MISSION STATEMENT OF THE PARISH OF ST. ANTHONY We are a Catholic community of faith in the Jesuit tradition gathered around Jesus Christ and centered in the Eucharist.

In a diverse and changing world we struggle to grow in our relationship with God and with one another. Through our worship, our ministries and our promotion of peace and justice, we walk

with Jesus of the Gospel who reveals God’s love for all.

CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST AT ST. ANTHONY’S WEEKEND AND WEEKDAY MASSES ARE CURRENTLY ON A MODIFIED SCHEDULE (BELOW).

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday to Friday

9:00 am & 12:00 noon (Church) Saturday Morning

9:00 am only (Church)

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday

5:00 PM (Church) ● 5:00 PM Spanish (Cafeteria) Sunday

8:00 AM (Church) ● 9:30 AM (Church) 10:30 AM English (Cafeteria) ● 11:00 AM (Church) 12:45 PM Spanish (Cafeteria ) ● 5:00 PM (Church)

Saint Anthony’s Oceanside A CATHOLIC PARISH IN THE JESUIT TRADITION 110 Anchor Avenue ▪ Oceanside, NY 11572 ▪ 516-764-0048

www.sacli.org ▪ www.facebook.com/stanthonyoceanside

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY’S MASSES:

Isaiah 60: 1-6; Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2: 1-12

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Saint Anthony’s Oceanside 110 Anchor Avenue

Oceanside, NY 11572 • 516-764-0048 https://sacli.org/

Office Hours/Parish Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

PASTOR Rev. James T. Donovan, S.J.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Bret J. Stockdale, S.J.

SENIOR PRIESTS Rev. Vincent Biagi, S.J.

Rev. Peter J. Murray, S.J. IN RESIDENCE Rev. John Crabb, S.J.

Catholic Health Services of Long Island WEEKEND ASSOCIATE Rev. Pierce A. Brennan, S.J.

DEACONS James O’Neill • John O’Connor •

Philip Savarese

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / FAITH FORMATION

Rose Dillon 516-764-0048 ext. 2520

PARISH OUTREACH Antoinette Wagner-Teague

516-764-0048 ext. 2530

PRE-SCHOOL Ellie Grubb

516-764-0048 ext. 2520

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Daniel Gibbons

BUSINESS MANAGER Deacon John O’Connor 516-764-0048 ext. 2513

PARISH BULLETIN & WEBSITE EDITORIAL GROUP

We welcome your submissions of news, events photos of Parish Events.

We invite questions or suggestions about our Bulletin or Website.

Email - bulletin@sacli.org

MASS INTENTIONS Week of Monday, January 4 - Sunday, January 10

Monday, January 4 The Most Holy Name of Jesus Sir 51:8-12; Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Phil 2:1-11; Lk 2:21-24. 9:00 AM – ANTHONY VASATURO 12:00 PM – VINCENT GATTUSO

Tuesday, January 5 St John Neumann, bishop 1 John 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8; Mark 6:34-44. 9:00 AM – ANIELLO IULIANO 12:00 PM – ARNIE ABAB

Wednesday, January 6 1 John 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mark 6:45-52. 9:00 AM – NANCY DEMONACO 12:00 PM – RICHARD LIGARZEWSKI, JR.

Thursday, January 7 1 John 4:19-5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14+15bc, 17; Luke 4:14-22a. 9:00 AM – EDWARD KIESCHE 12:00 PM – ANNINA CIAMPITTIELLO

Friday, January 8 1 John 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Luke 5:12-16. 9:00 AM – KELLY LEPPER-SCHROEDER 12:00 PM – JOSEPH BYRNES

Saturday, January 9 1 John 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5+6a+9b; John 3:22-30. 9:00 AM – JAQUELINE ST. LAURENT

The Baptism of the Lord Isaiah 55: 1-11; Isaiah 12: 2-6; 1 John 5: 1-9; Mark 1: 7-11

Saturday, January 9 5:00 PM – PEOPLE of the PARISH

Sunday, January 10

8:00 AM – JOHN HERBERT 9:30 AM – THOMAS KAYLOR 10:30 AM Cafeteria (English) – COLLIN AHRENS 11:00 AM – THOMAS D. RIZZO 12:45 PM Cafeteria (Spanish) – DOLORES AQUINO 5:00 PM – TOM TOY

************ DEDICATIONS OF ALTAR BREAD & WINE - ALTAR CANDLES

Week of Sunday, January 3 - Saturday, January 9 Bread & Wine:

