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WEEKEND MASSESSaturday: Church: 5:00 P.M.Sunday: Church: 7:30 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M.

School Church: 9:30 A.M. (Spanish Mass)Weekday Mass: (Monday - Saturday) 8:30 A.M.Holy Day Masses: To be announcedRectory: 883-6675 Fax Number: 944-7461Pastor: Rev. Patrick J. Whitney

(516) 883-6675; [email protected] Vicar: Fr. Pilar Arnulfo Urquilla Sosa

(516) 883-6675; [email protected]: Mr. Frank G. D’Angelo - Mr. Joseph Bianco

RECONCILIATION (Confessions)The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated at 4:00 P.M. onSaturdays. The priest will remain in the confessional for as long aspenitents are present but not later than Mass time.

BAPTISMSBaptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1:00

P.M. In order to better appreciate this sacrament, parents meetwith Fr. Pat for an interview and then attend our BaptismalProgram. The Baptismal Program is offered once a month.Godparents are also welcome to attend. Please call Fr. Pat at 883-6675 to make arrangements.Baptisms in Spanish are celebrated on the 2nd Sunday at 1:00

P.M. Please call Fr. Pilar Arnulfo Urquilla Sosa at 516-883-6675.MARRIAGE

Couples should call the Rectory at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Nodate or any other arrangements should be made until the couple has beeninterviewed by a priest or deacon. Call Susan Mon.-Fri., 9:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M.

INTERNET: www. stpeterofalcantara.orgParish School: Principal: Mrs. Marianne Carberry(516) 944-3772

Director of Little Learners:Barbara Bergin, [email protected]

Religious Formation Office: MaryChristine O. Thomsen(516) 883-5584; [email protected]

Apostolado Hispano: (516) 883-6675Director: Fr. Pilar Arnulfo Urquilla Sosa

Parish Social Ministry: Lourdes Taglialatela(516) 883-0365; [email protected]

IHM Spirituality Center: Mary Nuzzolese(516) 883-2782; [email protected]

R.C.I.A.: 883-6675Music Ministry: Mr. Robert Bobek(516) 967-4710; [email protected]

Gift & Grocery Card Program: 944-2513C.Y.O: 883-6675

COME, PRAY FOR OUR PARISH:Every Wednesday - 11:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. before the BlessedSacrament exposed on our altar. Benediction at 3:30 PM.Wake Services are conducted at 3:00 P.M. on the day prior to thefuneral.

Parish of Saint Peter of AlcantaraPort Washington, Long Island, N.Y. 11050

Go Forth With Christ April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday of the

Resurrection of the Lord

The Deceased: Karol S. Sjaza

St. Peter of Alcantara -2-

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) Would you like to know more about the Catholic Church? Have you never been baptized or received little or no instruction in the faith and want to learn more? Call the rectory at 883-6675.

ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA REACH OUT TO THOSE WHO MOURN

Our two parishes have a Bereavement Support Group that meets every Friday at 8 pm in St. Peter’s IHM Spirituality Center lounge. For more information, contact Yvonne Calabrese at 883-4817; [email protected], or Rose Osterberg at 883-2607. Children’s bereavement: please consult with our Pastor at 883-6675.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Are you seeking guidance on your journey of faith? Call the rectory at 883-6675 or Kathy McIntyre at 767-1792.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings are held on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the IHM Spirituality Center dining room.

SCRIPTURE READINGS April 8th, 2018 2nd Sunday of Easter Acts 4:32-35, 1 Jn 5:1-6, Jn 20:19-31

WEDDING BANNS First Week

Bernadette Diane Mendoza and Jose Miguel Buhay Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills

St. Peter’s conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is committed to helping people in our own community. If you would like to volunteer your

time to this cause, or are in need of assistance, please call Diane Regan at 516-316-7422.

To put a name on the prayer list, please call the rectory and ask for Susan. We do appreciate occasional updates. Thank you.

REMEMBERING LOVED ONES Week of April 1, 2018

Sanctuary Candle In Memory of Antanas Gailevicius, 1st Anniversary

Requested by Zaneta Derasmo

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please sign the book at the table by the entrance.

BENEDICTION Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 3:45 p.m.

