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Saint Kilian ParishMISSION STATEMENT

The Catholic family of St. Kilian Parish seeks to be a vibrant,welcoming community of faith, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourishedby God’s word and the Eucharist, and committed to witnessing God

in and through our neighbors.

PASTORAL TEAMRev. Bruce J. Powers, Pastor - [email protected]. Michael F. Duffy - [email protected]. José Luis Tenas - (Hispanic Ministry)

[Most Rev. John C. Dunne - (Retired - In Residence)][Rev. Augustine Fernando - (Retired - In Residence)]

Deacon Frank D. BaroneDeacon Francis P. MarinoDeacon Mark WetzelDeacon William A. Weiss

[Deacon Lucio L. Cotone (Retired)][Deacon George B. Owen (Retired)]

Mrs. Claire Stiglic - Associate Director Religious Education [email protected] - (516) 694-0633

Mrs. Kathleen Singleton - Associate Director Religious Education [email protected] - (516) 694-0633Mrs. Nina Petersen - Social Ministry/Outreach -

[email protected] - (516) 756-9656Mr. Paul C. Phinney - Music Director -

[email protected] - (516) 420-0950Mr. DJ Schultz -Youth Minister - [email protected] - (516)

249-0127Mr. Frank Shanley - Business Manager- [email protected]

Pastoral Council e-mail [email protected]

Schedule of MassesSaturday Evening: 5:00p.m.

Misas en Español: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Cada SábadoSunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Family Mass & Youth Mass: 9:30 a.m. -2nd & 4th Sunday

Weekdays: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. ChurchSaturday: 7:30 a.m. - Church

Holydays: As announced in the bulletinReconciliation - Confessions - Mon.: 1-2 p.m. &

Sat. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Kilian Catholic Church - www.stkilian.com

Rectory Office: (516) 249-0127Fax:(516) 249-7131

Website: www.stkilian.comE-mail: [email protected]

Mrs. Eileen Donohue - Bulletin /Website - [email protected]. Barbara Geary - Pastor’s Secretary/ Director of Stewardship-

[email protected]. Maureen Ihm - Secretary - [email protected]. Grace Kaufold - Census Program - [email protected]

Finance CommitteeMr. Victor Albanese - TrusteeMr. Pierre Lehmuller - TrusteeDeacon Frank BaroneMs. Jill Von HegelMr. Richard MerzbacherMr. Frank ShanleyMr. Edward A. SmithDeacon William WeissMr. Stephen G. Wilson

Pastoral CouncilMrs. Carol BudinoffMrs. Anne CarterMrs. Addie DeVincentisMr. Geoffrey FenwickMr. Timothy FierstMr. Brian McKennaMrs. Elizabeth NoveckMr. James Porter (Chairman)Mr. David Rodenburg

485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Rectory Office Hours - Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

THE ST. KILIAN VISION STATEMENT+ Hospitality: St. Kilian parish strives to be a welcoming, dynamic faith community.+ The Eucharist and liturgy: We seek to nourish the faith life of the parish by celebrating meaningful liturgies, and offering opportunities for a wide range of prayerful experiences.+ Lifelong Faith Formation: We are dedicated to inspiring the young and the old through lifelong education, and formation of minds and hearts.+ Stewardship: In all aspects of our faith we share our time, talent, and treasure through stewardship.+ Parish Social Ministry: We bring our faith to life by serving others through compassionate personal outreach and commitment to social justice.

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On the weekend ofNovember 21-22, 2015, ourparish conducted a Parishlife survey. In thedevelopment of our parishMission and Visionstatement, under theguidance of the St. Kilian

steering committee, we sought additional data on thestrengths and weaknesses of our proclamation of thegospel as the Catholic faith community inFarmingdale. 1356 survey responses, completedduring parish masses or sent in to the rectory, weredelivered to the Center for Applied Research(CARA) in Washington, DC for tabulation andevaluation. What would the results tell us aboutparish life?

We will be publishing an Executive Summary of thefindings in next week’s bulletin. The entire document(92 pages) will soon be available in PDF format onour parish website, www.stkilian.com. From theresults, the Pastoral Council will begin developing anAction Plan using the five major themes of our St.Kilian Vision Statement developed by the SteeringCommittee. The Mission Statement that wascomposed states: “The Catholic family of St. Kilianparish seeks to be a vibrant, welcoming community offaith, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by God’sword and the Eucharist, and committed to witnessingGod in and through our neighbors.”