In loving memory of MARY HARTNETT Candles

In loving memory of LOUIS ROSS LECTORS FOR JANUARY 9-10 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

TEAM #1

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ESPECIALLY DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON, PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

ALL THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE U.S. MILITARY

Dominick Albanese, IS2, Navy • Candace L. Bonsignore, Staff Sergeant, Marines •

Ryan Calkin, Corporal, Marines • Doug Callagy, Corporal, Marines •

Michael Connell, Sergeant, Marines • Paul Joseph Delaney, Marines •

Kayla Curtis DeLuca, Captain, Marines • Nicholas J. DeLuca, Captain, Marines •

Ray Christian Demafiles, Crew Chief, ANG,• Edward Durkin, GMC, Navy •

Iralys Estevez, Lance Corporal, Marines • Christopher Kear, ETN, Navy •

Matthew Kear, CTR, Navy • Timothy R. Kear, CTT, Navy •

Christopher Kapp, Specialist, Army • Robert Koehler, Lance Corporal, Marines •

Carl A. Misitano, Lieutenant., Navy • William C. Misitano, LTJG, Navy •

Mark Montaruli, Lieutenant Commander, Navy • Christopher L. Morales, Specialist, Army •

John Nitti, CPO, Navy • Connor Paul, Sergeant, Marines •

Ryan Reilly, PO, Navy• Sanghu Richards, Captain, Army • Timothy Richards, Captain, Army •

Tom Shanley, PO2, Navy • Christopher Smith, First Lieutenant, Army •

William Stuber, SN, Navy • Michael Summit, PFC, Army •

Nikolas Vidic, Lance Corporal, Marines Are there parish members and relatives of

parishioners who are currently serving in the military who should be included in our prayer list?

Are there others currently on the list who have completed their service?

Have there been changes in rank?

Please notify us by e-mail at Bulletin@Sacli.org

WE ASK THAT YOU PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED AND FOR THE CONSOLATION OF THEIR FAMILIES:

Mary Janet Alviti • Theresa Ambrosino • Christine Mary Ballot • Kenny Bennett • Cathy Birk • Josephine Bonsiglio •

Patricia Griebell • Jean Buckley • Vincent Calcagno • Kenneth Joseph Carboy • Lena Clougher • Eleanor Colucci • Richard Combs • Rosemarie Lorenzo Fries • Mary L. Gallo •

Jose Gamarra • Marie Garone • Joyce Carol Harrison • • Maria Lourdes Hijuelos • Efrain Jiminez • Thomas Kaylor •

Bessie LaMonica • Bryan Logan • Ellen Lynch • Donald Maloney • Alice McTighe • Margaret Metzger •

Lawrence Moderno • Thomas Moehring • Michele Montefinise • Giovanni Nasta • Gloria O'Connor • Salvador Pajatin • James Craig Paruch • Patricia Riel • Terrence Ronan •

John T Ryan Jr. • Pasquale Sblendorio • Josephine Scotto • Pamela Shannon • Janice Ann Swensen • Marie C. Tishler •

Rose Varrone • James Villella • Ronald Walsh • Karen Warren • Paul R. Wigand ++++++++++

WE ASK FOR YOUR PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT, HEALING AND WELL-BEING OF PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ILL:

Alice Argo • Stacy Bell • Barbara Berglind • Tina Bertolli • Joe & Pat Book • Paul Brienza • Marie Bruno •

Frank Cadicamo • Veronica Cartier • Frank Ciccone • Elizabeth Combs • Antonio Corso • Angela Davis •

Greg Demetriou • Georgette Faye • Caroline Feeney • Pasquale Ferraro • Jeff Ferretti • Josephine Gebbia • Angelo Giammarino • Rita Given • Allen Hoffman •

Anthony Hoffman • Patty Jackson • Pat Kelly • Bob Larsen • Greyson Livia • Michael Loccisano • Ginny Marino • Natalie Maynard • Nora McGriskin • Carly Morgan • Armondo Polanco • Kris Polanco • Anthony Ponte •

Joan Prezioso • Theresa Reid • Edith Rigby • Louis Romano • Susan Romano • Rose & Joe Santino • Mary Savarese •

Kathy Schneider • Debbie Schumann • Jean Toy • Carmine Trippo • Pat Trippo • Christina Walkin •

