The Parish Family of - St. Brigid Catholic Church

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

The ParishFamily of

"I would like an abundance of peace. I would like full vesselsof charity. I would like rich treasures of mercy. I would likecheerfulness to preside over all."...Saint Brigid

SaintBrigidAugust 21, 2016 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

We gather to celebrate the EucharistSaturday: 8am Church (weekday Mass)

5pm Church (English)7pm Church (Spanish)

Sunday: 7am Church (English)7:30am Chapel (Spanish)8:30am Church (Italian)9:15am Chapel (English)10am Church (English) Family Mass10:45am Chapel (Spanish)11:30am English (Church) Choir2:30pm Church (Kreyol)6pm Church (English) Rock Mass

Monday 7am Churchthrough 9am ChurchFriday 12:10pm Church

Celebration of ReconciliationSaturday: 4pm - 4:45pm (English)

6:15pm - 7pm (Spanish)Monday through Friday following the 12:10 Mass

(except on certain holidays and holydays)

Other Prayer OpportunitiesExposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Thursdays 12:40 - 4pm3pm - Recitation of the Divine Mercy Rosary

Charismatic Prayer MeetingTuesday 8pm Chapel (Spanish)Tuesday 7:30pm School Library (English)Second Saturday 8:30pm Church (Kreyol)

Jesus Night: First Friday of every month7:30pm (October through June)

Recitation of the Rosary: After each of the weekdayMasses

Welcome to our Parish FamilyChurch Address:

75 Post Avenue, Westbury NY 11590School Chapel Address

101 Maple Avenue, WestburyPhone: 516-334-0021Fax: 516-334-0082E-mail: [email protected] webpage: www.saintbrigid.net

Church Hours:Monday through Friday: 6:30am through 9pmSaturday: 7:30am through 9pmSunday: 6:30am - 5pm

Parish Center HoursMonday through Friday: 9:30am to 9:pmSaturday: 9am to 4:30pmSunday: 9am to 2:30pmThe Father Schaefer Parish Center is locatedat 75 Post Avenue, directly across the streetfrom the Church.

Index of FeaturesUpcoming events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.3Mass Intentions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.5Sunday Morning Post. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.7News from our Parish Ministries. . . . . . . . . . p. 9Comunidad Hispana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12 - 13Comunita Italiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14Komunite Ayisyen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 15Noteworthy Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 24

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Sacramental Life of our ParishBaptism for children (under the age of 7) is celebrated inEnglish on the first three Sundays at 1 pm; in Spanish onthe last Sunday of the month at 1 pm; in Kreyol on the 3rdSaturday at 1 pm. Parents attend a preparation session onthe first Monday of the month from 8 to 9:30 pm in thechurch. Please call the Parish Center (334-0021) to makearrangements to speak to one of our priests or deaconsabout your child’s upcoming baptism.

Celebration of MarriagePlease call the Parish Center (334-0021) at least sixmonths in advance to make arrangements for an interviewwith one of our parish deacons or priests who will meetwith the engaged couple, set the time and date of thewedding, and make arrangements for our parish marriagepreparation program.

Rite of Christian InitiationAdults who have never been baptized are prepared for thereception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism,Eucharist and Confirmation) through the RCIA process.Other adults may have already been baptized, but areseeking to receive Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Thoseinterested in knowing more about the process of becominga full member of the Catholic Church are invited to callSister Ann Horn at 516-333-9434. Parents who haveschool-aged children who have never been baptized arealso invited to speak to Sister Ann about their process ofpreparation for these sacraments.

Sacraments of School Age ChildrenOur parish religious education program prepares childrenfor the celebration of the sacraments of Eucharist,Reconciliation, and Confirmaton. The norm is thatchildren receive a two-year preparation for Reconciliationand Eucharist (normally celebrated in the second grade)and a two-year preparation program for Confirmation(normally celebrated in the eighth grade). Our religiouseducation program deepens the experience of faith and re-ligious formation in the years betweeen the celebrationsof these sacraments.Parents who have children older than first grade and areseeking to have them receive the sacraments of Eucharist(First Communion), Reconciliation or Confirmation areasked to call the Religious Education office.

Communion to the Sick and HomeboundAnyone who is not able to attend Mass because of frailty,chronic or temporary illness, or admission to hospice canhave Holy Communion brought to them at home on aregular basis. Please call the parish office to makearrangements for a lay minister to bring holy communion.

Care for those in need. . .Parish Outreach ProgramOur parish outreach program, located in the Father SchaeferParish Center, provides a range of social services for peopleof the local community. Joan Echausse, director of ParishOutreach, is assisted by coordinators Lupe Ramirez andBarbara Powell. Parish Outreach operates Monday to Fridaybetween 10 am and 3 pm. 516-334-0021, ext. 361.

Casa Mary Johanna, also located in the Father SchaeferParish Center provides services and counseling. YaniraChacon is the coordinator of Casa Mary Johanna and can bereached at 516-334-0021 ext 362

Our Parish Outreach Food Pantry is located in thebasement of the rectory residence (50 Post Avenue). Hours ofoperation are: Monday (6pm - 8pm), Tuesday (10:30 am - 12pm &1 pm - 3 pm), Wednesday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm),Thursday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm), Friday (10:30am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm). Ximena Aravena (516-334-0021(ext 327) is the coordinator of our food pantry.

St. Brigid’s Attic Thrift Shop accepts/sells good, usedclothing, household articles and bric-a-brac ataffordable prices. Millie Lopez coordinates the Thrift Shopat 178 Post Ave (876-0252). We're open Monday thruSaturday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Ministry to the BereavedWe reach out to those who have suffered the death of a lovedone. Rosemary Fischer coordinates our BereavementMinistry throughout the year. We also offer occasionalBereavement Workshops with Dr. Lou Sabatini. Call 334-0021 ext 333 for details.

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Parish Regional SchoolSaint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School offers anexcellent education in the spirit of the Gospel for childrenfrom Nursery to 8th Grade. Students are prepared for theSacraments of Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.Liturgies and Prayer Services are celebrated throughout theschool year. Programs are offered for a wide range ofstudent needs and interests. Academic Intervention Servicesare offered as well as Academies of Inquiry and School-wideEnrichment Clusters. To arrange a visit, please call theschool office at 333-0580. Mr. Paul Clagnaz is the Principal.Father Tony Stanganelli and Father Tom Arnao areco-pastors. Visit our Website at www.stbolh.org.

Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse bychurch personnel and volunteers: (516) 594-9063


Directory of the Pastoral Staff

PARISH CLERGY 516-334-0021Father Anthony Stanganelli, pastor

e-mail: [email protected]

Father Jason Grisafi, associate pastore-mail: [email protected]

Rev. Romulo C. Gomez, associate pastore-mail: [email protected]

Father Nesly Jean-Jacques SMM, associate pastor

Monsignor John Martin, in residencee-mail: [email protected]

Deacon Darrell Buonoe-mail: [email protected]

Deacon Jim Morris

Deacon Frank Pescee-mail: [email protected]

Deacon Manuel J. Ramose-mail: [email protected]

FAITH FORMATION 516-334-0021 ext 352e-mail: [email protected] # 516- 333-9438

Sister Ann Horn OP 334-0021 ext. 353Pastoral Associate of Faith Formatione-mail: [email protected]

Socorro Moreno 334-0021 ext. 355Director of Religious Educatione-mail: [email protected]

Meg Westfall 334-0021 ext. 354Director of Religious Educatione-mail: [email protected]

Vince Buzzeo 334-0021 ext. 356Coordinator of Youth Ministrye-mail: [email protected]

Paul Clagnaz 333-0580Principal of Saint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Schoole-mail: [email protected]