The Key Themes of the Vision Statement are:

I. Hospitality - St. Kilian parish strives to be awelcoming, dynamic faith community.II. The Eucharist and Liturgy : We seek to nourishthe faith life of the parish by celebrating meaningfulliturgies, and offering opportunities for a wide rangeof prayerful experiences.III. Lifelong Faith Formation: We are dedicated toinspiring the young and the old through lifelongeducation, and formation of minds and hearts.IV. Stewardship: in all aspects of our faith we shareour time, talent, and treasure through stewardship.V. Parish Social Ministry: We bring our faith to lifeby serving others through compassionate personaloutreach, and commitment to social justice.

THE ST. KILIAN PARISH LIFE SURVEY 2016

Please take time to study and pray over theparish life report from CARA. The researchersthere tell us that the results from the surveyscollected at mass or sent in were overwhelminglypositive. St. Kilian parishioners love their parish.Respondents also quite clearly expressed someneeds that they perceived.

The report includes the demographiccharacteristics of respondents, the religiouscharacteristics of respondents, and theirassessment of parish life and parish needs. Inaddition, the report frequently offerscomparisons between our parish and otherparishes nationally. This information will beextremely useful in helping us celebrate what theHoly Spirit is accomplishing in our midst, anddiscerning what God is asking of us goingforward as a parish into the future.

A researcher from The Center for AppliedResearch in the Apostolate (CARA), Mary EllenFise, will be coming to St. Kilian’s on theweekend of April 2-3. On Saturday, April 2, shewill offer a PowerPoint presentation and Q&Afor clergy and invited lay leadership. On Sunday,April 3, following the 12:30 PM mass, she willshow the same PowerPoint presentation alongwith Q&A for any interested parishioners. Thelocation for these meetings will likely be in achurch meeting room downstairs.

May the good Lord continue to bless usabundantly in our efforts to respond to God’slove in liturgy, faith formation, stewardship,hospitality and parish social ministry.

The executive summary will be published in nextweek’s bulletin

Peace, Father Bruce


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MONDAY - March 7 - Lenten Weekday7:00 John T J9:00 Antonia Roselli12:15pm Edna Roper

TUESDAY - March 8 - Lenten Weekday7:00 Special Intention9:00 Rita Shelley12:15pm Joseph M. Trudden, Sr.

WEDNESDAY - March 9 - Lenten Weekday7:00 Armando Gueviero9:00 Ronald T. Demuth, Jr.12:15pm Anthony Falagario

THURSDAY - March 10 - Lenten Weekday7:00 Susan Picciano9:00 Thomas M. Oelerich12:15pm Linda Cardito Tomeo

FRIDAY - March 11 - Lenten Weekday7:00 Jody Mitchell9:00 Robert Makely12:15pm Maureen Juergensen

SATURDAY - March 12 - Lenten Weekday7:30 Jean Rose Castiglione5:00pm George & Thomas Thorman

Marie ForlincasiWalter OelerichMichael Halpin

6:30pm Enrique, Eguzquia Del Castillo

SUNDAY - March 13 - Fifth Sunday of Lent -Readings: 1st—Isaiah 43:16-21; 2nd—Philippians3:8-14; Gospel—John 8:1-118:00 Kunkiewicz Family & Caroline Shattuck9:30 Damon Schultz11:00 Ralph Porpora12:30pm Maria Zaia

Paul FontanaDomenico BuffolinoLorraine Steiner

SUNDAY - March 6 - Fourth Sunday of Lent -Readings: 1st—Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; 2nd—2Corinthians 5:17-21; Gospel—Luke 15:1-3, 11-328:00 St. Kilian Women’s Guild9:30 For the Parishioners of St. Kilian11:00 Msgr. Peter W. Zendgian12:30pm Joseph Trudden, Sr.

Ann & Joseph HackettPhilip DaguannoIn Thanksgiving to St. Anthony

NEXT WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTSSaturday, March 12 Sunday, March 13

8:00 a.m. Fr. Gus9:30 a.m. Fr. Duffy11:00 a.m. Fr. Gus12:30 p.m. Fr. Duffy

The following are the weekly collections for:February 27, 28, 2016...............$27,772.00(Last year 2015) .......................$31,096.00

Parish Collection report-Week of February 27, 28, 2016

Total: $27,772.43 Mail in Envelopes: $1794.00

AttendanceFebruary 27, 28 2016 ..........2187 (Last year 2015) ................2040

MASS INTENTIONS

Thank you for PlacingGod

first in your life!

5:00 p.m. Fr. Duffy6:30 p.m. Fr. Jose Luis

5pm - Sat. 177 $5081.73 $627.00 $5708.73

6:30pm-Sat. 30 $471.00 $845.00 $1316.00

8:00am 145 $3723.00 $516.00 $4239.00

9:30am 162 $4321.00 $655.00 $4976.00

11:00am 145 $4851.00 $726.00 $5577.00

12:30pm 113 $8585.70 $576.00 $4161.70

Mass Number Of Amt. in Env. Loose TotalEnvelopes Cash/Checks Cash

Bulletin Reflection:The stewardship message in the parable of the ProdigalSon is that it is never too late to become a good steward.Blessed is the elder brother who had been a good stewardall along, but blessed, too is the prodigal who had to loseall he had in order to understand the value of what he’dbeen given

Living Stewardship:We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parishwho, each evening during this Lent, have examined theirconsciences in the light of how loving...forgiving...they werethroughout the day.