Rachel Walsh • Susan Woram

If you would like to have someone included in our listings of Prayer Requests for the Sick and Deceased, please call the Parish Office

at 516-764-0048 or email your request to Bulletin@Sacli.org

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NOVENAS AND DEVOTIONS AT ST. ANTHONY’S

MONDAY MIRACULOUS MEDAL Follows the 9:00 am Mass

HOLY ROSARY Follows the 12:00 pm Mass

TUESDAY ST. ANTHONY

Follows the 9:00 AM Mass

THURSDAY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:00 am -- Music and Veneration

8:15 am -- Holy Rosary 9:00 am -- Mass

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O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL Adeste, fideles, laeti triumphantes Venite, venite in Bethlehem. Natum videte Regem angelorum. Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus, Dominum.

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing all ye citizens of heav’n above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o're the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo

Shepherds why this Jubilee Why your joyous strains prolong Say what may the tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo

Come to Bethlehem to see Him whose birth the angels sing Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord the newborn King Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo

HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King, peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King!” Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’ incarnate Deity, pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King!” Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King!” SILENT NIGHT Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in Heavenly peace! sleep in Heavenly peace!

Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from Heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!

Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, Love’s pure light radiant, beams from Thy Holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.

THE FIRST NOWELL The first “Nowell” the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Born is the King of Israel! And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.

WE THREE KINGS We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light

JOY TO THE WORLD Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the world! the Saviour reigns; Let us our songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.

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FIRST READING ISAIAH 60: 1-6

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses. Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM PSALM 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13

R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king's son; He shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones with judgment. R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more. May he rule from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts; the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute. All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; the lives of the poor he shall save. R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

SECOND READING EPHESIANS 3:2-3A, 5-6

Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

ALLELUIA MATTHEW 2: 2

R. Alleluia, alleluia. We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. R. Alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL MATTHEW 2: 1-12

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.

READINGS FOR TODAY’S MASS SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021 -- THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

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Mirad que ya viene el Señor de los ejércitos; en su

mano están el reino y la potestad y el impero. Primera lectura Isaías 60, 1-6: “Levántate y resplandece, Jerusalén, porque ha llegado tu luz y la gloria del Señor alborea sobre ti.”

Salmo Responsorial 71: “Que te adoren Señor, todos los pueblos.”

Segunda Lectura Efesios 3, 2-3. 5-6: “Por el Evangelio también los paganos son coherederos de la misma herencia.”

Lectura del Santo Evangelio San Mateo 2, 1-12: “Entraron en la casa y vieron a María, su madre y postrándose, lo adoraron.”

La intención de la misa del día de hoy es Joyce Aguilar.

Para intensiones de la misa comunicarse con la Hna. Margarita Reyes telf. 646-399-3847.

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ACTIVIDADES SEMANALES

ULTRELLA DEL CURSILLO DE CRISTIANDAD: Todos los domingos en la cafetería. Horario de 11:15am a 12:15pm. Anímate a vivir esta experiencia profunda de vida cristiana… Aprenderas: 1- A conocerte mejor (encuentro contigo mismo). 2- Experimentaras la presencia y el amor de Jesucristo (encuentro con Dios). 3- Descubriras todo el bien que puedes aportar a tu comunidad cristiana atenta y afectuosa (encuentro con los demás). Luego, esa toma de conciencia suscita el deseo de ir más Adelante. Cristo Cuenta contigo. Par información hablar con la Hna Luz María Abreu.

CENACULO DE LA LEGION DE MARIA: Todos los sabados en la cafeteria horario de 2:00pm a 4:30pm

GRUPO CARISMÁTICO: Todos los Viernes en la cafetería. Horario de 7:00pm a 9:30pm

LAS PRÓXIMAS CLASES DE BAUTIZMOS Y DE RICA COMIENZAN EN SEPTIEMBRE: El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana es un proceso de conversión y crecimiento espiritual, que toma tiempo, en nuestra relación con Dios y la Iglesia. Es un camino de fe donde todos están totalmente bienvenidos en la Iglesia Católica. Si usted está interesado en la exploración de una relación con Jesucristo acérquese a nosotros y le ayudaremos para que pueda prepararse con los sacramentos del Bautismo, Primera comunión y Confirmación. Para información comunicarse con el Hno. Ernesto de la Cruz Telf. 646-725-3548 CONFESIONES E INTENCION PASTORAL: Los sábados a las 4:00PM en la Iglesia. LADRILLOS GRABADOS: Se están recibiendo inscripciones para los ladrillos grabados del Divino Niño $100.00 por ladrillos. Si le interesa favor comunicarse con Rosmery Madera.

