New Hyde Park school district regarding in-person classes. If New Hyde Park schools are open and having in-person classes, then Holy Spirit will be having in-person classes.

Free Kindergarten & Pre-K Religious Education

Holy Spirit offers free religious education classes for Kindergarten

and Pre-K students. Classes meet on Sunday after the 9:30 a.m.

Family Mass.

We will talk about the Gospel, the Mass,

the life of Jesus, AND we will be doing crafts

& singing songs! A journey begins with the first step.

Let us take that first step with you and your child.

Mark Your Calendars!

❖ First Communion 2020 September 19th at 12 p.m. Join us for this blessed event.

❖ Confirmation 2020 October 19th at 4 p.m. Please welcome our newest adults to our faith.

Attention 7th & 8th grade Religious Education Students Only!

This year, for 7th & 8th grade classes only, we have 2 options to fulfill the course requirements.

We have the traditional weekly Religious Education classes which will meet on Sunday mornings with Mr. Bob Hodgson.

We are also offering an online 7th/8th grade class. This course is being offered by the book publisher for the book we are using in class. This online class follows the lessons, has weekly quizzes and a test every 4th chapter. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Bob at the Religious Education office.

The Religious Education office hours are:

Monday, Tues. & Thurs.: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Mass Intentions & Prayers

Saturday, Aug. 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:30 AM: Mary Jane Brick Med Villegas 5:00 PM: Andrew Russo Sunday, August 16 Twentieth Sunday in

Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Bienvenida K. Mercado 9:30 AM Parishioners of Holy Spirit

11:30 AM Vincent Prisco

Monday, Aug. 17 Weekday 8:30 AM Purgatorial Society

Tuesday, Aug. 18 Weekday 8:30 AM Joseph Kandathil

Wed., August 19 Weekday 8:30 AM Joseph Doherty

Thurs., August 20 Saint Bernard, Abbott and Doctor of the Church

8:30 AM Frank Verni

Friday, August 21 Saint Pius X, Pope 8:30 AM Giovanna Giancarli

Saturday, Aug. 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 AM: Moira McGurk 5:00 PM: Clarence O’Brien

Prayer Requests

Frank Cantreva Valerie Erickson

Florence and Joe Grimm Don K. Reed

William Romano and

for those serving in our military.

Prayer requests will appear for four weeks. Please notify the rectory if a prayer

request needs to be extended.

Please pray for the recently deceased members of our parish, especially for:

Nick Vinci

Emily Walsh

Mass Intentions and Other Offerings for a Loved One

are Still Available

To request a Mass Intention, contact Lauren

Petricca in the rectory at (516) 354-0359,

between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM,

Monday through Thursday. The requested

donation for Mass Intentions and Purgatorial

Mass cards is $20.

Weekly offerings for the Bread and Wine, or Altar and Sanctuary candles, are also available. The requested donation for these is $25.

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Family Mass Lector Schedule

Lector Schedule:

August 16 – August 30, 2020

If you are unable to make a Mass, please

call/text Marie Scandura at 516-279-8381.

If you are scheduled to lector, please be at the Church no later than 9:15 a.m.

August 16, 2020

Intro Shyler Fernandes

First Reading Sherwin Fernandes

Second Reading Deana D’Urso

Petitions Ally Petricca

August 23, 2020

Intro Pia Alana

First Reading Ian Alana

Second Reading Miranda Toro

Petitions Mia Alana

August 30, 2020

Intro Andrew Canese

First Reading Selena Jones

Second Reading Sean Jones

Petitions Zachary Canese

Family Mass – August 9, 2020

Thank you to Hailey Brooker and

Marie Scandura for contributing the

9:30 a.m. Family Mass photos.

Victoria McGuigan and

Allison Marzano will

be heading to college.

We wish them a

wonderful Freshman

year and thank them

for their involvement

at our Family Mass.

Victoria’s last time

lectoring before going

to college.

Allison will play keyboard

a few more times before

she leaves for college.

From Left to Right: Marie Scandura, Victoria

McGuigan, Fran Wisnewski, Fred Grimshaw,

Allison Marzano and Fr. Grieco.

Family Mass Band (From Left to Right):

Fred Grimshaw, Allison Marzano,

Hailey Mikowski and Jasmine Garnica.

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Photo Gallery

Family Mass photos continued – August 9, 2020

Ushers at 5 p.m. Vigil Mass: William Hertz,

Beverly Johnson, Michael Carey and Anita Binaso

Gabby Munge Kaitlyn O’Brien

Darla Petricca Hailey Mikowski and

Jasmine Garnica

Deacon Doug Ferreiro and Fr. Grieco

Gloria Boyd and

Kathy Vargas

Marilyn Obert-Thorn,

Eucharistic Minister

Adrienne Werring and Mary Bolan

Congratulations to Jordan Eisenberg on His Baptism.

Dan, Lourdes, Joshua and Jordan Eisenberg

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Rev. Frank Grieco, Pastor Ext. 116

E-mail: Frgrieco@yahoo.com

Rectory Office Staff:

Phone: 516-354-0359 / Fax: 516-354-2611

Lauren Petricca Ext. 111

Office Manager

E-mail: lpetricca@holyspiritli.org

Monica Gannon Ext. 147

Bulletin and Website Coordinator

E-mail: mgannon@holyspiritli.org

Deacons

Deacon John Hogan

Baptisms

E-mail: jhoganhs@gmail.com

Deacon Douglas Ferreiro

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

E-mail: douglas.ferreiro@gmail.com

Religious Education Office Ext. 132

During class times: Ext. 133

Mr. Bob Hodgson

E-mail: MrBobDRE@aol.com

Parish Social Ministry

Tom Friel, Director

E-mail: tfriel@holyspiritli.org

Music Director

Mary Bolan

Pastoral Staff

Bulletin Announcements

The deadline for announcements

to be included in the August 30 bulletin

is Wednesday, August 19.

Requests should be sent to both

mgannon@holyspiritli.org and

frgrieco@yahoo.com

Parish Census

If you have not yet replied, please send your

email address to Lauren and Monica, so we can

get started on Holy Spirit’s Parish Census:

Lauren: lpetricca@holyspiritli.org

Monica: mgannon@holyspiritli.org

The Parish Census was postponed due to

COVID-19, but more details will be provided

during the coming weeks. Be sure to check the

website at www.holyspiritNHP.com.

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