1 DECEMBER 12, 2021 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021 Matthew 21:23-27 St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr 8:30am St. Lucy Larry Longua (Living-80th Birthday) 12:10pm John Burke (Anniversary) John Carroll Thomas John Longua (1 Month Anniversary) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 Matthew 21:28-32 St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church 8:30am Private Intention 12:10pm Julia Troiano WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 Luke 7:18b-23 12:10pm John Evangelista & Anthony Scotto, Sr. 7:30pm Private Intention THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021 Luke 7:24-30 8:30am Private Intention 12:10pm Maria Kirkham Milagros Valentin FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Matthew 1:1-17 8:30am Private Intention 12:10pm Mary Maini SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 Matthew 1:18-25 8:30am Private Intention 5:00pm Rene & Eric Mata SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021 Luke 1:39-45 7:45am Anna & Michael Apollo 9:00am Parishioners of Holy Name of Mary Peter Ryan Victoria Alvarez DeMoya Angelique R. Dwight Joanne Marracello (Living-Birthday Blessings) 11:00am Eileen Camilleri Rosario Parrino Michael Druckenbroad 1:00pm MFCC-St. Joseph Marcos Antonio Giron (1st Anniversary) In Thanksgiving for Favors Received Readings for Fourth Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18a The time for joy is here, because God is in our midst with power to save. Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Sing with joy and gladness, for in the presence of the Holy One, we have nothing to fear. 2nd Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice always, and have no anxiety, for the Lord is near. Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 What should we do? Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. FOCUS: Christian communities are called to share in joy. The interaction between Mary and Elizabeth can teach us about Christian community. The women share in the joy of being a part of God’s plan. Likewise, Christians can draw together to celebrate with one another, as well as to support one another. Music for Fourth Sunday of Advent Entrance Song: #581 Soon and Very Soon Presentation of the Gifts: #24 People Look East Communion Song: #598 Christ Be Our Light Concluding Song: #20 O Come, O Come Emmanuel Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. Alleluia! Next Sunday’s Liturgy-Dec. 19 Saturday, December 18 5:00 pm Fr. Edmund Ani Sunday, December 19 7:45 am Fr. Edmund Ani 9:00 am Fr. Edmund Ani 11:00 am Fr. David Regan 1:00 pm Fr. Jose Tenas Presider Schedule for Masses Presider Subject To change Mass Intentions Blessed Anthony Grassi (1592-1671) Priest; Feast Day: December 18 “The more humble a man is, the better he knows himself, and therefore, the better he knows God. The more he knows God, the better he loves Him...thus by humility, he obtains more charity and by having more charity, he obtains more humility.”
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DECEMBER 12, 2021 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021 Matthew 21:23-27
St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr
8:30am St. Lucy
Larry Longua (Living-80th Birthday)
12:10pm John Burke (Anniversary)
John Carroll
Thomas John Longua (1 Month Anniversary)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 Matthew 21:28-32
St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church
8:30am Private Intention 12:10pm Julia Troiano
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 Luke 7:18b-23
12:10pm John Evangelista & Anthony Scotto, Sr.
7:30pm Private Intention
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021 Luke 7:24-30
8:30am Private Intention
12:10pm Maria Kirkham
Milagros Valentin
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Matthew 1:1-17
8:30am Private Intention 12:10pm Mary Maini
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 Matthew 1:18-25
8:30am Private Intention
5:00pm Rene & Eric Mata
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021 Luke 1:39-45
7:45am Anna & Michael Apollo
9:00am Parishioners of Holy Name of Mary
Peter Ryan
Victoria Alvarez DeMoya
Angelique R. Dwight
Joanne Marracello (Living-Birthday Blessings)
11:00am Eileen Camilleri
Rosario Parrino
Michael Druckenbroad
1:00pm MFCC-St. Joseph
Marcos Antonio Giron (1st Anniversary)
In Thanksgiving for Favors Received
Readings for Fourth Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18a The time for joy is
here, because God is in our midst with power to save.
Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Sing with joy and gladness, for in
the presence of the Holy One, we have nothing to fear.
2nd Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice always, and
have no anxiety, for the Lord is near.
Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 What should we do? Do justice,
love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
FOCUS: Christian communities are called to share in joy.
The interaction between Mary and Elizabeth can teach us
about Christian community. The women share in the joy
of being a part of God’s plan. Likewise, Christians can
draw together to celebrate with one another, as well as to
support one another.
Music for Fourth Sunday of Advent Entrance Song: #581 Soon and Very Soon
Presentation of the Gifts: #24 People Look East
Communion Song: #598 Christ Be Our Light
Concluding Song: #20 O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. Alleluia!
Next Sunday’s Liturgy-Dec. 19
Saturday, December 18
5:00 pm Fr. Edmund Ani
Sunday, December 19
7:45 am Fr. Edmund Ani
9:00 am Fr. Edmund Ani
11:00 am Fr. David Regan
1:00 pm Fr. Jose Tenas
Presider Schedule for Masses
Presider Subject
To change
Mass Intentions
Blessed Anthony Grassi (1592-1671)
Priest; Feast Day: December 18
“The more humble a man is, the
better he knows himself, and
therefore, the better he knows
God. The more he knows God,
the better he loves Him...thus by
humility, he obtains more charity
and by having more charity, he
obtains more humility.”
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Dear Parishioners,
Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared in Mexico as the pregnant
Mother of God to St. Juan Diego, on December 9, 10, and
12, 1531. She left a Miraculous Image of her appearance on
his cactus fiber tilma, which still exists today for all to see in
the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Our Lady came to offer faith, hope and consolation to the
oppressed people of Mexico. She put an end to the bloody
human sacrifice of the Aztecs and converted ten million na-
tives in the next 10 years!
Analyzing the Tilma
The Image of Our Lady is actually an Aztec Pictograph that
was read and interpreted as such.
THE LADY STOOD IN FRONT OF THE SUN: She was greater
than their dreaded sun-god "Huitzilopochtli".
HER FOOT RESTED ON THE CRESCENT MOON: She had
clearly vanquished their foremost deity, the feather serpent
"Quetzalcoatl."
THE STARS STREWN ACROSS THE MANTLE: She was greater
than the stars of heaven that they worshipped. She was a
virgin and the Queen of the heavens for Virgo rests over her
womb and the northern crown upon her head. She appeared
on December 12, 1531 for the stars that she wore are the
constellation of stars that appeared in the sky that day!
THE BLUE-GREEN HUE OF HER MANTLE: She was a Queen
for she wears the color of royalty.
THE BLACK CROSS ON THE BROOCH AT HER NECK: Her God
was that of the Spanish Missionaries, Jesus Christ her son.
THE BLACK BELT: She was with child for she wore the Aztec
Maternity Belt.
THE FOUR-PETAL FLOWER OVER THE WOMB: She was the
"Mother of God." The flower was a special symbol of life,
movement and deity-the center of the universe.
HER HANDS ARE JOINED IN PRAYER: She was not God but
clearly there was one greater than Her and she pointed her
finger to the cross on her brooch.
THE DESIGN ON HER ROSE COLORED GARMENT: She is the
"Queen of the Earth" for she is wearing a map of Mexico
telling the Indians exactly where the apparition took place.
And then there's what Modern Science
has to say about the tilma:
The image shows no sign of deterioration after 450 years!
The tilma or cloak of Juan Diego on which the image of Our
Lady has been imprinted, is a coarse fabric made from the
threads of the maguey cactus. This fiber disintegrates within
20-60 years!
There is no under sketch, no sizing and no protective over-
varnish on the image. Microscopic examination revealed
that there were no brush strokes.
The image seems to increase in size and change colors due
to an unknown property of the surface and substance of
which it is made. According to Kodak of Mexico, the image
is smooth and feels like a modern day photograph.
(Produced 300 years before the invention of photography.)