PARA ASUNTOS DE NOTARIO O REAL ESTATE: Comunicarse con el hermano José González 516-706-9001.

FAITH DIRECT: Favor registrarse online para que haga su donación semanal a través del nuevo sistema automático, página www.faithdirect.net y debe de utilizar el código de la parroquia NY581.

Necesita su cuenta ahorros, tarjeta de crédito o su debit card.

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MISAS EN ESPAÑOL -Sábado a las 5:00 pm

-Domingo a las 12:45 pm (Estas Misas se celebran en

el Centro Parroquial - Cafetería)

HORARIO PARA LECTORES Misa Ene-03-2020: Julio Martínez Misa Ene-10-2020: Graciela Meyer

Misa Ene-17-2021: María Rey

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PRIMERA LECTURA ISAÍAS 60, 1-6

Levántate y resplandece, Jerusalén, porque ha llegado tu luz y la gloria del Señor alborea sobre ti. Mira: las tinieblas cubren la tierra y espesa niebla envuelve a los pueblos; pero sobre ti resplandece el Señor y en ti se manifiesta su gloria. Caminarán los pueblos a tu luz y los reyes, al resplandor de tu aurora. Levanta los ojos y mira alrededor: todos se reúnen y vienen a ti; tus hijos llegan de lejos, a tus hijas las traen en brazos. Entonces verás esto radiante de alegría; tu corazón se alegrará, y se ensanchará, cuando se vuelquen sobre ti los tesoros del mar y te traigan las riquezas de los pueblos. Te inundará una multitud de camellos y dromedarios, procedentes de Madián y de Efá. Vendrán todos los de Sabá trayendo incienso y oro y proclamando las alabanzas del Señor.

SALMO RESPONSORIAL SALMO 71, 1-2. 7-8. 10-11. 12-13

R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos. Comunica, Señor, al rey tu juicio y tu justicia, al que es hijo de reyes; así tu siervo saldrá en defensa de tus pobres y regirá a tu pueblo justamente. R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos. Florecerá en sus días la justicia y reinará la paz, ere tras era. De mar a mar se extenderá su reino y de un extremo al otro de la tierra. R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos. Los reyes de occidente y de las islas le ofrecerán sus dones. Ante el se postrarán todos los reyes y todas las naciones. R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos. Al débil librará del poderoso y ayudara al que se encuentra sin amparo; se apiadará del desvalido y pobre y salvará la vida al desdichado. R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos.

SEGUNDA LECTURA EFESIOS 3, 2-3A. 5-6

Hermanos: Han oído hablar de la distribución de la gracia de Dios, que se me ha confiado en favor de ustedes. Por revelación se me dio a conocer este misterio, que no había sido manifestado a los hombres en otros tiempos, pero que ha sido revelado ahora por el Espíritu a sus santos apóstoles y profetas:

es decir, que por el Evangelio, también los paganos son co-herederos de la misma herencia, miembros del mismo cuerpo y partícipes de la misma promesa en Jesucristo.

ACLAMACIÓN ANTES DEL EVANGELIO

SAN MATEO 2,2 R. Aleluya, aleluya. Hemos visto su estrella en el oriente y hemos venido a adorar al Señor. R. Aleluya.

EVANGELIO SAN MATEO 2, 1-12

Jesús nació en Belén de Judá, en tiempos del rey Herodes. Unos magos de oriente llegaron entonces a Jerusalén y preguntaron: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que acaba de nacer? Porque vimos surgir su estrella y hemos venido a adorarlo”. Al enterarse de esto, el rey Herodes se sobresaltó y toda Jerusalén con él. Convocó entonces a los sumos sacerdotes y a los escribas del pueblo y les preguntó dónde tenía que nacer el Mesías. Ellos le contestaron: “En Belén de Judá, porque así lo ha escrito el profeta: Y tú, Belén, tierra de Judá, no eres en manera alguna la menor entre las ciudades ilustres de Judá, pues de ti saldrá un jefe, que será el pastor de mi pueblo, Israel”. Entonces Herodes llamó en secreto a los magos, para que le precisaran el tiempo en que se les había aparecido la estrella y los mandó a Belén, diciéndoles: “Vayan a averiguar cuidadosamente qué hay de ese niño y, cuando lo encuentren, avísenme para que yo también vaya a adorarlo”. Después de oír al rey, los magos se pusieron en camino, y de pronto la estrella que habían visto surgir, comenzó a guiarlos, hasta que se detuvo encima de donde estaba el niño. Al ver de nuevo la estrella, se llenaron de inmensa alegría. Entraron en la casa y vieron al niño con María, su madre, y postrándose, lo adoraron. Después, abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron regalos: oro, incienso y mirra. Advertidos durante el sueño de que no volvieran a Herodes, regresaron a su tierra por otro camino.