PARISH ADMINISTRATION 516-334-0021Robert Cammarata 334-0021 ext. 336

Pastoral Associate for Administratione-mail: [email protected]

Maria Pineiro 334-0021 ext. 333Office Managere-mail: [email protected]

PARISH OUTREACH 516-334-0021Joan Echausse, Pastoral Associate for Parish Outreach

ext.308e-mail: [email protected]

Yanira Chacon-Lopez ext. 362Casa Mary Johannae-mail: [email protected]

Ximena Aravena, Saint Brigid’s Food Pantry - ext. 327e-mail: [email protected]

Barbara Powell, Saint Brigid’s Well - ext. 361e-mail: [email protected]

Lupe Ramirez, Saint Brigid’s Well - ext. 361e-mail: [email protected]

HAITIAN APOSTOLATE 516-334-0021Sister Bruno FDM ext 358Sister Cecilia FDM ext 357

MUSIC MINISTRY: 516-334-0021 ext 311Susan Porteus Director of Music

e-mail: [email protected]

SUPPORTING STAFFReceptionists 334-0021– ext.300

Nicole Manzione • Sylvia Almonte • Kris MarascaCarla Escobar • Sabrina Rodriguez

Business Office Assistants 334-0021Christine Tomitz - ext. 301Carol Beck - ext. 351Grace Puglisi

Religious Education Office 334-0021 ext. 352Barbara Budion and Rosemary Morenoe-mail: [email protected]

School Office: 333-0580Terri Ruggieroe-mail: [email protected]

Weekend SacristanTereso Reyes Juliet RafanelliChristina Petkanas Nathaniel WorthmanAlex Cipollone James Worthman

Project ManagerAndy Murano 334-0021 ext. 305e-mail: [email protected]

Church Custodian - 334-0021Roberto Fernandez 1

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850....faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

Parish Ministries Coordinators

Organizations in Our Community

Altar Servers 334-0021Father JasonBereavement 334-0021Rosemary FischerChoir (Adult English) 334-0021 ext.311Susan PorteusChoir (10am - Youth) 334-0021 ext 311Laura NaughtonChoir (Italian) 334-0021 ext. 311Susan PorteusChoir (Spanish 10:45) 334-0021Guillermo RomanChoir (Spanish Sat 7 pm)Omar Chirinos 997-9054Choir (Haitian) 334-0021Yolette SolnaveCYO SportsGerard Gordon - 338-6640: [email protected] TeamLorraine Sherman - 333-6511Eucharistic MinistersAnna Moruzzi - 997-6860Family Mass CommitteeDeacon Darrell BuonoFolk Group (9:15am Mass)Susan Porteus 334-0021FOCCUS Inventory:Sophie & Michael Mundy - 516-605-0152Finance Council 334-0021 ext. 336Matthew CahillGarden ClubSheila LeonardSenior Connections 334-0021Barbara FlemingLectorsKatie Sheehan - 794-6388Junior LectorsDeacon Darrell Buono

Alcoholics Anonymous292-3040Ancient Order of HiberniansMary Hickey - 333-8594BirthrightEmergency Hotline:1-800-550- 4900Cursillo/UltreaCarleen Barten: 640-5735Durazzano SocietyDomenick Mauro - President - 516-946-0576Knights of Columbus (516) 946-6968Steve Fleming, Grand Knight www.kofc1012.orgMaria SS Dell'Assunta SocietyMary Ann DiGiuseppe: 516-521-7342

Ministry of Consolation - 334-0021Walter WilczekMinistry of Winter Grace 334-0021Sister Julie ThompsonPastoral Council 334-0021Father Anthony StanganelliPastoral Formation Institute Parish Representatives:

Carleen Barten 640-5735Pre-Cana Program:Mary & Peter Kahl - 333-4755Thinking of Becoming a Catholic?Sr. Ann Horn, OP - 333-9434Respect LifeMichael Posillico 626-8946Rock Band 334-0021Elissa HansonRock Mass - 334-4755Denise Pratesi & Chuck Cutolo: email: [email protected] Altar Society 334-0021Ronnie CornellScouts (Boy Scouts/Cub scouts) Troop 469Scoutmaster: Dan Gregory [email protected] ScoutsHarriet Gibaldi - 741-2550Spiritual Direction 334-0021Deacon Jim MorrisUshers 334-0021Charles Givens

ST. BRIGIDOUR LADY OF HOPE SCHOOLParent Association - (516) 621-1735Mary Katz - [email protected] Board 333-0580Lisa Kumbatovic - [email protected]

Marriage EncounterMaureen & Rick Tufano: 747-3282OSIA Sons of ItalyRae Lanzilotta: 334-0830Prison Families AnonymousKent Evans: 732-3018Retrouvaille (Marriage Support)John & Linda Pisano 334-0178Saint Anthony SocietyPhyllis Caggiano 796-2928Veterans of Foreign War

Westbury Senior CitizensMaureen Droge 334-58862



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Upcoming Events

Donations NeededSt. Brigid's Attic Thrift Shop (178 PostAvenue, Westbury) is in great need for men’sand women’s summer clothing, housewares,and bric-a-brac. All donations are gratefullyaccepted.

Thank you and God Bless, The Attic Team

Fatima Prayer CellWAF Fatima Prayer Cell for World Peacemeets at 7:00 pm, every Monday, in St. BrigidChurch. Please join us as we pray for muchneeded peace in our world.

Beatitudes for Friends ofthe Homebound

Blessed are they with a cheery smileWho stop to chat for a little while.

Blessed are they who never say“You’ve told me that story twice today”.

Blessed are they who know the waysTo bring back memories of yesterdays.

Blessed are they who make it knownThat I’m loved, respected and not alone.

Blessed are they who know when I’m at a lossTo find the strength to carry the Cross.

Blessed are they who ease the daysOn my journey Home in loving ways.

Nativity ContestThe Italian Community opens the registration to allthe parishioners of Saint Brigid for the 1st annualNavity contest. Registration will go from June 19thto Nov. 1 2016.

Three Categories:- Kids: up to 12 years old- Teenagers: 13-19 years old- Adults: 20 years old and up

Registration fee: $10 for kids and teenagers, $20adults. The Comitato will provide each participantwith a base where the Navity will be built/realized.The base will be given out at the time of registra-tion. The award ceremony will be done onEpiphany day at Saint Anthony Hall after the ItalianMass. The nativity will need to be sent in to theComitato a week prior to the award day. It will beannounced once time approaches.

The award will be assigned considering:- Creativity- Originality- Material used- Style- Uniqueness

To register please contact Daniela Valle (516) 297-0065, Alfonso Sposito (516) 997-9467 andGiuseppina Pannella (516) 334-4349.

Help WantedPart time paid Saturday position available at St.Brigid’s Church. The Weekend Church Assistant willhave a variety of responsibilities includingmaintaining the bathroom and sacristy,straightening up the church, replenishing supplies,etc. For more information or to interview, pleasecontact Father Jason at [email protected].


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We pray for those who are sick. . .

Stela Jakovcic, Charles G. Miller, Marie Lukas, Joseph Wanner, Anne Vesey,Jack Costanzo and Mary R. Gerhardt

Lance HartgroceDorothy RoyalShannon KulaMarie Coniglio

Sabrina RodriguezJeanette Lacker

Ann HaasJanet BravoAlicia Navia

Dick WidmyerBobby Menges

Kwame ToshambeAnna LeddyJohn Raziano

Elba Esther CrottyMaricon Nono

James SpeedlingPat Itzla

Tony BuffolinoCharles Smith

Irene DavideCatherine Dillon

Francesca PosillicoCynthia SimpsonMaryanne DaddioThomas DonohueWalter Wilczek

Gina Corleto-QuirozTerry MainelaCassidy Hogan

Giuseppe SpositoEvelyn Whittington

Ann DillonIrene MajcherEileen JanecGeorge Davis

Marie ConiglioMary Fuchs

Loretta ScialdoneArlene Clancy

Luicito DiazPeter Thompson, Sr.Brianana Impastato

Jill MazzaMarion Luciani

Barbara KretkowskiRose Cangialosi

Mary DillonBonnie HealyJoJo Kaluka

Anthony DavideHayden SypressCarol Callahan

Ione CinoMickey Gambale

Ed LopezKen Carlson

Caroline BesslerMichael Caplice

Kristine OlsenDue 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 pray for those who have died. . .

