I would like the people of heaven in my house...saint Brigid. 75 Post Avenue v Westbury v NY v v

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1 Saint Brigid I would like the people of heaven in my house....saint Brigid The Parish Family of Welcome! Bienvenidos Byenveni Benvenuto Failte Mabuhay s ~ March 2, 2014 Our parish church is open Monday thru Fridays from 6:30 am to 9 pm, Saturdays from 8:30 am to 9 pm, Sundays from 6:30 am to 5 pm. Come visit for mass, for quiet prayer, for a break from the busy-ness of life to spend time with God. Feel free to inscribe your intentions on the Wall of Remembrance located by the Blessed Sacrament altar. FAX: s 75 Post Avenue v Westbury v NY v v ` ~ In any language, our goal is the same: To offer a genuine welcome to all who come, whether their visit lasts a few minutes or a lifetime. Our parish family invites you to participate in all our spiritual and social activities. We hope you'll join us in reaching out to those in need and being advocates for justice and channels of God's peace. Church Hours Parish Center Hours The Father Schaefer Parish Center is located across the street from the church and is open Monday thru Friday from 9:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 4:30 pm, and Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. You can call at any time to leave a voice mail for any of our staff, contact a priest in the event of an emergency, listen for mass schedules, or receive other important information by simply following the instructions on the automatic phone system. Our staff are always delighted to see you for any reason. Please feel free to contact them. We encourage you to visit our website at: Celebrate the Lord's Day with Eucharist: v parish@saintbrigid.net Saturday Eve: 5 pm (English) 7 pm (Spanish) Sundays: 7 am (English) 8:30 am (Italian) 9:15 am (English/ Chapel) 10 am (Family Mass) 10:45 am (Spanish/Chapel) 11:30 am (English) 12:15 pm (Spanish/Chapel) 2:30 pm (Kreyol) 6 pm (English/Chapel) Monday thru Friday: 7 am, 9 am & 12:10 pm Saturday: 9 am The 9 am mass on Saturday is offered for all who have requested the prayers of the community and are enrolled in the Novena of Our Lady of Westbury. Enrollment cards for the living and the deceased are available in the Parish Center. Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday thru Friday: after the 12:10 pm mass Saturday: 4-4:45 pm Other Opportunities for Prayer The Rosary is prayed after each of the weekday masses. Charismatic Prayer Meeting Tuesday: 8 pm Our Lady's Chapel (Spanish) 7:30 pm - Library (English) Second Saturday - Haitian Community - Church 8:30 to 11 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday: 12:30 4 pm Información en español al dorso.

2 life at Saint Brigid s We... Celebrate Baptism Baptism for infants is celebrated in English on the first three Sundays at 1 pm; in Spanish on the last Sunday of the Month at 1 pm; in Kreyol on the 3rd Saturday at 1 pm; and in Italian at the Sunday Italian Mass. Parents attend a preparation session on the first Monday of the month from 8 to 9:30 pm in the church. Please call the Parish Center ( ext 333) at least six weeks in advance. Coordinators of the preparation program are John & Edna Abdale and Deacon Frank and Maureen Pesce ( ). Adults and children who are old enough to understand are welcomed into the church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. There is a process that prepares people to be initiated into the church through these Easter sacraments. Parents with older children are invited to call Sister Ann Horn ( ). Adults are invited to speak with any of the priests about their journey toward baptism. Celebrate God s Forgiveness The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated after the 12:10 pm mass Monday thru- Friday and on Saturday from 4-4:45 pm. Please feel free to make an appointment with one of the priests at any other time. Feed Our Hungry Family Our Parish Outreach Food Pantry ( ext. 327) serves 600 families per month. Donations of nutritious foods are always welcomed at the Outreach Office. Please bring a food offering to mass each Sunday. Celebrate Marriage We love celebrating marriages and preparing people for this sacrament. Due to the many parishioners who seek to get married at St. Brigid's and the busy weekend mass & Baptism schedule, we regret that we cannot honor requests for weddings for non-parishioners. Please call the Parish Center ( ext 333) at least six months in advance to make arrangements for a meeting with a deacon or priest and for the Parish In-home Pre-Cana Program. The coordinators are Mary & Peter Kahl - ( ). Minister to the Sick & Homebound Our parish family participates compassionately in the healing mission of Jesus Christ. Anyone who is not able to attend Mass because of frailty, chronic or temporary illness, or admission to hospice can have Holy Communion brought to them at home on a regular basis. Please call for the pastoral care of our sick and homebound parishioners. Communal celebrations of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick take place when noted in the bulletin. Individual reception of this sacrament prior to surgery or treatment can be arranged before or after any Mass with the priest. If you are hospitalized and want to see a chaplain and receive the sacraments during your stay, please indicate your religion and request upon admission. If you want the parish to pray for you while you are hospitalized or sick at home, please call the receptionist at the parish center. Please remember that federal law prohibits healthcare providers from disclosing any information regarding your health without your written permission. Minister to the Bereaved We reach out to those who have suffered the death of a loved one. Rosemary Fischer ( ) coordinates our Bereavement Ministry throughout the year. We also offer occasional Bereavement Workshops with Dr. Lou Sabatini. Call ext. 305 for details. St. Brigid s Attic Thrift Shop Our Thrift Shop ( ) accepts/sells good used clothing, furniture, household articles and bric-a-brac at affordable prices. Pat Geller ( ) coordinates the Thrift Shop at 178 Post Ave. We're open Monday thru Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.

