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Church of the Holy Spirit16 South Sixth Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 354-0359
December 17, 2017 - Third Sunday of Advent
The above picture is a sampling of gifts for the needy in the New Hyde Park area, purchased and donated by you, our parishioners, If you have participated in this by
purchasing a gift from one of our GIVING TREES, you have made someone’s Christmas happier! If you were not able to participate in this, please say a prayer for those in
need. The prayers count!
A huge “thank you” to Regina and Tom Friel and their social ministry team! The saints among us!
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Your Gifts to God’s People
As you can see from today’s front cover of the bulletin, the good people of Holy Spirit parish respond to God by serving the least of His sisters and brothers. This is really what Christmas is all about! The cover is a picture of the gifts our parishioners purchased, picked from the giving tree, as Christmas gifts to our local neighbors in need. True generosity is not when we give from our surplus but when we give from our heart. This is exactly what we have done as a parish as we give back to God’s people what belongs to God. I thank you as a friend and as your pastor but the true thanks come from God for helping His children. May God Bless all of you!
Gifts of Service
At Holy Spirit parish, just like any other parish, the people of the parish work as God’s arms, legs, hands and feet. God blesses us with so much and we are called to share these gifts with each other, and in many cases with people we may never meet. In fact, authentic generosity is when we give not expecting anything back in return. Our Church, and parish, is filled with so many good people. You make the building a Church, you make the parish a family. Thanks for all you do!
A Special Thank You
We have a group of men in our parish who have gone above and beyond giving their time to Holy Spirit parish during my time here. This group is strictly volunteers and have, literally, saved the parish thousands of dollars (I am estimating over $35,000 – and this is not an exaggeration). Although they do not know I am acknowledging them, this is something I want to do. They are: Joe Walsh, Bill O’Neill, Joe McCartan, Gerry Fruddan, Mario Scandura and Tom Deegan.
Christmas
Jesus was born on Christmas day to change the world. – “Christmas has become the feast of gifts in imitation of God who has given himself to us. Let us allow our heart, our soul, and our mind to be touched by this fact!” (Pope Benedict XVI).
Fr. Grieco
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DEACON LACHLAN
While we may be familiar with the Christmas carol, ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ ….. a good question for us to ask is…… When…. and what, are the Twelve Days of Christmas? Well, the twelve days are the days from Christmas until Epiphany on January 6th. During this entire period the Christmas season should still be celebrated by Catholics, with each day being the feast day of some of our greatest saints. Today most of us think that the Christmas season begins the day after Thanksgiving and ends on December 26th.
During and after the Reformation, Catholics in England were unable to practice their faith openly, and the celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmas was absorbed into the popular secular culture. However rather than being a time for spiritual growth, it became a time for giving gifts, partying, everything but what it originally was ……..wait a minute…..does this sound familiar? There was even a popular song…similar to the Twelve Days of Christmas we sing today…which celebrated the partying and gift giving, but made absolutely no mention of God or the reason for the celebrations. (By the way…having parties and giving gifts are great things to do at this time of year…..but we must remember why we do so.) The Catholics in England who remained true to their faith used this popular song as a means of catechizing their children….something they were forbidden to do openly. This was how they did it.
We know how the song opens….On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me……
A partridge in a pear tree…Jesus Christ (a partridge will sacrifice its life to save its young!)
Two turtle doves…..the Old and New Testaments
Three French hens…. Faith, Hope and Charity
Four calling birds……the Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Five golden rings……first five books of the Old Testament….. The Pentateuch… which describe man’s fall into sin and the great love of God in sending a Savior
Six geese a laying…..the six days of creation
Seven swans a swimming……the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
Eight maids a milking……the Eight Beatitudes
Nine ladies dancing……the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit (there are twelve but some are similar)
Ten lords a leaping……the Ten Commandments
Eleven pipers piping….the eleven faithful Apostles
Twelve drummers drumming….the twelve points of belief in the Apostles Creed.