Holy Week Schedule 2016St. Kilian’s Church

Schedule of ConfessionsMonday, March 21: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PMWednesday, March 23: 7:30 to 8:30 PMHoly Saturday, March 26: 1:00 to 2:00 PM

Schedule of Masses Passion (Palm Sunday), March 20

Palm will be distributed at the beginning of each MassSaturday, March 19: 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM (Spanish)Sunday, March 20: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 (choir) AM, 12:30PM

Holy Thursday, March 249:00 AM Morning Prayer7:30 PM Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper with

Procession to the Repository and Adorationuntil Midnight.

Good Friday, March 259:00 AM Morning Prayer12:00 PM Way of the Cross (Spanish)3:00 PM Liturgy of the Passion with Veneration of the

Cross and Communion8:00 PM Living Stations of the Cross (St. Kilian Youth

Ministry)

Holy Saturday, March 269:00 AM Morning Prayer9:30 AM Blessing of Easter foods

There is no 5:00, 6:30 PM Masses on Holy Saturday8:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass with the Service of Light, the

Prophesies, Baptismal Liturgy and Eucharist

Easter Sunday, March 27In the Church: 8:00, 9:30,11:00 AM, 12:30PMIn the Auditorium: 9:45, 11:15 AM, 12:30 PM (Spanish)


ST. KILIAN LENTEN RETREATMARCH 5-9, 2016

Fr. Lauder will be preaching at all the parish masses on the weekend ofMarch 5-6. The retreat will continue in the church on

Monday March 7 - 7:30pmTuesday, March 8 - 7:30pm

Wednesday, March 9 - 7:30pm


Our Parish Lenten Retreat begins this weekend.

Stations of the CrossFridays during Lent

at 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses during Lent

Monday through Friday -7:00, 9:00 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

Saturday - 7:30 a.m.

Father Lauder will focus on the theological virtues fromSt. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 13:13.

Reminder:All Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence from meat.This obligation includes everyone who has reached their14th birthday (no upper limit).

Father Robert LauderAuthor of twelve books,

and a Professor of philosophy atSt. John’s University

will be offering our Parish Retreat for Lent.We are privileged to have Father Lauder with us.

Please make these evenings a priority in your busy schedule.The Lord will not disappoint you!”

“In the end, there are three things that last: faith, hope, and love.And the greatest of these is love.”

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Choral Meditation on the Passion ofChrist

Are you seeking a way to enter into Holy Week morereverently?

Are you looking to deepen your awareness of Christ’sPassion and Sacrifice?

Join us on Sunday, March 13, when the combined choirs of the St. KilianCatholic Church, St. Luke Lutheran Church, and St. Thomas Episcopal Church

of Farmingdale present a Choral Meditation on the Passion of Christ.

The service will include readings from the Gospel narratives of the Passionby John, Mark and Matthew, the Litany of the Passion,

Hymns for the congregation and choir anthems.

Join your friends and neighbors from the Farmingdale community for this service thatwill lead to a more meaningful, richer participation in Holy Week.

Sunday, March 13, 20164 P.M. - St. Kilian Church

Easter Mass RemembranceThe Masses on Easter Sunday will be

celebrated for the intentions of those enrolledin the Spiritual Bouquet of Masses. In yourmonthly set of envelopes there is an envelopefor Easter Mass Remembrances.

Please be sure to put the names of those to beremembered (living or deceased), on the envelope and re-turn it with your donation, in the collection basket, or bringit to the rectory office.

Readings for the Week of March 6, 2016

Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/Ps 34:2-7/2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk15:1-3, 11-32

Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13/Jn 4:43-54Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn 5:1-16Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13-14, 17-18/Jn 5:17-

30Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-23/Jn 5:31-47Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-21, 23/Jn 7:1-2,

10, 25-30Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9-12/Jn 7:40-53Next Sunday: Is 43:16-21/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 3:8-14/Jn8:1-11

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Rest in PeaceWe remember those who have diedin our parish community this

week:

Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord; and let the perpetual lightshine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful

departed through the mercy of God Rest in Peace. Amen

ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALSFOR HOSTS AND WINE to be usedat all WEEKDAY Masses(March 7- 11, 2016), were donated inMemory of+William E. YoungGift of: Eleanore McIntyre & Family

Baptisms

As a praying community, weautomatically ask prayers for all thosewho are ill. Names added to the list willremain on for a maximum of 3 weeks.If the individual is still in need ofprayers, the office would have to benotified to continue for an additional 3

weeks. If you do not desire to be listed, please informus.

