ST. HEDWIG’S R.C. CHURCH One Depan Avenue

Floral Park, New York 11001

Website: http://sthedwig.church E-mail: contact@ sthedwig.church

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 1, 2018

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Tel. (516) 354-0042 Fax: (516) 327-2458

Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 12 PM, 12.30pm – 2.45pm, (secretary) 3.15pm – 5.00pm 5 - 7 PM (priest on duty) Sat. (secretary) 1.30pm – 4.00pm 9 AM - 12 PM (priest on duty) Sun. No Sunday Evening Hours MASS SCHEDULE DAILY MASSES: 7:00 AM (English) 8:00 AM (Polish) 9:00 AM (English) SATURDAY EVENING MASSES: 5:00 PM (English) SUNDAY MASSES: 7:00 AM (English) 8:00 AM (Polish) 9:30 AM (English) 11:00 AM (Polish) 12:30 PM (English) 6:30 PM (English) EVE OF HOLY DAYS: 7:00 PM (English) HOLY DAYS: 7:00 AM (English) 8:00 AM (Polish) 9:00 AM (English) 5:00 PM (English) 7:30 PM (Polish) NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: Saturdays after 8:00 AM Mass (Polish). Wednesday at 3:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament immediately after, NOVENA TO DIVINE MERCY followed by NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP in English. HOLY FAMILY DEVOTION: every third Saturday of the month after 5.00PM mass. GOD THE FATHER Novena every first Sunday ater the 12:30pm Mass..

ADMINISTRATOR/PASTOR: Rev. Piotr Rozek cell (516) 776-5486 PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Msgr. Edward Wawerski cell (516) 984-9716 SECRETARY: MORNING Barbara Schaefering (516) 354-0042 SECRETARY: AFTERNOON Magda Rosada (516) 354-0042 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR: Krzysztof Gospodarzec (631) 875-8413 EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Daniel Mahony (718) 831-1949 LECTORS’ MINISTRY: Carol Peise (718) 347-7970 ORGANIST: Zbigniew Maćkowiak (312) 929-9594 BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Danielle Auguste (516) 437-2472 POLISH SCHOOL DIRECTOR: Dorota Kaczmarzyk (516) 851-0523 CYO: Richard Teleski (516) 328-1334

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 4:00-5:00 PM Holy Days: Confessions before every Mass. FIRST FRIDAY: 9:00 AM Mass in English and 7:30 PM Mass in Polish to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Exposition, Adoration & Blessing. Confessions 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM. BAPTISMS: Make arrangements at least 6 weeks ahead of time. Baptisms are held every Sunday at 11:00 AM (Polish) and 12:30 PM (English). MARRIAGES: Arrangements to be made at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. No Marriages on Sunday after 5:00 PM & on Saturdays after 3:15 PM. SICK CALLS: Any time - Day or Night. Call cell (516) 776-5486 CHURCH SUPPORT ENVELOPES: All permanent parishioners are urged to use our Church Support Envelopes.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Mark 16:1-7 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday

MASS INTENTIONS

HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2018 07:30 pm +Janina Perkowska od Rodziny 07:30 pm +Joseph Jacklitsch by Wife & Family 07:30pm +Zofia i Arkadius Ptak od Rodz. Sloma EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018 06:00 am (Polish) +Stanislaw i Anna Babula 06:00 am (Polish) +Jan Gielarowski, Anna i Jan Rzeszutek od Czeslawy z Rodzina 08:00 am (English) For Parishioners 09:30 am +Deceased Members of Grabowski & Dluginski Families by Ron & Theresa 11:00 am +Teresa Romanek od Donna Hartmann 11:00 am +Janina Krasucka 12:30 pm +William O’Driscoll by Hannah

NO EVENING MASS MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 07:00 am +Anna Bujko by Teresa 08:00 am +Zofia Ptak od Rodziny Lesniewkich 09:00 am +Adele Galasieski (Anniversary) by Family 07:30 pm +Aniela Siwakowska od Wnuczki Anny 07:30 pm +Zofia Ptak od Rodziny Surdyka TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 07:00 am +Corinne Ganzarela by Anna Maria D’Angelo