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SÍMBOLO DE LOS APÓSTOLES Creo en Dios, Padre todopoderoso, Creador del cielo y de la tierra. Creo en Jesucristo, su único Hijo, nuestro Señor, que fue concebido por obra y gracia del Espíritu Santo, nació de santa María Virgen, padeció bajo el poder de Poncio Pilato, fue crucificado, muerto y sepultado, descendió a los infiernos, al tercer día resucitó de entre los muertos, subió a los cielos y está sentado a la derecha de Dios, Padre todopoderoso. Desde allí ha de venir a juzgar a vivos y muertos.

Creo en el Espíritu Santo, la santa Iglesia católica, la comunión de los santos, el perdón de los pecados, la resurrección de la carne y la vida eterna.

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LECTURAS PARA LA MISA DE HOY 3 DE ENERO DE 2021 -- SOLEMNIDAD DE LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR

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CHRISTMAS AT ST. ANTHONY’S

2020 Memorial Wreaths & Poinsettias

Wreaths In Loving Memory of:

RALPH & ROSEMARIE BRANDE ALEJANDRINA & AGUSTIN MAGCAL

HENNESSY, McWALTERS & SULLIVAN FAMILIES ELVIRA STRANDBERG

MR. & MRS. F. VALLUZZI MR. & MRS. E. FERRANTE

Poinsettias In Loving Memory of:

VINCENT & SUSAN CARDIELLO ANTHONY CONFORTI

AMERICO DEROSSO DOROTHY DEROSSO

EDOUARDO & MARIA FERRANTE ELLEN FIORE

ADA – CALOGERA – VINCENZO – CARMELINA - GIUSEPPE

BELLA GIULIANI (Our Little Angel) TIMOTHY KENNY LICURSI FAMILY

CHRISTOPHER MADDEN EMIL MARI

Poinsettias In Loving Memory of: JANET McNEILL

CARMINE & BERTHA NAPOLITANO JOSEPH PARLO SR.

CHRISTOPHER PARLO JOSEPH PARLO JR. MILDRED PARLO

POLLERA FAMILY DOMINIC POLLERA SETTINA POLLERA ROBERT E. ROYERE

DOMINIC & ANTOINETTE SANTILLO CHICKIE & JOE STADTMULLER

HELEN SWARTHOUT FRANK & MARIA VALLUZZI DOUG VON BRAUNSBERG

PEDRO WAGNER

In Loving Memory of: THOSE LOST TO COVID 19

THOSE LOST TO SOCIAL INJUSTICE

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OFFERTORY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 20 - 27, 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT -

CHRISTMAS - HOLY FAMILY

FY 2021 FY 2020 Variance

Weekly Collection -- December 27, 2020 $8,242.00 $12,427.11 $(4,185.11)

Collection - YTD $147,702.16 $177,881.83 $(30,179.67)

Faith Direct - YTD $38,122.21 $31,173.50 $6,948.71

Total Offertory -- Fiscal Year - YTD $185,824.37 $209,055.33 $(23,230.96)

Snow Removal $1,323.00 --- ---

Fuel $877.00 $774.00 $103.00

Weekly Collection -- December 20, 2020 $6,803.00 $11,981.00 $(5,178.00)

2020 Christmas Offering $24,946.00 $38,779.00 $(13,833.00)

ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH FISCAL YEAR EXTENDS FROM SEPTEMBER 1 - AUGUST 31 WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CONTINUING GENEROUS SUPPORT OF

THE MISSION AND MINISTRIES OF ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH

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ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH OUTREACH MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY SINCE 1991

Antoinette Teague - Director ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH CENTER

110 ANCHOR AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572

CHANGES IN PROCEDURES

EFFECTIVE MONDAY, 3/23/2020 -- UNTIL

FURTHER NOTICE

ALL REQUESTS FOR FOOD MUST BE CALLED IN TO THE FOLLOWING

NUMBER: 516 764-0048 EXT. 2530

OR EXT. 2532

ORDERS TAKEN WILL BE READY FOR PICK-UP ON: FRIDAYS FROM

10AM TO 1PM

WHEN YOU CALL PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NAME AND

A TELEPHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED.