PRAY FOR:Frank Burnside; Sarita Donald; Denise Wagner; HelenNorjen; John Nelson, Sr.; John Nelson, Jr.; Kerri Ihm;Hugh Gilmore; Theresa Ross; Vincent Thomas Marino; BillRazzano; Rosemary Oliver; Helen Klem; Jeanne Widner;Michael Szlepcsik; Alice Szlepcsik; Francine & FrancisComitini; Brenda Paul; Fran Recine; Barbara Geary; AnaNeira; Felix Ortz, Jr.; Pat Folan; Flo Leuzzi; Olivia Molloy;Michael Meyer.

And prayers for our children: Gwendolyn Rose; KylePatrick Johnson; Jillian Cordi; Baby Julia Rose Manno;Olivia Macchio; Collin Huber; Michael Cardone; BabyKathleen Scelfo; Baby Olivia Scelfo; Mackenzie JordanBorchers.

Catholic Relief Services Collection -March 6, 2016

This week, our parish will take up The CatholicRelief Services Collection. This Collection supports sixCatholic agencies benefiting millions of vulnerable,displaced, and impoverished families and individualsaround the world.

How will you help? This week, please supportThe Catholic Relief Services Collection and Jesus indisguise. Please place your envelope for the CatholicRelief Services in the regular collection basket as therewill be only one collection this weekend.

Jake Christopher SouterMatias Steve Marquez Parada

Yannuel YanezIdael Gregorio Navara Zelaya

ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALSFOR HOSTS AND WINE to be used atall WEEKEND Masses (March 5, 6,2016) were donated in Memory of+Dr. Joseph MarottaGift of: Marie & Hugh Gilmore

Ann FriedmanCharles P. Garguilo

Frederick W. Aumuller, Jr.

REV. MSGR. JAMES P.SWIADER

Come hear Msgr. Swiader speakon themes of morality and faith in “’Where Sin abounded, Grace

did more abound’ (Romans5:20):

Graham Greene’s The End of theAffair.”

Sunday, March 13, 2016 2:00 - 4:00 PM

in the Library at the Seminary of the ImmaculateConception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY

For directions or other information call 631-423-0483 oremail: [email protected]. No registration is

required and refreshments will be served. (NOTE: if youneed special directions to get around the St. Patrick’s Day

parade that day, check our website or call.

BOOK TALK SERIESSEMINARY OF THE IMMACULATE

CONCEPTION



ST. KILIAN PARISHTHE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)

ADULT CONFIRMATION

Please meet our RCIA and Adult Confirmation group for this year. We ask you topray for them as they prepare for the Easter sacraments or for Pentecost

Confirmation.

Vincent (seeking full initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) I come from a two-religion household. My father is Catholic and my mother Jewish. I was not

particularly raised anything. We attended a Unitarian Universalist church for a short period of time, but thatwas it. My whole life I have been struggling with a feeling of not belonging. For the past fifteen years I havebeen on a religious search reading everything I can about all different religions, finally to settle on Buddhismwhich I practiced on and off for about a decade, but still something was missing.

About six months ago I was working security at Point Lookout [and] an elderly woman approachedme and asked if I could walk her to the water. I was assigned to a post I was not allowed to leave so I had totell her no. She understood. She started talking to me about a Catholic Church she attended and how thepriest was very nice. How life was great and she was so glad she had the love of Jesus Christ. We talked forabout an hour about religion and life and she told me that Jesus wanted me back and I should go to church.What really hit me was that she asked me to write down my name so she could pray for me.

A few weeks later I picked up the bible and started reading from the beginning. After a few months ofon and off reading, I decided to give prayer a shot. I was at a low point in my life, not physically, butmentally, and I prayed whole-heartedly and honestly. I suddenly felt an enormous rush of energy come overme and a feeling I have never felt before. Next day I emailed Father Bruce and asked if I could meet withhim which brought me to this class. I want to learn about Jesus and become the best person I can. I feel likeI have Jesus and God on my corner. I don’t want to just learn and become, but I want to teach and letothers know.

Gisselle (seeking full initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) I’m 14 years old, I was born in Washington, DC and I moved to New York when I was 8 years old.

I’m in 9th grade and attend Farmingdale High School. My parents are Salvadorian, causing me to speakfluent Spanish. I have an older brother who is 23 years old. I enjoy to read and write in my free time.

I want to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church because I want to receive the Holy Sacraments. Ialso want to be released from sin. I want to receive salvation and be one with Jesus. I want to be closer toGod and Jesus by fully submerging myself into the Catholic Community.