Divine Mercy Sunday Is Next Week Continuing the faith and joy of the Easter season, we will celebrate this feast on April 8th in the Main Church at 3:00 p.m. There will be Benediction and recitation of the Chaplet in English and Spanish. Pamphlets are available in the side Chapel. Come and pray, calling to mind

Jesus’ words: “Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy.”

SOLDIERS FROM OUR PARISH FAMILY

Thomas P. Brown, Army James J. Corbett, Marines Chris Day, Army William Day, Army Matthew DiStefano, Air N.G. Mitchel Duffy, Marines Christian Engel, Marines Paul N. Faulk, Marines Joseph A. Fontanetta, Marines Brian Gallagher, Army Matthew Kennedy, ROTC Christopher Lyons, Navy Klara Lyons, Navy

Michael E. Madden, Air Force Abraham Malley, Marines Thomas Malley, Air Force Gabriel Marchi, Air Force Brendan Moody, Navy Anthony Quinn, Jr., Army Colin Quirino, Navy Kevin Quirino, Air N.G. Adrian Rose, Air Force Peter Samson, Navy Peter Schof, Marines Evan Szaro, Marines

The Sick: Kay Albright Steven Baker Joseph Bellon Ed Brennan James Browne Jeanne Brunner Joseph Bundy Fr. Joe Byrne Vito Caputo Gina Corleto Raymond Corleto

Ann Dellavecchia Rose Demelas Patricia Dern A. Gaileviciene Joan Graham Pete Grivas Sharon Jordan Mary LaPera Loretta Manfredo Seraphina O’Brien Jeffrey O’Rourke Linda Paecos

Krista LaPunzina Margaret Smith Nora Sotansky Joseph Taglialatela John Tanski Rita Tanski Anne Tarpinian Daniel Tiedmann Ellen Tomlinson Jacqueline Urcan Stella Wakshinsky Jennifer Williams

PLEASE PRAY FOR…

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Monday April 2 8:30 AM People of the Parish

Tuesday April 3 8:30 AM Vicenzo Picardo

Wednesday April 4 8:30 AM Anna Riva

Thursday April 5 8:30 AM Carmine Meluzio

Friday April 6 8:30 AM John Raphael De Rosario

Saturday April 7 8:30 AM Bart Drury, James Calpin, Sr., Thomas Keegan, Mary La Pera

5:00 PM Philip & Jo Ann Zolli, Philip LoGiudice, Thomas W. Ritchie, Alexander Nealis, Joy Occhipinti Vlahos

Sunday April 8 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) 7:30 AM Ms. Ray Gery 9:30 AM Dr. James Bergin 11:30 AM Philip & Jo Ann Zolli

MASS BOOK The Mass Book for the second half of this year will open on Monday April 9th. To reserve a Mass intention, please come to the rectory, or you may write to us with your request. To assure accuracy, we do not reserve Masses over the phone. Please kindly abide by this rule. Thank you.


APOSTOLADO HISPANO SERVIDORES DEL DOMINGO, ABRIL 1 ACÓLITOS: Yoselin, María, Emily Julieta ANIMADOR: Miguel Espichan LECTORES: José García, Dirla Gonzáles, Hilda López MINISTROS: Rosario Espichan, Carmen Delgado, Alba Duarte, Chusita Aguirre, Blanca Fabián, Raquel y Oscar Cumbe CAFÉ: Grupo 3, Ramiro Jóvenes Adultos

SERVIDORES DEL DOMINGO PRÓXIMO, ABRIL 8 ACÓLITOS: Rudy, Catherine, Emily ANIMADOR: Mónica Rea LECTORES: Esvenia Hernández, Aura Carias, Mónica López MINISTROS: Rodolfo y Ana González, Hugo y Hortensia Melgar, Julia López, María Parra, Gloria Herrera CAFÉ: Grupo 4, Margarita Hernández

MATRIMONIOS Y QUINCEAÑERAS Aquellas parejas que desean contraer matrimonio y las familias que quieren celebrar los quince años deben contactar a la rectoría a menos SEIS MESES antes de la fecha en que desean la celebración. Se les recuerda que no es aconsejable separar el salón para la fiesta, antes de haber contactado al Padre Pilar y haber separado una fecha para la celebración.

