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Phone: (516) 785– 0054 Fax(516) 221-7789 stbarnabasny.org St. Barnabas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Baptisms: Saturdays at 11:30 AM & Sunday at 1:30 PM (when the Church is available). Confessions: Holy Family Chapel Weekdays: Following 9:00 AM Mass Saturday : 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Sunday: 8:15 AM – 8:45AM Anointing of the Sick: Celebrated on the fourth Saturday of the month after 8:00 AM Mass. Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact the Rectory for Information. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Principal - Ms. Leeann Graziose (516) 785-5709 Christian Formation Mrs. Marjorie Lampert (516) 785-0130 Social Ministry Mrs. Alice Witt (516) 785-6243 Music Ministry Mr. William R. Dione Business & Personnel Mr. John G. Nappi MASS TIMES Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM & 9:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM Upper (and lower church without music) Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM Church Hours: Open daily unl 7:00 PM Sundays unl 6:00 PM Rectory Hours: Mon. - Thurs: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Sat. & Sun: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Priest Emergency (516) 590-9981 Maintenance & Security Cell: (516) 808-5491 February 21, 2021 THE SALVATION OF SOULS IS THE SUPREME LAW OUR PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Pastor ext. 115 Rev. Michael Ngoka, CM, Associate Pastor ext. 118 Rev. Shaju Devassy, Associate Pastor ext. 119 Rev. Sean Magaldi, In Residence 2320 Bedford Ave, Bellmore NY 11710

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Phone: (516) 785– 0054 Fax(516) 221-7789 stbarnabasny.org

St. Barnabas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

Baptisms:

Saturdays at 11:30 AM &

Sunday at 1:30 PM

(when the Church is

available).

Confessions:

Holy Family Chapel

Weekdays:

Following 9:00 AM Mass

Saturday :

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Sunday: 8:15 AM – 8:45AM

Anointing of the Sick:

Celebrated on the fourth

Saturday of the month

after 8:00 AM Mass.

Sacrament of Matrimony:

Contact the Rectory for

Information.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

School

Principal -

Ms. Leeann Graziose

(516) 785-5709

Christian Formation

Mrs. Marjorie Lampert

(516) 785-0130

Social Ministry

Mrs. Alice Witt

(516) 785-6243

Music Ministry

Mr. William R. Dione

Business & Personnel

Mr. John G. Nappi

MASS TIMES Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM & 9:00 AM

Saturday: 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM Upper (and lower church without music)

Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM Church Hours: Open daily until 7:00 PM Sundays until 6:00 PM Rectory Hours: Mon. - Thurs: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Sat. & Sun: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Priest Emergency (516) 590-9981 Maintenance & Security Cell: (516) 808-5491 February 21, 2021

THE SALVATION OF SOULS IS THE SUPREME LAW

OUR PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Pastor ext. 115

Rev. Michael Ngoka, CM, Associate Pastor ext. 118

Rev. Shaju Devassy, Associate Pastor ext. 119

Rev. Sean Magaldi, In Residence

2320 Bedford Ave, Bellmore NY 11710

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Ordinary Time Fourteenth Week To place a notice in our Bulletin email [email protected].

To place an advertisement on our cover call The Church Bulletin at (631) 249-4994.

Monday, July 6

(6:30 AM)* Antonio and Olga Marsico

8:00 AM Theresa Doherty

Frank Stehle

Tuesday, July 7

(6:30 AM)* Patricia Bove

8:00 AM Intentions of Karen Hoffman and Family

Wednesday, July 8

(6:30 AM)* Barbara Karakarlis

8:00 AM Living and Deceased members of the Robinson and

Wupper Families

Thursday, July 9

(6:30 AM)*

8:00 AM Joseph and Donata D’Andrea

Friday, July 10

(6:30 AM)*

8:00 AM Michael Preputnik

Saturday, July 11 Saint Benedict

8:00 AM Kevin and Theresa Naccari

4:30 PM Raymond Vogts

Sunday, July 12 Fifteenth Week of Ordinary Time

7:00 AM Sylviera and Duarte Families

9:00 AM For the People of Our Parish

(10:30 AM)* Michael Palermo

12:00 PM Intentions of Mary Jane Camilleri

5:00 PM Theresa Confessore

()*

First Sunday of Lent To place a notice in our Bulletin email [email protected].