Jordan (seeking full initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)I am 15 years old and reside in Levittown. I am currently enrolled at St. Anthony’s High School

in the 10th grade. My hobbies and interests include science, piano, acting and swimming. I startedswimming competitively when I was 8 years old for CYO. I now swim with my good buddy Mike forLong Island Express and a summer league for Forest City Flyers.

In the last few years, I have seen my immediate family decrease in size. The passing of myGrandpa first, my Aunt, then my Nana, has given me a desire to develop a closer relationship with God.Through prayer and guidance, God has always shown me the way and helped me through these hardtimes. He saved my life when I was born, and I forever became a child of God. That belief and love ofGod has led me to the Catholic Church, St. Kilian.

(More condidates biographies will appear next week’s bulletin))



SOCIAL MINISTRY/OUTREACHOutreach is our parish community’s response to the Gospel call to help those in need.

We serve anyone who lives within our parish boundaries regardless of religion, race or ethnicity.We are located at 140 Elizabeth Street but our main entrance is in the parking lot facing Conklin Street.OUR FOOD PANTRY AND OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10AM-2:30PM.

We are also available certain Saturdays by appointment only. Spanish translators are available Tuesdays and Fridays.For further information please call 516-756-9656 Nina Petersen, Director of Outreach

Lent is often thought of as a time of sacrifice…..a time to “give up” things such as candy, bad habitsand maybe even the internet. Although these challenges help us prepare for larger sacrifices in life,Lent does not have to be a time of “giving up”. Rather, we can make it a time to “give” alms and addsomething positive to our daily lives and the lives of others.When it comes to almsgiving or helping the poor, the Church makes it easy for us through our newLenten program called “Giving, Not Giving Up”. During the five Sundays of Lent, every household is

encouraged to bring their alms to Mass and leave them in the wooden bins in the gathering space. This act of generosity isa tangible sign of our Lenten efforts to feed the hungry.

GIVING NOT GIVING UP - TWO WEEKS LEFT! LENT:

Weekend of March 6th: Deodorant, Conditioner, Shampoo, Soap, ToothpasteTOILETRIES, PAPER Napkins, Paper Towels, Tissues, Toilet Paper

Weekend of March 13th: Cereal, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, SyrupBREAKFAST FOODS

Free Services for Family Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or DementiaThe Caregiver Support Initiative, funded by NYS Dept. of Health, is now available in Nassau & Suffolk Counties

Support Groups • Care Consultation • Info & Referrals • Education & Training • Volunteer Respite Services Forinformation, contact Parker Jewish Institute at 516-247-6500 ext 2173 or [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS POSITIONS AVAILABLE! If you can help, please call Nina to arrange for interview2 Shoppers Needed- Can you spare an hour each month to shop for us? We will give you the shopping list and thefunds; you do the shopping and delivering to Outreach!2 Substitute Telephone Workers Needed- Do you have a flexible WEEKDAY schedule and are you willing to be “on call” toanswer our phones a maximum of one day per week, between 10am & 2:30pm, when our regular volunteers are out

Did you know we offer Employment Assistance (resume writing, interview coaching, job search tips)? Our EmploymentCounselor is here Thursdays from 11:00am to 2:30pm. If interested, call for an appointment

CAN YOU SPARE ONE HOUR PER WEEK TO VISIT AHOMEBOUND MEMBER IN OUR COMMUNITY?

As a “Friendly Visiting Volunteer”, you will sit, talk, play cards or a boardgame, read, etc. with your Senior friend in his/her home. This is a

socialization program and not a program for doing chores. We willinterview, train and background screen all volunteers.

If interested in learning more about this wonderful volunteeropportunity, or if you know of a homebound person who would like

a weekly visit from one of our volunteers, call Outreach

With grateful hearts, we THANK YOU for helping us to help others!



Congratulations Girl Scouts

The following scout received theCatholic Brownie Religious AveMaria Award today, March 6th

Girl Scout Sunday – KateMurphy.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE ST KILIAN’SWOMAN’S GUILD FOR SPONSORING THESEMEDAL RECIPIENTS WITH THEIR DONATION.

Please join us for refreshments after massdownstairs in the Blue Room. All scouts who haveparticipated in the mass today at the annual GS massmay order patches by using the form distributeddownstairs.

For information about ordering award booksfor next year, please contact the parish coordinator,Maryellen Gruszka at [email protected]. Orat 516-817-2323. Books may be ordered through mailby contacting the Catholic Scouting office 516-678-5800 ext. 245 or email [email protected].