We pray for those who serve in the military. . .Sgt. Jason Howland, National Guard Army Rigoberto Castro, USMCSgt. Victor Raynoso, USMC Capt. Steven Piacente, USMCLt. Col. Charles J. Tulaney, USMC Thomas Ruse, LCpl, USMCSgt. Craig Clark, US Army James Eugene, US MarineAdam C. Belding, SPC US Army in Korea Alvin JordanAndrew Lyons Jim Arbelaez, US MarineNeil Falls Percifull, US Army Richard Bush, US ArmyMike Tarsa, LTC US Marine Steven Federlien, Navy ReservistJames E. Geiselman, US Army in Afghanistan Christopher PonsotMajor James McLean US Army Sargeant John Patrick RiffleChao Li, US Army Johanna Romero, US MarineStaff Sgt. Christopher Schultz, US Army Kenneth Furst, USMC2nd Lt. Kurth McDermott, USMC Sgt. Madzsima Nerestant, USMCLawrence Marquez, US. Army Master Sgt. Jill AgrontStaff Sgt. Edwin Philip Julean USMC in Afghanistan Lucky Isaac Jacques, USP US Army in IraqStaff Sgt. Rodney Agustin, USMC Corp. Jerry Kubis, US Marine1st Lt. Brendan T. Echausse, US Army Sgt. Robert Thomas Ludwig, US ArmyLt. Cody McDonald in Afghanistan Sgt. 1st Class Sean Schenck, US Army in AfghanistanChristopher Counts, U.S. Marine in Afghanistan Jarrett Corbin, US Navy in JapanMajor Matthew Kessler, US Marine Sr, Chief Brian Berretta, US NavyVladimir Julin, US Navy Petty Officer Neale John Marquez, US Marine

Lois BenjaminGene MungerJanet LaVia

James MeredithGrace PuglisiJean JacarusoLou Panetta

Diane Fuller-LamparterAngie ValenteMary Murray

Donna MatthewsSanto PonticelloRafael JulsaintSylvia JacksonPeter JacksonAnn CochraneNatali Martinez

Kelly GrymChristopher Lynch

Christine Napolitano


August 22 thru 26, 2016We Celebrate the Sacraments

MondayMonday FridayFriday SaturdaySaturdayWednesday ThursdayTuesdayTuesday Wednesday Thursday8:00 am MassNovena Mass

Sacrament ofReconciliation(Confession)4-4:45 pm

7:00 am MassVincent Brennan

9:00 am MassJohn Heffernan

12:10 pm MassIn thanksgiving

Reconciliationfollows 12:10 Mass


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7:00 am MassElmore Anderson

9:00 am MassAnthony Buzzeo

12:10 pm MassLiving & deceased

members of Legion ofMary


Saturday August 27th

Sunday August 28th

Please call the rectoryoffice to memorializecandles, flowers, or

bread and wine for theweek in memory of a

loved one.Domenico Bu ffolino from the Piscitelli family

5:00 pm...(English/Church)............ Intentions: Grace KearneyServers: Sabrina Aponte, Bejamin Kofi Cabiri, John D’Albora, Thomas Thoben

7:00 pm...(Spanish/Church)................ Intentions: Santiago Cadena & Mariela Angel Cadena

7:00 am...(English/Church) .............. Intentions: For People of the Parish7:30 am.......(Spanish/Chapel)............. Intentions: Carlos R.Wilson8:30 am...(Italian/Church)................. Intentions: Anna, Andrea & Anna Iadevaia, Raffele Vitiello, Fiorinda Piscitelli,

Louigi Bove, Elizabeth Barrisi, Maria Luliano

9:15 am...(English/Chapel).................. Intentions: Mastroianni & Rosato familiesServers: Annael Bazin, Jessica & Matthew Buono, Clodagh & Mary Cullinan

10:00 am...(English/Church)................Intentions: Ellen PalmerServers: Alexandra Buck, Ric Grajeda, William Kratina, Ameil A. Cherisme

10:45 am...(Spanish/Chapel)............... Intentions: Norma Prieto-Solis

11:30 am...(English/Church).................. Intentions: Anthony Buzzeo, Joseph Multari, Frank Rosato, Agostino Abbatiello,Arline Sallie, Noel S. Pura

Servers: Matthew Mongalo, Juliet Love Rafanelli, Jadyn Mardy, Samantha B. Adycki

2:30 pm ...(Kreyol/Church).................Intentions:6:00 pm...(English/Chapel)...................Intentions: Nancy Roberts

Servers: A. Rennie, K., S. Rodriguez, M. & M. Hegarty, M. Raduazzo

Calvano Family from Lynn Calvano

7:00 am MassRobert Jones

9:00 am MassRichard Cornwall

12:10 pm MassRosalba Vitiello


Other Memorials for the WeekWith the gift of candles we lovingly remember...

With the gift of altar flowers we lovingly remember...

With the gift of bread and wine we lovingly remember...

7:00 am MassManny & Carmelita

DeGuzman (37thwedding anniversary)

9:00 am MassAgnes&JackKickham

12:10 pm MassJoseph J. Napolitano


7:00 am MassCelia Scesney

9:00 am MassNorma Beyer

12:10 pm MassAngela Iadevaia &

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Breaking Open the Word

Reflecting on next Sunday’s Gospel before you come to Mass can bringso much more meaning to your experience of liturgy. Here’s the Gospel

for next Sunday. How does this Gospel touch your life?

Scripture texts are taken from the NewAmerican Bible with Revised NewTestament and Revised Psalms ©1991,1986,1970 Confraternity of ChristianDoctrine, Washington DC and used bypermission of the copyright owner. Allrights reserved.

Gospel ReflectionQuestions

• Think of someone youknow who is truly humble.

• Think of how you canact with more humility.

• Think of who are thepeople you honor whenyou invite others to sit atyour table.

Some Questions forFamilies & Children

• Think of someone youknow who is not popular.

• Perhaps you could invitethat person to a party tohelp them feel more com-fortable with your friends.

August 28- Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary TimeLuke 14:1, 7-14On a sabbath Jesus went to dine

at the home of one of the leading Pharisees,and the people there were observing him carefully.

He told a parable to those who had been invited,noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table.

"When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet,do not recline at table in the place of honor.

A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him,and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say,'Give your place to this man,'and then you would proceed with embarrassmentto take the lowest place.

Rather, when you are invited,go and take the lowest placeso that when the host comes to you he may say,'My friend, move up to a higher position.'

Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table.For every one who exalts himself will be humbled,

but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."Then he said to the host who invited him,

"When you hold a lunch or a dinner,do not invite your friends or your brothersor your relatives or your wealthy neighbors,in case they may invite you back and you have repayment.

Rather, when you hold a banquet,invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind;blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.

For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."

Jesus shows us in today’s gospel that when we love someone,their needs become more important to us than our own. There-fore, when we love God, we should act to please God. If wepractice humility, and act in a charitable manner toward thosewho are less fortunate, we will find favor with God.


