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 Parish Family of

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

Saint BrigidMarch 24 2019 - Third Sunday of Lent

We gather to celebrate the EucharistSaturday: 8am Church

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

Sunday: 7am Church (English)8:30am Church (Italian)9:15am Chapel (English)10am Church (English) Family Mass10:45am Chapel (Spanish)11:30am English (Church) Choir12:15pm Chapel (Spanish)2:30pm Church (Kreyol)6pm Chapel(English) Rock Mass

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

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

Monday through Friday following the 12:10 Mass

Other Prayer OpportunitiesExposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Monday thru Thursdays 12:40 - 5pm

Charismatic Prayer MeetingTuesday 8pm Chapel (Spanish)Second Saturday 8:30pm Church (Kreyol)

Jesus Night: First Friday of every month 7:30pm (October through June)

Recitation of the Rosary: After each of the weekdayMasses

Welcome to our Parish FamilyChurch Address:

85 Post Avenue, Westbury NY 11590School Chapel Address

101 Maple Avenue, WestburyPhone: 516-334-0021Fax: 516-334-0082E-mail: [email protected] webpage: www.saintbrigid.netChurch Hours:Monday through Friday: 6:30am through 9pmSaturday: 7:30am through 9pmSunday: 6:30am - 5pmSt. Brigid Parish Center at St. Anthony Hall

HoursSunday: 9:00 am to 12 noon

Monday and Friday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pmTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:

9:30 am to 9:00 pmSaturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

The St. Brigid Parish Center at St. AnthonyHall is located at 85 Post Avenue, diagonallyacross the street from the Church.

Index of FeaturesUpcoming events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.3Mass Intentions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.5Sunday Morning Post. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.7News from our Parish Ministries. . . . . . . . . . p. 9 Comunidad Hispana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10 - 11Comunita Italiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12Komunite Ayisyen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 13Noteworthy Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20

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life atSacramental 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 the wedding, and make arrangements for our parish marriagepreparation program.

Rite of Christian Initiation Adults 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 are seeking 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 that chil-dren receive a two-year preparation for Reconciliation andEucharist (normally celebrated in the second grade) and atwo-year preparation program for Confirmation (normallycelebrated in the eighth grade). Our religious educationprogram deepens the experience of faith and religious for-mation in the years betweeen the celebrations of thesesacraments. 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 a regular basis. Please call the parish office to make arrangements for a lay minister to bring holy communion.

Care for those in need. . . Parish Outreach ProgramOur parish outreach program, located in the Father SchaeferOutreach Building, provides a range of social services forpeople of the local community. Joan Echausse, director ofParish Outreach, is assisted by coordinators Lupe Ramirezand Barbara Powell. Parish Outreach operates Monday toFriday between 10 am and 3 pm. 516-334-0021, ext. 361.

Casa Mary Johanna, also located in the Father SchaeferOutreach Building provides services and counseling. Yanira Chacon is the coordinator of Casa Mary Johanna and can bereached at 516-334-0021 ext 362

Our Parish Outreach Food Pantry is located in the basement of the Father Schaefer Outreach Building (75 PostAvenue). Hours of operation are: Monday (6pm - 8pm),Tuesday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm), Wednesday(10:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm), Thursday (10:30 am - 12pm & 6 pm - 8 pm), Friday (10:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3pm). Ximena Aravena (516-334-0021 (ext 327) is the coor-dinator of our food pantry.

St. Brigid’s Attic Thrift Shop accepts/sells good, used clothing, household articles and bric-a-brac at affordable prices. Millie Lopez coordinates the Thrift Shopat 178 Post Ave (876-0252). We're open Monday thru Saturday 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 Bereavement Ministry throughout the year. We also offer occasional Bereavement 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 of student needs and interests. To arrange a visit, please callthe school office at 333-0580. Mr. Paul Clagnaz is the Prin-cipal. Father Tony Stanganelli and Father Thomas Arnao are co-pastors. Visit our Website at www.stbolh.org.


Directory of the Pastoral StaffPARISH CLERGY 516-334-0021Father Anthony Stanganelli, pastor e-mail: [email protected]

Father Rony Fabien, associate pastore-mail: [email protected]

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

Father Nesly Jean-Jacques SMM, in residencee-mail: [email protected]

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

Deacon Darrell Buonoe-mail: [email protected]

Deacon Jim MorrisDeacon 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 Formation e-mail: [email protected]

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

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

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

PARISH ADMINISTRATION 516-334-0021Fax: (516)430-7141Rob Cammarata 334-0021 ext. 336Pastoral Associate for Administratione-mail: [email protected]

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

Brandon Lee 334-0021 x365Business Office [email protected]

Chris Tomitz - 334-0021 ext. 301Business Office Assistante-mail: [email protected]

Carol Beck - ext. 351Business Office Assistante-mail: [email protected]

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

ext.308 e-mail: [email protected]

Yanira Chacon-Lopez ext. 362 Casa Mary Johanna e-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. 335e-mail: [email protected]

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

MUSIC MINISTRY: 516-334-0021 ext 311Susan Porteus Director of Musice-mail: [email protected]

SUPPORTING STAFFReceptionists 334-0021– ext.300Sylvia Almonte • Kris MarascaCarla Escobar • Maria Cipollone • Gloria Wilson

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

Weekend Church SacristansTereso Reyes Matthew BuonoKent EvansDominic Tran

Facilities and Risk ManagerAndy Murano 334-0021 ext. 305e-mail: [email protected]