PLANIFICACIÓN PARA MINISTERIOS Para hacer uso de una de nuestras facilidades en San Pedro, por favor póngase en contacto con Susan en la rectoría y una forma de planificación será enviada a usted. O puede pasar por la oficina y llenar una forma en persona. Susan se puede alcanzar en la rectoría a 516-883-6675 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Su solicitud debe estar hecha por escrito o el evento no estará puesto en el calendario.

STEWARDSHIP Donation Statements: Registered parishioners who wish to receive an acknowledgement of their envelope contributions to the collection basket for 2017, may contact the rectory at 516-883-6675. Please provide your name and envelope number. Those in automated giving do not need to call. A helpful reminder for this year: please always write the amount of your donation on your envelope. ☺

Automated Giving. If you donate to the Church on your credit card once a month, please be advised that when your credit card expires, your donations stop. To continue, you will need to call Susan at the rectory and give your new card information. Thank you!

Missing Your Church Envelopes?: The Post Office is using an address verification software that has made several age-old addresses on our mailing list invalid. Frustrating as it is, you can get help with this by either calling the company that mails out our envelopes (F. J. Remey, at 516-741-5112, toll free at 1-877-357-3639), or by going to the Post Office and asking what is wrong with your address. Temporary envelopes are available in the back of the Church.

Mission in Uganda. Once a month, we have a second collection for the Bridge for Peace Children’s Village in Uganda; this is announced at the beginning of Mass. You may take a mission envelope at the table in the back of the Church, or, if you are putting in a loose check, kindly write Uganda in the memo line. Thank you! ☺

The Stewardship Committee. From Art to Legal and Marketing to Videography, the Helping Hands of St. Peter’s are eager to help out! Need a Helping Hand? Contact Terry Zenobio at 516-883-3456.

WEEKLY REPORT ON FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Last Weekend’s Collection Basket $19,897 Uganda $984 Automated Giving $1,695

Thank you for your generous support of our parish. To help us keep accurate records, kindly remember to write the amount of your donation on your envelope. Thank you.

The Knights of Columbus/Columbiettes. Come share your talents in support of our parish and community! To find out more about St. Peter’s chapter of the K of C, contact Anthony Filorimo at [email protected] or (917) 566-2448. For the Columbiettes, contact Rita Di Lucia at (516) 944-6249 or [email protected].

Just before Easter Sunday what did Jesus say on the cross about those who crucified Him? Also, at the Last Supper what did Jesus instruct future generations of believers to do on His behalf? It is something we do this Easter Sunday and every Sunday thereafter. To continue, please read the article with the Every Sunday logo found on the

following pages of this issue of the Church Bulletin.

WEEKEND MINISTERS

MASS Lector EM’s

Sat. 4/7 5:00 p.m.

Fr. Anthony J. Brakman

D. Sbarro, L. Scaglione, T. Schwartz, T. Schweitzer, C. Seguritan

Sun. 4/8 7:30 a.m.

Fr. Anthony M. Chaplin C. Sheridan, L./R.

Steinmann

9:30 a.m. Fr. Pat

M. Connelly J. Caccavo

L.A. Timothy, J. Tan, J. Traynor

11:30 a.m. Fr. Pat

S. De Marino

F. Wheeler, B. Aloe, J. Bassett, A. Benzinger, N. Berberich, B. Bergin, E. Hanlon

Greeters

L. Scaglione J. Hackett

D. Facci B. Palafox

P. Schmitt

J. Henderson J. McGrath

GUILD OF ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL Volunteers from the Guild of St. Francis Hospital will be

selling chances after all Masses next weekend. Your generous support will assist in the battle against heart

disease, the nation’s number one killer.