Marian Healing MinistryContinuing the Marian Healing Ministry of Fr. DennisKelleher CSsR there will be a Healing Mass at St.Anastasia’s Church, 45-14 245th St., Douglaston -Little Neck, NY 11362, on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.7:00PM - Rosary, Mass & Healing ServiceCelebrant: Fr. Augustine FernandoAssisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino, JohnDennehy, Michael Vicinanza.Music: Tony Owen

For information contact St. Anastasia’s Church at718-631-4454. Come and experience the outpouringof the Holy Spirit, the presence, healing touch andpower of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercessionof Mary the Mother of God and Our Mother.

USHER’S MEETINGFOR ALL USHERS & THOSE INTERESTED

WEDNESDAY MARCH 16TH -7:30PM TO 8:30PM in Green Room

PIZZA, CAKE & COFFEE TO BE SERVEDLET’S GET READY FOR EASTER!

QUESTIONS - CALL JOHN FITZPATRICK 516-385-1718

St. Kilian’sIrish Night

Saturday, March 12, 2016at St. Kilian AuditoriumDoors will open at 6pm

Enjoy Entertainment, Beer, Wine & Soda,Corned Beef, Cabbage & Potatoes,

Coffee, Tea and DessertAll for just $20

Any questions call Margaret Barrett(516) 420-0674.

If you have a party that you will be sitting withplease return your payment with all of the names

in your party. Tables are 10 and 12 people pertable.

St. Kilian Irish Night Reservation Form

Name_________________________________________________

Name_______________________________________________________

Name_______________________________________________________

Name_______________________________________________________

Name_______________________________________________

Number of people @ $20.00 ticket = __________

No one under 21 years of age will be admitted.

Tickets are on sale in the Rectory



Youth Events for Middle andHigh School Teens:

ST. KILIAN YOUTH

Teens in grades 7 and above -would you like to join otherTeens from Long Island at a giantRoller Skating Party?

Sunday, March 13th (6-8:30pm).TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. $16covers Admission, Skates, game tokens and unlimited pizza

and soda.

This is a private party for teens from our Youth Groupsacross the Diocese of Rockville Centre and we would love

to include our St. Kilian Teens in grades 7 and above.Information and Permission Slips can be found on the

website. To get your tickets, contact DJ Schultz 516-249-0127 or Barbara McNulty [email protected].

RSVP by March 4th.

3/5 and 3/6 - 30 hour Sky Fast / RetreatMeets Saturday 12pm in cafeteria (Bring asleeping bag, sleeping pad). Feast is on Sunday6pm in Cafeteria☺

SKY will be asking for donations fromparishioners at all the masses during ourFast/Retreat for this year’s charities:

St Kilian Outreach,HEC (Handicap Encounter with Christ)

Catholic Hostel Residences Seton,Ryan, and Vardone.

3/11 6pm -7pm Music Choir Practice Church MusicRoom, Basement. WE NEED YOUTH SINGERS for ourchoir!

3/13 9:30am Youth Mass in Church (all teens areinvited to sit and sing with us) 8am rehearsal in churchmusic room

3/13 6pm-9pm SKY meets at school cafeteria (rearbasement entrance) for hockey, pizza, and faith talk+ We then move Church food collection to pantry and Stations of Cross Practice in Church. JOIN SKY + Contact Youth Minister DJ Schultz: [email protected] [email protected] to volunteer and for any information Join Sky facebook page@ (Sky) and be a member+

March 7 (Monday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchSeniors - 11am - Parish CtrReconciliation - 1pm - ChurchEucharistic Adoration -4pm-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelLenten Retreat - Fr. Lauder - 7:30pm - ChurchMiraculous Medal Novena - 7:30pm - St. Benedict

ChapelDivorced & Separated - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.

March 8 (Tuesday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchSeniors - 11am - Parish Ctr.Eucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. BenedictChapelLenten Retreat - Fr. Lauder - 7:30pm - ChurchNA Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.

March 9 (Wednesday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchBible Study - 10:30am- 12:30pm -Parish CenterEucharistic Adoration - 4pm-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelAA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr.Spanish Charismatic Renewal - 7pm - CafeteriaLenten Retreat - Fr. Lauder - 7:30pm - ChurchCharismatic Prayer Group - 8pm - St. Benedict Chapel

March 10 (Thursday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict Chapel

March 11 (Friday)Daily Rosary - 8:30am - ChurchEucharistic Adoration - 4-8pm - St. Benedict ChapelSpanish AA - 7pm - Parish Ctr.Stations of the Cross - 7pm - Church

March 12 (Saturday)Reconciliation - 4- 4:45pm - ChurchSt. Vincent de Paul Meeting - 10am - Parish Ctr. &

Spiritual Retreat - 11:30am - St. Benedict ChapelSt. Kilian Irish Night - 6pm - AuditoriumSpanish Youth Group - 7pm - Cafeteria

March 13 (Sunday)Respect Life Meeting - 10:30am - Parish Ctr.Scout Meeting - 10:30am -CafeteriaChoral Meditation On the Passion of Christ - 4pm -

ChurchSKYOUTH - 6PM - Cafeteria - and Stations of the

Cross PracticeAlanon Support Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.