08:00 am +Andrzej Piechota od Mariana Babuli 09:00 am +Celeste Serafini by Salvina Bianco WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 07:00 am +Palma Filosa by Family 08:00 am +Weronika Stepniak od Rodz. Kurzyna 09:00 am +Clotilde J. Salazar by Alice Villegas THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 07:00 am + Kazimierz Rożek by Son 08:00 am O zdrowie i blogoslawienstwo Boze dla Jasia i Adasia w nauce od Rodzicow 09:00 am +Joseph Milianta (Anniversary) by Wife & Children FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 07:00 am +Msgr. Thomas Colgan by Carol & Peter Peise 08:00 am +Roman Kurdziel od Rodziny Kurzyna 09:00 am +Andrew Amato (Anniversary) by Family 07:30 pm O zdrowie i Boże błogosławieństwo dla Ks. Prałata Edwarda Wawerskiego z okazji 56 rocznicy swieceń kapłańskich od Polskiego Kółka Różańcowego SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 07:00 am +Michael De Soccio by Wife & Children 07:00 am +Carmine & Giovanna Passarella by Daughter 08:00 am +Teresa Ptak od Rodziny Niedbala 09:00 am +Felicia & John McCarthy 05:00 pm +Rick Collins by Peter & Carol Peise 08:00 pm In Honor of Padre Pio SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018 07:00 am +William O’Driscoll by Hannah 08:00 am +Jozef Konefal od Lucyna i Piotr Kuper 09:30 am +Joseph & Rita Spina by Family 11:00 am +Zofia i Arkadiusz Ptak oraz +Theresa Ptak od Rodziny Sloma 11:00 am Dziękczynno-błagalna w rocznicę ślubu Janusza i Bożeny Morkis 12:30 pm +Michael Bifalco (Anniversary) by Family 06:30pm +Weronika Stepniak by Stanley & Helena Sudol

Bread and Wine offered this week is in Memory of Stanislaw Kowalczyk by Mr. & Mrs. T. Siebor and the Sacramental Candle also offered in Memory of Stanislaw Kowalczyk by Mr. & Mrs. S. Berdnik. DOMINICAL PARISH LITURGICAL SERVICE March 31 - Saturday 05:00 pm – Lector: V. Stevenson Eucharistic Ministry: A & J Collins V. Stevenson April 1 - Sunday 07:00 am – Lector: C. Peise Eucharistic Ministry: H. O’Driscoll 08:00 am – Lector: I. Kosiorek 09:30 am – Lector: G. Dlugozima Eucharistic Ministry: R. Dluginski P. Woltering 11:00 am – Lector: S. Mazurkiewicz 12:30 pm – Lector: I. Toro Eucharistic Ministry: R. McBride L. Luger 06:30 pm – Lector: L. Mudryk Eucharistic Ministry: L. Mudryk

COMMUNITY INFORMATION Sacrificial Giving for the Week of

March 18, 2018 $4,101.00

INFORMACJE KSIĘDZA PROBOSZCZA Kochani Parafianie i Przyjaciele Kościoła Św. Jadwigi. Święta Wielkanocne upamiętniają zwycięstwo Chrystusa na każdym ziemskim złem, również grzechem i śmiercią. Zmartwychwstanie Jezusa jest pieczęcią boskości Jego nauczania. Dlatego w czasie Wielkanocy Kościół śpiewa z radością i weselem Alleluja. Jak bardzo powinniście być dumni z wyznawania swojej wiary; aby nią żyć; hojnie ją wspierać i nieść pomoc innym. Ta duma z naszego Kościoła, która poprowadziła Was do udziału w Świętym Tygodniu, niech Was zachęci do przyjmowania Komunii Św. podczas liturgii eucharystycznych. Niech Święty Odkupiciel, nasz Pan Jezus Chrystus, obdarzy Was pokojem i szczęściem, które tylko On może dać. Radosnych Świąt Wielkanocnych i smacznego jajka. Wasz Proboszcz, Ks.Piotr Rev. Msgr. Edward Wawerski, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Marcin Nabożny FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Hedwig’s Church. Easter commemorates the victory of Christ over every worldly evil including sin and death. His resurrection from the dead placed the seal of divinity upon His teachings. That is why at Easter time the Church sings with joy and gladness Alleluia. How proud you should be to profess your faith, to live it; to generously support it and help bring it to others. That pride in your Church will lead you to take part in the Holy Week Services and should prompt you to receive Holy Communion during the Eucharistic ceremonies. May the Holy Redeemer bestow on you that peace and happiness which He alone can give. Your Pastor, Fr. Peter Rev. Msgr. Edward Wawerski, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Marcin Nabozny

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Marek Chrostowski, Maria Latopolski, Nolan Andrew Keegel, Bronislawa Potocka, Edward Szumega, Bogdan Pawula, Peter Dowd, Walter Kalinoski, Sandra Romano, Jennifer Smyth, Jane Zwilling, Anthony James Murphy, James Christopher Burzynski, Olga Colon, David Tavakoli, Michael Watts, Amy Garcia, Caroline Schneider, Maryann Kovaluskie, Steve Stadmeyer, Mildred Abramski, Patrice Garcia, Antonio Krispino, Jean Schwinn, Olga Bulanowski, Angela Tolipani, Teresa Kobylinska, John Ciborowski, Eleanor Hoffmann, Ted Hoffmann, Andrew Stevenson, Alfred Tidridge, Anthony Garcia, Carlos Acevedo, Judy Sebastiano, Thomas Giuliano, Diana Sorentino, Michael Menichini, Marek Chrostowski. Gerard McGuirk, Barbara Spears, Daisy Guzman, Katy Lazo-Benitiz, Wanda Malek, Connie Dziomba, Janet Walsh, Danuta Rosenthal, Rose Garzia, James Virdone, Christine Brown, Edward Mamelko, Lily Simon, Zarina Liwag, Sandra Jean Pierre. For any changes please call the rectory.