Church Custodian - 334-0021Roberto Fernandez

ST. BRIGID/OUR LADY OF HOPE REGIONALCATHOLIC SCHOOL: 516-333-0580

Paul Clagnaz, Principalemail: [email protected]

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

1Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse bychurch personnel and volunteers: (516) 594-9063

...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 334-0021

Bereavement 334-0021Rosemary FischerChoir (Adult English) 334-0021 ext.311Susan PorteusChoir (10am - Youth) 334-0021 ext 311Laura NaughtonChoir (Italian) 334-0021 ext. 311Susan PorteusChoir (Spanish 334-0021Guillermo Roman (12:15) Ricardo Ossandon (10:45)Choir (Spanish Sat 7 pm) Omar Chirinos 997-9054Choir (Haitian) 334-0021Martine Louis XVICYO SportsGerard Gordon - 338-6640: [email protected] Decorating TeamLorraine Sherman - 333-6511 Eucharistic Ministers Anna Moruzzi - 997-6860Family Mass Committee Deacon Darrell Buono - 516-334-0021 ext. 390Folk Group (9:15am Mass)Susan Porteus 334-0021FOCCUS Inventory: Sophie & Michael Mundy - 516-605-0152Finance Council 334-0021 ext. 336Matthew CahillGarden ClubSheila Leonard Senior Connections 334-0021 Barbara FlemingLectorsKatie Sheehan - 794-6388 Junior Lectors Deacon Darrell Buono

Alcoholics Anonymous292-3040Ancient Order of HiberniansMary Hickey - 333-8594BirthrightEmergency Hotline:1-800-550- 4900Cursillo/UltreaCarleen Barten - 640-5735Donatello Lodge #2559, Sons of ItalyRae Lanzilotta - 334-0830Durazzano Society Domenick Mauro - President - 516-946-0576 Knights of Columbus 516-946-6968Stephen P. Fleming, Grand Knight

Ministry of Consolation - 334-0021Walter WilczekMinistry of Winter Grace 334-0021 Sister Julie ThompsonMinistry to Catholics of African Ancestry -334-0021Charles Givens - [email protected] Council 334-0021 Father Anthony StanganelliPastoral Formation Institute Parish Representatives:Carleen Barten 640-5735

Pre-Cana Program: Deacon Darrell & Diane BuonoThinking of Becoming a Catholic?Sr. Ann Horn, OP - 333-9434Respect Life Michael Posillico 626-8946Rock Band 334-0021 Elissa HansonRock Mass - 334-4755 Denise Pratesi & Chuck Cutolo: email: [email protected] Altar Society 334-0021Annette McGrathScouts (Boy Scouts/Cub scouts) Troop 469Scoutmaster: Girl Scouts Harriet Gibaldi - 741-2550Spiritual Direction 334-0021 Deacon Jim Morris Carleen Barten [email protected] or 516-640-5735Ushers 334-0021 Charles GivensST. BRIGIDOUR LADY OF HOPE SCHOOLParent Association - 516-695-9515Noreen Mormando- [email protected] Board 333-0580Lisa Kumbatovic - [email protected] Prayer Cell - World PeaceGarol Spear - 516-414-7610

Maria SS Dell'Assunta Society Glen Ullo - 516-790-1811 Marriage Encounter Jim and Diane Popp - 516-794-0069Prison Families AnonymousKent Evans - 732-3018Retrouvaille (Marriage Support) John & Linda Pisano - 516-532-3225Saint Anthony SocietyPhyllis Caggiano - 796-2928Veterans of Foreign War

Westbury Senior CitizensMaureen Droge - 334-58862


"St. Brigid Deli” on Post Avenue is NOT affiliated with St. Brigid Church in any way.


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Upcoming EventsPray for World Peace

World Apostolate Fatima prayer cell, at St. Brigid Church by the tabernacle.Rosary at 7:00 pm everyMonday.

Mass for world peace every last Mondayof the month.

Please come and pray for World Peace.

Shalom • Pax • Pace • Mir • PeaceFor more information, call G. Spear

at 516-414-7610

Immigration ServicesImmigration Services from Catholic Charities areheld on the 4th Wednesday of the month from10:30 am to 1:00 pm. at Parish Outreach Servicesat the Schaefer Center. The consultation fee is$30.00

Spring Bereavement Support GroupSt. Brigid will be having a 10 week support groupfor the newly bereaved, which will meet onWednesdays starting on April 3rd from 7:00 pmto 8:15 pm. Meetings will take place in the Fr.Schaefer Parish Center at 75 Post Avenue, Westbury. The group is deisnged to assist thenewly bereaved in coping with their grief and inlearning to live in a world without the deceased.Dr. Luciano Sabatini, a professional bereavementcounselor who has been facilitating supportgroups at St. Brigid for 30 years, will facilitatethe group. Interested individuals should call 516-334-0021 and request a registration formfrom Maria or the receptionist.

For questions about the group, contact Dr. Sabatini either by email at [email protected] or byphone at 516-799-5873.

We’re Looking for New Members!The St. Brigid Rosary Society has been in exis-tence at St. Brigid for many years. It is made upof a group of women who have a love for theBlessed Mother. We start each meeting with theRosary and meet once a month in St. AnthonyHall across from the church, on the first Monday,following the 12:10 Mass. Contact Pat Kenney,at 516-542-8978.

