November 28, 2021

THE CHURCH OF

ST. AIDAN

505 Willis Ave.

Williston Park

New York 11596-1727

516-746-6585

516-746-6055 (Fax)

www.staidanparish.org

[email protected]

516-404-2746

(After Hours Cell)

Pastor

Rev. Fr. Adrian McHugh

Associate Pastors

Rev. Fr. Solomon Odinukwe

Rev. Fr. Ken Grooms

Deacons

Rev. Rudy Martin

Rev. Jerry Magaldi

Rev. Salvatore B. Villani

St. Aidan School

ext. 202, 203 Grades Nursery-2

ext. 302, 303 Grades 3-8

Principal

Mrs. Julie O’Connell

Assistant Principal

Mrs. Barbara Graham

Faith Formation

ext. 404, 405

Director ext. 406

Mrs. Elaine Smith,

Youth Ministry

ext. 403

Mr. Stephen Loewenthal

Music Director

Mr. Drago Bubalo ext. 130

[email protected]

Social Ministry, Director

ext. 410, 408

Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro

Parish Facilities Manager

Mr. Pat Perez ext. 136

Business Manager

Mr. Thomas Flynn ext. 107

WELCOME TO ST. AIDAN Our parish is a vibrant and active Catholic community located in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. We are a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre serving the communities of Williston Park, East Williston, Albertson, and parts of Mineola, Roslyn Heights, and Searingtown. RECTORY OFFICE 516-746-6585 HOURS MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM MISSION STATEMENT We, the parish family of the Church of St Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we encourage that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing lifelong faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. THE CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN IS OPEN Daily 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Daily Mass can be viewed on staidanparish.org and on Facebook. The faithful are required to attend Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation Masses. This obligation does not apply to those who are ill, those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility, or those with serious underlying health conditions. RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION Holy Communion unites us more closely to Jesus, and it is also a sign that we are living in communion with His Church, following the teachings that Jesus has handed down to us. One should only receive Holy Communion if he believes what the Catholic Church teaches, and is living as a member of the Church, following the way of life that she sets out for her children. If one is conscious of serious sin, he should receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before approaching Holy Communion.

CONFESSION Confessions are available in the church, screen only, on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. You can also make a confession appointment with a priest by calling the rectory office. BAPTISM To arrange a baptism contact the rectory at 516-746-6585. Forms need to be completed giving information on the parents, child’s date and place of birth, as well as the names and religious affiliation of the sponsors. At least one sponsor must be a practicing Catholic. Baptisms are held on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM. To hold a private baptism you must make arrangements with a priest or deacon to perform the baptism. Private baptisms are held on Saturday or Sunday when the church is available. First time parents are required to attend a Baptism Class. Classes are held in the church on the second Sunday of the month after the 12 Noon Mass. Parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph’s statue to the right of the main altar. MARRIAGE Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged. ANOINTING The anointing takes place at 1:00 PM on the 4th Sunday of each month. Please wait for the priest at Our Lady’s Shrine. ADORATION First and Third Fridays of the month 1:00-3:00 PM in the church. PARISH EMAIL To be added to email distributions of the Parish Bulletin please email Bonnie Parente at [email protected].

TO PLACE A NEWS ITEM IN THE BULLETIN EMAIL [email protected] TO PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT ON THE COVER, CONTACT THE CHURCH BULLETIN 631-249-4994. THE COST OF OUR BULLETIN IS COVERED BY OUR SPONSORS. JOIN US FOR DAILY MASS FROM THE CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN AT STAIDANPARISH.ORG AND ON FACEBOOK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 ADVENT WEEK 1 Fr. Adrian 6:30 AM Bridie Keane Fr. Solomon 9:00 AM Iluminada Evangelicta Bishop Andrzej 5:30 PM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of the Redavid & Klvana Families TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 ST. ANDREW Fr. Solomon 6:30 AM Carol M. Kobylarz Fr. Solomon 9:00 AM Timothy Hogan Fr. Ken 5:30 PM Dr. Lee Chang Hoon (1st Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 ADVENT WEEK 1 Fr. Solomon 6:30 AM Harold Flecker Fr. Adrian 9:00 AM John Gistedt Fr. Ken 5:30 PM Harry Entenmann (Birthday Rem.) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 ADVENT WEEK 1 Fr. Ken 6:30 AM Theresa Park Fr. Ken 9:00 AM Kathleen & Peter J. Owens (Birthday Rem.) Fr. Adrian 5:30 PM Warren Annunziata (Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Fr. Adrian 6:30 AM Geraldine Hartner Fr. Adrian 9:00 AM School Mass-Jack Serrano Fr. Solomon 5:30 PM Claire Youmans (2nd Anniversary Rem.) Fr. Solomon 8:00 PM HEALING MASS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 ADVENT WEEK 1 Fr. Adrian 9:00 AM Mary & Anthony Winsky Fr. Solomon 5:00 PM Patrick Hogan (Birthday Rem.) Betty O’Connor Christopher Lotito (4th Anniversary Rem.) Fran Corso (3rd Anniversary Rem.) Marian I. Dombrowski Barbara Denny James P. Orr Fr. Ken 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Fr. Ken 7:30 AM Charles & Joann Kempton (Wedding Anniv. Rem.) Fr. Solomon 9:00 AM Living & Deceased Rosarians Msgr. Hayden 10:30 AM Gabriel A. Santucci (4th Anniversary Rem.) Fr. Adrian 12:00 PM Vito Cutrone Mary Ryan & Ann Benn (Birthday Rem.) Ismene Markopoulos William McGuire Mary Behan Fr. Adrian 5:00 PM Roger Conner