To place an advertisement on our cover call The Church Bulletin at (631) 249-4994.

Monday, February 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle

Fr. Jeff 6:30 AM Ernestine D’Amato

Fr. Shaju 9:00 AM Cole D. Hanzich, Maritess Onofriechuk, Rotesa Botor

Tuesday, February 23

Fr. Shaju 6:30 AM Donald Williams

Fr. Sean 9:00 AM Alan Schwall

Wednesday, February 24

Fr. Michael 6:30 AM Joseph Mammone

Fr. Jeff 9:00 AM The Schmidt & Grogan Families

Thursday, February 25

Fr. Jeff 6:30 AM Eileen Cameron

Fr. Michael 9:00 AM Joseph LaRosa

Friday, February 26

Fr. Michael 6:30 AM Eileen Cameron

Fr. Michael 9:00 AM Brian Dione

Saturday, February 27

Fr. Michael 8:00 AM Intentions of Armand Tulumello

Fr. Jeff 4:30 PM Michael Thomas Miller, Amelia Metz, Alexander Noll,

Mildred, John & Danny Scalesi

Fr. Michael HFC 4:30 PM Eileen Devlin

Sunday, February 28 Second Sunday of Lent

Fr. Sean 7:00 AM Fernando Gomez

Fr. Jeff 9:00 AM Tommy Waters

Fr. Shaju 10:15 AM For the People of Our Parish

Fr. Michael 10:30 AM Charles Hefner

Fr. Shaju 12:00 PM John Hargrave

Fr. Jeff 5:00 PM Marie Plaisier

Celebrant for Mass are subject to change

Adoration–Tuesday, February 23rd @ 3:00 PM in the Upper Church

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From the Pastor’s Desk LIVE THE MASS

A dear brother priest friend of mine often says to me, “Jeff, we have to live the Mass.” As Catholics, we attend Mass. Yet the experience of attending or praying the Mass can be different for each person.

Some people like more music at Mass, others like less. Some like long homilies, others like shorter ones. Some like going to Mass in the morning at the crack of dawn, others like going at the end of the day. Some like the Latin Mass, others like the Novus Ordo Mass (current Mass).

Although the experience may be different, the essence of the Mass remains the same. We are called to unite ourselves to Christ the High Priest who is crucified and risen at the altar. Living the Mass is uniting our sufferings, hopes, and joys to Christ crucified at the altar. A priest I know who suffers immensely has repeatedly told me with great love: “I thank God for giving me the strength to offer another Mass.”

In the great Christian classic, The Life of Jesus Christ by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, we see the way that Jesus embraced His Cross:

As soon as the cross was thrown on the ground before Him, Jesus fell on His knees,

put His arms around it, and kissed it three times while softly uttering a prayer of thanksgiving to His Heavenly Father for the Redemption of mankind now begun.

In a similar way, the priest kisses the altar where Christ is offered for the salvation of the world. The priest embraces that he is another Christ who is embracing his sacrifice and is united to Christ the High Priest.

Every time we kiss a crucifix, make the sign of the cross with faith, hope and charity, receive Holy Communion with gratitude, we are living the Mass. When we long to be with Jesus again at Mass, and try to live our lives as a suffering servant of the Lord we are living the Mass.

Being a suffering servant is not to be understood as a disposition that is melancholy or without joy. By gazing upon the crucifix, the altar, and the Eucharist with faith, our sufferings have transcendent meaning. That meaning for us is that the mystery and power of the Cross transforms and unites our hearts to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As Padre Pio says: “It would be easier for the world to exist without the sun than without the Holy Mass.”

As we go through the doors of the Church to be with Jesus, let us go out living the Mass that we shared with Him. I wish you all a blessed beginning of the Season of Lent. Please know of my prayers for you during this great season of prayer and penance.