COME JOIN US IN 2020 TO SEE

The Passion Play of Oberammergau Drawing crowds from all over the world, the Passion Play of Oberammergau is a musical drama of epic dimensions and regarded as the longest running play in history. It is staged every 10 years from May to October in the small, picturesque village of Oberammergau nestled in a valley amidst Germany’s Bavarian Alps. St. Hedwig Church is planning this trip now because it is sold out very quickly. The All-Inclusive Tour Price will be published in the Bulletin as soon as we receive it. As of now we have twenty-two persons interested. Please call Barbara as soon as possible, at the Rectory, as tickets are very limited.

ST CATHERINE OF SIENNA CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN MOTHERS

RUMMAGE SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4th & THURSDAY, APRIL 5th

Parish Activity Complex 990 Holzheimer Street

Franklin Square, NY SALE DAYS & TIMES

Wednesday, April 4 – 9:30am – 2:00 pm Thursday, April 5 – 9:30am -12:00pm

(DOLLAR BAG DAY)

Catholic Charities Franklin Square Senior Center, located at Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square, welcomes those age 60 plus. Hot meals are served daily with transportation provided in Franklin Square, West Hempstead, Malverne, Elmont, Floral Park and Bellerose. Line Dancing, Tai Chi, game playing, parties, movies and health screenings offered. Contact Gena at 516-481-3322. We are an EOE employer.

NEW BORN For I remember it is Easter morn, and life and love and peace are all new born. --Alice Freeman Palmer EASTER PEOPLE We are Easter people and Alleluia is our song! --St. Augustine

St. Hedwig"s Faith Formation Program The goal of participation in this program is to prepare oneself, as practicing Catholics, to receive the sacraments. Being Catholic is a lifelong endeavor and involves much more than receiving a select number of sacraments. It is a process that continues through one’s life and ideally should reflect in one’s daily life. Please come and join us Our class program is held on Thursday: Grades 1-5 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Grades 6-8 from 6:15pm to 7:20pm

Easter. The Easter Vigil is the "Mother of All Vigils."Easter Sunday, then, is the greatest of all Sundays, and Easter Time is the most important of all liturgical times. Easter is the celebration of the Lord's resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. There are 50 days of Easter from the first Sunday to Pentecost.It is characterized, above all, by the joy of glorified life and the victory over death, expressed most fully in the great resounding cry of the Christian: Alleluia! All faith flows from faith in the resurrection:"If Christ has not been raised, then empty is our preaching; empty, too, is your faith." (1 Cor 15:14)

"What you sow is not brought to life unless it dies. And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel of wheat, perhaps, or of some other kind; So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown corruptible; it is raised incorruptible. It is sown dishonorable; it is raised glorious. It is sown weak; it is raised powerful. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual one. So, too, it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living being," the last Adam a life-giving spirit. But the spiritual was not first; rather the natural and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, earthly; the second man, from heaven. As was the earthly one, so also are the earthly, and as is the heavenly one, so also are the heavenly. Just as we have borne the image of the earthly one, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one (1 Cor 15:36-37, 42-49).

Contact: Christopher Gospodarzec, DRE 631-875-8413 or parish 516-354-0042, Visit us also on the parish website in the link of Faith Formation (Religious School) at: www.sthedwig.church

Modlitewna Grupa Małżeńska Serdecznie zapraszamy na modlitewne spotkania małżenskie-rodzinne. Odbywają się one raz w miesiącu w niedzielę po mszy świętej o godz. 11.00 rano w budynku parafialnym: Parish Hall. W czasie spotkania osób dorosłych mamy przewidziany program dla dzieci. Zapraszamy, dołącz do nas. Opiekun duchowy: ks. Marcin Nabożny. Więcej informacji i kontakt: Animatorzy Ula i Krzysztof 631-875-8413.

PROCLAIM THE RISEN CHRIST On Easter morning everything—the spring weather, the flowers, birds and butterflies, the people around us in their finery, the beautiful liturgy and music—everything seems to bear witness that Jesus Christ is risen today! Like the eyewitness accounts in today’s scriptures, the glorious and joyful life all around us helps us to believe the good news of the Resurrection and sing “Alleluia!” In the scriptures today we hear from Peter and Paul and John. All three speak with conviction about witnessing the resurrected Christ. John’s Gospel account includes Mary of Magdala, who also was privileged to witness the Resurrection and tell others the good news. On this glorious Easter Sunday can we ourselves give eyewitness accounts that Jesus Christ is risen today, alive and active in our lives? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.