THEN THEY

WILL SEE THE

SON OF MAN

COMING IN A

CLOUD WITH

POWER AND

GREAT

GLORY

WHEN THESE

SIGNS BEGIN

TO HAPPEN

STAND ERECT

AND RAISE

YOUR HEADS

BECAUSE

YOUR

REDEMPTION

IS AT HAND

ADVENT IS THE SEASON OF HOPE. But

when we look at the world around us,

when we hear the news, it’s pretty hard

to make a case for living with hope!

Rising inflation has everyone worried about the cost of

living through Winter. And who’s going to pay for the

astronomical debt we are assuming? And then there’s

the violence. Every day we hear of attacks on city

streets that were once safe. The increase of migrants

from neighboring lands where there is no work and no

hope, has resulted in a crisis at the border. And that’s

just in our own nation. In light of all this—is it

possible to face the future with hope?

The disciples of Jesus were wondering the same

thing. He had just been talking with them about

Jerusalem and the Temple. He had predicted

destruction, catastrophe, and chaos. The disciples,

understandably, were alarmed, and asked if this would

be the sign of the end of the world as they knew it.

“No,” Jesus replies. “The end of the Temple won’t

mean the end of the world. In fact, I can guarantee you

this: it’s bad all over now, and it’s going to get worse

before the end comes!” Well, thanks a lot, Jesus!

So—is it at all possible to face the future with hope?

Well, as is often the case, we need to take a closer look

at the words of Jesus. Yes, he speaks in today’s gospel

about hard times coming for the people of God, but

Jesus also encourages Christians to live in such times

with HOPE, not in fear and dread! After all, Jesus says,

chaos and evil and death do NOT have the last

word. GOD has the last word! And, as he speaks these

words, Jesus is about to do just what he is promising.

Jesus is preparing to enter right into the jaws of evil

and death, and suffer and be killed on a cross. Jesus is

about to challenge the powers that be, and let them

have their way with him, but then rise in triumph over

death and the grave! He is about to have the last word

and usher in the kingdom of God. So He encourages us,

‘Stand erect and raise your heads because your

redemption is at hand.” And what would that kingdom

look like?

It would look like Jesus ruling for eternity with a

love and mercy that just won’t quit—even in the

face of horrible evil and certain death.

It would look like Jesus, gathering disciples from

among the forgotten ones of this time, training and

empowering them for a mission far beyond their

wildest imagination!

It would look like Jesus, through His Church,

pouring life into a world that seems to be dying,

giving hope to the hopeless!

And do you know what? That kingdom is near, right

now as we gather around the Lord’s table.

God’s kingdom is near when God’s people act

selflessly, rather than selfishly, and feed the

hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless.

God’s kingdom is near when God’s people say “no”

to evil, and promote truth.

God’s kingdom is near when the most vulnerable

are protected, from womb to tomb, when the

mighty are humbled, and rich and poor alike turn

in faith and hope to God.

If you agree, ‘stand erect and raise your heads’ to

watch for the coming of Jesus among us. Do not

look down in fear, or become distracted from what

really matters. Isn’t that the theme of Advent “Be

alert! Watch! Pray!”

So the answer to the question is “Yes.” Yes, in Christ

it is possible—possible to face the future with hope!