While we Catholics today are not told officially that we cannot practice our faith openly, there are many subtle and some not so subtle obstacles being placed in our way….usually under the guise of ‘it may offend someone’. It’s a sad reflection on our society that the peaceful practice of faith……. should be considered by some to be……… ‘offensive’.
May almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil, and lead us into everlasting life. Amen.
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Christmas Mass ScheduleDecember 23rd and 24th (Fourth Sunday in Advent)Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am; 9:30am; 11am and 12:30pm
Sunday 24th Christmas Eve 4pm (Family Mass) 6:15pm 9:30pm Christmas Concert 10pm (Adult Choir)
Christmas Day 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm
Christmas CardsPlease send a Christmas card to the parish so we can include you and your family in our parish Christmas Hall of Fame. We don’t want your family to be left out. Parishioners of all ages are welcome.
We will hang these cards in the hallway as you enter the 6th Street entrance of the Church.
Cards may be sent or brought to the Rectory to the attention of Fr. Grieco, but address it “Dear parishioners of Holy Spirit parish.”
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR: HIS EXCELLENCY, BISHOP JOHN BARRES
AND AUXILIARY BISHOP ROBERT BRENNAN
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Jola Griffen, Chris Hanat, Genevieve Early, Ninabeth Palces, Vincent Sauchelli, Florence Krupski, Marie Lappin,
Michael McGovern, Maria Celena DaCosta, Josephine Cassese, Emelia Arroyo, Joe and Flo Grimm, Eileen Hammond, Doug Wilson, Janet Rossano, Baby Chase, Patty Scorcia, Frank Sequino,
Lauren Singer, Antoinette Biddick, Chisalo FamilyMartha Brobmann, Marylin Deeken
THIS WEEK’S GIFTS AND CANDLES
This week the Candlesare in loving memory of
Catherine & Joseph BudionFrom Joseph Budion & Family
This week the Bread & Wine are in loving memory of
Catherine & Joseph BudionFrom Joseph Budion & Family
LET US PRAY
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO OUR TROOPS!!!!Please remember to pray for our men and women in all branches of our military (and their families). These are good people, many of whom are away
from home protecting our country.
May they be filled with all of God’s blessings.
God Bless America!
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FAMILY MASS LECTOR SCHEDULE
December 17
Intro: Larissa Scandura1st: Jasmine Garnica2nd: Ally PetriccaPetitions: Kaitlyn O’Brien
9:30 AM December 24
Intri: Jasmine Garnica1st: Allison Marzano2nd: Greg MarzanoPetitions: Sean Andrade
4:00 PMDecember 24 - Christmas Eve
Intro: Michelle Wisnewski1st: Andrew Canese2nd: Hailey MikowskiPetitions: Ally Petricca
FAMILY MASS Sunday,
December 10, 2017
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REMEMBER THE GIVING TREESDuring the season of Advent, the Social Ministry Office sponsors Giving trees. You are invited to take one or more ornaments. It’s not too late to take an ornament, as we distribute the gifts to the families the week before Christmas. Please attach the labeled ornament to a new gift. Each ornament is marked with a number for a specific person of a family. Please do not change the gift or the size. If you are giving a store certificate, please be sure the DOLLAR AMOUNT is on the card.
If you wish to give a monetary donation to assist a family, please use the form below.
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SHARE-A-GIFT: SPECIFIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEEnclosed is a check for $ to be used for a family.
Donor Name Telephone #
Address
PRO LIFE NEWSDon’t Forget Your Baby Bottle!
On the weekend of January 6th & 7th, the Holy Spirit Pro-Life Committee will be hosting a Baby Bottle
Fundraiser to benefit The Life Center of Long Island. The Life Center is a crisis pregnancy center that
counsels women and men who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Did you know that they provide: free pregnancy tests ,maternity housing with eligibility requirements, medical care, referrals, cribs, car seats,
diapers and ALL other baby items that are needed? We are asking that you pick up a baby bottle and fill it with your change. Most importantly, we are asking you to
recite the prayer on the bottle. The prayer attached to the bottle will enable the counselors at The Life Center to say just the right words a mother or father may need to hear. It especially opens a mother’s heart to accept the truth. We believe these prayers lead abortion-minded
women to call The Life Center in the first place..