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E-mail Father Tony: [email protected]

Summer Raffle Time isHere! Don’t forget to turn inyour summer raffle tickets! Our

summer raffle is the majorfundraising event in our parish

each year. Without thisfund-raiser we cannot meet theexpenses of our ministries andprograms here in the parish. Ifyou did not receive your raffle

booklets in the mail, more booksare available at the parish center.May God bless your generosity!

One picnic I am sorry Imissed! From thousands ofmiles away in a remote spot of

the earth -- Medugorje -- Ireceived word about the beautiful

and successful picnic that wasorganized by Father Jason lastweekend. I am so sorry that I

could not participate in thefestivities -- but I am so

incredibly grateful for FatherJason’s beautiful work (in thisand in all that he does for us!)

Feast on the Mercy ofGod.This is a kind of “save-the-date”

announcement about a greatdinner-theater event here at Saint

Brigid’s on Sunday, September18th beginning at 5:00pm. We

begin with a traditional SundayItalian dinner followed by a show

-- a presentation entitled TheProdigal Daughter.

Doreen Firestone, the writer andmain actress of the production

has had an incrediblelife-changing conversion in her

life. She has since desired to useher beautiful voice and

professional acting talents andbring them in the service of thegospel to tell the story of God’s

mercy and compassion.Our Sunday celebration will be

going from Happy Hour (ourItalian Feast) to Holy Hour (our

musical presentation)

Enter the Gate of Mercy!

Throughout this Extraordinary Year of Mercy, certaindoors to holy places were proclaimed by local bishops to be a “door ofmercy.” Upon entering the door, one gains a plenary indulgence (removal

of all temporal punishment associated with sins that have been forgiven),as long as one makes a confession within a week’s time, receives holycommunion and prays (Apostles’ Creed, Our Father and Hail Mary) for theintentions of the Holy Father. In our diocese, Bishop Murphy declared foursuch doors for our diocese located at the Cathedral of Saint Agnes, theSeminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, the MontfortShrine of Our Lady of the Island in Eastport, and the Basilica of SacredHearts of Jesus and Mary in Southampton.

To the non Catholic, all of this might sound a little too easy – or evenperhaps “magical.” Say these words, do this action, and you’ve got a sureshot at heaven. To some, it might seem to be contradictory to the questionthat Jesus is asked at the beginning of today’s gospel: “Will only a fewpeople be saved?” Jesus’ answer seems to indicate that the doorway tosalvation is pretty narrow: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, formany, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Well,it doesn’t seem like you need a lot of strength to go through a mercy door,have a confession, receive the Eucharist and say a few prayers.

So what is this narrow door that Jesus speaks about in today’s gospel – andwhat might that say to us during this Extraordinary Year of Mercy? Theanswer to this question can be found in the detail that begins today’sgospel: Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem. Soon he will enter that holycity through the Eastern Gate of the city - the gate through which the Jewsbelieved the longed-for Messiah would someday enter the city. Thisparticular gate was called by the Jews “the Mercy Gate” because it leddirectly to the Temple Mount, the holiest shrine of Israel. On Palm Sunday,Jesus entered this gate – and was hailed by the crowds as Messiah. Butsoon after, he entered into a much narrower gate that led him to Calvary, torejection, crucifixion and death. Many accompanied Jesus through theEastern Gate; few accompanied him through the gate that led to his death.

So what is the point of all this? Jesus calls us to a fidelity, to walk withhim through the narrow gate. The rejected crucified Jesus is present in thepoor, the broken ones, the obnoxious people, the challenging people of ourlife. How easy it is to stand by the side of the hero – how challenging to befaithfully and consistently present to the lowly in our midst. In thisExtraordinary Year of Mercy, we are called not just to walk through a door,but to be the door of mercy to the misunderstood and forgotten, therejected and the lonely. Salvation lies in being consistently and lovinglypresent to the crucified Christ now present in the least of our brothers andsisters.

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Come Feast on God’s Mercy

(A Doorway into Divine Mercy, inspired by the Parable of The Prodigal Son)A Dramatic Musical Presentation written and composed by

DOREEN FIRESTONEA Dinner theater presentation to be held at

St Brigid / Our Lady of Hope School AuditoriumSunday September 18th, 5pm

Italian Feast followed by the performance: $45Reservations are required to attend

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:$40pp if purchased by September 1

TABLE OF 8: $300

For reservations, please call Parish Office:(516) 334-0021

Sorry we won’t be able to take reservationsafter Wednesday, September 14

In the spirit of our beautiful parish, moving fromholy hour to happy hour (actually we will bemoving from happy hour to holy hour as we firstfeast on food and then feast upon this fantasticmusical event) we can enjoy the gift of God’smerciful love so wonderfully presented to us by thisamazingly talented cast.

The Prodigal Daughter: Doreen FirestoneHer Guardian Angel: Sarah SutliffGod: Peter Quinones

For further information on The ProdigalDaughter, visit www.theprodigaldaughtershow.com


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Comunidad Hispanade SantaBrigida

InvitacionesMinisterio de Canto- Misa sábados 7:00 p.m. Iglesia Post Ave. Ensayo Miércoles 4:30 p.m. EncargadoOmar Chirinos 1-516-997-9054. - Misa Domingos 10:45 am. Capilla de la Escuela. En-cargados Ricardo Ossandon 1.516.333.2028 y Caminando Con Jesus - Juana Rodriguez- 516-589-5093

- Misa Domingos 12:15 pm. Capilla de la Escuela. Ensayo Sábados 4 pm. EncargadoGuillermo Román 1-516-334-7094

Grupo de Oración Carismático invita a la reunión todos los martes, iniciando con elSanto Rosario en la Capilla a las 7:30 pm.

Misa de Sanación y Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Tercer martes del mes7:30 pm en la Capilla.

AvisosCaridades Católicas ofrece Servicios de InmigraciónOficina de Asistencia Social, Iglesia en Post Ave. El cuarto miércoles de cada mes apartir de las 10:00 am. Atención en orden de llegada. $30 consulta.

El Grupo Juvenil del Ministerio Hispano, les invita todos los Martesa sus reuniones semanales a las 7:30PM en la libreria de la escuela.

Psiquiatra Amalia Buendía Ofrece consulta gratis los días lunes de 5 a 8 p.m. Sola-mente con cita. Mas información 1.516.850.5109

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Outreach. “The Attic” necesita:- Ropa limpia y en buen estado de bebé y niño. 178 Post Ave. Thrift ShopMillie Lopez 516-455-3556.“The Well” necesita voluntarios bilingües 1.516.334.0021 Ext.308 conJoanHermanos Ayudémonos Unos A OtrosNecesidades en la Despensa de Comida. 516-334-0021 ext. 327 XimenaFavor traiga comida no perecedera a la misa y depositela en la canastaque esta disponible.Que Dios le bendiga por su generosidad.

Casa Mary Johanna1-516-334-0021 Ext.362

- ¿Necesita una carta de la iglesia para algún trámite de inmi-gración? Llene el censo parroquial para obteneresta carta. Censo disponible en laoficina parroquial.- ¿Necesita un identificación de laparroquia? Presentar un documento de su país de origen.(Pasaporte, acta de nacimiento ó tar-jeta de elector). Se agradece unadonación.