In Jesus and Mary,

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Fiscal Report

Fortunately, the fiscal year of 2020 ended with the parish having a net surplus of $64,899. If it wasn’t for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that the parish received as a grant for $75,905, the parish would have had a deficit of -$11,006. We are currently applying for another PPP grant. Due to the pandemic, the collections have dropped by more than $140,000 in comparison to 2019. Anything extra you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you immensely for all that you have given to the parish. Your generosity is vital for the financial health of the parish. The sanctuary renovation was paid for in full by prior donations. Thank you for your love for the Parish of St. Barnabas the Apostle.

In Jesus and Mary,

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First Reading Gn 9:8-15

God said to Noah and to his sons with him:

“See, I am now establishing my covenant with you

and your descendants after you

and with every living creature that was with you:

all the birds, and the various tame and wild animals

that were with you and came out of the ark.

I will establish my covenant with you,

that never again shall all bodily creatures be destroyed

by the waters of a flood;

there shall not be another flood to devastate the earth.”

God added:

“This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come,

of the covenant between me and you

and every living creature with you:

I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign

of the covenant between me and the earth.

When I bring clouds over the earth,

and the bow appears in the clouds,

I will recall the covenant I have made

between me and you and all living beings,

so that the waters shall never again become a flood

to destroy all mortal beings.”

The First Sunday in Lent

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Beloved:

Christ suffered for sins once,

the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous,

that he might lead you to God.

Put to death in the flesh,

he was brought to life in the Spirit.

In it he also went to preach to the spirits in prison,

who had once been disobedient

while God patiently waited in the days of Noah

during the building of the ark,

in which a few persons, eight in all,

were saved through water.

This prefigured baptism, which saves you now.

It is not a removal of dirt from the body

but an appeal to God for a clear conscience,

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

who has gone into heaven

and is at the right hand of God,

with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him.

Second Reading 1 Pt 3:18-22

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The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert,

and he remained in the desert for forty days,

tempted by Satan.

He was among wild beasts,

and the angels ministered to him.

After John had been arrested,

Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:

“This is the time of fulfillment.

The kingdom of God is at hand.

Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Gospel Mk 1:12-15

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We Pray for Our Deceased Joseph Genna

Angela T. DeVito

Paul Plack

Lynne Marie Sadaka

Stella M. Marchese

We Pray for Our Sick

Paul Hefner, Geffrey Gruber, Diane Buscemi,

Peter Swiacki, Tina Artese, Mae Moir, Dawn Nalick

Aliberti, Michele Matisan, Victoria Ronga,

James Robertson

Please contact the rectory to place a name on the Sick

List for six weeks.

Our Finances

02/14/21: $10,340 02/16/20: $ 14,597

Number of Envelopes used: 02/14/21: 275

02/16/20: 538

Special Collections This Week: Church in Need

Next Week: St. Vincent de Paul

**Notice to All Parishioners** Visit our new website @

www.stbarnabasny.org for parish updates, information and donation

opportunity.

Don’t miss out on information... Please provide the rectory with your name and email if you have not done so previously.

Regular Sacrificial Giving Contribute to St. Barnabas with on-line

banking and bill paying services. Call your bank

to request the service. Send a check to St.

Barnabas with a weekly donation indicated.

Include your Name, Address & Envelope

Number.

Estate Planning When preparing your estate plan, please

consider a bequest to The Parish of St.

Barnabas, Bellmore. You can make a

contribution to support ongoing operations of

the Church or contribute to a particular

project. Your legal counsel can help you refine

the bequest language to suit your specific

wishes for The Parish of St. Barnabas.

Thank you.

Our Mission is to Encourage Evangelize & Educate

Lenten Activities Stations of the Cross

During lent the Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church on Fridays at 1:30 PM.

Lenten Meditation

Seven Sorrows of Mary Monday, March 8th at 7:00 PM

An evening of Prayer, Reflection & Benediction presented by Sister JoAnn Bonauro S.C.