Easter, 2018 Dear Friends: Truly the Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Today we speak these words which echo back to the first days of Christ’s resurrection. After walking with Christ on the road to Calvary, we now joyfully go forth as the disciples did on the road to Emmaus with hearts burning within us. We celebrate the moment when Christ conquered death and gave us all hope of new life. Even after nearly 2,000 years, that moment of the Resurrection has not lost any of its power. While myths and stories eventually fade, we celebrate a historical fact, a living Person who left behind lasting evidence of his wonders, evidence that the world still seeks to understand. This is especially true today, as we find ourselves in an historic moment - archeologists have uncovered the site of Jesus’ resurrection for the first time in nearly 500 years. Within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, scholars have restored and conducted research on the tomb of Jesus, also known as the Aedicule. Preliminary findings confirm that the heart of the structure is the same tomb that Roman Christians discovered and venerated as early as 326 AD. These findings offer us a great source of confidence in our faith. Scientific progress, rather than finding evidence against what we believe, through missionary archeology has given us a stronger connection with the place of Christ’s burial and resurrection. Further, it provides a powerful image as we reflect upon our own spiritual lives this Easter. In its 2,000-year history, Christ’s tomb has endured many trials. It was covered over by slabs of stone, it withstood earthquakes, fires and the destruction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and many believed it had been lost. So, too, can the life of Christ in our hearts experience highs and lows - it may be covered over with our worries and concerns, it may be jeopardized in times of doubt and confusion, or we may even believe it has faded away. Yet just as archeologists have opened up this holy site today, we are called this Easter to open our hearts once again to the power of Christ’s love and mercy. We are called to remove the barriers from our hearts and allow Christ’s glorified wounds to touch our wounds and the wounds of all humanity. We profoundly experience this reality at the Easter Vigil. In the darkness of the night and in the darkness of our lives, the light of Christ is ignited. Beginning with the Paschal candle, that light is passed on from person to person until the Church is made radiant. The darkness in our hearts is dispelled, and even more beautifully, it is dispelled by the light that is shared by our brothers and sisters in faith. We see in a deeply moving way that Christ’s light is spread by each of us who carry him with us. In that moment of unity and love, as the Exsultet proclaims, the Church shakes with joy. The excitement of that evening is not limited to one day, but extends throughout the eight-day Easter Octave. Each day we are given another story of the Risen Christ, another reason to rejoice. We witness the sorrow of the devoted women at the tomb transform into joy, we see the despair of Christ’s disciples transform into hope, and we watch the doubt of St. Thomas transform into faith. And on Divine Mercy Sunday, we celebrate the gift of God’s mercy that touches the struggles of our own lives and transforms them into opportunities to grow in holiness. On that day we celebrate the true source of joy in the Gospel, the Good News: we are forgiven our sins and are called by God to strive for sanctity. During this joyous season then, we recognize that the Risen Christ’s presence, his touch, his personal words of assurance tangibly changed the lives of his followers, as they can change our own lives even today. Though Christ ascended into heaven, we remember that we can still have a personal relationship with him through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Church which were given at Pentecost. His presence has never left us. Indeed most powerfully, Christ’s presence remains in the Eucharist. While history tells us Christ lived 2,000 years ago, we know he still lives today. He is waiting in our Churches for us to come spend time with him. He is waiting in our tabernacles for us to come adore him. He is waiting for us to join him at the Mass each Sunday, where we can share in his suffering, death, and resurrection as if we were by his side those many years ago. We are challenged this Easter to allow Christ to change our lives by his healing touch which gives faith, hope, and love. We commit ourselves to a radical fidelity to Sunday Mass, where Christ can enter our hearts and begin to transform them. And transformed, our hearts will burn within us, driving us all to spread the light of Christ and bring about dramatic missionary growth here in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and beyond.