ST. KILIAN WEEK AT A GLANCE

March 6 (Sunday)SKYouth Fast/Retreat continues to 5pmGirl Scouts Reception - 10:30 - Parish Ctr.CYO Volleyball - 1pm - AuditoriumAlanon Support Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.



St. Kilian Respect LifeBaptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday of themonth at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Spanish Baptisms are celebratedon the 4th Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Parents are required toparticipate in one Sacramental Preparation session. Thesemeetings are held on the first and third Sunday of each month.After attending the 9:30am Mass, parents should proceed to theSocial Ministry/Outreach Conference Room (across the parkinglot) for the Baptism Preparation Class. Godparents are welcome.Please call the rectory to arrange an interview with a deacon orpriest to register for the preparation session and the Baptismceremony. Additional information on Baptism is available on theparish website: www.stkilian.com

Reconciliation - Confessions are heard in the church onMondays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.; and in therectory by appointment. Confessions are not heard on Mondaysthat are Holy Days or public holidays. Confessions in Spanishby appointment. Please call the rectory at (516)249-0127.

Matrimony - Marriage arrangements should be made with adeacon or priest at least six months before the proposedwedding date. No dates for marriage will be given over the phone.Note: The interview to schedule the marriage date at St. Kilianshould be completed before commitments are made with acatering hall. Additional information is available on the parishwebsite: www.stkilian.com.

Anointing of the Sick - The Sacrament of the Anointing ofthe Sick may be received by any Catholic who is preparing forsurgery, or is of advanced age, or is seriously ill. The sacramentis the Church’s prayer for health and healing and should not bedelayed until there is danger of death. Please call the rectory tospeak with a priest. Also, to arrange for Communion to bebrought to the homebound, please call the rectory to have a priestvisit. After the priest visits, arrangements can be made for aEucharistic Minister to regularly bring communion to thehomebound.

Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsRCIA (Becoming A Catholic) Anyone who is inquiring aboutbecoming a Catholic, and who has not been baptized, or whohas been baptized in another Christian community is invited toinquire into the RCIA. Please call the rectory for informationat (516)249-0127.

Sacraments

Saint KilianBaby Bottle Campaign to

benefitThe Life Center of L.I.

The Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit TheLife Center of Long Island will be completedwith collection of the filled bottles on theweekend of:

MARCH 12TH & 13TH

Please continue to say the prayer attached tothe bottle.

Thank you for your continued prayerful andfinancial support and be assured it is making abig difference in the lives of many peopleserved by this busy crisis pregnancycenter…Keep Going!!

ST. KILIAN RESPECT-LIFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

3/12 (Sat) - 10:30-11:30AM Prayer vigil outside Planned Parenthood, 35 Carman’s Rd,Massapequa.

3/13 (Sun) - 10:30-10:55AM—PRO-LIFE meeting:Green Rm of St. Kilian’s Church Basement.



Counseling Information for Families andIndividuals

Living Waters, located on Wolf Hill Road in Melville,on the grounds of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, providesindividual and group therapy with a Christian perspective -631-754-3990 email: [email protected].

Our pastor, Father Bruce Powers, besides hisgraduate degree in theology from the major seminary inHuntington, New York, holds a Masters degree in PastoralCounseling from St. John’s University ( M.S. in Ed.). Inaddition, he has received certification in substance abusecounseling from South Oaks Institute in Amityville, New York.If you would like his counsel on personal and familydifficulties, please contact him at St. Kilian rectory: 516-249-0127 or email him for an appointment:[email protected]

St. Kilian Knights ofColumbus #2204 Blood

Drive

Monday, March 14, 20163pm-9pm

1 Morton Street, Farmingdale

ALL DONORS WILL BE ENTERED INA RAFFLE FOR A FREE HALL

RENTAL IF AT LEAST

60 DONATIONS ARE REACHED!!

For more information or to schedule anappointment, please contact:Chris Hillier (631) 445-9026

YOUR DONATION WILL SAVE UP TO 3LIVES. PLEASE SHARE THIS

LIFESAVING GIFT!Eligibility Criteria:• Bring ID with signature or photo.• Minimum weight 110 lbs.• Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental

permission. Age 76 and over need doctorsnote)

• Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids• No tattoos for past 12 months

For questions concerning medicaleligibility call 1-800-688-0900

SMASHBURGER IN LINDENHURST36 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY

(631) 450-4324

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 20165PM TO 8PM

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAEAGLE SCOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE

PROJECTFUNDRAISING EVENT

St. Kilian’s parishioner and graduate of St. JohnBaptist de LaSalle, SEAN LYONS, will be refurbish-ing the ST. KILIAN’S GAZEBO and GARDEN located

adjacent to St. Benedict’s Chapel as his EAGLESCOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT.

