St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is once again pleased to offer Summer Sports Camps, on a weekly basis.  Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Boys & Girls Volleyball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Football, Cross Country & Track & Field Speed.  The camps run July 7 to August 8, and include lunch and Athletic Trainer.  For brochure e-mail athletics@sjbdhs.org or call 587-8000, ext. 164.

Healing Mass ~ St. Patrick’s Church, Huntington

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Rosary 7:00 pm ~ Mass 7:30 pm

Celebrant:  Fr. Roy Tvrdik, SMM

Music by “In the Way”

Ss. Philip & James School, St. James is having an “All Years’ Reunion” Sunday June 8, 12:00 pm.  Mass at 12:00 pm followed by a reception in school auditorium and tours of school.  Call Mary (McGunnigle) Specht (631) 751-8577 or Mary Monte (retired principal) (631 981-3155.  Spread the word!

A Day of Healing and Empowerment

With Sister Nancy Kellar & Fr. Anthony Ozele

Christ the King Parish,

Two Indian Head Road, Commack NY

Saturday May 24 ~ 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Registration $15.00 Includes Coffee & Refreshments

(bring your lunch)

Call Ann & Jim 754-9141 or Fern & Pauline 499-2911

Make checks payable to Christ the King Parish & mail by May 16

Non-Food Vendors needed for 26th Annual Our Lady of Perpetual Help International Feast & Street Fair, 7/9-7/13/08. Both venues sold out last year, so get your application in soon! Please call Bill 516-242-9531, visit OLPHLindenhurst.org & click on feast image for details!

   π   Congratulations to Robert Grieb, an altar server at Ss. Cyril and Methodius.  Robert recently won the Pi Memorization Contest at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School.  He came in 1^st place, having memorized and recited 222 digits of pi.  Way to go, Robert!  We are very proud of you.

The Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence in Coordination with St. Patrick Parish Outreach presents:

TEEN DATING VIOLENCE:

A Workshop for Teens and Parents

Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Church Bay Shore

Featuring SCCADV’s new dramatic troupe PAVe (People’s Alliance for Violence Education) will be performing skits of teen dating violence.  Free and Open to the Community.  For information, to register call Catherine Dennis 665-7126

Church Bazaar

Our Lady of Grace, West Babylon

Wednesday May 7 through Sunday, May 11

Rides ~ Games ~ Food ~ Silent Auction

Entertainment

Wednesday & Thursday 6 pm to 10 pm

Friday 6 pm to 11 pm

Saturday 2 pm to 11 pm

Sunday 2 pm to 6 pm

Christ the King Church

21^st Annual Marian Night

2 Indian Head Road, Commack

Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 pm.  Rosary, May Crowning, Hymns, Procession, Fellowship and Refreshments.  Guest Speaker: Fr. Joseph V. Davanzo.  We are asking Our Lady’s intercession for World Peace, especially Iraq/Afghanistan.

Attention Parishioners:

If you should have any concerns or questions regarding our Parish please do not hesitate to bring them to the Pastoral Council. There is a mail box in the Parish Center for the Pastoral Council. If you wish, you may write to the Council and we will gladly address it either through the Bulletin or, if in private, to your home.

 

Ss. Cyril & Methodius Pastoral Council

125 Half Hollow Road

Deer Park, New York 11729

Attention: President

ATTENTION ALL BOOK LOVERS:

Do you like to read? Would you be interested in a Catholic Book Club? It has come to the attention of the Pastoral Council that some parishioners would like to have a book club with monthly discussion. Please, if you are interested in starting or would like to join such a group write to: Pastoral Council President: Ss. Cyril & Methodius 125 Half Hollow Road Deer Park, New York 11729

On Sunday, May 18, 2008 couples married 50 years or more are invited to a special Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Peter Libasci at St. Lawrence the Martyr, Sayville at 3:00 p.m. Please pick up your registration card at the parish center, fill it out and return it to the parish center in time to reach the Diocese no later than May 4. Approximately one week to ten days before the ceremony information regarding the day will be mailed to you. If you have any questions call 516-678-5800, ext. 242.