Pascua 2018 Queridos Amigos, ¡Verdaderamente el Señor ha resucitado! ¡Él ha resucitado! Hoy hablamos estas palabras que se remontan a los primeros días de la resurrección de Cristo. Después de caminar con Cristo en el camino al Calvario, ahora salimos gozosos como lo hicieron los discípulos en el camino a Emaús con corazones ardiendo dentro de nosotros. Celebramos el momento en que Cristo conquistó la muerte y nos dio la esperanza de una nueva vida. Incluso, después de casi 2,000 años, ese momento de la Resurrección no ha perdido nada de su poder. Si bien los mitos y las historias eventualmente se desvanecen, celebramos un hecho histórico, una Persona viviente que dejó evidencia perdurable de sus maravillas, evidencia que el mundo aún busca comprender. Esto es especialmente cierto hoy, cuando nos encontramos en un momento histórico: los arqueólogos han descubierto el sitio de la resurrección de Jesús por primera vez en casi 500 años. Dentro de la Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro, los eruditos han restaurado y llevado a cabo investigaciones sobre la tumba de Jesús, también conocida como el Edículo. Los hallazgos preliminares confirman que el corazón de la estructura es la misma tumba que los cristianos romanos descubrieron y veneraron ya en el 326 AD. Estos hallazgos nos ofrecen una gran fuente de confianza en nuestra fe. El progreso científico, en lugar de encontrar evidencia contra lo que creemos, a través de la arqueología misionera nos ha dado una conexión más fuerte con el lugar de la sepultura y resurrección de Cristo. Además, proporciona una imagen poderosa cuando reflexionamos sobre nuestras propias vidas espirituales en esta Pascua. En sus 2,000 años de historia, la tumba de Cristo ha soportado muchas pruebas. Estaba cubierta por losas de piedra, resistió los terremotos, los incendios y la destrucción de la Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro, y muchos creían que se había perdido. De la misma manera, la vida de Cristo en nuestros corazones puede experimentar altas y bajas: puede cubrirse con nuestras preocupaciones e inquietudes, puede ponerse en peligro en tiempos de duda y confusión, o incluso podemos creer que se ha desvanecido. Sin embargo, así como los arqueólogos han abierto hoy este sitio sagrado, se nos llama esta Pascua a nuevamente abrir nuestros corazones al poder del amor y la misericordia de Cristo. Estamos llamados a eliminar las barreras de nuestros corazones y permitir que las heridas glorificadas de Cristo toquen nuestras heridas y las de toda la humanidad. Experimentamos profundamente esta realidad en la Vigilia Pascual. En la oscuridad de la noche y en la oscuridad de nuestras vidas, la luz de Cristo se enciende. Comenzando con el cirio Pascual, esa luz se transmite de persona a persona hasta que la Iglesia se vuelve radiante. La oscuridad en nuestros corazones se disipa, y aún más bellamente, se disipa por la luz que comparten nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la fe. Vemos de una manera profundamente conmovedora que la luz de Cristo se propaga por cada uno de nosotros que lo llevamos con nosotros. En ese momento de unidad y amor, como proclama el Exulte, la Iglesia tiembla de alegría. La emoción de esa noche no se limita a un día, sino que se extiende a lo largo de la Octava de Pascua. Cada día se nos da otra historia de Cristo Resucitado, otra razón para regocijarse. Somos testigos del dolor de las devotas mujeres en la tumba transformadas en alegría, vemos la desesperación de los discípulos de Cristo transformarse en esperanza, y vemos la duda de Santo Tomás transformarse en fe. Y en el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, celebramos el regalo de la misericordia de Dios que toca las luchas de nuestras propias vidas y las transforma en oportunidades para crecer en santidad. Ese día celebramos la verdadera fuente de alegría en el Evangelio, las Buenas Nuevas: somos perdonados por nuestros pecados y somos llamados por Dios para luchar por la santidad. Durante esta época de gozo reconocemos que la presencia del Cristo Resucitado, su toque, sus palabras personales de seguridad cambiaron tangiblemente las vidas de sus seguidores, tal como pueden cambiar nuestras vidas incluso hoy. Aunque Cristo ascendió al cielo, recordamos que aún podemos tener una relación personal con él a través de los dones del Espíritu Santo y la Iglesia que se nos dieron en Pentecostés. Su presencia nunca nos ha abandonado. De hecho, de manera más poderosa, la presencia de Cristo permanece en la Eucaristía. Si bien la historia nos dice que Cristo vivió hace 2.000 años, sabemos que todavía vive en la actualidad. Él está esperando en nuestras Iglesias para que vayamos a pasar tiempo con Él. Está esperando en nuestros tabernáculos que vayamos a adorarlo. Él está esperando que nos unamos a Él en la Misa cada domingo, donde podemos compartir su sufrimiento, muerte y resurrección como si estuviéramos a su lado aquellos muchos años atrás. Esta Semana Santa nos desafía a permitir que Cristo cambie nuestras vidas con su toque sanador que da fe, esperanza y amor. Nos comprometemos a una fidelidad radical a la Misa dominical, donde Cristo puede entrar en nuestros corazones y comenzar a transformarlos. Y transformados, nuestros corazones arderán dentro de nosotros, llevándonos a todos a difundir la luz de Cristo y provocar un dramático crecimiento misionero aquí en la Diócesis de Rockville y más allá.