3 St. Brigid Mary of the Gael was born in the mid-fifth century, is buried at Downpatrick beside St. Patrick and St. Colmcille. Brigid built the first Irish Convent beside a giant oak tree-this place became known as the Church of the Oak (Cill Dara) or Kildare as it is known today. Brigid was the daughter of a pagan chieftain-a stubborn unbeliever. Before his death, Brigid sat by him in prayer, and whiled away the time weaving the first St. Brigid s Cross from the rushes strewn about the floor. Her father, seeing the Cross asked her to explain its meaning and was so overwhelmed, became a Christian before his death. The St. Brigid s Cross, believed to protect the home and animals from evil and want, is placed in cottages on her feast day, February 1st, the day on which she died about 524 A.D. Care for our Sisters & Brothers St. Brigid's Parish puts into practice the words of Jesus: "Whatever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, you do for me" (Matthew 25:40). Joan Echausse is the Director of Parish Outreach ( ext 308). The Parish Outreach Office (ext. 327) is located in the lower level of the rectory (50 Post Ave). St. Brigid's Well (ext. 361) serves our sisters and brothers in the New Cassel area. Sister Liz Gill & Sister Julie Thompson coordinate the Ministry of Winter Grace and Kathy Battistini and Barbara Fleming coordinate Senior Connections. Yanira Chacon-Lopez (ext. 362) coordinates Casa Mary Johanna which provides immigration counseling and other support in the Hispanic Community, Educate Adults and Our Children Religious Education Program: We share the Good News with children, teens, their parents and other interested adults. We offer specific processes for children and teens preparing for the sacraments including Baptism for older children, Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation at age appropriate levels and older. We provide liturgical religious formation for children in public school Pre-K through high school, as well as catechist training. Parent Programs will update parents about what their children are learning on an adult level, opportunities for service and various liturgical experiences. Log on to for curriculum info. Other adult religious education programs will be available for an interested adult in the parish. Our Religious Education Office is located in St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury, NY Phone: , ext Directors: Sr. Ann Horn. OP, Socorro Moreno, Meg Westfall. Vincent Buzzeo is the Coordinator of our Youth Program. Saint Brigid / Our Lady of Hope Regional School: Our Regional School offers an excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel for children from Nursery to 8th Grade. Students are prepared for the Sacraments of Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Liturgies and Prayer Services are celebrated throughout the school year. Programs are offered for a wide range of student needs and interests. Academic Intervention Services are offered as well as Academies of Inquiry and School-wide Enrichment Clusters. Fine Arts offerings include Band, Drama Club, Chorus and Dance. Specials include Physical Education, Art, Music, Computer, and Library. Foreign language instruction in Spanish is offered to students in grades 4 through 8. To arrange a visit, please call the school office at Mr. Paul Clagnaz is the Principal. Fr. Anthony Stanganelli and Rev. Thomas V. Arnao are co-pastors. We encourage you to send your children to our Regional School. Visit our Website at Our American Community From the early Irish immigrants who founded this parish in 1850, to the arrival of people from Europe, Africa, Asia and Central and South America, each culture brings a heritage to share and particular ways to express our one faith in Jesus Christ. Some in St. Brigid s trace their roots here for several generations. Some have been here for a decade or two. Some have just arrived. A multi-cultural community is balanced when there is time and space for cultures to develop on their own, and time and space where we are all together as one -- working together, playing together and praying together. Black Catholic Community St. Brigid s has a vibrant Catholic community of members of African, Caribbean, and African American descent. This community continues to minister to our church and community. We encourage all who are interested to learn more about the rich heritage of our community and those who want to assist our parish needs, in addition to hosting cultural, spiritual, and community building events. Please join us at our monthly meetings in the parish center on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm. You may also contact Bernice Campbell or Kenny Bain, Jr Comunita Italiana La comunità Italiana ha un suo Comitato che si dedica al servizio pastorale dei parrocchiani di lingua Italiana. Il Presidente in carica del Comitato Italiano è il Sig. Alfonso Sposito ( ). La messa domenicale in lingua Italiana è celebrata alle 8:30 in Santa Brigida. Comunidad Hispana La Comunidad Hispana de la Parroquia sirve a las necesidades de nuestros feligreses de habla hispana. La Santa Misa está celebrada en español los sábados a las 7 pm en la Iglesia de Post Ave y domingos a las 10:45 am y a las 12:15 pm en La Capilla de en la escuela de Maple Ave. El pastor asociado que atiende la comunidad hispana es Padre David Brooks ( ) Kominote Ayisyèn Kominote Ayisyèn nan Pawas Sent Brijit la kontan mete l osèvis tout Ayisyen Ki pale Kreyol ak Fransè. Fr. Nesly Jean-Jacques ( ). Sr. Eve Bruno, f.d.m. ak Sr. Cecilia Ducheine, f.d.m. Kap dirije Kominote nou an. Filipino Community Our parish is blessed with a growing Filipino Community. There are special events planned for their spiritual growth. The contact persons are Dr. and Mrs. Achilles G. Rances ( ). 1

4 Breaking Open the Word Reflecting on next Sunday s Gospel before you come to Mass can bring so much more meaning to your experience of liturgy. Here s the gospel for next Sunday. How does this Gospel touch your life? March 9th- Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 7:21-27 Jesus said to his disciples: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?' Then I will declare to them solemnly, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.' "Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined." Gospel Reflection Questions Think of a time in your life when your decision was built on sandy ground. When it was built on rock. Think of a time when you did the right thing for the wrong reason. Think of how you recognize God s presence in your everyday life. Some Questions for Families & Children Think of what you would do first if you were building a house. Think of what building materials would be the best to begin with. 2 In today s Gospel, Jesus tells us that merely saying words, are not enough to be considered one of His disciples. What really matters is what we do for God our Father, not what we do for ourselves. We must take the words of Jesus and use them as the foundation for our lives. We will then be protected from whatever storms, floods and violence in our lives may lie ahead. Our foundation in God, His words and His teachings will be our solid foundation of rock. Scripture texts are taken from the New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Revised Psalms 1991, 1986,1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington DC and used by permission of the copyright owner. All rights reserved.