What’s Pastor Thinking

Stand erect and raise your heads because

your redemption is at hand

WE PRAY FOR OUR

DECEASED

______________________

WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Lily O’Rourke

John Joseph Mulrooney

Steve Pomticello

Kay Perro

Mark Cristello

Maryann Katkowsky

Sean Anderson

Francesca Caccavale

Judy Kostovick

Jack Groothuis

Sharon Devis

Agnes Chun

Blaise DeCario Webber

Virginia Fallon

Kathleen Donnelly

Frank Keenan

Isabella Mueller

Eileen Fitzgerald

Richard Arcario

Janet Stemberger

Jho Martin

Mercy Velasco

Anthony Bosco

Tony Sigonolsi

Shirley Aguirre

Daniel Kozak

Ambrose Donnelly

Christine Adelman

Alicia Zumbrunn

Anthony Siconolfi

Geraldine Massey

Ann McGarry

Dominic Caccavale

Greg Sasso

Noel McPartland

Dana Cavanaugh

Flavia Marino

Florence & Paul Simmons

Mary Mone

Juliana Kim

Rosie Bischoff

Rebecca Ross

Michael Horowitz

Robert Marino

Deanna Tadej

Grace Marie Devaney &

Family

Joseph Nolan

Dahlina Paul

Edward Dirrane

John Hayes

Linda & Michael Hayes

Nina & Charles Procaccini

Maureen Salzano

Joseph Peter LaBianca

David Shaffsick

Rosalie Szoke

Judy Kostovich

John Sweeney

Hilda Escobar

Kimberly Prichett

Edward Panzella

Kevin Dudich

Corine Capozzi

Vincent Cianciulli

Michael Procaccini, Jr.

Yovone Forde

Catherine (Katie) Ruoff

Michael Crusello

Jean Lopardo

Ralph & Julie Sepulveda

Loretta O’Brien

Barbara Seixas

Joe A. Ferguson

Anita Albanese Dorane

Linda

Margaret Kewn

Deborah Zenir

Anita Zoni

Eileen Murchie

Ashley Lyons

Cindy Albini

All sick children of St. Aidan

Parish

Sean Regan

Veronica Rhoda

Mary Shreck

Joshua Lowenthal

Sam Donato

Nicole Blach

Michael Manzolillo

Lulu Grimaldi

Nicole Husch

Ryan Carroll

John Hughes

John Healey

Nikki Georgeou

Joseph Guardino

Martin Gyves

WEDDING BELLS

Friday, December 3,

@3:30 PM

JEAN-MARIE HOPKINS

CONOR ROOD

Saturday, December 4,

@ 3:00 PM

KRISTEN FLYNN

JOSEPH REARDON

Sunday, December 5,

@3:00 PM

JAMIE CHRISTODOULOU

KYLE DUNLEAVY

Friday, December 10,

@3:30 PM

LEIGHMARIE WEBER

MATTHEW REGAN

Friday, December 17,

@3:15 PM

DANIELLE LA FORGIA

PATRICK CASEY

Saturday, December 18,

@3:00 PM

ALESSIA SIRACUSANO

ROBERT HONOR

Sunday, December 19,

@3:00 PM

JULIA CARBONE

KERRY CONNORS

FIRST CANDLE OF ADVENT

In Loving Memory of

STEPHEN A. TSCHERN

Donated by

ALBERT & EMMA TSCHERN

EXTRA COLLECTION THIS

WEEKEND

Christmas Flowers

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES

APPEAL

Pledges $106,204.89

Donors 386

Payments $100,568.89

IMPORTANT DATES

November 28 First Sunday of Advent

Christmas Flowers Collection

Advent Craft in Kirwin

December 5 Immaculate Conception Envelope

December 5 10:30 AM Mass of Thanksgiving

commemorating the Golden Jubilee of the

Ordination to the Priesthood of Reverend

Monsignor Robert L. Hayden

December 8 Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of

Obligation. Vigil, December 7th 5:30 PM.

Masses December 8th at 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM,

12:00 PM, 5:30 PM

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION

The Reverend Monsignor Robert L. Hayden

invites you to participate in the Mass of

Thanksgiving commemorating the Golden

Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood to be

offered in the Church of St. Aidan on Sunday,

December 5, 2021 at the 10:30 AM Mass. Light

refreshments immediately following in Kirwin

Hall. All are invited.

CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION

The rosary will be said in the St. Francis Garden after

the 5:30PM Mass on the third Wednesday of each month for the

year 2021. Dates for your diary: Wednesday December 15,

January 19.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The anointing of the sick takes place at 1:00 PM on the 4th Sunday

of each month. Please wait for the priest at Our Lady’s Shrine.

Sunday November 28th, December 26, January 23.

THE ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY

The 9 AM Corporate Mass on December 5th is offered for the living

and deceased members of the Rosary Altar Society. The Rosarian

Christmas Party will be held on December 6th at 6:30 PM at the

VFW Hall at 155 Searingtown Road, Albertson. A few tickets are still

available. Please respond to Ginny Casey immediately. Members

only, please.

MONDAY NOVENA

Please join us every Monday morning after the 9:00 AM Mass for a

Novena to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Rosary

will follow.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER GROUP,

Meets every Wednesday at 7 PM in the Convent. All are

welcome! We pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet to

Jesus through Mary. Questions? Contact: Gloria 741-5399.