Save the Date: Bethany Prayer March 30

We will be meeting for a morning of prayer in StAnthony’s Hall at 9:00 am on Saturday, March30th and we look forward to welcoming you! Asis now our tradition at St. Brigid’s there will beno fee for this day but we ask for a donation, thisyear we will welcome food for our Social MinistryPantry. Food donations of cereal, canned fruitsand vegetables, rice, beans, pasta, sauce and juiceboxes are always welcome. Feel free to bring whatyou feel is appropriate in whatever quantities youcan.

Easter Egg HuntAll children are invited to participate in anEaster Egg Hunt following the 10:00 FamilyMass on Sunday, April 14th. Join us with yourfamilies at the gazebo next to the church!


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We pray for those who are sick. . .

Catherine Farino, Luigi Cutolo, Nita Russo, Florence Wolfe and John P. Murphy

Michael F.Jackie & James F.Angela BurnsHomer DennisonVincenza BerastiJosephine MaranoJoan KeyesMichal WetterRosaria CanadeoMaryann SealesGrace BivonaEileen JanecJoan WalshCarmela DiezJoan EchausseChristine ClancyChris CapliceBob Leo

Margaret CaccamoHenry Shaw

Emily ShawJulie KnightShannon KulaAnne GibboneAnn PedutoAnn BenedickJohn Walsh June DavoodiFrancisco Perez

Alfred O. Brown, Jr.Richard WilliamsBarbara FlaggCookie KempfCatherine DillonSean PokressMichael PereiaPatricia LaniganJoan Marie YoungMichael CapliceRose Cangialosi

Due to space limitations, names placed on the sick list will remain for four weeks. Pleasecall 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 Master Sgt. Stephen Eagnelli, USAFLt. 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 Sergeant 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 MarineCaptain Brendan T. Echausse, US Army Sgt. Robert Thomas Ludwig, US ArmyLt. Cody McDonald in Afghanistan Sgt. 1st Class Sean Schenck, US Army Christopher 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 MarineSR Charles Zaino, USN Matthew Cote, US Marine2nd Lt. Conor Simons, US Army Nicholas Farino, US ArmyHunter Margolnick, US Marine Corp Danilo Del Pino, Jr., US Army Hajin Choi, USMC Lt. Jessica Serafin - US Navy in Kabul, AfghanistanThomas Del Pino, US ArmyE2 Demetrios Vrahnas - 4th Infantry Div. U.S. Army AfghanistanSPC Frederico Resende, US Army Mountain Division Afghanistan

Carl ArnheiterRobert BradyRalph MarinoMarian MarinoNorma PrusNancy KellyHannah ParkerSara Bruno

Rose Marie Reder Gordon ShawJack MonteforteJoshua BarrasoCarley BartenDenise Pratesi

Kwame ToshambeCarolyn M. Callahan

Anna CuevasVincent MannettaSantina HammerlieBrenda Marinacci

Evelyn WhittingtonGiuseppe SpositoFrancesca PosillicoJaneen D’AngeloBernice CampbellDionne LamparterFrank BellardoVictor KrismanDaniel Giraldo

Lawrence MarquezDonna OrtizDanielle VoghtDiane OrtoreMax Rempe

Martin GrossmanViola PlanskerJean JacarusoFran ValentiLinda SalvoAngie Vlenti

...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.

March 25 thru 29, 2019 We Celebrate the Sacraments

MondayMonday FridayFriday SaturdaySaturdayWednesday ThursdayTuesdayTuesday Wednesday Thursday8:00 am MassNovena Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation(Confession)

7:00 am MassSouls in purgatory

9:00 am MassLucille M. Gaeta

12:10 pm MassCaterina Denigris

Reconciliation follows 12:10 Mass


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7:00 am MassMelissa Pierre Louis

(living)

9:00 am MassMary J. Mamay

12:10 pm MassJennie Maiolica


Saturday March 30th

Sunday March 31st

Please call the rectoryoffice to memorializecandles, flowers, or

bread and wine for theweek in memory of a

loved one.Joseph Multari from lSuzanne & Tom Oftring

Calvano family from Lynn Calvano

7:00 am MassDomenic Zelko

(living)

9:00 am MassRushmore School

Students

12:10 pm MassEllen Palmer


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 MassSouls in purgatory

9:00 am MassMary & Fank Schneider

12:10 pm MassHermithe Germain


5:00 pm ..(Church) Intentions: Carmen HendricksPriest: Fr. Martin

7:00 pm...(Church) Intentions: Esther CrottyPriest: Fr. Romulo

7:00 am...(Church) ....... Intentions: For the people of the parisPriest: Fr. Tony

8:30 am...(Church).......... Intentions: Gerardina DeRosa, Roberto BerastiPriest: Fr. Tony

9:15 am...(Chapel)......... Intentions: Delfin M. DeGuzman, Sr.Priest: Fr. Tony

10:00 am...(Church)...... Intentions: Mary VorgiaPriest: Fr. Rony

10:45 am...(Chapel)....... Intentions: Paulino TorresPriest: Fr. Romulo

11:30 am...(Church)........ Intentions: Dominic Vergata, Charles McDermott, Jerry Galgano, Ana Illescas, Dironah VegaPriest: Fr. Rony

12:15 pm...(Chapel)........ Intentions: Priest: Fr. Romulo

2:30 pm ...(Church)........ Intentions: Emile GuillaumePriest: Fr. Nesly

6:00 pm ...(Chapel)..... Intentions: Joseph Dominick MichalskiPriest: Fr. Martin

7:00 am MassDomenic Zelko(livimg)

9:00 am MassJames Quinn

12:10 pm MassDonald Gancio

12:10 pm MassJose German MelaazReconciliation follows 12:10 Mass

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

Breaking Open the WordReflecting 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 what it meansto live as a child of light.