5 Sunday Morning POST We are not done listening! As I have been making the invitation to people to attend the listening sessions regarding the future site of our Parish Outreach program (one session already took place on Thursday and the second is to take place this Sunday afternoon), I was surprised to hear certain reactions. One person said, Are these listening sessions about us parishioners listening to what they have already decided? Another parishioner said, Why bother going to a listening session? They already know what they want to do. First of all, I really do want to listen to what you have to say about the placement of our parish outreach services, because wherever it will be placed, it involves a financial commitment on the part of the entire parish to make it happen. Secondly, I think there is a great blessing in being able to hear each other, because in the process of really listening to one another, we grow together as a more united family. Finally, I know that there are many people who will not be able to make either of these listening sessions. I am open to hear what you feel about the issue and will gladly receive your comments if you care to me : fathertony@saintbrigid.net. As I have been praying daily for God s plan for this parish to clearly unfold in this process, may I ask for your prayers as well. A heart free from worry... Father Tony: FatherTony@saintbrigid.net In today s gospel, Jesus says, Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear.... Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? When I read these words of Jesus, I imagine that there are many people whose life situation is so full of challenges that they could not possibly take Jesus seriously. The question is, however, do I take these words seriously? I have done a pretty good job in my life making sure that I was clothed and that I knew where my next meal was coming from. I have done remarkable work in making sure that all my human needs are being met. While I wouldn t say that I love mammon, I have certainly allowed money to calm any fears that I might have to face scarcity in my life. The fact of the matter is that I have never had to trust in God I mean really trust in Him. For the most part I lead a comfortable, worry-free life. And even in those moments when I have had to cry out for help, I really wasn t at the end of my rope before the tides turned in my favor. In short, because of my privileged status in life, I have never had to put these promises of Jesus to the test. But I know people who have people who have surrendered their lives to the providential care of their Father. I know people who not only take these words of Jesus seriously, but who know beyond the shadow of doubt from their own experience that God will care for them. Because of their deep faith, these people are a true joy to be around. They are life-giving and not draining, they are buoyant and not whining, they bring light into every situation. I want to be that kind of person. I want to be able to proclaim today s gospel not like someone who is just uttering a lot of pious platitudes ( don t worry, cheer up, everything s going to be fine! ), but like someone who knows from experience that God does deliver, will deliver and will never forsake us. So the question is this: how do I practice this kind of faith? How do I live my life in such a manner that it is evident that I take Jesus words in today s gospel seriously? First, I need to be aware of how much I am immersed in a culture that is addicted to drama. We baby boomers seem to overreact to events and situations with a greater intensity than people from our parents and grandparents generation. The bizarre, macabre and unusual is served up to us in the media as part of our daily diet. Secondly, I have to stop imagining the many potential outcomes that tomorrow might bring. God is giving me today the bread that I need for today. If that were not true, why would Jesus teach us to pray in such a manner? Finally, in all things give thanks. After all, the Evil One is allergic to praise! 3

6 il Comitato Italiano di Santa Brigida ha un indirizzo - comitato@sain tbrigid.net Per tutti coloro che volessero scriverci con suggerimenti, richieste etc. Comunità Italiana I componenti del Gruppo della Sacra Famiglia sono pregati di mettersi in contatto con il Presidente del Comitato Italiano Alfonso Sposito al numero Sono aperte le iscrizioni alla classe di cultura italiana organizzata dal Comitato Italiano. Le lezioni si tengono ogni martedi' presso la sala di San Antonio dalle ore 5 pm alle ore 6:30 pm. Un modo nuovo per imparare la cultura e la lingua italiana divertendosi. Lunedi' 10 marzo il gruppo di San Padre Pio sta organizzando la messa mensile in onore del Santo presso la Chiesa di Santa Brigida. Si iniziera' con il rosario alle ore 8:00 di sera a cui seguira' la Santa Messa. Siete tutti invitati a partecipare. Martedi 11 marzo alle 8:00 di sera in chiesa sara' celebrata la messa memoriale per la coppia Dante e Francesca Cioffi deceduti recentemente a pochi mesi di destanza. Siete tutti invitati a partecipare, grazie Mercoledi 19 marzo alle 7:30 di sera sara' celebrata la messa di San Giuseppe in chiesa. A seguito il comitato via aspetta nella sala di Sant'Antonio per il consueto appuntamento con pasta e fagioli e zeppole. Siete tutti invitati a partecipare. Grazie ~~~ Monday, March 10th, the Saint Padre Pio group is organizing an evening of prayer that will take place at St. Brigid Church. It will begin at 8 pm with the Rosary followed by the Mass. All are welcome to come and pray with us. Il Comitato Italiano di Santa Brigida Ha il piacere di annunciare il 40mo Dinner Dance Domenica, 23 marzo, :00 pm 5:00 pm The Sandcastle 519 Franklin Avenue Franklin Square, NY Gli ospiti d onore sono: Angela Ruggeri Marcantonio Pezzano Nino e Rosa Adulti $ Bambini (5-11) $45.00 Bambini al di sotto dei 5 anni gratis. Per ulteriori informazioni o per i biglietti contattare: Alfonso (516) oppure Giovanna (516) Sponsorship Opportunities: Cocktail Hour Sponsor - $500 Dinner Sponsor - $1000 DJ Sponsor - $250 Enclosed is $ for sponsorship (Please circle and enclose a business card) 4 Per chi volesse vedere le foto dei vari eventi organizzati dal Comitato Italiano puo' farlo attraverso questo sito : picasaweb.google.com/italiancommunityofst.brigids