Every Sunday and Every Sunday Thereafter

Just before He was to be crucified, with the disciples gathered in the Upper Room, Jesus initiated the rite of the Eucharist. Taking the bread and breaking it and raising the chalice of wine, He asked His followers to take them as His Body and Blood. Then He directed that

His followers “do this in commemoration of me”. In this way Jesus made Himself available to humanity for all future generations. What an ingenious and remarkable way to perpetuate His love for us and, in return, our love for Him. Yes, even in the grasp of His forthcoming death, He thought of us - yes “us” here today - and for countless other generations of similar gatherings. And so it is that for centuries, we Christians come together every Easter Sunday and every Sunday thereafter to honor His wish to be always with us. It is through Sunday Eucharist that we honor Jesus for His unconditional love of us - and for His always being ready to forgive our sins, even when He was crucified and humiliated on the cross: “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” Every Sunday, we are privileged to have the opportunity to unite ourselves with Jesus in the Eucharist. We thank Him and pledge ourselves - out of love for Him - to come together every Sunday in His honor…and in this way to be loyal to His wish for us to commemorate Him. This Easter is a day of all days to be proud of our faith: that we Catholics are people deeply in love with Jesus, our Savior. With this in mind we joyfully come together every Sunday and sing out, “Hear I am Lord!”

Joe Bellon, Every Sunday writer

GOLDEN WEDDING LITURGY Couples married 50 years or more will be honored

at a Mass on Sunday, April 29th at 2:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church in Massapequa. Registration forms are available on the diocesan website and in the

rectory. In order for your names to appear on the printed program, the Office of Worship needs to receive your registration by Friday, April 13th. For additional information, please call 516-678-5800, ext. 504.

FAMILY MASS BREAKFAST NEXT WEEK (4/8/18) Come join us NEXT Sunday in the dining room of the Spirituality Center, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Donations of food are most welcome!

Educating the Whole Child in the Catholic Tradition. Share the Spirit!

50/50 raffle tickets for the Celebration will be sold after all Masses this weekend and all weekends leading up to the party on April 21st. If you wish to purchase a ticket at another time, or have any questions, please contact Noreen Cutajar at 516-944-0183.

17TH ANNUAL ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA

SCHOOL CELEBRATION

LET’S GO ‘ALL IN’ A NIGHT OF CASINO GAMES, COCKTAILS, MUSIC AND

RAFFLE PRIZES!

JOIN US IN HONORING THE MCMANUS FAMILY

JOHN & BABS MCMANUS KATIE MCMANUS HESS (SPS 2001)

KERRY MCMANUS MCKEEVER (SPS 2003)

JACK MCMANUS (SPS 2009)

SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST |7 PM NORTH HEMPSTEAD COUNTRY CLUB

291 PORT WASHINGTON BLVD. PORT WASHINGTON


Ladies and Babies Faith Sharing: Next meeting is Tuesday, April 10th (no meeting April 3rd), 10-11:30 a.m. Sharing scripture, wisdom, faith and life stories. Facilitated by Emily West and Melissa Bianco.

Yoga: Tuesday, April 10th, 8:30-9:45 a.m. & 7:00-8:15 p.m. No Yoga on April 3rd. New 4 week session begins. Feel alive, renewed and gain balance and flexibility with Sue O’Connell. 4 weeks for $60 or $15/class. Sign up at [email protected].

Traveling Light: The Promise of Psalm 23, by Max Lucado Inisifada Spiritual Ministry’s Spring Book Series will be held on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning April 11th. Join Karen Silver in a group discussion and discover how to lighten the load. Please try to read the first 3 chapters for the first meeting. Program offering is $20/session. Coffee and light refreshments served.

Blessing Blankets: Wednesdays, April 18th and 25th, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Create a beautiful and easy baby blanket, with help from Judy Gibaldi, the crochet wizard. Supplies will be provided and blankets will be donated. Contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Women at the Well: Thursday, April 12th, 10 a.m. -12 noon. Women’s faith sharing/prayer led by Jean Lynch, [email protected] All welcome!

Women’s Prayer Group: Saturday, April 14th, 9:00 -10:30 a.m. Come for an hour of prayer, reflection and friendship. Questions? Contact Gloria Grafer [email protected], or Ann Marie D’Angelo [email protected]

Gifted by Grace Thursday, April 19th, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join a Spiritual Director, for a presentation on the “Inner Compass” by Margaret Silf. Presentation topic: Why Don’t You Answer My Prayers?