YOU MAY ALSO CALL OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE ON

ALTERNATE WEEKS FOR PICKUP OR DELIVERY:

516 678-6152

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Please Note: OUR CLOTHING ROOM

IS NOT ACCEPTING DONATIONS AT THIS TIME.

FOOD PANTRY Food donations may be dropped off

in the Parish Center lobby 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday- Friday.

Please help us serve people in need in our community. We especially appreciate donations of these always in-demand

non-perishable items:

-Coffee (regular and instant) -Ketchup/Mustard/Mayo

-Oatmeal -Oil (small size)

-Pasta Sauce in jars -Snacks

-Sugar-Free/Reduced Sugar Items

Please contribute REUSEABLE

Shopping Bags so that we can eliminate single-use bags in our program.

CAMBIOS EN LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS

EFFECTIVO de 3/23/2020 -- HASTA NUEVO AVISO

TODAS LAS SOLICITUDES DE ALIMEN-TOS DEBEN LLAMARSE

AL SIGUIENTE NÚMERO: 516 764-0048 EXT. 2530 OR EXT. 2532

PEDIDOS TOMADOS ESTARÁN LISTOS PARA RECOGERSE:

VIERNES DE 10AM A 1PM

CUANDO LLAME POR FAVOR DEJE SU NOMBRE Y UN

NÚMERO DE TELEFONO DONDE PUEDE SER LLEGADO.

TAMBIÉN PUEDE LLAMAR AL SERVICIO COMUNITARIO DE

OCEANSIDE ENSEMANAS ALTERNATI-VAS PARA RECOGIDAO ENTREGA:

516 678-6152

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Tenga en cuenta: NUESTRA SALA DE ROPA NO ACEPTA DONACIONES

EN ESTE MOMENTO.

THE GIVING TREE--CHRISTMAS 2020 OUR THANKS TO DONORS

On behalf of the 100+ neighborhood families (approximately 486 individuals) we serve at Parish Outreach, we extend profound gratitude for your thoughtfulness and generosity.

The Giving Tree drive was a resounding success despite the additional challenges we face at this time. Our new system of collecting gift cards through the Scripts Program went smoothly for us and we hope the new procedure was also easy for you.

In addition, to your holiday generosity, we thank everyone for the ongoing donations of food that we receive throughout the year to help stock our shelves.

“…whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me…” --Matthew 25:40

May God bless you. With sincere appreciation,

Antoinette Wagner-Teague Director -- St. Anthony’s Parish Outreach

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Ignatian Spirituality Programs at St. Anthony’sIgnatian Spirituality Programs at St. Anthony’sIgnatian Spirituality Programs at St. Anthony’s

Contact Karen with questions/comments/feedback or to register. ksuero@sacli.org / 516.459.9386

Zoom Link will be sent in advance to those who register. JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2021

This Week: Final Session Friday January 8, 2021

Praying the Scriptures of Isaiah on the Road to Advent

with Irene Rush and Sister Thomas More 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Via Zoom

Wednesday January 20, 2021 Saint of the Month – St. Agnes

9:30am-11:30am Via Zoom

Thursday January 21, 2021 Ignatian Spirituality in the

Spirit of Saint Teresa 9:30am – 11:30am Zoom or in person to be determined

New Program: Tuesday February 2, 2021

Where The Hell Is God? By Richard Leonard S.J. Book Discussion: Co-Facilitated by Betsy Selman Babinecz, LCSW, DCSW, BCD & Fr. Vincent Biagi, S.J.

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Via Zoom Attendees are required to purchase the book,

read it and come prepared to discuss the book on February 2nd. The book is available on Amazon.

Preparation for Baptism WE OFFER CLASSES FOR PARENTS WHO ARE

PLANNING THE BAPTISM OF THEIR CHILDREN Please contact St. Anthony’s Parish Office to

arrange your participation in a class: 516-764-0048

Schedule of Classes All classes meet in St. Anthony’s Church 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside NY 11572

First Wednesday of the Month Class begins at 7:00 pm

2021 January 6 ● February 3 ● March 3 ● April 7

May 5 ● June 2 ● July 7 August - No Class

September 1 ● October 6 ● November 3 ● December 1 ----------

We ask that you follow the directions of ushers and clergy.