7 Happening at St. Brigid March 2, 2014 Monday 12:30 pm - Rosary Meeting - St. Anthony s Hall 6 pm - Rel. Ed - Chapel, Teen Center, Classrooms, Library 7:30 pm - Basic Course - Library 8 pm - Baptism Evening of Prayer - Church Tuesday 9:30 am - Legion of Mary - Parish Center (lower room) 11:15 am - Mardi Gras Parade - Code Auditorium 3 pm - Casa Mary Johanna - Parish Center 4:15 pm - Rel. Ed - Chapel, Teen Center, Classrooms, Library 5 pm - Italian Class - St. Anthony s Hall 5:30 pm - Painting Class - Parish Center (Upper Room) 5:30 pm - CYO - Code Auditorium 6 pm - Rel. Ed - Chapel, Teen Center, Classrooms, Library 7:30 pm - English Charismatic Group - Library 7:30 pm - Meg - Room 140 7:30 pm - Prison Families Anon. - St. Anthony s Hall 7:30 pm - Spanish Charismatic Group - Chapel 8 pm - Pre-Cana Evening of Prayer - Church Ash Wednesday 4 pm - Omar Practice - Church 4:15 pm - Ash Wednesday Service - Chapel 4:15 pm - Rel. Ed - Chapel, Teen Center, Classrooms, Library 6 pm - Ash Wednesday Prayer Service - Chapel 6 pm - Rel. Ed - Chapel, Teen Center, Classrooms, Library 7:30 pm - Bereavement - Parish Center 8 pm - Ash Wednesday Mass - Church Thursday 9:30 am - Padre Pio Knitting - Parish Center 10:30 am - Casa Mary Johanna Lunch - St. Anthony s 3 pm - Casa Mary Johanna - Parish Center (Upper Rm) Friday 3 pm - Stations of the Cross 7 pm - Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm - Jesus Evening - Church Saturday 10 am - Communion Family Retreat Day - Chapel 4 pm - Haitian Choir Practice - Library 4 pm - Spanish Community Choir practice - Chapel 7 pm - Sr. Ann Mass - Chapel 8:30 m - Haitian Charismatic Group - Church Have You Lost a Loved One? Contact: Luciano Sabatini Bereavement Coordinator St. Brigid's Parish (cell) Mass Schedule for Ash Wednesday 7 am - Mass (English) Church 9 am - Mass (English) Church 12:10 pm - Mass (English) Church 4:15 pm - Prayer Service (Rel. Ed.) - Chapel 6 pm - Prayer Service (Rel. Ed) - Chapel 8 pm - Mass (English) - Church Don t Miss the Lenten Soup Supper... sponsored by St. Brigid Outreachon Tuesday, March 11th at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School in Code Auditorium at 6 pm. Come celebrate Father Tony s first Lenten Soup Supper with us. The Blessing of the Bread! We celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph (San Giuseppe) on Wednesday evening, March 19th. Mass at 7:30 pm in the Church with blessing of the bread. There will be fellowship at St. Anthony s Hall. 5

8 Pray for the Sick Members of our Parish We join our prayer to our family members who suffer from illness... Daniel J. Anderson, Jr. Puola Agrusa Baby Isabella Arias Baby Eva Love Michael Baptiste Vincent Jim Bellacicco Peter Berend William Bessler Cassey Boyle Baby Jack Brady Diane Brozek Max Caffagnol Ana Capunay Danielle Castellano Juana Cepeda Frank Cernuto, Sr. Irene Cinotti Ted Conlin Brian Cosgrove Camille D'Arienzo Corrinne Davis Linda DeAngelis Funerals March 2, 2014 James Dugan Matilde Escamilla Pat Esposito Joseph Filoteo Kim Flay Linda Foxx Jean C. François Donna Frisina Dolores Garback Consolacion Gelladola Sister Jane Halligan Fr. Jim Hannon Gene Heaney Thomas Henning Cassidy Hogan Donald Jacaruso Amy Jeacoma Marlene Kent Robert Langer Dawn Levchenko Theodore Efim Levechenko Janet Lopez Jeffrey Hernandez Lopez Thomas Lopez Mynor Lopez Maldonado Anthony C. Mardene Rita Marra James Meredith Adriana Miller Thomas Miller Jeanette Moll Baby Gaby Mongillo Kevin Morel Robert Munz Rose Nasifoglu Peter Niztch Patricia Patino Barry Pearl Michael Posillico Nancy Raia John Raziano Raymond Regan Joel Roth Dorothy Royal Christopher Russell Mary Seeger Terry Sherwood Joe Schweitzer Ana Divinia Siegel Frances Sikorski George F. Smith Florence Spence Giuseppe Sposito John J. Sullivan Gad Tawadros Raymond Thomen Rhoda Touitou Judy Bacci Travers Florence Jean Ward Robert Westphal Baby Kylie Willis Emel Yildirmaz Joan Marie Young Due to space limitations, names placed on the sick list will remain for four weeks. Please call the parish office to remove or add a loved one. We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe... Carol Kerins, Catherine Nocerino, Joseph C. Lagnese, Nicoletta Balbi, Richard Zottarelli, Terrance G. Powers, Dominick Posillico, Ada Polanco and Bernadette Pfeifer...We commend our loved ones into the hands of the Lord... St. Brigid s Parish Memorials Sunday & Daily Eucharist With the gift of flowers we lovingly remember... all our loved ones who need our prayers With the gift of Bread & Wine we lovingly remember... John Kowalski from William Roller March 2 thru 8, With the gift of Candles we lovingly remember... the poor and homeless