** Please return the bottles on January 27th & 28th **
The Banns of Marriage are posted
FIRST TIME
Charles Valicentiand
Meaghan Lucas
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PASTORAL STAFF
Rev Frank Grieco, Pastor Ext. 116E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Lachlan Cameron Ext. 112E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Douglas Ferreiro Ext. 171E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon John J. Hogan Ext. 132E-mail:[email protected]
Religious Education Ext. 132E-mail: [email protected]
Music Director: Mary Bolan Ext. 176
Bulletin - Anna Rose ReganE-mail: [email protected]
Parish Social Ministry Tom Friel, Director Ext. 138E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.holyspiritnhp.comCoordinator: May O’Boyle DeeganE-mail: [email protected]
Rectory Office Ext. 117Phone: 516-354-0359Fax : 516-354-2611
Rectory Hours:Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pmFriday: ClosedSaturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Religious Education Office Hours:Tuesdays: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmThursdays: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Church Hours:Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 8:00 pmSaturday: 7:00 am - 6:15 pmSunday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Emergency call (516) 880-2936
SOCIAL MINISTRY
The needs of the Social Ministry Pantry are:White Rice, Jelly and Toothpaste.
Please be sure to check the expiration dates on your food donations. We cannot
distribute expired food to the needy.
Again, thank you for your generosity.
50 / 50 CLUBAre you looking for a Christmas gift? Consider giving the gift of a membership in our Holy Spirit 50-50 Club. For less than $10 a month a member gets a chance to win between $600 and $800. Each month for a full
year they have this chance to win.
The subscription is $100 for the year. If you wish to join put the name of the recipient, their address, phone number and email on a piece of paper. Then enclose your check with the information in an envelope. You may mail it to the Holy Spirit 50-50 Club, 16 So. 6th St., New Hyde Park, NY 11040 or place it in the weekly collection basket clearly marked for the 50-50 Club.
Any questions, feel free to call Rich or Maureen at 516 248-2820 or email [email protected].
Monday, December 18, 201712:15 PM Tops7:15 PM AA Meeting
Tuesday, December 19, 201710:00 AM Legion of Mary7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 20176:30 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Group7:15 PM AA Meeting Caf7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
Friday, December 22, 20173:00 PM Rosary and Divine Mercy
Saturday, December 23, 20177:00 AM AA Meeting 3:45 PM Confessions Sunday, December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve
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PARISH OFFERINGThe collection for last week, Sunday, December 10, 2017 was $10,774.
Your kindhearted generosity to Holy Spirit Church is very much appreciated.
SATURDAY December 16th - Vigil5:00PM Dorothy Prisco
SUNDAY December 17th - Third Sunday of Advent 8:00AM Juan Santiago9:30AM Parishioners of Holy Spirit11:00AM Catherine & Joseph Budion12:30PM Edward James Reilly
MONDAY December 18th - Advent Weekday8:30AM Purgatorial
TUESDAY December 19th - Advent Weekday8:30AM Emma, Joseph & Helen Razzano
WEDNESDAY December 20th - Advent Weekday8:30 AM Rae, Charles & Michael Caputo
THURSDAY December 21st - Advent Weekday8:30 AM Giarratano and Razzano Families
FRIDAY December 22nd - Advent Weekday8:30 AM Rita & Thurlau Childs
SATURDAY December 23rd - Advent Weekday8:30AM Mary T. Lambi Terrance Laughlin Joyce McCabe
SATURDAY December 23rd - Vigil5:00PM Raymond Bickhardt
SUNDAY December 24th - Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Joe Attanasio 9:30 AM Eileen Grady11:00 AM Parishioners of Holy Spirit12:30 PM Mr. Frank Grieco
Christmas Eve4:00 PM Thomas Lavin6:30 PM Dominick & Isabelle Romano10:00 PM Valerie Ann D’Avino & Brennan Smith
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