Men’s Faith Sharing Group: Saturday, April 28th, 7:30-10 a.m. Take time out to pray, share, reflect. Coffee and conversation.

Health Tips and Nutrition Thursday April 19th and 26th at 7:00 p.m. Parishioner, Nancy Ciancimino, Registered Dietician and Diabetic Educator will talk about healthy eating. Come for an evening of perfect portions of information, ideas and tips. Bring your questions, too.

COMING IN MAY... Mary: Our Blessed Mother presented by our own Kathy McIntyre

FORMED is a Catholic content website full of reading materials, movies, documentaries and more, for both adults and children, in English and Spanish. And it’s FREE. Go to stpeterofalcantara.formed.org. to register. There’s even a free mobile app if you like.

Sites to surf: 1. Get to know our diocese better or follow Bishop Barres

at www.dramaticmissionarygrowth.com or LICatholic.org or www.drvc.org

2. [email protected]. A daily Picture and morning quote to keep in mind.

3. [email protected]. Gospel of the day and reflection 4. Comepraytherosary.org. Rosary recited 24/7 all over

the world. 5. usccb.org/bible/readings/. Reading of each day for your

phone or computer.

The IHM Spirituality Center (Blue Door) Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord form the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put

Him”...Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead. Jn 20:1-2, 8-9

As Bishop Barres encouraged us all…Live dramatic missionary GROWTH. Will you take the challenge?

Wishing you baskets of blessings and Easter JOY in the Risen Lord.

Mary

516-883-2782 or [email protected]. Feel free to send ideas, prayers, websites.


THE MINISTRY THE MINISTRY OF OF

CONSOLATION CONSOLATION

ALL OF US AT THE MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION WISH YOU

& YOUR LOVED ONES A JOYFUL & BLESSED EASTER!

ALLELUIA, HE IS RISEN!!

Poem of Life Life is but a stopping place,

a pause in what’s to be, a resting place along the road

to sweet eternity.

We all have different journeys, different paths along way,

we all are meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay....

Our destination is a place far greater than we know.

For some, the journey’s quicker, for some the journey’s slow.

And when the journey finally ends, we’ll claim a great reward,

and find an everlasting peace, together with the Lord.

Author Unknown

This week we remember all those who recently entered into their eternal glory with our Risen Lord, especially…

~ Mary LaPera ~ Karol S. Szaja ~

“Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all

the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

Lourdes & The Ministry of Consolation

S S E E N N I I C O R N E RC O R N E R R R

A FIVE PART SERIES: Alzheimer’s: Answers to Some

Common Questions From the Long Island Alzheimer’s

Foundation PART 5 OF 5: “WHAT TO DO IF YOU NOTICE THESE SIGNS” If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's in yourself or someone you know, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. With early detection, you can get the maximum benefit from available treatments – You can explore treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help you maintain a level of independence longer. You may also increase your chances of participating in clinical drug trials that help advance research. Do all you can to learn more about treatments and about clinical studies. Also know that...

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! HELP AND SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLE!

Care and support services are available, making it easier for you and your family to live the best life possible with Alzheimer's or dementia.

24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900

GO TO WWW.ALZ.ORG For more information on the above

and for more info on things like:

● What is Alzheimer's Disease? ● What is Dementia? ● Risk Factors ● Treatments ● I Have Alzheimer's ● Caregiver Resources ● Brain Tour

THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY TEAM WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY BLESSED & JOYFUL EASTER!

The Parish Social Ministry Team

Director:MaryChristine Thomsen Phone:883-5584 Open: Mon.-Thurs. Closed Friday.

RELIGIOUS FORMATION PROGRAM


Easter Break runs through April 8th. Classes resume and office re-opens on Monday, April 9th.

REMINDER: ALL CONFIRMATION ASSIGNMENTS ARE

DUE IN ONE MONTH!

Thank you to all who participated in our inaugural year of whole community catechesis Secret Reader Program.

ST PETER OF ALCANTARA, IN COLLABORATION WITH CNEWA, WILL BE SUPPORTING THE FRATELLI SCHOOL FOR

THE 2018 LENTEN MISSION Donations accepted through May 3rd

The Fratelli School, located in the village of Rmeileh, Lebanon hopes to ensure that the youngest generation of Lebanese refugees has the opportunities to one day

serve their families, communities, and country.