9 Stt.. B Brriiggiidd//O Ouurr LLaaddyy ooff H Hooppee S Regional School P RAYER B UDDIES ing c n u o Ann 25th & 50th One of our favorite school programs is Prayer Buddies. Children from a younger and older grade come together for prayer experiences and projects. Here are fifth and first graders making cards for veterans "Valentines for Vets." Adorable! C LASS OF 1964 & C LASS OF 1989 Would you just love to see your old grade school friends again? Then come to the 25th & 50th Reunion on June 7th. We will gather for mass at 5pm in Our Lady s Chapel, formerly known as Fr. Sullivan Hall. Then we ll walk down to the gym for dinner and dancing. Be sure to tour the school with current students during the cocktail hour. The Alumni Association has all of the logistics worked out and now all we need is you and your classmates. Come to a planning meeting to help generate excitement on Sunday, March 9th in the school library at 10:15am. Let us know you can make the meeting by ing reunion@stbolh.org. See you next Sunday! Re union! IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES Friday, March 14th - Last day to receive $50 registration discount Tuesday, April 1st - Bus transportation forms due to home school district Friday, April 18th - Tomorrow s Hope Foundation Student Financial Aid forms postmarked by this date 101 Maple Avenue, Westbury NY (516) Coming Soon... Confirmation Parent Meeting Second and final meeting is on Sunday, March 2nd at 3pm in the School Chapel. Crazy Hat Day We celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss s creator and Read Across America Day on Tuesday, March 4th. Mardi Gras Parade takes place on Tuesday, March 4th at 11:15 am in Code Auditorium. Ash Wednesday Prayer Service on Wednesday, March 5th in the School Chapel begins at 10:15am. All are welcome. Spring Musical Mark your calendars on Friday, March 28th and Saturday, March 29th for An Evening w ith the ANNUAL DINNER & FASHION SHOW Thursday April 10th at the Westbury Manor Invitations were mailed last week. You can access an invitation on our school website at or fashionshow@stbolh.org Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal 7 pclagnaz@stbolh.org.

10 Kominote Ayisyén Haitian-American Apostolate 8 Commentary Eighth Week in ordinary Time Haitian communauty Nous sommes le 8 ème dimanche du Temps ordinaire de l Année Liturgique A. Ce dimanche magnifie la confiance que nous pouvons mettre en notre Dieu. Il ne s agit pas, comme on le comprend trop souvent, de vivre passivement puisqu aussi bien, comme le note l Evangile, nous n avons pas à nous faire de souci. La confiance envers le Père ne présuppose pas de déserter le travail et la vie ordinaire quotidienne. Elle oriente plûtot à ne se préoccuper que de l essentiel qui surgit de la qualité d amour vécu avec ceux qui nous entourent. D une certaine manière la confiance faite à Dieu rejaillit sur celle donnée à nos frères et reçue d eux. Elle est productrice d amour mutuel. Faisons confiance à Dieu nous le prophète Isaie dans la première lecture( Is 49,14-15, il est comme une mère qui, quoi qu il arrive, quoi qu ait pu faire son enfant, ne peut pas l abandonner En définitive fais ton métier d homme car c est pour vivre en homme que Dieu t a crée. Vis ta vie tout simplement et si tu y mets suffisamment d amour, parce que tu fais confiance, nul doute que tu seras heureux. Vivre sa vie comme les moineaux vivent la leur, sous le regard de Dieu. Vivre en toute confiance puisque Dieu nous aime. Bon dimanche et bonne semaine a vous tous. Chak dimach, nou genyen lames an kreyol apati 2:30 pm lames an franse chak denye dimanch nan mwa yo. Mè Ayisyenn yo ap fè reyinyon pou tout Timoum yo chak Samedi depi 3 zè aprè midi pou rive 6 zè. Sè Cecilia ap okipe tout Timoun ki gen laj 6zan pou rive 12zan. Sè Bruno ap okipe tout jen yo ki gen laj 12 zan pou rive 18 + zan. Nou ankourage tout paran yo, pou yo mennen tout timoun yo ak j` en yo nan bon jan fomasyon sa a ke pawas la ofri yo gras a konpetans, renmen, disponibilite ak bon volonte Mè nou yo. Pa bliye j`en yo se yo ki lespwa nou, lespwa legliz la, espwa sosyete a. N ap fè tout fanmyki nan kominote nou an konnen ke genyen baptem chak twazyem samedi nan mwa a apati lh nan aprè midi. Fok nou pa bliye sa: le n ap chwazi marenn ak parenn yo, fok yo se katolik, e fok yo konn vi-n leglis. Pou tout enfomasyon nou bezwen nan sans sa a rele, Sé cecilia nan nimero or Chak samedi apati 7 h nan aswe nougenyen lapriyè karimatik nan chapèl lekol St. Brigid La. Epi chak dezyem samedi lapriyè a ap fèt nan legliz la, avek exposisyon Sen Sakreman apati 8 h aswè. N ap tann nou tout. Si nou bezwen enfomasyon sou perlerinaj yo ak sou laprivè karismatik yo, nou ka rele Cari Estime nan Moun ki gen pwojè Marye, Reprann Lakominyon ki vle Konfime, se pou yo rele Se Bruno nan Pa blive ranpli Census la, Napjwenn ti liv sa a nan premye pati antre legliz la oubyen nan biwo a (Parish Center). konsa, lè nou fi-n bay tout enfomasyon nou dwe bay sou sa yo mande nou yo, se lè sa a yo rekokonet nou kom yon manb ki nan pawas la. Chak 1er Samedi du mois, randez-vous a, se Eastport à 2 h. pm.

11 Outreach In celebrating the goodness and mercy of God, and in prayerful communion with the poor of our Community St. Brigid Parish Outreach cordially invites you to Break Bread With Us at St. Brigid s Lenten Soup Supper Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Monsignor Code Auditorium St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School 101 Maple Avenue, Westbury at 6:00 pm. Guest Speaker: Rev. Anthony Stanganelli Please come and celebrate with Father Tony at his First St. Brigid s Lenten Soup Supper Offering: Canned Food for Outreach Food Pantry Please return to: St. Brigid Parish Outreach 75 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY by Friday, March 7, 2014 Please check: I (We) plan to attend the Lenten Soup Supper. Number attending We are unable to attend. Please accept our donation for the poor of our community Name Telephone 9