Rules of Fast and Abstinence

During the season of Lent the Church calls us to fast

and abstain. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are fast

days. Fast means those between the ages of 18 and

59 limit themselves to one full meal and eat nothing

between meals. The other meals on a fast day are

light meals. All the Fridays of Lent, as well as Ash

Wednesday and Good Friday, are also days of

abstinence, which means that those 14 years of age

and older are to abstain from eating meat.

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Virtual Marriage Encounter

To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring virtual marriage experiences. Some are on weekends and some span multiple weeks on a give weekday. Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve listening and communication skills, understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn how to keep their relationship a priority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more information or to apply, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit https://wwmenyli.org/.

“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Let us learn to listen better to each other and God by participating in a virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience on Friday/Saturday/Sunday,

March 19-21 Thursdays/Mondays, April 8-29

Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille is a lifeline for married couples

Another marriage saving Retrouvaille weekend May 14-16th, 2021.

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse?

Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties.

For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, May 14, 2021, please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and

confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.

Location: Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY

440 West Neck Road

Huntington, NY 11743

Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties.

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Baptisms Baptisms are held on Saturdays at

11:30 AM, and Sundays at 1:30 PM,

when the Church is available. With

social distancing and the many

requests for baptism, the schedule has been

opened to include weekdays at 3:30 PM and 5:00

PM. If you wish to arrange a baptism, please

contact the rectory office at 785-0054. Forms will

need to be completed as well as the names and

religious affiliation of the sponsors. One sponsor

must be a practicing Catholic.

RCIA News As we begin Lent, our Candidate and Catechumens

enter the Period of Purification and Enlightenment.

Due to COVID, we will host the Rite of Election

here in our own parish on Sunday, February 21st at

the 12:00 PM Mass. At this time our Catechumens,

Sydney Goban and Wesley Thomas will sign their

names in the Book of Enrollment. On Sunday,

February 28th at the 12:00 PM Mass, our

candidate Bryan Urena will participate in the Call

to Continuing Conversion here at St. Barnabas.

Please keep these people in your prayers as they

continue their journey toward the Easter Vigil

reception of the sacraments.

Charismatic Prayer Group Suspended

Effective Monday, February, 15th the Monday

evening Charismatic Prayer Group will be

suspended till further notice.

Adoration

Tuesday’s, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM– Upper Church

Someone is needed to be present at all times during adoration. If you would like to sign up for a scheduled time to attend please call the rectory at (516) 785-0054.

Men of the Way of Light This group is a Men’s faith discussion group that meets twice a month in the Holy Family Chapel (lower church). By exploring Sunday’s readings, we discuss their relevancy to ourselves, our families and our community. Our faith discussions are used to help make ourselves better fathers, grandfathers, brothers, husbands and friends through a Catholic viewpoint. Please join us at our next meeting on Saturday, February 27 at 9AM following the 8AM Mass. Masks are required and socially distant seating is utilized. No matter where you are in your spiritual lives, you are invited! Men believe that they have to “get good” before getting with God. It is actually the opposite. Get with God in order to “get good!” Here is an opportunity! All Men Welcome!

Bellmore Knights Hall Rental - Looking for a Hall? Please

consider the Bellmore Columbus Club where the Bellmore Knights of Columbus hold meetings. Hall rentals for all occasions (engagements, birthdays, Communions, Christenings, anniversaries, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations, etc). For details and availability call 785-9407. Mention the bulletin to get $100 off (excluding April and May).

We are called to help. Consider joining the Bellmore Knights of Columbus and do just that. Contact us at www.bellmoreknights.com to schedule an interview.

.

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Watch us live

Facebook: St. Barnabas the Apostle Website: stbarnabasny.org

YouTube: St Barnabas the Apostle Church Bellmore NY

Religious Education News REMINDERS

All Families with children in Second Grade – Both SEAS and Religious Ed - a letter was sent via mail indicating their child’s dates and times of their First Reconciliation and Communion.