THE COLUMBIETTES

Would you like to join a Catholic group in 2021? The

Columbiettes, from Corpus Christi Council 2502, invite you to

join our group. We are Catholic women 18 years and over. We

meet at the Knights of Columbus 186 Jericho Turnpike,

Mineola NY. We are going out for dinner on November 20. We

would love you to join us. RSVP to Ruth Ann at 516-221-6105

or Marge at 516-269-9178.

CHARISMATIC PRAISE AND WORSHIP WITH

BLD GROUP

Every Friday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Healing Mass on the

first Friday of the month.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

First and Third Fridays of the month 1:00-3:00 PM in the

church. December 3, December 17, January 7, January 21.

ARE YOU SEARCHING?

Do you know someone searching for a spiritual home? Our “no

strings” inquiry is open to anyone searching that you may

know. This is ideal for learning about Catholicism and for

Catholics who have not yet received the Eucharist and/or

Confirmation. There is no obligation to continue. To set up an

appointment to speak to someone please call the rectory at

516-746-6585 ext. 406.

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

“That Christians inspired by the Word of God May Serve the

Poor & Suffering!” – Pope Francis.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our Prayer Shawl Ministry

meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at

9:45 am in the Dorothy Day room located in the Finamore

Parish Center (please use the side entrance which can be

found on Dover Street to access the room) to knit or

crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and

homebound parishioners. New members are always

welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We

have talented parishioners who can teach you. The

meetings for November will take place on December 13th.

There will be no meeting on December 27th. If you have

any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry 746-6585

X 410.

Sharing our Treasures: We are getting ready to celebrate

Christmas and once again we will have families to be

adopted this year. (see flyer in bulletin for more

information)

Food items needed: CEREAL, BRILLO, SPONGES AND

CANS OF SOUP

Please bring all non-perishable food/ personal hygiene

items to the Parish Social Ministry office or to our new

food box which is located near the St. Vincent de Paul

clothing box. Please do not leave anything in the food

box which requires refrigeration or any frozen food items.

PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office hours are:

Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00 pm.

COAT DRIVE

Donations can be dropped at the Rectory. For information call

Tecky (516) 655 9755 or Cathy at [email protected].

SCAM LIKELY

If you receive an email or text from Fr. Adrian or any other

member of St. Aidan staff requesting gift cards or donations,

delete it immediately and block the caller’s number or email.

It is not from St. Aidan Church or School.

PLANNED GIFTS FOR YOUR PARISH

Consider your Christian responsibility to be a wise steward of

the gifts God has given you. How will your gifts (assets) be

passed on to those you love and care for when you die?

Planning now will help those we love live peacefully in the

future. Call Barbara Kilarjian at the Diocese of Rockville Centre

at 516-678-5800 ext. 257 to find out how you can pass on your

love to your family.

FREE REGULAR FLU SHOTS

St. Francis Outreach in conjunction with Catholic Health

Services offer Free Health Screenings & Free Regular Flu Shots.

DATE: Monday, November 29th, 2021. TIME: 10:00 A.M. –

2:00 P.M. ( last screening at 1:45 P.M.) LOCATION: St. Aloysius

R.C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, New York.

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS INCLUDE: A brief cardiac history,

blood pressure and a simple blood test for cholesterol and

diabetes for adults 18 and older. Patient Education and

referrals. Free Regular Flu Shots.

GETTING MARRIED IN CHURCH

The Catholic Church has a long history of helping couples to

prepare for marriage. It has learned a great deal that can

benefit any couple, regardless of religion. Because the Catholic

Church wants couples to form strong, lasting marriages,

couples who wish to marry in the Catholic Church are asked to:

Contact and meet with your parish priest as soon as you

are engaged.

Take at least six months to intensively prepare for your

marriage. This goes beyond choosing a date and church,

reserving a place for the reception, and picking out

dresses. It means using this time to delve more deeply into

your relationship and approach this momentous day with

prayer and reflection.

Attend an approved marriage preparation program. There

are many different formats for marriage preparation

programs ranging from intensive weekends, to a weekly

series, to “in home” mentor couple programs. Catholic

marriage preparation programs are usually presented by a

team of lay married couples and a priest or deacon. They

are not restricted to Catholics, but they are always in

keeping with Church teaching.

Most dioceses ask couples to take a marriage preparation

inventory (such as FOCCUS). These are not “tests” to

determine whether you can get married in the Church, but

rather discussion starters to assess what issues you

already agree on and what you might need to discuss

further.

At the time of your engagement, the Church welcomes you to

this sacrament of Marriage in the spirit of Jesus who said: ‘This

is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one

has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s

friends.’ (John 15:12-13)’

ST. AIDAN’S PRE- CANA WINTER PROGRAM

St. Aidan’s Pre-Cana consists of a Welcome Mass, a Pre-

Workshop Zoom call and a one- day in person workshop that is

held on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program

concludes after the 5:00 pm Mass. The fee for our Pre-Cana

workshop is $85.00 payable on the day of the class. Pre-Cana

Workbooks will be sent to you prior to the workshop. During

COVID – Masks must be worn to the session. Kindly bring your

own lunch and snacks. Bottled water will be provided. The

moderator is Deacon Rudy Martin : Cell (917) 952-6521.