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13 When are we giving out ashes? For me, the heartwarming experience of Saint Brigid s is simply expressed in the phrase, Here comes everybody! Saint Brigid s stands in a wonderful tradition of opening it s doors, meeting people where they are at and allowing them to feel that here you are welcome, without judgment, no question asked. From what I have already heard, our parish motto, Here comes everybody is so strikingly evident on Ash Wednesday. Just as Jesus opened his heart to the crowds throughout his public ministry, our Church opens its doors to everyone this day, throughout the day. For this reason, I want to change the manner in which we celebrate this wonderful beginning of the season of Lent. We will distribute ashes at the usually scheduled daily Masses (7:00am, 9:00am and 12:10pm), and in addition at two evening Masses at 7:30pm (Mass in English in the Church and Mass in Spanish in Code Auditorium). All throughout the rest of the day (from 12:40 until 7:30pm), I will distribute ashes in the Church non-stop. The doors are open just walk in. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed as Jesus greets you. Sheets with readings from scripture will be available at the door to allow you to prepare your heart to receive this beautiful public sign of your desire to turn away from sin and be more faithful to the gospel. No structured prayer service just the awesome sign of all of us coming together in a non-stop procession before the Blessed Sacrament and seeking renewal in our lives. As in the past, whether you receive ashes during one of the scheduled Masses or during the course of the day in the Church, we invite you to take a small wooden cross and a prayer card. Both the cross and the card are something that you can keep with you throughout the holy season of Lent to remind you that we must open our hearts to the outpouring of sacrificial love offered us by Jesus, joining ourselves to his sacrifice throughout this holy season. Just a gentle reminder... Ash Wednesday is a day of both fast and abstinence. To sum up those requirements, Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening depending on when a person chooses to eat the main or full meal. On days of fast, we may not eat between these meals. Abstinence forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, milk products or condiments made of animal fat. 11

14 The Pastoral Staff The lay people, religious sisters, deacons and priests on our staff are committed to serving the people of our community. We are happy to hear from you. To contact the staff who work out of the Parish Center, call (516) at the extensions listed below. Many staff members have addresses. Feel free to contact them through . Sister Bruno FDM ext. 357 Haitian Apostolate Sister Cecilia FDM Haitian Apostolate Joan Echausse Director of Parish Outreach ext.308 Outreach Yanira Chacon-Lopez ext. 362 Immigration Ministry Casa Mary Johanna Susan Porteus Director of Music ext Paul Clagnaz School Principal Sister Ann Horn OP ext. 353 Director of Religious Education Socorro Moreno ext. 355 Director of Religious Education Adriana Miller Administrative Assistant to Pastor & Parish Executive Secretary ext Robert Cammarata ext. 336 Pastoral Development Coordinator/ Business Manager DEACONS w Deacon Mike Metzdorff Deacon Jim Morris Deacon Frank Pesce deaconfrank@saintbrigid.net Deacon Manuel J. Ramos rmanuelj@aol.com ASSOCIATE PASTORS w Father Jason Grisafi FatherJason@saintbrigid.net Father David Brooks, SJ Fr. Nesly Jean-Jacques SMM Meg Westfall ext. 354 Director of Religious Education spirit@saintbrigid.net Religious Education Office ext reled@saintbrigid.net Vince Buzzeo ext. 356 Coordinator of Youth Ministry youth@saintbrigid.net PASTOR w Father Anthony Stanganelli FatherTony@saintbrigid.net 12 Maria Pineiro ext. 333 Office Manager maria@saintbrigid.net Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers: (516) RECEPTIONISTS w ext.300 Carla Escobar Kris Marasca Grace Puglisi Laura Sanchez Sylvia Almonte

15 Parish Ministries Coordinators Altar Servers Bereavement Rosemary Fischer Bingo - Discontinued until further notice Choir (Adult English) ext.311 Susan Porteus Choir (Youth & Young Adult) ext 311 Laura Naughton Choir (Italian) ext. 311 Susan Porteus Choir (Spanish 11:45) Guillermo Roman Choir (Spanish Sat 7 pm) Omar Chirinos Choir (Haitian) Yolette Solnave CYO Sports John Miller Decorating Team Lorraine Sherman Eucharistic Ministers Anna Moruzzi Family Mass Committee Barbara & Scott Cooper Folk Group Jeff Weber FOCCUS Inventory: Kathy & Ken Spencer ( ) Finance Council ext. 336 Marie Firenze Garden Club Annette McGrath Senior Connections Kathy Battistini & Barbara Fleming Lectors Katie Sheehan Junior Lectors Shari Raduazzo ( ) Legion of Mary Grace Bivona The Supporting Staff School Sister Marie Patrick McDermott ssnd Religious Education Office ext. 352 Barbara Budion and Rosemary Moreno reled@saintbrigid.net Business Office Assistants Christine Tomitz - ext. 301 Carol Beck - ext. 351 School Office: Terri Ruggiero truggiero@stbolh.org Ministry of Consolation Walter Wilczek Ministry of Winter Grace Sister Liz Gill & Sister Julie Thompson ssdandrews@aol.com Nocturnal Adoration Pastoral Council Father Anthony Stanganelli Prayer Group Pre-Cana Program: Mary & Peter Kahl Thinking of Becoming a Catholic? Sr. Ann Horn, OP Respect Life Michael Posillico Rock Band Elissa Hanson Rock Mass chukcutolo@aol.com Denise Pratesi & Chuck Cutolo Rosary Altar Society Ronnie Cornell Scouts (Boy Scouts/Cub scouts) Jay Bush jay4588@msn.com Neil Sheehan - djcjs@optonline.net Girl Scouts Pat Amoroso ext. 253 or Mary Kahl Spiritual Direction Deacon Jim Morris & Maggie McCartin Ushers Charles Givens ST. BRIGID OUR LADY OF HOPE SCHOOL Parent Association Carol Grajeda - pa@stbolh.org School Board Carol Grajeda - pa@stbolh.org Pastoral Formation Institute Parish Representatives: Anne Palmeri Carleen Barten Plant Superintendent or Bob Martella Weekend Sacristan Stephan Bazin Kevin Sarmiento Alex Cipollone Church Custodian Roberto Fernandez Aurelia Reyes Parish Outreach Assistant Directors: Ximena Aravena - ext. 327 Barbara Powell - ext. 361 Lupe Ramirez - ext