• Think of times in yourlife of light and times of darkness.

• Think of what God hasdone for you that sur-prised you.

Some Questions forFamilies & Children• Think of why Jesuscured the blind man.

• Think of what reasonJesus gave for the manbeing blind.

March 31st - Fourth Sunday in LentJohn 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth.He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva,and smeared the clay on his eyes, and said to him, "Go wash in the Pool of Siloam" —which means Sent—.

So he went and washed, and came back able to see.His neighbors and those who had seen him earlier as a beggar said, "Isn't this the one who used to sit and beg?"

Some said, "It is, "but others said, "No, he just looks like him."

He said, "I am."They brought the one who was once blind to the Pharisees.Now Jesus had made clay and opened his eyes on a sabbath.So then the Pharisees also asked him how he was able to see.He said to them,"He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see."

So some of the Pharisees said,"This man is not from God,because he does not keep the sabbath."

But others said,"How can a sinful man do such signs?"

And there was a division among them.So they said to the blind man again, "What do you have to say about him,since he opened your eyes?"

He said, "He is a prophet."They answered and said to him,"You were born totally in sin,and are you trying to teach us?"

Then they threw him out.When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out,he found him and said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?"

He answered and said, "Who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?"

Jesus said to him,"You have seen him,the one speaking with you is he."

He said,"I do believe, Lord," and he worshiped him.and we know that this is truly the savior of the world."


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E-mail Father Tony: [email protected]

On any number of occasions, young people have told methat they feel bad when they take for granted the sacrifices

that their parents are making in putting them through school. Needless tosay, I am so impressed when I hear someone confessing the lack ofappreciation for the efforts that are being made on their behalf. I am notsure if I would have had that level of awareness or maturity in myhigh-school years. While I would hate to admit it, I think I just presumedthat parents make sacrifices of money and time for their kids - it’s part oftheir job!

But here I am as an adult, and I wonder if I still take for granted all that hasbeen done on my behalf to bring me to this point in my life. God hasplaced some extraordinary people in my path - living saints - who not onlyhave modeled for me the true meaning of discipleship, but have offered meencouragement, advice, challenge and forgiveness. Have I made the best ofall that has been offered to me? Or have I settled for mediocrity out oflaziness or indifference?

In today’s gospel, Jesus offers a parable about growth. The story is of a figtree that is not producing fruit. It is taking up space, “exhausting the soil.”I wonder how many times that judgment could have been made about mein my educational career - just taking up space! In the parable, the gardenerpleads on behalf of the fruitless tree, promising all the extra efforts thatwill be made so that the tree will bear fruit in the future. Again, I think ofall the times the Father has labored to offer me opportunities andsecond-chances to “get it right.” I think of the many promises I have madeto the Lord to make a greater effort to change this or attend to that otherthing in my life. I suppose the bottom-line question is this: have I taken theFather’s mercy for granted?

I have heard it said that God loves me so much that He is willing to meetme where I am at. But, He loves me even more in that He doesn’t want toleave me there. The mercy of God is not only experienced as a forgivenessof past sins, most especially the sins of omission where I failed to producenourishing fruit for others; that mercy of God is also experienced as Hisrenewed commitment to offer me new opportunities to change, to grow, toflourish. Were I to take the time to reflect on all the many people who havemade sacrifices to bring me to this point in my life, the Father wouldrespond by saying, “Wait - you ain’t seen nothing yet!” So today, I openmy heart to the renewal that God is offering me through even greaterefforts He is making for my personal growth. May I open my heart morediligently to those opportunities for growth that lie ahead in my future.

POSTPOST Morning Sunday

Taking mercy for granted

The “Right to Privacy”I find it very interesting (andencouraging) that both countyexecutives Laura Curran ofNassau and Steve Bellone of

Suffolk have fought for opt-outclauses in any future statelegislation concerning the

legalization of marijuana. Forsome, “recreational pot” couldbe seen as a privacy issue; whatpeople do behind closed doors is

their business. However, thequestions are being rightfully

raised about how therecreational use of marijuana

might have public consequencessuch as the effect on childrenand adolescents, on traffic

safety, and on any other numberof public concerns that need to

be studied.

Would that the same logic havebeen applied to state legislationconcerning abortion! As long as

we see abortion as a privacyissue and ignore the very

obvious public consequences ofeliminating the rights of the

unborn, we will soon beapplying those same “right to

privacy” privileges to physicianassisted suicide. Even the mostprivate decisions have public

consequences.

It is never a waste of time to bea voice for the voiceless. I urgeyou to continue to let your voicebe heard by registering with the

New York State Catholicwebsite that alerts you to issues

that are critical to gospelteachings and provides an easy

way to contact our statelegislators. Please go towww.nyscatholic.org


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Lenten Programs at Saint BrigidUsing the Scriptures for Daily Prayer

Perhaps you may have read Bishop Barres’ Lenten letter that wasprinted a few weeks ago. He calls all of us this Lent to be engagedin a prayerful reading of the scripture so that the word of God canbe that place of dialogue between me and the Lord who labors tolove me so. Each day in Lent, This practice of reading thescripture (Lectio Divina) offers us a simple method to be present tothe Lord.Throughout the season of Lent, I will put on the parish website acitation from the daily scripture along with a guided meditation tohelp us reflect upon the word of God.