Religious Ed Families - you should have received an e-mail on completing the “Blessed First Reconciliation” book and pick up the “Blessed First Communion” book.

All students in the Seventh and Eighth Grades – Both SEAS and Religious Ed - should have completed their Mass Reflections for Advent and Christmas and e-mail them to the Religious Ed office at: [email protected]. Level 7 and 8 Reflections and Projects are to be e-mail to [email protected] as they are completed with the exception of Level 8 Sponsor Form which we need the original signed form either mailed to or dropped off at the Religious Ed office – the name and address of the Sponsor’s parish MUST be on the Sponsor Form. An e-mail was sent last week with more details.

Students Attending Catholic School: If your child attends one of our Catholic Schools and is in grade 1, 2, 7 or 8 you must register with the Religious Education Office so you get the information for their sacraments. Grade 7 and 8 also need to pick up the packet of projects the students need to complete on their journey towards their Confirmation.

Please check your SPAM for e-mails from the Religious Ed Office

All emails have St. Barnabas in the subject line and are sent from [email protected]

Deepen Your Lenten Devotion

“Journeying through Lent and through Life.”

Join the Friends of the Seminary Sunday, March 7, 2021, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Msgr. Charles Fink will present a Lenten Day

of Prayer including Mass, spiritual reflections,

lunch and Stations of the Cross. Attendance

limited; masks required. $50 donation.

Reservations are required and can be made

by calling (631) 423-0483 extension x 102 or

by emailing: [email protected]. For

more information visit www.icseminary.edu

Join Catholic Faith Network for the 2021 Telethon on Saturday, February 27th from 2- 10pm and Sunday, February 28th from 12-10pm. This exciting weekend will feature guests from around the world, thrilling performances and inspirational interviews. CFN is available on your local cable providers as well as on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android and the free CFN app. The Catholic Faith Network continues to be there for you during these challenging times and we ask that you help us continue in our mission. If you have capacity to give this year, please do. Consider making a donation by phone or by visiting www.CFNtv.org.

Catholic Faith

Network

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Year End Contribution Call the rectory if you wish to receive a contribution statement for 2020. Statements will be sent out in February.

8:15 AM Rosary Group We are looking for some wonderful people

who love the Blessed Mother as much as we

do. Join us in saying the Rosary, Monday

through Friday in the Church before the 9:00

AM Mass.

St. Barnabas New Website Stbarnabasny.org Our website is up and running for a couple of months now and we strongly encourage you to take a look as there are many new features you may utilize;

1. Home – Masses may be streamed at 9:00 AM Weekdays and 12:00 PM Sundays.

2. Sacraments - Masses, Confession, Anointing of the Sick Adoration, Marriage, Baptism.

3. Formation - the Pastors Sunday letter, Religious Education, RCIA (Adult Religious Sacraments) Formed,MT28 and Vocations.

4. News /Event– retreats, meditations

5. Parish Life – Weekly bulletin, Contact info, Mass intentions, Ministries, Parish Email list, Parish Staff, Parish Organizations, Parish Staff, Organizations, Youth Organizations and Parish Outreach.

6. Give – Lower right is a “give” button. You may now donate onetime, weekly, or monthly. Just a press of a button.

CRS Rice Bowl for Lent Please take home a CRS Rice Bowl for Lent. CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services' faith-in-action program. It offers opportunities for your family to engage daily with the spiritual pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It's an opportunity for us as a parish/school to come together as a community and reflect on what it means to live out our Gospel call to go out and encounter those most in need. During the

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CRS Rice Bowl for Lent Please take home a CRS Rice Bowl for Lent. CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services' faith-in-action program. It offers opportunities for your family to engage daily with the spiritual pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It's an opportunity for us as a parish/school to come together as a community and reflect on what it means to live out our Gospel call to go out and encounter those most in need. During the 40 days, we will encounter stories of people around the world in Guatamala, Uganda, Gaza and other places where CRS is at work. We'll be invited to eat simple, meatless meals each Friday. And, through the stories, we'll learn about the principles of Catholic social teaching and ways we can put them into action during Lent and beyond. We will see how our prayers, fasting and almsgiving can give hope to those worldwide that are most in need.