Email: [email protected].

Pre-Cana Workshop – WINTER 2021

Sunday, February 6, 2022 – Welcome Mass – 12:00 PM.

Meet in church – Front Pews will be reserved

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 7:30 PM – 9:15

PM (ZOOM Call). Introduction of participants and to the

Workshop. ZOOM info to follow.

Saturday, February 12, 2022 8:30AM – 5:00PM (Kirwin

Hall) and 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Closing Mass & Graduation

in church)

To find other available Pre-Cana classes, or if you cannot make

any available workshops or to register for Marriage

Preparation and FOCCUS, please contact the Diocese of

Rockville Centre at 678-5800 ext.223. You may also register at

www.drvc-faith.org. In the left column click on “Marriage."

Scroll down to find Marriage Preparation and FOCCUS on line

registration. The cost is about $325.00 dollars for both. Please

feel free to contact Deacon Rudy Martin if you have any

questions.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION ONLINE

Catholic Marriage Prep.com is the online solution for those

looking for a solid sacramental preparation during and after

Covid-19. We have been mentoring engaged couples online,

one-on-one, for over 15 years, in English, Spanish and French. We

can help you provide a deep sacramental and human marriage

preparation to your couples. We all know the future of the

Church is at stake if couples cannot receive the sacrament of

Matrimony. Easy Steps will help you get started with Catholic

Marriage Prep.com. It is pretty simple.

Step 1) Couples contact us and register online. We connect them

with an instructor couple to lead them on this journey.

Step 2) Parish priests will receive a certificate from the

instructors when the couples complete the program.

Email or call us for more information on how to get your parish

set up to connect your parishioners with Catholic Marriage

Prep.com.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

To support married couples during this time of social distancing,

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring virtual marriage

experiences. Some are on weekends and are seven sessions on

weekdays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Couples will explore their

individual personality styles, improve listening and

communication skills, understand God’s plan for their marriage,

and learn how to keep their relationship a priority. Registration

is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more

information or to apply, call Chuck & Maria Reiss at 631-486-

8607 or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/.

“The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.” Fill your hearts

with joy be learning how to love your spouse to the fullest on the

next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Are you the son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, great

grandson or daughter of a veteran who served in the Military or is

presently serving? American Legion Auxiliary Unit 144 has

scholarship applications available for 2022 for seniors who will

be attending college in the Fall. Please contact Dianne Karl,

Education Chair, Williston Unit 144 at 516-746-2625 or text 516-

778-0006- email: [email protected]. Applications can be

downloaded on line, please contact me for info. Applications also

available to be picked up at Williston Park Library. All

scholarship applications must be returned to me no later than

February 28, 2022.

YOUTH GROUP

The Youth Group Program is open to young adults in the eighth

through twelfth grades. The Youth Group Program offers

meetings on Sunday’s from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Pease free to

email me at SaintAidanYouthGroup @gmail.com or call Steve

Loewenthal (516) 410-6461.

November 28 - Meeting @ Luigi’s Pizzeria from 6:00 PM –

7:30 PM

December 5 – Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Advent Prayer

Service and S’mores Night

CONFESSION

Every Saturday,

12:30-1:30 PM

4:00-5:00 PM

Thursday,

December 16

1:00-2:00 PM

ADORATION

Friday,

December 17

1:00-3:00 PM

CONFESSION

Saturday,

December 18

12:30-1:30 PM

4:00-5:00 PM

Monday,

December 20

1:00-2:00 PM

Tuesday,

December 21

1:00-2:00 PM

After 5:30 Mass

Wednesday,

December 22

1:00-2:00 PM

After 5:30 Mass

Thursday,

December 23

4:30 – 5:30 PM

After 5:30 Mass

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS

PAGEANT

Sunday,

December 19

6:30 PM Church

MASS TIMES

Friday,

December 24

Christmas Eve

4:00 PM Church

4:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin

Hall

5:30 PM Church

5:30 PM Msgr. Kirwin

Hall

8:00 PM Church

Midnight Church

Saturday,

December 25

Christmas Day

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

12 NOON

No Evening Masses

Sunday,

December 26

The Holy Family of Jesus,

Mary and Joseph

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

12 NOON

5:00 PM

Friday,

December 31

New Year’s Eve

6:30 AM

9:00 AM

5:30 PM

Saturday,

January 1

New Year’s Day

Mary the Mother of God

(Not a holy day of

obligation)

9:00 AM

Vigil Masses

5:00 PM

7:30 PM

Sunday,

January 2

Epiphany of the Lord

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

12:00 PM

5:00 PM

EPIPHANY CONCERT

Sunday,

January 2

3:00 PM Church

CHRISTMAS AT SAINT AIDAN

On-going Communication: FAITH

FORMATION HAS ITS OWN PAGE ON

THE PARISH WEBSITE:

www.staidanparish.org/ff. Please visit

this webpage throughout the year for

updates and information.