I also direct your attention to a blog created by some of the men of our parish entitled,“Fishers of Men.” Log onto https://outcasts4christ.blogspot.com/

Parish Lenten Mission: April 6 - 11: “Beginning Today”Beginning Today is a four-night Lenten mission - an opportunity to listen, to pray, to reflect

and to be invited to recommit ourselves to the gift of God’s savinglove for us. Our parish Lenten retreat this year will be given by FatherKevin MacDonald, a Redemptorist priest from Woburn,Massachusetts, about ten miles north of Boston. He entered theRedemptorist missionary order after attending Boston College andplaying seven years of professional baseball with the PittsburghPirates organization and overseas in Holland and Australia. He is amember of the Boston College Hall of Fame. Ordained in 1991, he has worked as a parish priest in Dominica, NewYork, Boston, St. Lucia, and the Virgin Islands. He is currentlyassigned to the Redemptorist Community in New Smyrna Beach, Fl.He will be preaching at all of our Masses on the weekend of April 5 -

6, and certainly, from his charismatic energy, you will not want to miss this event in ourparish! What a great opportunity for us to invite those who feel distant from the Church oreven stuck in their relationship with the Lord.

“God Calling”: Bethany Retreat Morning for Women“God Calling” is a morning of prayer which will take place in St Anthony’s Hall at 9:00 am

on Saturday, March 30th for all the women of our parish! As is now ourtradition at St. Brigid’s there will be no fee for this day but we ask for adonation, this year we will welcome food for our Social Ministry Pantry. Ifyou plan to attend we would appreciate an email addressed to Judi([email protected]) or a voice mail 516-248-8146 to confirm yourattendance since we need to purchase some supplies. As always, feel free toinvite friends, sisters, daughters, mothers, grandmothers! The more womanthe more blessed we are!

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Comunidad Hispana de Santa Brigida

InvitacionesMinisterio de Canto- Misa sábados 7:00 p.m. Iglesia Post Ave. Ensayo Miércoles 4:30 p.m. Encargado Omar Chirinos 516-997-9054. - Misa Domingos 10:45 am. Capillade la Escuela. Encargados Ricardo Ossandon 516-642-3552 y Caminando ConJesus - Juana Rodriguez - 516-270-0652.

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

Grupo de Oración Carismático invita a la reunión todos los martes, iniciandocon el Santo Rosario en la Capilla a las 7:30 pm.

Misa de Sanación y Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Tercer martes delmes 7:30 pm en la Capilla.

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

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Outreach. “The Attic” necesita:- Ropa limpia y en buen estado de bebé y niño. 178 Post Ave.Thrift Shop Millie Lopez 516-455-3556.“The Well” necesita voluntarios bilingües 1.516.334.0021Ext.308 con JoanHermanos 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 legal.Llene el censo parroquial paraobtener esta carta. Censodisponible en la oficina parro-quial.- ¿Necesita un identificación dela parroquia? Presentar un documento de su país de origen.(Pasaporte, acta de nacimientoó tarjeta de elector). Seagradece una donación.

Inscripciones Para BautismosLlamar

inmediatamente aSra. María Piñeiro

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

El Centro de Educación Religiosa Inscripciones para Catecismo y Primera Comunion, para mayores información favorllamar al tel #334-0021 ext.#355 (español).

Ha pensado mandar a sus hijos a nuestras escuela catolica? Este es elmomento de pensarlo para el proximo Septiembre. Tendremos unevento abierto para el publico donde habra mas informacion sobrenuestra escuela el Domingo, Enero 27 a las 2pm estan todos invita-dos. Si no puede asistir y desea obtener mas informacion sobre nues-tra escuela de St. Brigida puede hablar con dos de nuestros padres,Manuel Flores es parte del ministerio de musica, puede hablar con eldespues de la misa o llamarlo al 516-302-7783. Eliseo Hernandezlider del grupo Carismatico, lo puede llamar al 516-547-3776 o man-dar un correo electronico a [email protected]. Para mas informacion tambien puede llamar a nuestra oficina al 516-334-0021 de 9am a 12pm pregunte por Carla. Ayuda financieradisponible.

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

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Comunidad Hispanade Santa Brigida

Despensa de ComidaHorario al público: Lunes 6 - 8 pm

Martes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pmMiércoles 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pmJueves 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 WellHorario al público:

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(516) 334-0021 ext.361 & 335

Father Schaefer Outreach Center75 Post Ave. (al frente de la Iglesia de piedra) (516) 334-0021 .

Domingo Tercero De Cuaresma. Ciclo C.“Conversión Es: Dar Frutos De Vida

Cristiana”.La cuaresma, es con su llamado a la conversión yal penitencia, no tiene ningún sentido si notenemos conciencia de que somos pecadores, yque nuestros pecados, si no nos convertimos, noquedarán impunes. Es el mensaje del evangelio: onos convertimos de nuestros pecados, y damosfrutos de justicia y caridad, o sufriremos lajustucia de Dios.El episodio de la Higuera nos revela un Diospaciente, pero que espera que traduzcamosnuestra fe en actos: la fraternidad, la lucha contralas injusticias, el desprendimiento de las riquezas,la superación de nuestros vicios, el servicio delpobre… Si no, seremos cortados: no llegaremos anuestro destino, que es entrar al reino de Dios,definitivo, que nos dará eterna Felicidad.La misma advertencia encierra el comentario deJesús en torno a las desgracias sufridas por losgalileos y otros, víctimas de catástrofes. Para Él,estas muertes violentas son un símbolo del juiciode Dios a los pecadores que no se convierten nihacen penitencia. En este caso nosotros no somosmejores que ellos, y por los pecados que noexpiamos, correremos, de alguna manera, lamisma suerte.Si no nos purificamos de nuestros pecados, Diosnos purificará. Es verdad que la justa purificaciónde Dios se hace decisiva después de la muerte.Pero también los acontecimientos dolorosos, aunviolentos, pueden ser interpretados y asumidos-como lo hace Jesús en este Evangelio- comocastigo, como penitencia o como advertencia por