Make plans to stop by the bake sale on April 21st and 22nd and after classes on April 23rd, 24th, and 25th to

purchase some delicious home-baked treats. All proceeds go toward supporting the mission trip.

Now is the time to re-register and/or sign up new students for the religious formation program. Last day for early registration is March 28th.

FORMED provides Catholics of all ages access to excellent Catholic resources. They even have content in Spanish! Here’s how to register: 1. Go to stpeterofalcantara.formed.org. With this

link, there is no need to enter an access code! 2. Enter your e-mail and create a password (you

need this to login later). 3. Enjoy and share with others!

Good resources: Children: Brother Francis: He is Risen (animated short). Parents: The Resurrection of Jesus - Fact or Fiction. Dr. Steven Smith (audio lecture).

FORMED ®

Wishing you a Blessed Easter!

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY “When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back; it was very large. On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him.’” ~ St. Mark 16:4-6

ALL OF US AT PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY, WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY

JOYFUL EASTER! ~ ALLELUIA … HE IS RISEN! ~

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY “Care With Dignity…Life With Hope.”

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS Residential Services for Developmentally Disabled Adults

Nassau, Western Suffolk & East End locations. Starting salary: $12.17/hr.

FT & PT evening, awake overnight and weekend shifts available. and many flexible On Call opportunities. We are seeking individuals who have a sincere desire to use their skills to help our Developmentally Disabled Adults enhance their ability to lead self-determining lives and participate fully in the community. Essential functions include personal care, household maintenance, transporting/safeguarding residents on community outings, coaching for skills development and administering meds. Experienced and non-experienced welcome to apply. Training provided. HS diploma/GED and a clean, valid NYS Driver’s License are needed to apply. To apply, transmit resume and cover letter via email or fax. Please reference “DSP – parish bulletin” in the subject line of your fax: 516.733.7038 or email: [email protected]. Catholic Charities – An Equal Opportunity Employer.

In His Service,

Lourdes & The Social Ministry Team

MINISTERIO SOCIÁL PARROQUIAL "Pero cuando miraron, vieron que la piedra

había sido retirada a un lado, a pesar de ser una piedra muy grande. Al entrar en el sepulcro,

vieron a un joven sentado al lado derecho, vestido enteramente de blanco, y se asustaron.

Pero él les dijo: ‘No se asusten. Si ustedes buscan a Jesús Nazareno, el crucificado, no

está aquí, ha resucitado; pero éste es el lugar donde lo pusieron.’" ~ San Marcos 16:4-6

¡DE TODOS NOSOTROS EN EL MINISTERIO SOCIAL PARROQUIAL NOS GUSTARÍA DESEARLE A TODOS Y

SUS FAMILIAS UNA PASCUA MUY ALEGRE! ALELUYA ... ¡HA RESUCITADO!

CARIDADES CATÓLICAS - OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO "Cuidado Con Dignidad ... Vida Con Esperanza."

PROFESIONALES DE APOYO DIRECTO: Servicios Residenciales para Adultos de Desarrollo Discapacitados

En Nassau, Suffolk Oeste y Este. Salario inicial: $12.17/hora.

Posiciones de tiempo completo y tiempo parcial por la noche, turnos de noche despierto y fines de semana disponibles. Y muchas oportunidades flexibles para posiciones “De Llamada” disponibles también. Nosotros estamos buscando individuos que tienen un deseo sincero de utilizar sus habilidades para ayudar nuestros Adultos de desarrollo discapacitados mejorar su capacidad de inicia vidas uno mismo decisivas y participa completamente en la comunidad. Las funciones esenciales incluyen aseo personal, mantenimiento de hogar transportando a residentes de/salvaguardando en excursiones de comunidad, preparando a habilidades desarrollo and administrando meds. Experiencia y no experiencia bienvenida a aplicar. Entrenamiento incluido. Se necesitan diploma de secundaria/GED y una licencia válida de Conductor del Estado de Nueva York limpia para aplicar. Para aplicar, transmita currículum y carta de presentación por correo electrónico o fax. Por favor haga referencia a "DSP - Parish Bulletin” en la línea de asunto de su fax: 516-733-7038 o correo electrónico: [email protected]. Caridades Católicas - Un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades.

En Su Servicio, Lourdes y el Equipo Del Ministerio Social


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