Inscripciones ParaBautismos

Septiembre,etc. No hay que esperar al primerdomingo del mes. Llamar

inmediatamente aSra. María Piñeiro

(516-334-0021, X333)O visitarla en la Oficina Parroquial

El Centro de EducaciónReligiosa

Inscripciones para Catecismo yPrimera ComunionHorario de oficina durante el verano es de lunes a jueves de9:00am – 3:00pm. Para maoresinformes, favor llamar al tel#334-0021 ext. #355 (español)


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Despensa de ComidaUbicada en el sotano de la rectoria de Santa Brígida

en Post Ave. Horario al público: Lunes 6 - 8 pm

Martes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pmMiércoles 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm

Jueves 10:30 am - 12 pm y 6 - 8 pmViernes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm

(516) 334-0021 ext. 327 - Ximena Aravena

The WellUbicada en la 75 Post Ave. Westbury NY 11590.Horario al público: (516) 334-0021 ext. 361

Lunes, Martes y Miércoles10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm

Jueves cerradoViernes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm

Barbara Powell y Lupe Ramirez

Casa Mary JohannaUbicada anteriormente en el 275 Brook St., ahora en SchaeferCenter, 75 Post Ave. (al frente de la Iglesiade piedra) (516) 334-0021 ext. 362. Ofrecemos los siguientes servicios: - Clases de inglés - Ayuda a los niños con sus tareas escolares (en periodo lectivo).- Tarjetas de identificaciónLlamenos (516) 334-0021 ext. 362, (puede dejar mensaje) Coordinadora Sra. Yanira Chacón-López.Lunes, Martes, Miercoles - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Viernes - 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Comunidad Hispanade Santa Brigida

Cristo. En un momento de la vida, cada uno debe con-vertirse a la fe, a la fraternidad, a la renuncia de los bi-enes, a la jusrtica y a la misericordia. En la salvaciónno hay “derechos adquiridos”, privilegios, tradicionesfamiliares. No hay “profesionales”; también el Papa,obispos, sacerdotes, Diáconos, como cualquier cris-tiano, tienen que esforzarse y convertise para “entrarpor la puerta angosta”. Los que se confían en su posi-ción mundana o eclesiástica, intentarán entrar y no po-drán. Dirán: “hemos comido, y bebido contigo, y túhas enseñado en nuestras plazas...”. “no sé quiénessoís. Alejados de mí, malvados...”

El Señor marcha delante de nosotros, abriéndonoscamino. Cristo es “la puerta estrecha”, y entramos porella no tanto si en la vida nos colocamos los primeros,los provilegiados, sino cuando confiamos que El nosintroduce por la puerta, y en nuestra pequeñez loseguimos. “Yo soy la puerta... El que entra por mí,está a salvo...” (Jn. 10,9). Porque al final, Jesús nossalvó gratuitamente. Entregó su vida por nosotros.“que trabajemos con temor y temblor en la obra denuestra salvación”

Domingo 21 Tiempo Ordinario. Ciclo C.Entren Por La Puerta Estrecha

En nuestros países, ser cristiano es –más antes queahora- una “tradición” familiar, social, cultural. Somosun continente de bautizados; bautizarse es, además de unacto religioso, parte de nuestra cultura. En estas condi-ciones, la fe, más que asumimos lúcidamente con todossus compromisos, es algo que “se hereda”. Está comocanalizada desde la infancia por la vida familiar, y talvez por eso tenemos dificultad en apreciar su valor comodon de Dios, un don frágil que tenemnos que asumir li-bremente. El catolicismo de nuestra américa tiene elpeligro de ser conformista, estático, reducido a ciertasprácticas religioso-culturales. en muchos casos de-sconoce la elección crucial, propia del cristianismo,entre Cristo y el mundo.

Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, nos despierta del letargode instalarnos en una fe de ese tipo, que nos haría algoasí como “profesionales del catolicismo”, para los que lasalvación sería como un derecho adquirido. Para Jesús,la salvación es una opción personal. “esforzaos en entrarpor la puerta estrecha. Os digo que muchos intentaránentrar y no podrán...”. la salvación llama al esfuerzo decada uno por “entrar”, a través de la fidelidad a la ley de


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Comunità Italiana

Per vedere le foto degli eventi organizzati dal Comitato Italiano o futuri eventi in programma, consultate la pagina: Facebook: Italian Community of St. Brigid

Lavori Sala Sant’AntonioEcco alcuni scorci dei lavori in corsi nellasala di Sant’Antonio. Grazie al ComitatoItaliano e al Gruppo di Padre Pio anche ilprimo piano della sala di Sant’Antonio e’ inrestauro.A breve la nuova configurazione dellacucina, bagni e area antestante il salone,dara’ tutt’altro aspetto all’area e potra’ es-sere molto piu’ funzionale di adesso.Un grazie a tutti coloro che hanno contribuito nel tempo con donazioni partecipando agli eventi di Padre Pio eComitato Italiano. Questo restauro cheandra’ veramente ad agevolare parecchie attivita’ parrocchiali non sarebbe stato possibile senza l’aiuto di tutti I simpatizzanti e affiliati dei due gruppi.

Golf Outing EventoAnche quest’anno il mese di Agosto ha ospitato l’annualeevento del Gold Outing coordinato da Frank Diglio e che havisto come onorato dell’anno Antonio Diglio. L’evento e’stato un successone, grazie al tempo, ai giocatori e a tutticoloro che hanno contribuiti ad organizzare l’evento.Grazie a tutti e vi aspettiamo numeroi anche il prossimoanno!!Ecco alcune foto:


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Haitian-American Apostolate

• Chak dimach, nou genyen lames an kreyol apati2:30 pm lames an franse chak denye dimanch nanmwa yo.• Mè Ayisyenn yo ap fè reyinyon pou tout Timoumyo chak Samedi depi 3 zè aprè midi pou rive 6 zè. Sè Cecilia ap okipe tout Timoun ki gen laj 6zan pou rive12zan. Sè Bruno ap okipe tout jen yo ki gen laj 12zan pou rive 18 + zan.Nou ankourage tout paran yo, pou yo mennen touttimoun yo ak j`¡en yo nan bon jan fomasyon sa a kepawas la ofri yo gras a konpetans, renmen, disponibilite ak bon volonte Mè nou yo. Pa bliye j`enyo se yo ki lespwa nou, lespwa legliz la, espwasosyete a.• N ap fè tout fanmyki nan kominote nou an konnenke genyen baptem chak twazyem samedi nan mwa aapati lh nan aprè midi. Fok nou pa bliye sa: le n’apchwazi marenn ak parenn yo, fok yo se katolik, e fokyo konn vi-n leglis. Pou tout enfomasyon noubezwen nan sans sa a rele, Sé cecilia nan nimero 516-997-8727 or 516-333-8795.• Chak samedi apati 7 h nan aswe nougenyen lapriyèkarimatik nan chapèl lekol St. Brigid La. Epi chakdezyem samedi lapriyè a ap fèt nan legliz la, avek exposisyon Sen Sakreman apati 8 h aswè. N ap tannnou tout.• Si nou bezwen enfomasyon sou perlerinaj yo aksou laprivè karismatik yo, nou ka rele Cari Estimenan 516-770-3248. • Moun ki gen pwojè Marye, Reprann Lakominyon kivle Konfime, se pou yo rele Se Bruno nan 516-333-8795.• Pa blive ranpli Census la, Napjwenn ti liv sa a nanpremye pati antre legliz la oubyen nan biwo a (ParishCenter). konsa, lè nou fi-n bay tout enfomasyon noudwe bay sou sa yo mande nou yo, se lè sa a yorekokonet nou kom yon manb ki nan pawas la.• Chak 1er Samedi du mois, randez-vous a, se Eastport à 2 h. pm.

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Frères, Soeurs et amis, à travers la liturgie de cejour, Jésus nous rappelle que nous sommes tousappelés à prendre place au festin du Royaume.Pour y accéder, il nous faut passer par”la porteétroite”, renoncer à certaines de nos idées et denos habitudes, pour adopter les habitudes et lesidées du Christ.