los pecados; no sólo por nuestros pecadospersonales, sino también, y especialmente, por lospecados colectivos y sociales. Porque lassociedades y las estructuras injustas y opresoras nose salvan ni se condenan como tales, sino en susmiembros responsables. Pero en el misterio de lajusticiar de Dios, las palabras de Jesús,nospermiten interpretar muchas calamidades colectivascomo una purificación de Dios a la historia y a laSociedad, y como una advertencia a la concienciade los hombres.¿Qué otro sentido, dentro de un horizonteCristiano, pueden tener las catástrofes naturales, lasguerras absurdas, las commociones sociales, sino elde una purificación personal y colectiva, paraayudarnos a entrar en el camino de la conversión?Sino nos convertirmos, todos pereceremos. con estafrase, Jesús ha resumido su enseñanza sobre loshechos que nos narra el Evangelio: conversión espurificarse de los pecados; conversión es dar frutosde compromiso Cristiano. Por eso en la tradicióncuaresmal de la Iglesia, los dos polos tradicionalesde la conversión son las buenas obras cristianas yla penitencia. Comprendemos mejor cómopenitencia no es una categoría anacrónica. A vecesla rechazamos por estar unida a imágenesmasoquistas, dualistas, o puramente corporales. Lapenitencia es necesaria a todo Cristiano y aún atodo hombre, entendida como el esfuerzo porliberarse y purificarse de sus vicios y malastendencias. Toda medida concreta que adoptamospara dominar una tentación, un vicio, un pecado, espenitencia. Y es camino de conversión y deliberación interior.

Family and Childrens Association - Aprenda acerca de sus servicios-Programa de apoyo para el cuidados de alzheimer; -Apoyo de Salud Mental -Asesoramiento financiero-Visitas amistosas-para personas mayores-Administracion de casos y asistaencia en el hogar-Defensa de hogares de personas mayores; Llamar a 516-292- 1300 ext 2264 Sylvia Lopez


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Comunità ItalianaVia Crucis in ItalianoOgni venerid sera a partire da il Gruppo dei ragazzi di cultura italiana guidati da Teresa Tallini reciteranno la Via Crucis in italiano in chiesa.Riservatevi 45 minuti di preghiera in preparazione alla Pasqua ognivernerdi di Quaresima come segue:29 marzo in chiesa alle 8:00 di sera5 aprile nella sala di Sant’Antonio alle 8:00 di sera12 aprile nellasala di Sant’Antonio alle 8:00 di sera.

Messa MemorialeLunedi 25 marzo alle 7:30 di sera in chiesa sara’ celebrata la messamemoriale in ricordo di Anthony Diglio deceduto di recente inFlorida.

Messa Con La MissioneDomenica 7 aprile, padre Paolo Fedrigoni verra’ a trovarela comunita’ italiana di Westbury.In quest’occasione celebrera’ la messa in italiano e ilGruppo dei missionary consgnera’ il ricavato raccolto fino ad ora con l’augurio di poter aiutarecomunita’ meno fortunate di noi in giro per il mondo.Fin d’ora il comitato ringrazia tutti coloro che hanno con-tribuito con la loro donazione.

Dinner Dance: chi fosse interessato a comprare I biglietti per l’an-nuale Dinner Dance della Comunita’ Italiana, puo’contattare Alfonso Sposito, Frank Diglio e DanielaValle.Costo a biglietto: $ 100 per adulti; $ 50 ragazzi 6-12anni; Gratuito per I bambini da 0 a 5 anni


Kominote Ayisyén

Haitian-American Apostolate• Chak dimanch, nou genyen lamès an Kreyol a 2h30PM, epi lames an fransè a, dènye dimanch chak mwa.• Chak samdi a 3hPM nan Lekòl pawas St. Brigid,Sr. Cécilia Duchesne, FDM, ap tann tout timoun kigen laj 6 lane pou rivé 12 lané nan fòmasyon ki ap fètpou yo.• Madam Joceline Charles okipe Jèn yo ki gen laj 13lane pou rive 18 lane. N’ap ankouraje tout paran yopou mennen timoun yo nan reyinyon, epi ankourajejèn yo tou pou vini patisipe.• N’ap fè tout fanmy yo konnen ke genyen “baptèm”chak twazyèm samedi nan mwa yo. Fòk nou pa bliyeke lè nap chwazi marenn ak parenn yo, fòk yo se katolik, epi fòk yo konnen vini legliz. Pou nou kapran randevou Sr.Cécilia rele li nan nimero sa yo 516334-0021, ext. 357 or 516 333-8795.• Chak samdi swa apati 7h PM nou genyen “lapriyèkarismatik” nan chapèl lekol St.Brigid la. Chakdezyèm samedi lapriyè karismatik la ak expozisyonSen sakreman fèt nan legliz a 8h30 PM. Nap tan noutout.• Pou tout aktivite pelerinaj yo ak lapriyè karismatikyo, rele Carismène Estimé nan nimero: 516 770 3248.• Tout moun ki genyen proje “marye”, “reprannlakominyon”, “konfime”, se pou yo rele Sr.Cécilianan nimero saa: 516 333 8795• Pa bliye ranpli “Census la”, nou tout ki ta renmenanregistre pou vini mamb nan kominote yo. N’apjwenn ti livrè saa le nou apènn rantre legliz la ak nanbiwo pawas. N’ap pran li, nap ranpli infomasyon yomande nou yo . Epi nap remetli bay secretè ki nanbiwo a. lap fè swivi tout bagay pou nou epi konsa napvini mamb nan parais la.• Chak premye samedi nan chak mwa, “asosye Monfoten” gen lames nan “Shrine Our lady ofIsland” , Eastport ak tout mamb yo a 2h PM. Toutfidèl yo invite tou. Nap tan nou tout. 13