Office Hours: The Faith Formation

Office is open on Mondays, Tuesdays,

and Wednesdays from 2PM to 7PM.

Thursdays and Fridays are by

appointment only. Please call ahead

whenever possible

Transferring Families: Parents should

call the Faith Formation Office at (516)

746-6585 x405 as soon as possible to

provide the office with contact

information. Baptismal certificates are

required for all transferring students.

Transfer students grade 2 and up must

also submit a Letter of Transfer from the

previous Religious Education program

attended. Children are expected to

participate in and successfully complete

each grade level in the parish Religious

Education program from grade 1

through grade 8. The sacrament of

Confirmation is ordinarily administered

to our young people in the fall of grade

9.

Substitute Catechists Needed: The

Faith Formation program is back to in-

person classes for the 2021-2022 school

year. Thank you to all who answered

our previous need for catechists, office

help and hall monitors. We are now in

great need of Substitute Catechists

especially at 4PM and 5:30PM to cover

classes when catechists are absent.

Substitute catechists are not expected to

plan for classes. Materials and guidance

are provided. If you like being with

children, have a little extra time, and

want to play an important part in

spreading the Catholic Faith to the next

generation of adult Catholics, please

contact the Faith Formation Office at

(516)746-6585 x405.

Multisensory Religious Education: If

you are interested in finding out more

about how you can help us continue to

reach out to children who need our help,

please contact the Director at (516)746-

6585 x406 or email

[email protected]. We are

always in need of more help.

Service Opportunity: If you are in

grade 8 or high school, enjoy working

with children, and perhaps considering

a career that involves working with

children, this is a great service

opportunity for you! The Multisensory

program is looking for a few dedicated

teens to make a commitment to assist in

the program. No experience is

necessary. If you want to learn more,

please call (516)746-6585 x406 or email

[email protected] for more

information. There are children waiting

for your help. Documentation of service

hours and Letters of Recommendation

for college and scholarships are also

provided.

Attention Grade 7 and 8 Religious

Education Parents: The Personal

Shield (grade 7) and the Advertisement

Projects (Grade 8) were due on October

20th. Please submit any outstanding

projects to the Faith Formation Office as

soon as possible.

Grade 1 Church Tour: All grade 1 Faith

Formation students will be taking a tour

of the church on Monday November

29th or Tuesday, November 30th. The

4PM children will attend their regular

classes and will go on the tour during

class time. All 5:30 PM students will

need to go directly to the church on the

Monday or Tuesday at 4PM depending

on which day they attend their classes.

THERE WILL BE NO 5:30PM GRADE 1

CLASSES ON NOV. 29TH OR Nov. 30th.

Helpful Websites: The following

websites may be helpful for parents to

help connect Sunday Mass with Family

Life: Google usccb.org (United States

Catholic Conference of Bishops) which

provides the Scripture readings for

Mass. Catholicmom.com provides

videos, fun worksheets, and articles

about how to celebrate the Faith at

home in the "domestic church." Loyola

press.com and

religion.sadlierconnect.com contain

family activities and informative

articles.

Contact Us: The Faith Formation

Webpage includes direct contact

information for each member of the

Faith Formation Office Team. Please

contact us with your questions and

concerns. We welcome your phone calls

and emails. If you have paperwork to

submit, there is a Drop Box outside of

the building for your convenience. If

you want to stop by the office, please

call ahead of time if possible.

FAMILY MASS

Each week the Family Mass continues to

provide some materials to help children

participate at Sunday Mass and to

enhance follow-up during the week. The

Magnifikids magazines are available on

a weekly basis along with the Children's

Worship Bulletins for ages 3 to 7 and

ages 7 to 12. They are located in the

Children's Corner racks in the main

lobby of the church. Please do not leave

them in the pews.

Today is the First Sunday of Advent and

the beginning of a new Liturgical

(Church) Year. The liturgical color is

purple. Each week we have been

focusing on a Word, Phrase, or Short

Sentence of the Week to help link the

Sunday gospel to Family Life. This

week’s Short Sentence of the Week is:

WATCH AND WAIT FOR JESUS. Write

the Short Sentence of the Week and

place it on the refrigerator as a

reminder during the week.

Today’s Gospel, (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36),

describes the signs and wonders that

will anticipate the Second Coming of

Jesus at the end of the world. The old

liturgical year ended on the exact same

theme of the Second Coming of Jesus.