16 Friends, Neighbors & Other Ministries... Our Lady of Hope Parish Pastor Rev. Thomas V. Arnao, J.C.D. St. Andrew's Church Deacon Nicholas Daddona & Fr. Jack Custer Diocese of Rockville Centre Alcoholics Anonymous Ancient Order of Hibernians Mary Hickey Bereavement Support in Our Diocese Visit our helpful website: Kathleen Logan, Bereavement Coordinator ext. 236 Birthright - (Mineola) (Wantagh) Prison Families Anonymous Kent Evans Maria SS Dell'Assunta Society Mary Ann DiGuiseppi Durazzano Society Antonio Iadevaia - President Knights of Columbus (516) Thomas Callan, Grand Knight Marriage Encounter Maureen & Rick Tufano Retrouvaille (Marriage Support) John & Linda Pisano OSIA Sons of Italy Rae Lanzilotta Project Rachel (Post Abortion Counseling) St. Anthony Society Phyllis Caggiano Veterans of Foreign War Louis Corte 14 Cursillio/Ultreya Carleen Barten Please Pray For... Westbury Senior Citizens Maureen Droge We remember in our prayers the following men and women who are serving in the military overseas. Sgt. Jason Howland, National Guard Army Rigoberto Castro, USMC Sgt. Victor Raynoso, USMC Lt. Col. Charles J. Tulaney, USMC Capt. Steven Piacente, USMC Thomas Ruse, LCpl, USMC Sgt. Craig Clark, US Army James Eugene, US Marine Adam C. Belding, SPC US Army in Korea Alvin Jordan Andrew Lyons Jim Arbelaez, US Marine Neil Falls Percifull, US Army Amy Jean-Pierre Mike Tarsa, LTC US Marine Steven Federlien, Navy Reservist James E. Geiselman, US Army in Afghanistan Christopher Ponsot Major James McLean Timothy Pastor, Corporal USMC Chao Li, US Army Johanna Romero, US Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Schultz, US Army Kenneth Furst, USMC 2nd Lt. Kurth McDermott, USMC Sgt. Madzsima Nerestant, USMC Lawrence Marquez, US. Army Master Sgt. Jill Agront Staff Sgt. Edwin Philip Julean USMC in Afghanistan Lucky Isaac Jacques, USP US Army in Iraq Staff Sgt. Rodney Agustin, USMC Corp. Jerry Kubis, US Marine Capt. Joseph Conrad Reyes in Afghanistan Lt. Cody McDonald in Afghanistan Sgt. Robert Thomas Ludwig, US Army Staff Sgt. 1st Class Sean Schenck, US Army in Afghanistan Christopher Counts, U.S. Marine in Afghanistan Brian DiSalvo, US Army, in Afghanistan Jarrett Corbin, US Navy in Japan Major Matthew Kessler, US Marine Richard Bush, US Army Vladimir Julin, US Navy Petty Officer Captain Mark Mancini, US ARMY in Afghanistan Captain Carrie Mancini US AIR FORCE, IN Qatar If you know of someone serving overseas and would like to place them on the prayer list, please call the Parish Center at

17 Some Good News from Fr. Jason While watching the news or reading the newspaper have you ever had the feeling that there was not enough good news in the reporting? We know that the Gospel is the Good News, and when we live out the Gospel we are proclaiming that news. Well, I wanted to share with you some good news that comes directly from the youth here at Saint Brigid. On Friday, February 21st, Youth@SaintBrigid, accompanied by students and teachers from Sacred Heart Academy, participated in an event called Midnight Run. On the surface, a Midnight Run aids the homeless through the distribution of food, clothing, toiletries and other items. On a deeper level, a Midnight Run aims at establishing solidarity between those with homes and those without. By speaking with the homeless, those participating in a Midnight Run have a personal encounter with people so often forgotten, realizing the common humanity and dignity in those who are often stereotyped negatively. Indeed, Christ told us that when we serve the least of His brethren we are serving Him (Mt. 25). In this way, that is to say with eyes of faith, the encounter is not only with another person, but with the living Christ. The evening started with the students convening at the school around 5 PM. We sorted items for distribution, made sandwiches to give out to those whom they would meet, and shared prayer and a meal together. Around 9 PM we got into cars and went into Manhattan. There were around five stops that we made, all located in Midtown. As our caravan would pull to the curbside, we were greeted by the men and women we would serve, already gathered together along the sidewalk. With a joyful enthusiasm, the students would get out of the cars and begin conversation with those who were awaiting our arrival. As they would direct them over to the car that had the particular items the person was looking for, the youth learned about the person's life: their job, their family, and sometimes even why they ended up without a home. The love of Christ and the dutifulness of one who has been sent missioned beamed from the youth. It may have been night, but there was brightness radiating from those encounters. Some conversations had a depth friends seldom reach. Stop after stop, person after person, the youth worked with zeal and dedication. Sometimes they would take on special tasks, like preparing bags of food and soap and distributing them to the homeless who were sleeping, so that they didn't miss out on the donations. Others went into Penn Station to reach those who may have not known that we had stopped nearby. We finished up some time after 1 AM. The late hour was no impediment to the power of the evening's activities. Lives were changed, spirits were moved. I have been told personally by many of the students how they look forward to the next Run (which is in the Spring). My hope is that these students, like the Apostles, go out and share what they have heard, what they have seen with their eyes, what they looked upon and touched with their hands. Perhaps if you know one of them you can ask them about the Midnight Run. Perhaps if you know a young person not in Youth@SaintBrigid you can share this news with them. To end, let us consider words shared by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, in a message to the faithful of Buenos Aires on the occasion of the feast of Saint Cajetan: I sometimes ask people: 'Do you give alms?' They say to me: 'Yes, Father.' 'And when you give alms, do you look the person you are giving them to in the eye?' 'Oh, I don't know, I don't really notice.' 'Then you have not really encountered him. You tossed him the alms and walked off. When you give alms, do you touch the person's hand or do you throw the coin?.' 'No, I throw the coin.' 'So you did not touch him. And if you don't touch him you don't meet him'. To do this takes courage, it takes faith, it takes humility, it takes charity. And the students whom I had the joy of being with that evening looked and encountered, touched and met. Being a witness to these things, I share with you this little bit of good news from our own parish. To all of the students who participated in the recent Midnight Run, thank you for your Gospel witness. May God Bless You All, fr. Jason U. Grisafi 15

