Trusting in God's love & concern, we have been asked to pray throughout the week for: Known to be hospitalized, ill or homebound: Jim Justus, Zulema Avis, John Hackeling, Al Harris, David Brick- man, Kristin Sommer, Stella Power, Genie Austin, Linda Nagel, Dora Wharmby, Julie Muster, Evelyn Lopopolo, Michael Broder- ick, Kristen Saitta, Wilson Valentin, Deacon Donald Matthews, William Wharmby, Joe Heberlein, Eric Thorsen, Tom Gallo, Stacey Parker, Pete Hackett, DiCerbo-O’Connor, Joann Smith- Deitz, Kayla Walsh, Vincent Cannuscio, Joanne Ristau, Gina Munsey, Nikki Miranda, Helmut Beutel, Diana Cruz, John Furka, Rev. Mitch Maybury, Linda Schiede, Giselle Hubbert, George Maurer, Sr., Tom Barritt, Frank Lewitsch, Edith Wilckens, Harold Talbot, Linda Gallo, Ashley Quiambao, Lee Baldwin, Lidia Co- hen, Marty Kelly, Kathy Abrescia, Max Figueredo, Drew Gallo, Laura, Sue, Debra Monaco, Walter Petersen, Dot Fullert, Dominick, Abigail Ward, Maria Gramlich, Eleanor Bienenstein, Robert Bryers, Maureen Reddy, Andrea Smith, Nancy Locke, Louise Molendorf, “Mom” Capone, Fred Mueller, Bob Gfererer, Barbara Darabasht, Kerry Copeland, Alyson Bruu Those who mourn the passing of: Helen Witkowski, Edward O’Neill, Gigi Weadock, Mageret Tyrell, Doris Steimer, Frank Accardi, Alma Kalt, Rev. John Sluyter, Mar- jorie Deitz, Helen Hayes, Herbert Howell, Dylan Fatone, Norman Hall, Paul Lynam Please let us know if you have a name to add to our prayer list. Also, please let us know when someone can be taken off the list, so that we can celebrate their recovery. Unless we hear otherwise, names will remain on the prayer list for a couple of months. Thank you. The Herald February, 2020 All the news that’s fit to print … on one page. Nonprofit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Massapequa Park, NY 11762 PERMIT #17 DATED MATERIAL 20 Clark Blvd., Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Return Service Requested Place Label HERE Healthy & Happy Hearts February is a time of year we often associate with hearts. The main reason is that Valentine’s Day is on February 14, so many people are busy making and giving cards and candy to their friends and family. Many heart health organizations also choose February as Heart Health Month, encouraging people to exercise and eat smart. Here are some activities, recipes, and exercises you can try. You’ll learn more about your heart and find fun ways to share God’s love with the people around you. Play and Stay Healthy! Heart experts tell us that it’s important to be physically active for 60 minutes each day. Do whatever you choose; just keep moving until you breathe hard or break a sweat. Here are five things you will notice if you are active each day. 1. More zzzs: When you’re active during the day, you’ll sleep bet- ter at night. Your body can send the “I am tired” message in- stead of the “I am still awake” message when you are going to bed. 2. Big grin: Physical activity can make you feel better and give you extra energy. Exercise releases chemicals in your body that will boost your energy all day long. You won’t need energy drinks to get moving! 3. Brain power: Before you start your homework, try 20 minutes of exercise to improve your concentration. You might also keep a basketball or jump rope by your desk for a quick break to re- gain focus. 4. Make new friends: Active play is a great way to bond with your friends and to even make new ones. Join a community sports team or organize your friends for an after-school game. 5. Stretch yourself: Stretching every day – especially before and after exercise – can help improve your balance. Flexibility helps coordination, athletic performance, and prevents sports inju- ries. - from “Editor’s Clipsheets” Horseshoes & Hand Grenades When I was growing up, whenever we’d have to admit that something was less-than-perfect but “close,” I remember my parents always re- sponding by saying, “close only counts in horseshoes and hand gre- nades” (it may be an Iowa-thing). We weren't a big horseshoe playing family, and we didn’t have any hand grenades in the house, but I under- stood their point, and that expression has been stuck in my mind ever since. But all these years later, I think I’m ready to add something to that list for when “close” counts: “Close” counts when it’s about cel- ebrating the life of a community over good food and fellowship. You see, on Saturday, March 7 th , we’re having a “Feast of St. David’s Irish Night” with corned beef & cabbage and Irish music & entertainment. Yes, there really was a St. David who lived in the 6 th Century, and to celebrate his “Feast Day” gives us a chance to celebrate the life of this community which bears his name. So, it’s not a St. Patrick’s Day party, … but St. David was a saint, too, so we’re close. And officially, St. David’s feast day is recognized to be March 1 st , but due to some scheduling issues, we had to bump our celebration to March 7 th . So it’s not the exact day, but it’s close. And actually, St. David was Welsh and is the patron saint of Wales. So he wasn’t really Irish, … but it’s a part of the same United Kingdom, and we’re not really sure what Welsh food is like, so we’re going with Irish. We’re close. So, to recap, historically, chronologically, & culturally, we’re less-than- perfect, but we’re close. And I think when it comes to celebrating our life together here at St. David’s over good food and fellowship … “close” counts. - Pastor Micah