Our Mission is to Encourage Evangelize & Educate

Lent is often thought of as a time of sacrifice … a time to

“give up” things such as candy, bad habits and maybe even

the internet. Although these challenges help us prepare for

larger sacrifices in life, Lent does not have to be a time of

“giving up.” Rather, we can make it a time to “give” alms

and add something positive to our daily lives and the lives

of others. When it comes to almsgiving or helping the poor,

the Church makes it easy for us through our Lenten

program, ‘Giving, Not Giving Up.’ During the five Sundays

of Lent, every household is encouraged to bring their alms

to Mass each weekend or leave at the rectory during the

week.

GIVING

NOT GIVING UP

Lent March 21st - paper products, laundry detergent,

Dishwashing liquid, cleaning products

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GIVING

NOT GIVING

UP

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The Sisters of

St. Dominic of Amityville

Celebrate Irish Night

Many of you know the Dominican Sisters of Amityville through our ministry in schools, health facilities, parish affiliations, etc. This year, we celebrate and honor those whose daily dedication and hard work foster the creation of a caring community. This year's festivities will take place virtually on Saturday, March 6, 2021 and offer us an opportunity to gather together for liturgy, followed by a joyful program of song, dance, and Irish spirit! Please consider supporting our efforts by purchasing one or more of the following:

A ticket for our Irish Sweepstakes Raffle. Tickets are $10 each, or 6 for $50. Extra tickets are available on our website.

A special edition Irish Night cookbook which includes tasty recipes and culinary traditions from all across the Emerald Isle. Cookbooks are $10 each.

An event ticket for $40, which includes 1 entry into our door prize raffle, an entry into the Irish Sweepstakes and a copy of the cookbook.

For more information, please contact our Advancement Office at 631-842-6000 ext.246 or visit the event [email protected]: www.sistersofstdominic.org/irishnight2021 As always, thank you for your continued support of the Congregation. We hope you will join us on March 6th and raise a glass to good health this coming year - Sláinte!

Focus on Religious Freedom

www.cffor.org

"A nation that forgets its past has no future." - Winston Churchill

The Decline of Teaching Factual American History in Public Schools - Part 2

At the beginning of the 20th century, social engineers embraced John Dewey's Pedagogic Creed of 1897 that said, "Every teacher should realize he is a social servant set apart for the maintenance of the proper social order and the securing of the right social growth. In this way the teacher is always the prophet of the true God and the usherer in of the true kingdom of heaven." (1)

Dewey, a philosopher, psychologist, and considered the "Father of American Education," became an agnostic/atheist and "replaced Christianity with a religion of his own, secular humanism," (2) that embraces human reason and secular ethics, while specifically rejecting religious dogma. Dewey was co-author of the Humanist Manifesto (1933), that believed the time has passed for belief in God, and that prayer and worship are to be replaced by efforts to promote social well-being. "His work provided a foundation and a foot in the door for the secular humanist movement...the dominant religion in America today," wrote Brad Harrub, author & researcher. (3)

"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything.

You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree.” - Michael Crichton, author

Thus, knowing John Dewey's philosophy, parents can understand why history has been made almost irrelevant in most American schools. America's actual founding on escape from religious persecution, individual liberty, Religious Freedom, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the best place for freedom, hope, and opportunity, has been replaced by efforts to undermine, ignore and diminish the country's founding principles.

"We cannot give up. America is too important ... and so is the future of our children. ... Let us in 2021 remain together as a community and keep proclaiming the authentic American ideals and principles - our historic values," said Rabbi Aryeh Spero, Conference of Jewish Affairs.

(westernconservatory.com, 1/13/10(1); teachdiligently/john dewey(2); focuspress.org, 2/23/18(3); heritage.org, 5/7/20)

"It's your country ... fight for it." - Rabbi Aryeh Spero

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