Isaie dans la première lecture souligne la volontédu Seigneur de rassembler toutes les nations et deleur donner du bonheur, mais à condition, commele note l’Epitre aux Hébreux qu’elles acceptentde recevoir la leçon qui s’impose pour que puis-sent exister la paix et la justice.

Oui, il ne peut exister de salut sans conversion. Laporte est étroite certes, mais elle est le passagechoisi de la liberté de coeur et de l’écoute de laparole. Le coeur ouvert et la bouche prodigue, debonnes saveurs, sont les signes mêmes de la possi-bilité de prendre place au festin. C’est pour celaque les premiers seront les derniers et les dernierspremiers. Tous peuvent être sauvés, mais ne leseront pas forcément ceux que l’on croiraient yavoir droit.Seigneur, dirige toi-même notre vie de chaquejour et conduit-la jusqu’à cette lumière où tu veuxnous accueillir.


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FOOD PANTRY EMERGENCYDear Family of Saint Brigid,

For more than 31+ million Americans, every daybecomes a struggle to find food for their family.Millions of Americans are either “out-of-work”, receiving unemployment or in fear of losing theirjobs, their homes and their stability. There are alsomillions of Americans who are classified by governmental statistics as “America’s poor”, whocontinually find themselves left behind on whatstatisticians call “the road to prosperity”.

The statistics, cold as they are, become even morefrightening when we learn that one in five childrenlive at or below the poverty level. It is a well-known fact that children who are denied an adequate diet are at greater risk of not realizingtheir potential as God intends each child to reach.

We, at Parish Outreach, believe, there should always be enough food in our Food Pantry shelvesto serve “those who are in need”. We are gratefulto the sixty or more parishioners who continuallybring food to the weekend masses, to our “anonymous” parishioners who leave food at ourFood Pantry door, to the Knights of Columbus whobeg for us at supermarkets and to Long IslandCares and Island Harvest who supplement ourneeds with grants and donations.In light of our growing needs, St. Brigid ParishOutreach appeals to our greater “St. Brigid Family” to help us serve God’s poor--” by bringing one or two items of food” each week tohelp us provide for the needs of our Outreach fami-lies.

We are always in need of:

Peanut Butter/JellyTomato/”Spaghetti” SauceCanned VegetablesEveryone asks for corn!Canned Meats and TunaPowdered Milk (Packets)Juices (Plastic or six-packs)Beans/Rice

As always....we are so grateful to the fifty tosixty families who donate food each weekend.We share our gratitude with the St. Anthony So-ciety and the Durazzano Society who blessedtheir feast days by donating baskets of food.They are “our blessings” and we remember theirmembers in tender thought and prayer.

Outreach

101 Maple Avenue, Westbury NY 11590 (516)333-0580 www.stbolh.org Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal [email protected].

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OutreachIt’s “Back-To-School” Time Again!Please help the children of our Parish Outreach families to get ready for the new school year. With ap-proximately 400 children being served by our food pantry each month, we have a lot of compositionbooks and pencils to get together before September when school begins.

Whether you shop at the local office superstores or grocery or drug stores, please pick up a few itemsto help us provide every child in our commuunity with the back-to-school items that will encouragethem to learn and grow.

Please bring all donations to the Outreach Food Pantry Office atthe back of the Rectory - Monday thru Friday from 10:30 am to 12 noon, and from 1 to 3 pm (exceptMondays and Thursdays when we are open from 6 to 8 pm). If necessary, donations may be left atthe Schaefer Center or given with your food donations at Mass on Sunday. May God bless you foryour compassionate generosity of heart and spirit.

We Need Lots Of:Notebooks, composition books, assignment pads,looseleaf binders and lined 3-hole paper, pens, pen-cils, crayons and markers, highlighters, rulers andcompasses, paper paste or glue sticks, constructionpaper, book bags or back packs, lunch-box snacksand juices.

To the many “Angels” from the “Christmas in July” Masses whovolunteered to cut out our 2016 angel ornaments, pack Thanksgiving baskets and assist in the Outreach “Christmas

Shoppe”. If anyone would like to be “an angel” and cut out angels at home, please call 334-0021, ext.308.

Thank you to all the “Angels” of St. Brigid family, who generously share time, talent and treasure with St. Brigid’s ParishOutreach.

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Anonymous (69)Giuseppina AbbatielloNoel Abilio GarciaFrank & Barbara AccardiMaria Cecilia & Raymond AdalinFrances AddazioBetsie & Gabriel AdrienEd & Ann AgnelliOscar AguilarMark AibeleerBlanca AlasElsa AlasGerman AlasPatricia AlcocerAdelina & Gabriel Aleman ValleMr. & Mrs. AlexanderCarole AlexandreMs. Maria AlfaroLouisina AlleyneLenny & Terry AloisioCesar & Lucia AlonzoKatherine AlvaradoMaria & Adolfo AmayaEleones & Myrtha AngladeGladys AngladeDonna & Jilberto AravenaLucy & Luis AriasFarah ArmandGuirline ArmandDorothy ArmandJean & Jonas AugustinEunice AustinCeleste AvalosPorfirio AvilaMs. Jacqueline AvinJuan & Francesca AyalaEllen & Claude BaconciniJoyce & Joseph BaggioKen BaglinoKenny & Joan Bain, Jr.Wilbert BakerRobert & Patricia Bambino

Anthony BarberaMary Ellen BarberaPat BarchiThomas & Anne BarraccaDouglas and Carleen BartenEric & Palma BaumanDorothy BauschReggie & Joanne BedardKathleen BeiterVincent BellaciccoSuzanne & Jay BeltramiEmma & Jose BenitezBlanca & Jose Benitez BonillaIn Memory of Rose & John BennettLyn BensonChristine BentleyHelen Benzie Joe & Joan BenzieJoseph & Grace BerardiBerroya FamilyBerry FamilyCynthia BettsRose Laure & Hubermann BireauxWally & Lisa BishopLouis & Mary Ann BiundoGrace BivonaReina BlancoElizabeth & Jose BonillaLuis & Maria BonillaOdne BouazFritz BoutinJohn BoyleGrace BraeuerMr. & Mrs. BrautigamAnne BrennanHelen & James BreslinMarie BriceRay & Nancy BrownMr. & Mrs. BrownRebecca & Ernest BrunoLeonor & Jean BrunyLoretta BrycelandFred & Joan BuckholtzCecelia BuckleyJoseph & Barbara BudionSally Ann Budris

Amalia BuendiaMary Ann & Carmine BuffolinoMichele BuffolinoAntonio BuffolinoRussell & Patricia BullwinkelDarrell & Diane BuonoThe Buonomo FamilyJesus BurciagaJames & Eileen BurkeAnnette Burke-HenriquesAndrea BusaToni ButlerVince & Rosemary BuzzeoVirginia CacaceNicasio & Stephanie CadavilloPhyllis & Josephine CaffaroFamilyDave & Cathy CainThomas & JoAnn CallanThea CallenderAnthony & Lynn CalvanoBernice CampbellRena CampbellMichelina CangemiMike & Regina CapliceBarbara CappadonaJosephine CangialosiRobin & Virginia CarasAngelo & Maria Carro FamilyJeanne CasimirPaulette CasimirJoseph & Herlerie CassagnolJeanine & EdwardCastagnaEusebio CastanedaPatricia & Cesar CastilloRenato & Emily CastroCastrogiovanniAl CavallaroPeter & Diane CavallaroMaryann CavoneCorina Medina CeballosTheresa CervoneMarie Jocelin CharlesCharles FamilyJohn & Susan Chirayil