Several images can be seen reflected in the eyes of the
Virgin. It is believed to be the images of Juan Diego, Bishop
Juan de Zummaraga, Juan Gonzales-the interpreter and
others.
The stars on Our Lady's Mantle coincide with the
constellation in the sky on December 12, 1531. All who
have scientifically examined the image of Our Lady over the
centuries confess that its properties are absolutely unique
and so inexplicable in human terms that the image can only
be supernatural!
Fr. Regan
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
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O come, O come, Emmanuel. You are God with us, giver of freedom. Help us to accept
the forgiveness You offer and to extend this gift to others so that they may know You too.
SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION
Every Saturday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (excluding Christmas Day)
December 11 & December 18 - After 5:00 PM Mass
December 12 & December 19 - After all Masses
Confession in Spanish-December 12 & December 19
Before the 1:00 PM Mass
MASS SCHEDULE
Friday, December 24, 2021-Christmas Eve
4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM (Spanish Mass)
Midnight Mass
Carols with the Choir - 11:30 AM
Saturday, December 25, 2021-Christmas Day
7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM (Spanish Mass) 5:00 PM (Feast of the Holy Family)
Friday, December 31, 2021-New Year’s Eve
5:00 PM
Saturday, January 1, 2022-New Year’s Day
Solemnity of Mary (Not a Holy Day of Obligation) 8:30 AM, 12:10 PM (Spanish Mass)
5:00 PM (Epiphany of the Lord)
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Presentation on the Significance of
Charles Dickens,
“A Christmas Carol” with Fr. David Regan
on Wednesday, December 15
8 PM in the Church
Come and explore the social issues of his time, the reasons
why he wrote it, his depth of spiritual insight and
psychological points from the narrative.
Due to the Pandemic, we have not been able to gather as a parish family… until now! All are invited to be a part of a fun-filled evening on...
Saturday, December 18, 2021
at 7:00 PM in the church
We will begin with a prayer, then “a Caroling we will go”
around the neighborhood! We will return to the school gym for
food, beverages, fellowship, piñatas & more!
You will not want to miss this event!
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In the past, our parish has collected collects gifts for people in need in our community. These gifts were carefully sorted and distributed by a huge number of Volunteers in the weeks before Christmas. Those who received the gifts were always so very grateful and we were humbled by their expressions of THANKS. This year again, because of COVID, we needed to make a change in our Christmas Gifts Program. Since we cannot maintain social distancing and other safety precautions in the sorting and distribution process, we decided to request gift cards from our parishioners. These gift cards will be given to our clients in time for them to shop for Christmas. Though GIFT CARDS may not seem very personal, they allow for a safe distribution and our clients will be able to make choices that will be the best for them. We hope that many of our parishioners will consider helping us by getting GIFT CARDS in ANY DENOMINATION. The most helpful stores are Target, Walmart, Old Navy and the Children’s Place. If you wish to participate in our gift program, please do the following: 1. Purchase the gift cards 2. Put them in an envelope or a box and write PARISH OUTREACH on the front 3. Return them to: - Parish Outreach, Monday – Friday from 10am-5pm. - the Parish Rectory Office - the box in front of the “CRY ROOM”
***Please do not leave loose gift cards anywhere around the church! For more information, please call, the Parish Outreach Office at 516-825-0177.
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DIOCESAN COLLECTION for RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT
During the weekend of December 11th and 12th, the
Diocese of Rockville Centre will participate in the
annual National Religious Retirement Annual Collection
for senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests.
Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order
priests ministered for years for little or no pay. Their
sacrifices now leave their religious communities without
adequate retirement savings. Your gift to the collection
for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to provide
medications, nursing care, and more for tens of
thousands of elderly religious. Please continue to
support this worthy collection of behalf of the religious
men and women who have devoted their lives to serving
us. It is most appreciated.