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19 Community Bulletin Board March 2, 2014 Private Apartment for Rent in Westbury area. (two people). Please contact German at Apartment Needed Family of four is in need of a 3 bedroom apartment in the Westbury area. Please call Liz at Share House female only. Own room, partially furnished. Carle Place. $400/mo. Call Room to Share for Couple No smoking, working, Westbury, Carle Place, close to transportation, church, stores. Call Apartment/Houseshare Needed for professional working woman with 13 year old son in East Meadow/Salisbury area. Non-smoking. Call Biblical Theater March 15th. Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. New show, Moses. Bus leaves 8 am from St. Brigid. $125 covers ticket, bus and dinner. Call Knights of Columbus Westbury Council 1012 invites you to a dinner to celebrate St. Patrick s and St. Joseph s Day. Home cooked meal includes corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, Italian desserts, coffee and tea. Saturday, March 15 at 6:30 pm in Msgr. Midura Hall, the lower level of Our Lady of Hope Church. Donation $15 (reservations) $20 at the door. Under 10 free. Call Jay Smith at for reservations. Fatima Prayer Cell for World Peace meets Monday nights at 7 pm in St. Brigid Church. Banns of Marriage are announced for the following couples: For the First Time Between Edward Apanna -St. Brigid Mohinee (Mahadeo) Apanna For the Third Time Between Andrew Borgese, Jr. - St. Brigid Laura Bartels Pilgrimage to Classic Italy Join Fr. Mickey Bancroft on a piligrimage which includes Rome, Assisi, Florence and Venice. From September 22nd to October 1st. $4,399 from New York. Round trip airfaire, 8 nights, 1st class hotels, breakfast & dinner daily. Wine with dinner. Catholic priest for daily mass and spiritual direction. All airport fees and fuel surcharges included. Air conditioned motor coach. Professional local guides. Sightseeing and admission fees included. For more informtion call 206 Tours, or visit website at Clerical Position Available Catholic Cemetery Office in Farmingdale. F/T Processing Orders/Recordkeeping. Fax Resume and Salary Requirements Super Bonanza Winners 2/23 Robert & Joan Lindon $30 2/24 Rick Zaino $30 2/25 John Lapczynski $30 2/26 Matthew Simons $30 2/27 Joan Sommese $30 2/28 Richard McIver $100 3/1 The Murtagh family $30 17

20 We Celebrate the Sacraments March 3 thru 7, 2014 Monday 7:00 am Mass Vincent Brennan Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Ash 7:00 am Mass Francesca Cioffi Wednesday 7:00 am Mass Ana Maria, Rocco & Orsola Iadevaia Friday 7:00 am Mass Mario & Giuseppina D Alessandro Saturday 9:00 am Mass Novena Mass 9:00 am Mass Mickey Breslin 12:10 pm Mass Deceased members of Rosary Society 9:00 am Mass John DeFazio 12:10 pm Mass Salvatore Malone All Masses are for the people of the parish 9:00 am Mass Mario P. Libunao 12:10 pm Mass Francine McGonigle 9:00 am Mass Madelaine Kalagher 12:10 pm Mass Lorenzo Abbatiello Reconciliation follows 12:10 Mass Reconciliation follows 12:10 Mass Reconciliation follows 12:10 Mass Reconciliation follows 12:10 Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 4-4:45 pm Saturday March 8th 5:00 pm...(english/church)... Intentions: Josephine & Nick Cipollone Priest: Fr. Tony Servers: C. Petkanas & J. Aspenleiter 7:00 pm...(spanish/church)...intentions: Joseph Seviroli Sunday March 9th Priest: Fr. David 7:00 am...(english/church)... Intentions: Michael Grandazza Priest: Fr. Jason 8:30 am...(italian/church)... Intentions: Salvatore Desiderio & Atanasio Perea Priest: Fr.Tony 9:15 am...(english/chapel)... Intentions: John Miller III Priest: Fr. Jason Servers: J. Johnson, B. K. Cabiri, T. Thoben 10:00 am...(english/church)...intentions: Aloysius Fuchs Priest: Fr. Tony Servers: Kelsey Coyne & Ric Grajeda 10:45 am...(spanish/chapel)... Intentions: Priest: Fr. David 11:30 am...(english/church)... Intentions: Richard Moran, Trinidad Barreiro, Benedetta Averna, Romeo Yoingco, Libero Cetorelli, Michael Galgano Priest: Fr. Nesly Servers: DeGuzmans, Goncalves, Mongalo 12:15 pm...(spanish/chapel)... Intentions: Enrique Buendia Priest: Fr. David 2:30 pm...(kreyol/church)... Intentions: The family of Simon Gabriel, The Bernadel family, the family of Andre Virgil & Anne Orphe Priest: Fr. Nesly 6:00 pm...(english/chapel)... Intentions: Kercenzo Iovino Priest: Fr. Jason Servers: Hegarty, Leonardo, Gutierrez, Raduazzo 19