Please wear face masks and maintain social-distancing. (Couples are permitted to sit together.)

Baptisms During The Past Month

DECEMBER 2020 We were blessed to welcome these eleven little ones

into our Catholic Faith during the month:

Amelia Josephine Forte Brantley Noel Kurz Bryan Peter Kurz

Liam Anthony Guerra Librizzi Delilah Millie McDonagh Thomas Glenn Mirayes Juliet Willow Santora

Daniella Marie Tavera Sori Kaylee Jen Thompson Giuliana Nicole Trotta Harper Rae Wittmer

A complete list of all Baptisms during 2020 will be published in next week’s Parish Bulletin (January 10, 2021)

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM AT ST. ANTHONY’S

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Merry Christmas!

I would like to bring to everyone the message that the Church proclaims on this feast with the words of the prophet Isaiah: “To us a child is born, to us a son is given” (Is 9:6)

A child is born. A birth is always a source of hope; it is life that blossoms, a promise of the future. Moreover, this Child, Jesus, was born “to us”: an “us” without any borders, privileges or exclusions. The Child born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem was born for everyone: he is the “son” that God has given to the entire human family.

Thanks to this Child, all of us can speak to God and call him “Father”. Jesus is the only-begotten Son; no one but he knows the Father. Yet he came into the world for this very reason: to show us the face of the Father. Thanks to this Child, we can all call one another brothers and sisters, for so we truly are. We come from every continent, from every language and culture, with our own identities and differences, yet we are all brothers and sisters.

At this moment in history, marked by the ecological crisis and grave economic and social imbalances only worsened by the coronavirus pandemic, it is all the more important for us to acknowledge one another as brothers and sisters. God has made this fraternal unity possible, by giving us his Son Jesus. The fraternity he offers us has nothing to do with fine words, abstract ideals or vague sentiments. It is a fraternity grounded in genuine love, making it possible for me to encounter others different from myself, feeling com-passion for their sufferings, drawing near to them and caring for them even though they do not belong to my family, my ethnic group or my religion. For all their differences, they are still my brothers and sisters. The same thing is true of relationships between peoples and nations: brothers and sisters all!

At Christmas we celebrate the light of Christ who comes into the world; he comes for everyone, not just for some. Today, in this time of darkness and uncertainty regarding the pandemic, various lights of hope appear, such as the discovery of vaccines. But for these lights to illuminate and bring hope to all, they need to be available to all. We cannot allow the various forms of nationalism closed in on themselves to prevent us from living as the truly human family that we are. Nor can we allow the virus of radical individualism to get the better of us and make us indifferent to the suffering of other brothers and sisters. I cannot place myself ahead of others, letting the law of the marketplace and patents take precedence over the law of love and the health of humanity. I ask everyone – government leaders, businesses, international organizations – to foster cooperation and not competition, and to seek a solution for everyone: vaccines for all, especially for the most vulnerable and needy of all regions of the planet. Before all others: the most vulnerable and needy!

May the Child of Bethlehem help us, then, to be generous, supportive and helpful, especially towards those who are vulnerable,

the sick, those unemployed or experiencing hardship due to the economic effects of the pandemic, and women who have suffered domestic violence during these months of lockdown.

In the face of a challenge that knows no borders, we cannot erect walls. All of us are in the same boat. Every other person is my brother or my sister. In everyone, I see reflected the face of God, and in those who suffer, I see the Lord pleading for my help. I see him in the sick, the poor, the unemployed, the marginalized, the migrant and the refugee: brothers and sisters all!

On this day, when the word of God became a child, let us turn our gaze to the many, all too many, children worldwide, especially in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, who still pay the high price of war. May their faces touch the consciences of all men and women of good will, so that the causes of conflicts can be addressed and courageous efforts can be made to build a future of peace.

May this be a favourable time to ease tensions throughout the Middle East and in the Eastern Mediterranean.

May the Infant Jesus heal the wounds of the beloved Syrian people, who for a decade have been devastated by war and its consequences, now aggravated by the pandemic. May he bring comfort to the Iraqi people and to all those involved in the work of reconciliation, and particularly to the Yazidis, sorely tried by these last years of war. May he bring peace to Libya and enable the new phase of the negotiations in course to end all forms of hostility in the country.

May the Babe of Bethlehem grant the gift of fraternity to the land that witnessed his birth. May Israelis and Palestinians regain mutual trust and seek a just and lasting peace through a direct dialogue capable of ending violence and overcoming endemic grievances, and thus bear witness before the world to the beauty of fraternity.