Third Sunday of Lent C, 2019La vie sauvée par Jésus.Frères , Soeurs et ami (es) , les lectures de ce di-manche sont donc pour nous une invitation renou-velée à la confiance, même et surtout lorsque noustraversons des épreuves et que Dieu nous semblesilencieux. L’Evangile fait allusion à deux événe-ments tragiques d’ordre différent, qui ont causéplusieurs victimes: le massacre des galiléens etl’accident de la tour de siloe. Par rapport à la ques-tion qui lui a été posée, Jésus leur a donné deux di-rectives.La première est que Dieu n’est pas cruel, il ne sesert pas des événements pour punir, comme si “lesvictimes l’avaient bien mérite”…. Ensuite, que siles accidents où la violence sont toujours aveugles,il faut se tenir prêts… au cas où. Et la manière dese tenir prêts est sans doute de tout faire pour qu’ilsne se reproduisent plus: l’appel à la conversion de-vient un appel à agir sur les causes profondes de laviolence ou des accidents.Dieu nous donne aussi deux clés pour discerner laparabole du figuier:1) Il laisse toujours une deuxième chance .2) Il prend soin de chacun pour qu’il puisseporter du fruit à l’avenir.Ainsi, la patience et la sollicitude de Dieu nous sontdonnées, non pas pour nous encourager à la pa-resse, à la négligence, à l’insouciance, mais pourraviver notre espérance et nous permettre de porterdu fruit.Le Christ nous invite aujourd’hui à profiter dutemps qui nous est accordé, un temps précieux quiest un don de Dieu.En ce temps de carème, fertilisons notre vie par leJeûne, la partage et la prière et que le Seigneur mul-tiplie en nous les fruits de paix, d’unité et de mis-éricorde.


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Outreach40 CANS FOR LENTAsh Wedesday to Easter Sunday

Help Us Feed The HungryThe Knights of Columbus, Westbury Council1012, invites the parish family of St. Brigid to jointhem in their ~ “40 Day Lenten Sacrifice” ~ atraditional Lenten almsgiving, by donating 40non--perishable food items (1 per day/7 per week)to help stock up St. Brigid’s Food Pantry.

Non-perishable food items (canned soup notneeded) may be donated on a daily basis or onSundays following the Masses in the Church andSchool and left in the “40 Day Lenten Sacrifice”containers in the vestibules of St. Anthony Halland School Chapel and Church.

We are so grateful to our Knights who continuallyimmerse themselves in the care of “those who arein great need”.

Westbury Council 1012™ Joan

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

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OutreachThank You, Thank You . . ....To our Outreach Coordinators, Barbara Powelland Lupe Ibanez Ramirez (“The Well”) and Ximena Aravena (Food Pantry), Yanira Chacon(Casa Mary Johanna) and our Outreach volun-teers, who shared “time, talent and treasure” inpreparing our Lenten Soup Supper “2019”.

...To our parishioners who donated soups: Sr.Cecelia, from the Haitian Community, BonnieHealy, Mary Michelek, Donna Aravena and JoanEchausse and those who donated bread: Mau-reen Reid and Bob Bambino.

...To our beloved Father Ralph Sommer, Pastorof St. Bernard in Levittown, our guest speaker,who blest us with his caring Lenten reflection.“Thank you Father Ralph”!

...To John Allen, Arlene Clancy and Jim Garthwaite, the wonderful team of “Soup Sup-per” helpers who magnificently managed andhelped serve our guests.

...To our Saint Brigid/Our Lady of Hope 8thgraders and Student Council who lovingly welcomed and served our guests.

...To Susan Porteus for lovingly providing beautiful music for our Soup Supper Prayer Service--all through the years!

...To Harvest Diner, Majestic Diner, Mario’sPizzeria, Ginos, St. Brigid Deli, Venere and PolloEl Paisa, Maria’s Pastry, Galleria, Benny’s andToskana Pizzeria for delicious soups and breads

...To St. Brigid’s loving family and guests, 275of them, who supported our Soup Supper and celebrated “God’s Mercy” by donating food forParish Outreach’s Food Pantry, presently serving300+ families monthly.

...To all who were unable to attend, but lovinglyremembered Parish Outreach by a “sharing oftreasure.”

...To St. Brigid’s loving family, we are so gratefulfor your generosity to our Outreach Ministries andthose who “hunger and thirst”. May your Lent befilled with God’s love and mercy, as we pray forpeace in our hearts and peace in our world.

Please...Help us share the Easter joy of Our Lord’sResurrection with “those who are in greatneed.”

We are in need of easter candy in order toprovide a special treat for our Outreachfamilies. Easter candy may be brought toSt. Brigid’s Food Pantry (in the FatherSchaefer Outreach Center).

Thank you to so many in St. Brigid’s family who “reach out” to so many “whoare in great need” with loving mercy andgenerosity. We remember you in tenderthought and prayer!