This most important theme rolls over in

the new liturgical year as we move into

cycle C of the readings, which are

primarily from Luke’s gospel. Clearly,

regardless of which account of the

Second Coming is read, there will be

natural signs that it is imminent so the

theme in all these readings is that we

should be ready whenever that may be.

Thinking quite practically, none of us

knows when our individual lives will

end so we must be in a state of personal

readiness at all times! This may seem to

be a scary, almost morbid way to begin

this season of joy that should prepare us

to celebrate Christmas, but on the

contrary, this gospel is one of huge

hope. Jesus said, “But when these signs

begin to happen, stand erect and raise

your heads because your redemption is

at hand.” Thus, we continue to WATCH

AND WAIT FOR JESUS as we strive to

celebrate His First Coming on Christmas

and we live in hope and joyful

anticipation for the Second Coming of

Christ.

All of the Biblical readings that describe

the end times can seem scary to children

but with some guidance from parents

and the trusted adults in children’s lives,

they can overcome their fears and

embrace the many beautiful messages of

these passages, hope, victory, eternal

happiness, love, peace, etc. The list is

really endless. We should point out to

children that being watchful and ready

for Jesus’ coming can actually bring

them a sense of confidence and peace.

They do not have to be afraid of Jesus

because He loves them completely and

forever, no matter what happens. This

child-like confidence is age appropriate

and definitely something to build upon

when helping children to form some

type of planned preparation for

Christmas. We prepare for and

celebrate Christmas to help us to be

ready for when Jesus comes again.

The season of Advent is rich in customs

and traditions that can be very helpful in

teaching children joyful anticipation and

deliberate preparation as we approach

the Christmas season. From all the

family and household activities that

precede the Christmas season, children

understand at even very early ages to

observe the “signs” of the times around

them. They take in all the lights, colors,

shopping, and decorating that is

happening with and around them. It’s

only natural that as the big day draws

nearer, the anticipation, unfortunately

mostly centered on toys and gifts,

builds. Children, along with us, can

easily lose the true focus that should

accompany both the Advent and

Christmas seasons. The Family Mass is

trying to help by distributing a simple

cardstock Advent wreath today along

with the first candle, the Candle of Hope,

to attach to the wreath. Going forward,

each Sunday in Advent, the children will

receive another candle for their

wreaths. Even if you already have an

Advent wreath in your home, it is still

advantageous for each child to make one

of these wreaths and keep it in a special

place in his/her room. The first candle

is symbolic of hope. Remember the

promise of “redemption at hand” in

today’s gospel? That is probably one of

the most hope-filled statements in the

Bible! Celebrate this first week of the

Advent season with a conversation

about the kind of hope that Jesus gives

us while we are being asked to WATCH

AND WAIT FOR JESUS.

Younger children may enjoy playing the

Waiting Game, which is a take-off on

Simon Says…. Begin by giving a list of

commands such as Touch your toes and

Hands on your head, etc. Then

periodically say Wait followed by slowly

counting down from 10 to 0. After a few

rounds ask children how it felt to wait in

whatever position they were in. Even

though we may be excited about

Christmas, we are now in Advent, a time

of waiting and preparing for Jesus.

Brainstorm ideas to formulate a list of

service experiences that your family can

do together during Advent. Decide on

one or two things that can include

everyone in the family doing something.

Try to pick activities where children can

be directly involved. A good example

would be that if your family decides to

collect food, avoid just going to the

supermarket to pick out some food

items but rather, create ways your

children can earn the money or assist in

packing the food donations as would be

appropriate to their ages. Even little

ones can help by carrying light cans

even one at a time! Play Charades and

talk about how each player has to pay

attention to what the person is trying to

communicate without using words.

Jesus is asking us to pay attention to

what is going on around us so we will be

ready for Him.

Reading I Jer 33:14-16

The days are coming, says the LORD,

when I will fulfill the promise I made

to the house of Israel and Judah. In

those days, in that time, I will raise up

for David a just shoot ; he shall do

what is right and just in the land. In

those days Judah shall be safe and

Jerusalem shall dwell secure; this is

what they shall call her: “The LORD

our justice.”

Responsorial Psalm Ps 25:4-5, 8-9,

10, 14

R. (1b) To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.

Your ways, O LORD, make known to

me; teach me your paths, Guide me in

your truth and teach me, for you are

God my savior, and for you I wait all

the day.

R. To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.

Good and upright is the LORD; thus he

shows sinners the way. He guides the

humble to justice, and teaches the

humble his way.


All the paths of the LORD are kindness

and constancy toward those who keep

his covenant and his decrees. The

friendship of the LORD is with those

who fear him, and his covenant, for

their instruction.