May the star that shone brightly on Christmas night offer guidance and encouragement to the Lebanese people, so that, with the support of the international community, they may not lose hope amid the difficulties they currently face. May the Prince of Peace help the country’s leaders to lay aside partial interests and commit themselves with seriousness, honesty and transparency to enabling Lebanon to undertake a process of reform and to persevere in its vocation of freedom and peaceful coexistence.

May the Son of the Most High sustain the commitment of the international community and the countries involved to continue the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as in the eastern regions of Ukraine, and to foster dialogue as the sole path to peace and reconciliation.

The Holy See "URBI ET ORBI" MESSAGE

OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS CHRISTMAS 2020 Benediction Hall

Friday, 25 December 2020

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May the Divine Child alleviate the suffering of the peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, affected by a grave humanitarian crisis caused by extremism and armed conflicts, but also by the pandemic and other natural disasters. May he end the violence in Ethiopia, where many people have been forced to flee because of the fighting; comfort the inhabitants of the Cabo Delgado region in northern Mozambique, victims of the violence of international terrorism; and encourage the leaders of South Sudan, Nigeria and Cameroon to pursue the path of fraternity and dialogue they have undertaken.

May the Eternal Word of the Father be a source of hope for the American continent, particularly affected by the coronavirus, which has intensified its many sufferings, frequently aggravated by the effects of corruption and drug trafficking. May he help to ease the recent social tensions in Chile and end the sufferings of the people of Venezuela.

May the King of Heaven protect all victims of natural disasters in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines and Vietnam, where numerous storms have caused flooding, with devastating repercussions on families in terms of loss of life, harm to the envi-ronment and consequences for local economies.

As I think of Asia, I cannot forget the Rohingya people: may Jesus, who was born poor among the poor, bring them hope amid their sufferings.

Dear brothers and sisters,

“To us a child is born” (Is 9:6). He came to save us! He tells us that pain and evil are not the final word. To become resigned to violence and injustice would be to reject the joy and hope of Christmas.

On this festive day, I think in a special way of all those who refuse to let themselves be overcome by adversity, but instead work to bring hope, comfort and help to those who suffer and those who are alone.

Jesus was born in a stable, but was embraced by the love of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. By his birth in the flesh, the Son of God consecrated familial love. My thoughts at this moment turn to families: to those who cannot come together today and to those forced to remain at home. May Christmas be an opportunity for all of us to rediscover the family as a cradle of life and faith, a place of acceptance and love, dialogue, forgiveness, fraternal solidarity and shared joy, a source of peace for all humanity.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Dear brothers and sisters, Merry Christmas once more to all of you connected by radio, television and other means of communication from every part of the world. I thank you for your spiritual presence on this day of joy. In these days, when the Christmas atmosphere invites us to become better people, more fraternal, let us not forget to pray for families and communities who live in the midst of much suffering. Please continue to pray for me. Have a good Christmas lunch, arrivederci!

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Children’s Column

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Helpful Links

Diocese of Rockville Centre https://www.drvc.org/ http://catholiccharities.cc/ https://www.svdpli.org/

Local Hospitals https://mercymedicalcenter.chsli.org/ https://www.southnassau.org/sn

U.S. Catholic Resources http://www.usccb.org/ https://www.americamagazine.org/ https://catholicmom.com/ https://www.loyolapress.com/

Senior Community Center at St. Anthony's Parish For ages 60 and over Monday-Friday, 9AM-1:30PM 516 764-9792

Meals on Wheels This program is dedicated to delivering nutritious meals to home-bound seniors in Nassau County.

You are eligible if you are: --Over 60 years of age --Homebound --Having difficulty cooking and shopping --Living alone or with a spouse with similar needs

If you or someone you know would benefit from the services that Meals on Wheels provides, please call 516-377-2691

Alzheimer’s Association

Offers the following services free of charge: Round-the-clock information and support at their 24/7

HELPLINE: 1-800-272-3900

--Caregiver Training and Community Education --Support Groups --Online Services: alz.org/longisland

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 1-800-273-8255

Mental Health Hotline

Call 1-844-863-9314

COMMUNITY SERVICES

HELP WANTED Local convent in Rockville Centre

is looking for a Part-time Dishwasher/Housekeeper.

Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Sunday, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Part-time with benefits. Please call Laura Acuna at: 516-823-3805.