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Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day.

- Pope Francis

Dear Friends:

During the special Lenten season, please allow me to share a special request with you. If you have never years, please

consider making this the year that you join with me and other members of our Parish family to make a donation to the 2019 Appeal.

As you may already be aware, 100% of all the money raised by this fund is restricted to the ministries and programs that serve more than 600,000 people each year, and our parish shares in the money raised to use for our own local needs.

These programs include services to people in need; affordable housing for senior citizens; people with disabilities and our veterans; respect life initiatives; and formation of our priests, deacons, lay leaders, and young people. These are just a few of the programs that help make our church and this Island a vibrant and wonderful place to live.

But to help ensure that we can always serve those who come to us for aid, support and spiritual guidance, we need help from you!

If 100 of our parishioners who have not supported us in the recent past made a $25 contribution this year think about how many more people we could help! If that amount is more than you can manage, consider $5 or $10. Every gift counts and makes a difference in the lives of others! THANK YOU!!

!Make checks payable to:

Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish __________________________________ Pledge: $_______

Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______

Address__________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________

To make a donation, you can also visit drvc.org/CMA or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296

Thank You!

Catholic Ministries Appeal


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Mass of Healing

Monday, March 25 Saint Catherine of Sienna: Sienna

Center 33 New Hyde Park Road

Franklin Square, NY, 11010

7:00pm Rosary/Confession

7:30pm Mass

Celebrated by: Fr. Charles Mangano Co-Celebrant: Fr. Tony Stanganelli

All are Welcome! COME & PRAY WITH US—WE ALL NEED HEALING!

Mass of Healing


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Rosary, Adoration, Stations of theCross, Daily Mass, Contemplation,Meditation, Quiet Time

FROM Pride, Lust, Envy, Gluttony,Wrath, Greed, Sloth TOHumility,Temperance, Charity, Diligence,Patience, Kindness, Chastity

Poor Box, Special Donation to theChurch, Catholic Relief Services,Catholic Charities, Other Charities

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Young People Needed as Altar Servers and Family Mass Junior Lectors!!!All young people, fifth grade through high school, are invited to serve as altar servers at all our Massesor as Junior Lectors at the 10:00 Family Mass.

All who are interested, please complete the following and leave it at the parish office for Deacon Darrellor e-mail the information to [email protected]

Training for new servers will begin Wednesday, March 27th, from 6 to 7 pm in the church.

Name______________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________

Grade__________

Phone #______________________________________

Parent's E-Mail Address________________________________________________________

Altar Servers & Junior Lectors Needed

Parish Students Receive Honors

The following students from our parish attending Our Lady of Mercy Academy have ex-hibited academic excellence for the Second Quarter marking period: Katrina Gutierrezand Collen Loughran.

We are so proud of both of you!


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Noteworthy HappeningsWorldwide Marriage Encounter Is your marriage bear-ing fruit? Don’t wait until it is too late; make time foryour marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage En-counter Weekend. The next Weekends are Apr 26-28,2019 in Huntington, NY and Jun 28-30, 2019 in Hunt-ington, NY. For more information, call John & ToniTorio at 877-697-9963 or visit them atwww.menyli.org/.

Retrouvaille Weekend You Can Help Heal Your Marriage. Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated orangry with each other? Do you argue or have you juststopped talking to each other? Does talking about itonly make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couplesthrough difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwideexperiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. Forconfidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend thatbegins on Friday, March 29-31, 2019, please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly andconfidentially to a couple from Long Island/MetroRetrouvaille who can help. Location:Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY440 West Neck RoadHuntington, NY 11743

Reunion The 1969 graduating class of Bishop ReillyHS, Fresh Meadows, NY, is holding a 50 year reunion. If you are a member of this class, or knowsomeone who is a member of the class, please contactthe committee at [email protected].

Super Bonanza Winners This Week’s Collection

Weekend Collection: 3/16- 3/17: $18,629Church In need: 3/10: $1,188

Average Automated Giving Each Week: $3,415Many thanks to all who share

their financial resources for the mission ofJesus here at St. Brigid!

3/17 Linda Cusati $303/18 B.L. Horan $303/19 Andrea Pelc $303/20 Jean Bowie $303/21 Alexandra Cavallaro $303/22 Frank Kromer $303/23 Irene Spoegler $30

Sports Clinics at St. Mary’s High SchoolLacrosse Free Clinic, open to all boys in grades5-8: Saturday,, April 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 amwith Coach Matt Panetta.Soccer Free Clinic open to all girls and boys ingrades 5-8, Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 am to12:00 pm with Coach Alex Fridman and GuestCoach Kevin Walsh.

Military Bridge Sunday April 7th at 1:30 pm inMsgr. Tarrant Hall in the St. Ignatious OldSchool on East Nicolai Street, Hicksville, NY.The Hall is handicapped accessible. Walk-insare welcome. No experience is necessary toplay! Everyone goes home with a prize! Costis $10 per person. Cake & coffee/tea are included. For more information call Margaretat 516-822-6087. Join us for an afternoon offun.

Let’s Reunite Calling ALL classmates that attended St. Anthony of Padua School in E.Northport from 1958-1992. School ReunionOctober 12, 2019 in the school auditorium.Join us for a fun filled evening! Renew oldfriendships, reminisce about the past. For moreinformation contact the reunion committee:[email protected] on Facebook: Saintanthony ReunionLet’s fill the auditorum with laughter and noise!Don’t miss out!

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