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Cecilia FloresEmma FloresAntonios & Kathleen FokasJames & Patricia ForieFrank & Bonnie FortneyVictor FortunatoFox-Parenti Family Mingot FranciosMrs. FraserEdward & Nina FrielNelly FuentesLilli FuerstFrancine & Peter FurtadoPeter & Joan FuscoGaffney FamilyElvia GalarzaWilber & Glenda GaleasTom & Gina GalganoJames GallagherElvira GarciaOlga GarciaMiguel GarciaNoel & Abilio GarciaFiona GarfinkelEvelyn GarrovillasPaul & Linda GiordanoMr.& Mrs. Daniel & Diane GirardiMary GoellerMike & Amy GoingLiliana & Sergio GomesAndrea GomezDora & Neftali GonzalezHector & Maria Gonzalez MolinaGary & Maura GoodwinJohn GrahamDaysi & Edwin Granados ArguetaRobert GrassoHelen GrassoFr. Jason GrisafiBarbara & Dominick GuadagnoMaria y Roberto GuardadoNoe GuevaraMark & Regina GuevarraEdine GuillaumeEric GuzmanSheila HalpinJohn & Charlotte HamiltonPeter & Geraldine HardenJoan HarrisBonnie HealyLori & James HeimanEdward & Ann Marie HelfersMaureen HelfersThe Henderson FamilyRaymond & Lauretta HenningPaul & Denise HenningKimberly HermannGlafira HernandezIdelfonso HernandezManuel HernandezPatrick & Mary HickeyLouchia Hicks

James & Marie HigginsAnne HodeauMary HoenoskiThe Hourigan FamilyElizabeth HuschleRobert HyltonIrene HyltonFrank & Marie IadeviaMrs. Joseph IannottiJean Marie IdaliaRoderick & Lulette InfanteDemetra IngramWanda InsalataRalph & Gloria Dello IoloGina Jacques-LatortueEileen JanecMarc JeanPaulmise Jean BaptisteFr. Nesly Jean JacquesAltina JohnsonShirley JosephCarlos JuarezDominick JulianoRick McCourt & Loretta JulianoMirna JurciosPaul & Ann Marie KahlElizabeth KahlJudith KanegisDon KearneyTom & Mary KearnsMary Pat KeeganMargaret KelleherPat KennyJoan KeysAlice KieselKevin & Carolyn KilgallenJohn & Miriam KingMary Anne Knabbe KOFC Westbury Council1012Alois KoenigThe Kosiba FamilySusanne & RichardKostishakJudi & Kenneth KowalczykLinda & Ron KrischDonna Kubovic & JoanMastroiannaKayne LabissiereBetty La MattinaAntimo & Carmella LagneseMary LaneMrs. Patricia LaniganSal & Rae LanzilottaWilliam LardaroEuphanie LarocheSaintanie LaRocheJames & Cathy LavertyHarry LawrenceFrank & Ruth LazzaraGerard & MargaritaLemoine

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John PattersonMargaurite PaulPierre PaulAl & Estelle PeckRoseanne PellegrinoDomingo PenaMaria PenaIris PenaVanessa PenaJuan Antonio PenaJose PenaEscobar PenaJuan Luis Pena FloresLace & Fernub Pena-RodriguezMaria Angela Perdomo JimenezJose & Claudia PerezLizbeth Perez Tony & Sue PerfettiTeresa PeronaceChristopher & Diane PetilloCharles & Justa PierreLionel & Marie PierreJocelin PierreGertrude and Charlen PierreHilda PinedaLina PinzoneGeri PoisnetMarcel & Rose Marie PolycarpeSanto PonticelloAnthony & Barbara PorrettoLeonel PortilloMaria & Manuel PortilloMario & Maria PortilloAnthony PosillicoFrances PosillicoBrigit & Jacob PonnaiyaCharles & Marie PouponneauElaine PratesiKaren PrattSt. Pio Prayer Group of WestburyJohn & Kathleen PreissFenela PrevilManuel & Celia PrietoJoseph & Rosa Maria PrincipatoFrances ProchakJohn & Ellen ProszakLoretta QuinnMr. & Mrs. James QuinnTimothy & Maureen RaichelYesenia & Jose RamirezE. RamirezMarco Ramirez - IbanezManuel & Annie RamosJoseph & Louise Yvonne RatovonarivoRichard & Judy RauVirginia RaynorJudith C. & Carl RaystonEve RazianoLouis & Giovanna RazzanoJames & Sissel ReardonDiane & David ReillyGaston & Sylvia Rely

Patrick & Linda ReynoldsThomas & Eileen RiccobonoJoe & Joanne RiceAntoine & Marguerite RicheBarbara & Dennis RingelSergio RiosDavid RiosJulia RivadeneyraCamille RizzoNoe RodriguesSabrina RodriguezJose Santos RodriguezRegina RomainCelia Roman Napoleon Lopez RomeroMarco & Maria Romero-GutierrezMary & Joel RothJudith RoystonRichard RuckdaschelEllen RuoffGary RuskowskiKatherine & Michael RussellWalter SadlerMr. & Mrs. SalandyMs. Lidia SalmeronAndre & Yolette SalnaveCaritino & Juana SanchezElsy SantamariaRosetta SanteeAlma SantiagoRose Marie SantilliMitzi & Anthony SantosAndres & Maria SantosAlfredo & Clarita SantosAliz SaturneArlene Scherne-HallWilliam SchookPatricia SchweitzerNeil ScialliKevin & Kathleen SeckSeck Family ChildrenGeorge SeelingerConstance SenatMeg WestfallBarbara WetterRichard WhiteThe Winners CircleAlfred & Marie WirthSonia WornumBruce & Kathleen WorthmanThe Wrynn FamilyRaymond & Arlene ZabielskiSheryl ZangMaria Francisca ZavalaGlendy ZeladaRalph & Rosa Zeolla FamilyJohn & Eileen ZurellMr. & Mrs. Imbriano John Castellano & MaggieMcCartin Winifred & William O'ReillyFoundation

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Faith Direct

What is “Faith Direct” ???* A way for you to support St. Brigid’s using

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* A highly respected safe and secure company* A modern and convenient way to support St.

Brigid’s parish.* Contribute automatically using your checking

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Take a Look at Faith Direct!It’s a great way of giving to the parish!

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Why not join the 200+ parish families who nowgive electronically to St. Brigid’s!

How does “Faith Direct” work? Very easy and simple!1) Complete an enrollment form online or onpaper and return it to Faith Direct. (866) 507-87572) No cost to you as a parishioner to enroll.3) Following the month in which you are enrolled, Faith Direct will securely begindebiting your specified account on the 4th (or15th, your choice) of the month (or the nextbusiness day) for your offertory gift and/orsecond collections. 4) You will receive confirmation on your bankor credit card statement.5) You’ll get customized “offertory cards” (ifyou choose) that you can put in the collectioneach weekend.

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St. Brigid’sSummer Raffle

Don’t miss the opportunities for some great cash prizes!

By now, all parishioners shouldhave received ourSummer Raffle Tickets in the mail.Entries are comingin daily! Thankyou!

$10 each;a book of 6 for $50

(Drawing - September 4, 2016 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.)

St. Brigid’s Rosary Society has graciously offered to sell ourSummer Raffle Tickets after the Masses on the weekend of

August 20. (Thank you, Ladies!)

Join in the fun and help support

First Prize: $2,500Second Prize: $1,500Third Prize $1,000


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Bus Trip to the Sands CasinoHosted by St. Ignatius Loyola Church,Hicksville, NY. When: Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Cost: $42 per person,which includes the driver’s tip. Give back:$30 slot play and $5 food voucher Time:Please arrive at 8:30 am, Return approx.8:30 pm. Reservations: call Barbara at (516)935-5576. Parking information given withyour reservation. **The first to pay is thefirst on the bus, etc**

You Can Help Heal Your MarriageDo you feel alone? Are you frustrated orangry with each other? Do you argue or haveyou just stopped talking to each other? Doestalking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficulttimes in their marriages. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program,or to register for the upcoming weekend thatbegins on Friday, September 2, 2016. Pleasecall 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and confidentially to acouple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaillewho can help.