BANNS of MARRIAGE
Second Time: Cecile Nicole Brathwaite &
Kenyatta Gadsden
BLOOD DRIVE-BAHA’I CENTER
As you might be aware, the pandemic has affected the
ability of the New York Blood Center to obtain sufficient
blood donors for the current needs. For this reason, the
folks at the Baha'i Center, in cooperation with the
New York Blood Center, will be hosting a Blood Drive on
Tuesday, December 28 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Baha'i
Center, 11 W. Jamaica Avenue, Valley Stream. All those
who are able to donate are encouraged to do so. If you
have questions, please call: 631-258-3571. To sched-
ule an appointment to donate, call (800) 933-2566.
Please consider giving the gift of life.
LIFE CENTER of LONG ISLAND
We are in desperate need of Gently Used and New Winter
Clothes for Boys and Girls in all sizes. Please consider
donating today! Our three centers in Hempstead,
Massapequa, and Deer Park, and our new center open-
ing soon in Smithtown will all gladly take donations.
If you cannot travel, please contact us, and we can
schedule a driver to pick up your donations. Thank you
so much for all of the time, talent, and treasure you give
us in our shared mission of protecting and cherishing
every life, from the womb through eternity. Please call;
516-798-8746 or go to: www.lifecenterli.org
In today's Gospel reading, the crowds ask John the Baptist for
specifics. What evidence of repentance is required? John
replies by naming concrete actions: crowds should share their
food and cloaks; tax collectors should be just; soldiers should
act fairly. The concern for justice is a hallmark of Luke's
Gospel.
When the crowd begins to wonder if John the Baptist might be
the Messiah, John interprets his baptism and makes it clear
that his ministry is in preparation for the Messiah. John the
Baptist knows his place and role in God's plan of salvation. By
encouraging the crowd to act similarly in accordance with
their stations in life, John's teaching suggests that each
person has a role to play in God's salvation. It is the great
mystery of our salvation that God permits and even asks for
human cooperation in his divine plans.
The third Sunday of Advent is also called Gaudete Sunday.
Gaudete is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” This name is
taken from the entrance antiphon for Sunday's Mass, which is
also echoed in today's second reading from the Paul's letter
to the Philippians. Some people mark this Sunday by lighting
a pink candle instead of a purple one on their Advent wreath.
It is a reminder that the Advent season is a season of joy
because our salvation is already at hand.
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Would you like to pray the Rosary
with fellow parishioners
during the Advent Season?
Together, we can create
a prayerful gift for the Lord.
Join us as we pray the Rosary
via Zoom on the following dates:
Monday, December 13 at 7:30pm
Monday, December 20 at 7:30pm
Meeting ID: 245 533 5589
Passcode: Rosary
Financial Information
Weekly budget amount to meet parish expenses
Weekly offering of December 5, 2021
Faith Direct (average of weekly donation)
TOTAL of weekly offering & Faith Direct
Surplus
Thank you for your support of our parish!
$13,882
$13,259
$ 1,936
$15,195
$ 1,312
Msgr. Mulligan Memorial
There are many available dates to remember a loved one with
the Msgr. Mulligan Memorial of Bread & Wine, Candles, or Flowers. These intentions begin on a Sunday and end on
the following Saturday. Your loved one will be remembered at
every Mass throughout the week. Please stop in at the Parish
Office if you would like to schedule your special intention. Bread & Wine or Candles = $50.00; Flowers = $125.00
Bread & Wine, Candles
or Flowers
In Memory of Your Loved One
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
“Can you not spare one hour for me?” You are invited to pray in front of the
Blessed Sacrament every Thursday
following the 12:10pm Mass, until 6pm.
and every Saturday from 7pm - 8pm.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
It is a great honor and privilege to serve at the Altar of
our Lord and therefore your participation as an Altar
Server is special. When you serve the priests and
deacons, you serve the people of God, and above all,
you serve Christ. As an Altar Server, you are involved in
the holiest and most sacred event in our tradition of
Catholic worship. Other than priests and deacons,
no one else is allowed to so closely play a part in the