Although Boy Scout Troop 175 and volunteers will dothe work, a FUNDRAISER to pay for the materials to

complete the project will be held at:

SHOW THIS FLYER OR A DIGITAL COPY ON YOURPHONE WHEN YOU ORDER AND 15% OF YOUR PUR-

CHASE WILL BE DONATED TO BUY MATERIALS

ANY EXCESS FUNDS WILL BE DONATED TOST. KILIAN’S PARISH

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT



Ciclos de FeCelebremos Los Sacramentos

LA SANTA MISA:Todos los Sábados a las 6:30PM.

BAUTISMO:Se celebra cada cuarto domingo demes, a las 2:00 de la tarde. Esrequisito para los papás y padrinos,atender la clase pre-bautismal, cadatercer miércoles de mes a las 6:30 PM,

en la parte baja de la Iglesia. Por favor llame a la rectoría parahacer su cita con el sacerdote, para llenar el formato; usteddeberá traer el certificado o registro de nacimiento de su niño.Los niños de 6 años ó más, deberán asistir a las clases decatequesis regular.

PADRINOS: Deben ser católicos, con los Sacramentos deBautismo, Comunión y Confirmación; solteros ó casados por laIglesia. Deben traer una notificación indicando que estánregistrados o son miembros de la Parroquia, en donde viven óadonde asisten a misa. No pueden ser padrinos las personasque tienen parejas sin haberse casados por la Iglesia.

QUINCEAÑERAS:Deben haber recibido los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunión yConfirmación ó estar asistiendo a las clases regulares deEducación Religiosa ó RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana paraAdultos).

RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS: (RICA) Lesinvitamos a una preparación espiritual de conversión a la fécatólica. Favor comunicarse con la Hna: Reina Vásquez(631)902-9969. Las clases iniciarán en septiembre.

MATRIMONIO:Es necesario hacer una entrevista con el Sacerdote ó Diácono dela Parroquia con 6 meses de anticipación, para la celebración desu boda. Es imprescindible que todas las parejas, asistan aPRE-CANA (charlas pre-matrimoniales), para poder casarse.Para mayor información, llamar a la Rectoría (516)-249-0127ext.129P. Jose o hablar con él, después de la Misa, los sábados.

RECONCILIACION/ CONFESIONES:Todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 9:00 PM, en el Grupo de Oración.Lugar: Cafetería.

UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS:Llamar a la Rectoría, inmediatamente en caso de emergencia oenfermedad, para que la persona reciba los Sacramentosnecesarios. (516)- 249-0127 Ext. 129 Padre Jose.

GRUPO DE ORACION:(Renovación Carismática) Todos los miércoles de 7 a 9:30 PM enla cafetería, Y Hora Santa en la iglesia todos los Segundosmiércoles de cada mes, de 7:30-8:30pm.

GRUPO JUVENIL:Se reúnen todos los sábados, después de Misa. Parainformación, hablar con Nelson (516)351-8913/ Erlin (631)705-1229.

6 DE MARZO DE 2016

4º Domingo de CuaresmaEl relato del Evangelio de hoy se inicia con la

narración del hijo menor que pide la parte de laherencia que le toca y enseguida se prepara y se vade casa. Se aleja sin pensarlo más, gasta a susanchas lo que había heredado y cuando se terminatodo se acuerda que tiene un papá que le ha dado amanos llenas sin esperar nada. El énfasis de laparábola está en la sorprendente reacción del padreque lo recibe con gran misericordia. El Papa Franciscoen este Año Santo de la Misericordia nos invita aprofundizar en lo siguiente: “Siempre tenemosnecesidad de contemplar el misterio de la misericordia.Es fuente de alegría, de serenidad y de paz. Escondición para nuestra salvación. Misericordia: es lapalabra que revela el misterio de la Santísima Trinidad.Misericordia: es el acto último y supremo con el cualDios viene a nuestro encuentro. Misericordia: es la leyfundamental que habita en el corazón de cada personacuando mira con ojos sinceros al hermano queencuentra en el camino de la vida. Misericordia: es lavía que une Dios y el hombre, porque abre el corazóna la esperanza de ser amados para siempre no ob-stante el límite de nuestro pecado” (MisericordiaeVultus, número 2).

¿Cómo nos sentimos nosotros ante estaspalabras del Papa? ¿Cómo responderemos alEvangelio? No olvidemos que, no hay culpa, porgrande que sea, que no pueda ser perdonada. Quevolver a los brazos del Padre donde siempre nos estáesperando debe ser una fiesta y no una vergüenza.

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