Preparing for Marriage?Engaged Encounter is an effective PreCanaprogram designed to provide you with thetools for a successful marriage. Couples aregiven the opportunity to explore many aspects of their relationship through a seriesof presentations, writings and dialog. Thereare no group discussions. Our next weekendwill be held at the Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore September 16-18.For information/registration please call 631-563-1032 or visit www.engagedencounterli.org

Around St. Brigid37th Annual Italian Festival

North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington

Largest and oldest Italian festival in NassauCounty! New major rides with pay-one-price ridewristband all dates (9/11-ride free 12:30-1:30 pm)and games, delicious food, liveentertainment Thursday through Sunday night,vendors, ample parking and ATM. Open 6:00-11:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday, 2 - 11 Saturdayand 12:30 - 11:00 pm Sunday. Northern StateParkway (Exit 29N). Take Roslyn Rd. north toend, bear left on West Shore Road for 2.4 miles;GPS directions: 175 West Shore Road, PortWashington, but pass that entrance and enter lot atnext right). Visit marinolodge.org or call 516-767-3123 for more information.

Fall Bereavement Support Group andTrainbing for Caregivers

St. Brigid will be holding a ten week supportgroup for the newly bereaved starting on October5. It will meet on Wednesdays from 7:30 pm to8:45 pm in room 140 of St. Brigid Our Lady ofHope School. The group is designed to assist thenewly bereaved in coping with their grief and inlearning to live in a world without the deceased.It will be facilitated by Dr. Luciano Sabatini, aprofessional bereavement counselor who has beenfacilitating support groups at St. Brigid for over25 years. Interested individuals should call 516-334-0021 and request a registration form fromMaria or the receptionist. For questions about thegroup, contact Dr. Sabatini at the number below.

For caregivers/counselors who are looking fortraining in working with the newly bereaved andin facilitating support groups, there will be a sevenweek training program ($60 fee) on ThursdaysSeptember 22nd from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at St.Bernard’s Parish Center in Levittown. Those whoare initerested should email Dr. Sabatini [email protected] or call 516-799-5873.


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Happenings at St. BrigidAssociés Montfortains Et Amis (ES)

(Long Island et ailleurs) *** I N V I T A T I O N *** I N V I T A T I O N ***

RETRAITE D’OUVERTURE 2016-2017(du Vendredi 2 Septembre au Dimanche 4 Septembre 2016)

Thème: “Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort,le missionnaire de la misèricorde”

Prédicateur: P. Wismick Jean-Charles, SMM

Programmation: Enseignements – Méditations – Célébra-tions

Vendredi 2 Septembre 2016 – 7:00 p.m.Lieu: CHAPELLE ST BRIGID/OUR LADY OF HOPE101 Maple Avenue – Westbury, NY 11590

Samedi 3 Septembre 2016 – 10h AM – 6h PMLieu: CHAPELLE ST BRIGID/OUR LADY OF HOPE101 Maple Avenue – Westbury, NY 11590

Dimanche 4 Septembre 20162h30 p.m: Célébration Eucharistique – Envoie en MissionLieu: EGLISE STE. BRIGID75 Post Avenue – Westbury, NY 11590

Une réception sera offerte immédiatement après la messeLieu: AUDITORIUM DE L’ECOLE ST. BRIGID/OURLADY OF HOPE101 Maple Avenue – Westbury, NY 11590

Participation: $50.00

Si vous avez des questions, veuillez contacter:Père Nesly Jean-Jacques ---- (516) 334-0021 Ginette Cantave--------- (631) 387-7673 Judith Tor-chon -------------- (631) 860-8874 Barbara Payen--------- (631) 796-6593 Yolette Salnave ---------------(516) 238-9436

Our Mission is HopeTo all parents who have lost a child, whetherrecently or in the past: Why are we startingthis new support group? Is it that miseryloves company? No!

We are here to try and help you through theworst time in your life. You are not alone.We hope that by going to our meetings youwill find ways to cope with your grief - taking one day at a time.

Our first meeting will be Wednesday, August 17th from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM inthe 2nd floor meeting room in the Parish Center. Our plan is to host four meetingsper year.

Meetings will be led by fellow parishionersand will discuss the various stages of grief:

Shock - Denial - Depression - Anger - Guilt

We will also discuss feelings of grief:

• Dealing with a child's birthday, theanniversary of the death, the child's clothes,the child's room.

• Questions such as: "Will I ever stop crying?" "Men aren't supposed to cry!""How will this affect our marriage?"

• Why my child? Somebody please mentionmy child's name!

• Holidays and coping with siblings' grief.

There is no fee to attend and registration isnot necessary. For more information pleasecontact Fr. Jason.


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Noteworthy HappeningsPilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe St FrancesCabrini in Coram is hosting a pilgrimage to OurLady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico over the feastday in December. We ask that as a courtesy if andwhen space permits you please put in your bulletin.A sample of what you might put in is below. Manythanks and God bless. Catholic Pilgrimage to Mex-ico’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine over the FeastDay. December 8 – 13, 2016, $1,999.00 per personincluding air from JFK. Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDaily. Holy Mass everyday. For a Flyer or moreinformation please call Cathie or Mike Milano at631-569-2620.

Safeguarding Human Dignity in this Year of MercySaturday September 17, 2016 from 8:30 am to 5:00pm at St. John the Baptist High School 1170 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795. The cost is$50.00 per person. Each registrant should chooseTWO workshops. At the payment screen they mustchoose the "Pay by Check" option. This will allowthem to register without having to submit a pay-ment. Please send your check payable to "Office ofFaith Formation" Once payment is received wewill mark the registration as confirmed.Remit payment to:

Diocese of Rockville CentreAttn: Carolann MalinowskiOffice of Faith Formation50 North Park AvenueRockville Centre, NY 11570

Registration will not be considered complete untilwe have received payment.

Faith, Food & Fellowship Festival Saturday, Sept.3rd from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (rain or shine) atHoly Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Ave., E.Meadow. Admisison is Free! Delicious Greek &Slavic foods, music, games, Chinese Auction, FleaMarket, vendors, 50/50 raffle, etc. For informationcall 516-483-3649. Fun for the entire family!

Open House Sunday, September 18th from 1:00 to3:30 pm at St.Dominic High School CollegePreparatory, 110 Anstice Street, Oyster Bay, NY11771. hs.stdoms.org. Phone 516-922-4888 ext.5324 or email [email protected].

Part-Time Help Needed at Our Holy Redeemer Rec-tory in Freeport. Parish Business Office Clerk18 hours per/week. For more information, please contact Mrs. Joann Flaherty at (516) 378 -0665.

Super Bonanza Winners

8/14 Beatrice West $308/15 Alice Borra $308/16 Danielle & Rachel Borra $308/17 Ralph & Diane Fraile $308/18 Olivia Lapczynski $308/19 Andrew Cousins $308/20 Kirk Wilson $30

Banns of Marriage are announced for the following couples:

For the Third Time BetweenGregory Michael Knabbe - St. Brigid Vinessa

Rae Manfre - St. Brigid Churchand

Nicholas Appice - St Brigid ChurchCarissa Giglio - St. Brigid Church

This Week’s CollectionRegular Collection - 8/13,14/16: $ 15,735

Average Automated Giving Each Week: $3,425Assumption Collection 8/15: $2448

Many thanks to all who share their financial resources for the mission of Jesus here at St.

Brigid!

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