Reading II 1 Thes 3:12—4:2

Brothers and sisters: May the Lord

make you increase and abound in love

for one another and for all, just as we

have for you, so as to strengthen your

hearts, to be blameless in holiness

before our God and Father at the

coming of our Lord Jesus with all his

holy ones. Amen. Finally, brothers and

sisters, we earnestly ask and exhort

you in the Lord Jesus that, as you

received from us how you should

conduct yourselves to please God and

as you are conducting yourselves you

do so even more. For you know what

instructions we gave you through the

Lord Jesus.

Gospel Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

11/14/21

Jesus said to his disciples: “There will

be signs in the sun, the moon, and the

stars, and on earth nations will be in

dismay, perplexed by the roaring of

the sea and the waves. People will die

of fright in anticipation of what is

coming upon the world, for the

powers of the heavens will be shaken.

And then they will see the Son of Man

coming in a cloud with power and

great glory. But when these signs

begin to happen, stand erect and raise

your heads because your redemption

is at hand. “Beware that your hearts

do not become drowsy from

carousing and drunkenness and the

anxieties of daily life, and that day

catch you by surprise like a trap. For

that day will assault everyone who

lives on the face of the earth. Be

vigilant at all times and pray that you

have the strength to escape the

tribulations that are imminent and to

stand before the Son of Man.”

The season of Advent begins today!

Take time to reflect on how you will

use the next four weeks to prepare for

Christmas.

We do not know with any degree of

certainty when the celebration of

Advent was first introduced into the

Church. Certainly, the preparation for

the feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

was not held before that feast itself

existed, and there is no evidence of

this prior to the end of the fourth

century, when it was celebrated

throughout the Church, although not

always on the same date. Some

celebrated on December 25, and

others on January 6. But it is still an

ancient tradition.

Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or

"to come to") begins the Church’s

liturgical year, and is the season of the

four Sundays (and weekdays) leading

up to the celebration of Christmas.

With Advent the ecclesiastical year

begins in the Western churches.

During this time the faithful are

admonished to prepare themselves

worthily to celebrate the anniversary

of the Lord's coming into the world as

the incarnate God of love, thus to

make their souls fitting abodes for the

Redeemer coming in Holy

Communion and through grace, and

thereby to make themselves ready for

His final coming as judge at the end of

the world.

So Advent is a season with a dual

sense of preparation, directing our

hearts and minds to Christ’s second

coming at the end of time as well as to

the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on

the first Christmas. Christians have

long been fascinated by Jesus’

promise to come back, as far back as

the apostles who asked Him when this

would be. But the Advent scripture

readings tell us not to waste our time

with predictions. Advent is not about

trying to foretell the future. Instead,

the readings call us to be alert and

ready, not weighed down and

distracted by the cares of this

world. This being ready introduces

an element of penance in the sense

of preparing, quieting, and

disciplining our hearts for the full

joy of Christmas. Hence, the

liturgical color for Advent is

purple, although often not as deep

a purple as Lent, since the stress is

less on penance than on

preparation.

Since this is the first Sunday of

Advent, we will begin with a

traditional opening ceremony. It is

time to bring out and bless the

Advent wreath. Traditionally,

Advent wreaths are constructed of

a circle of evergreen branches into

which four candles are inserted,

representing the four weeks of

Advent. Ideally, three candles are

purple, and one is rose, but white

candles can also be used. The

purple candles symbolize the

prayer, penance, and preparatory

sacrifices and good works we

perform at this time. The rose

candle is lit on the third Sunday,

Gaudete Sunday, when the priest

also wears rose vestments at Mass

instead of purple. Gaudete Sunday

is the Sunday of rejoicing, because

the faithful have arrived at the

midpoint of Advent, when our

preparation is now half over, and

we are closer to Christmas. It also

serves to remind us that even in

this season of penance, there is

reason for joy in what we are

preparing for. Each week at Mass,

we will light another candle as we

draw closer to Christmas and to

symbolize the hope we enjoy from

our Lord’s first coming into the

world and in anticipation of His

second coming.

If you wish to have an Advent

wreath at home, a blessing could

be offered by a parent or other

member of the family. Here is a

suggestion for this.

All make the sign of the cross as

the leader says:

Our help is in the name of the

Lord.

All respond: Who made heaven

and earth.

Then a passage from

Scripture, such as Isaiah 9: (verses

1-2 and 5-6) or Isaiah 63 (verses

16-17 & 19) or Isaiah 64 (verses 2-

7) may be read, followed by

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

With hands joined, the leader says:

Lord our God, we praise You for

Your Son, Jesus Christ:

He is Emmanuel, the

hope of the peoples, He is

the wisdom that teaches

and guides us, He is the

Savior of every nation.

Lord God, let your

blessing come upon us as

we light the candles of

this wreath. May the

wreath and its light be a

sign of Christ’s promise

to bring us salvation.

May He come quickly and

not delay. We ask this

through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

My choice would be the

first reading from Isaiah

noted above. And may

we all share the blessings

of Advent as we prepare

for Christmas.

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