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School West Islip

Family Festival 2008

Wednesday, May 14 through Sunday May 18

Wednesday ~ Friday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Saturday ~ 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

$10,000 Super Raffle ~ Chances $100 each

Save the Date ~Saturday, May 17, 2OO8

Dominican Village

Annual Spring Dinner Dance Fundraiser Honoring

William E. Allison, President & CEO

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center

St. Charles Hospital

Special Tribute to Sister Mary William Posthauer, O.P.

For Dinner Tickets, Journal Ad Opportunities and Raffle Tickets Contact: Dominican Village's Development Office(631) 841-4803

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM,

NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT BUS TRIP

Saturday, May 10, 2008

$30.00 PER PERSON ~ $16.00 BUFFET LUNCH

Depart Ss. Cyril and Methodius south parking lot at 8:00 AM, and arrive at the K of C Museum between 10:00 and 10:30 AM.  Lunch is planned for 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and a visit to St. Mary’s Church where Fr. McGivney is entombed from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.  Departure for home will be at approximately 4:00 PM.  First come, first served.  Please call Jay Abbondondelo for reservation at (631) 242-0032 (daytime) or (631) 265-0417 (evenings).

Knight at the Races

Knights of Columbus

Our Lady of the Rosary Council 4428

Post Time 7:30 pm May 30, 2008

Club House Seating $10.00

Featuring Our Famous Auction Race

Bid on and be the proud owners of a Race Horse

Free Chapter Chance Books with each Paid Admission

(supports “Charity & Handicap”

Hot Dogs, Beer, Wine Soda, Coffee, Tea and Cake

Call Hank 667-2296; John 667-9878; George 589-2255

Knights of Columbus

Our Lady of the Rosary Council 4428

AN EVENING AT THE BALL GAME

Long Island Ducks Vs. Bridgeport Bluefish

Friday, August 2, 2008 ~ Game Time: 7:05 pm

Tickets $10 and must be paid for by May 31

Contact: Phil Maniaci 334-5892

Attention Seniors.  If you or someone you know is blind or suffering from a visual impairment, contact Catholic Charities at (631) 789-5218.  We offer free services including orientation and mobility instruction, rehab training to help people function independently and safely in their home and neighborhoods.

The Life Center of Long Island helps 250 pregnant women every month. We have women with newborn babies and NO CRIBS for them to sleep in. We can also use Bassinets, Crib mattresses and sheets, car seats (both infant and toddler), and strollers. If you can help, please call (631) 243-2373.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren ~ Free support group meets weekly on Wednesdays, 7:30 pm at Family Service League, 1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore.  To register or  info call Linda Himberger, LMSW at 647-3100, ext. 220

CALENDAR DAYS

Presenter:  Sr. Pat Duffy, OP

Every first Sunday of every month, Sr. Pat Duffy, OP will be at St. Ursula's in Blue Point from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.  Her Talks will be based on the Grace Abounds 2008 calendar reflection for the month.  No registration…it is open to all (women, men and babies).

Bring a friend.  Grace Abounds everywhere in our lives.  You are invited to take a little time to focus your month on how God is inviting you to Life!

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

June23-July2, 2008

Spiritual Director: Msgr. Michael Mozia

a priest at St. Mark's Parish is Shoreham

 Nonstop air from New York/JFK Sea of Galilee, Jordon River, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jericho, Jerusalem, Dead Sea and more ...... Call Mike Milano,

M and M Travel, 1-800-773-2660

Join the

Knights of Columbus

Become part of the world’s largest lay Catholic Family Service organization.  There is something for everyone.  Men and women over 18, and young men and women 10 to 18. 

 

Buddy Gillespie (men)                                     243-6407

Sue Hogan (women)                                        667-9148

Tim Byrne (young men)                         (516)  965-0374

Annemarie D’Attoma (young women)               586-8551

 

For any other information, please call

John Lazar, Grand Knight, at 667-9878

Charismatic Healing Mass at Our Lady of the Island Shrine. Praise and Worship at 1:00 pm, Mass at 1:30 pm, Anointing of the Sick.  Celebrant: Fr. Sabbas Rodrigues.  Contact St. Joseph Prayer Center (631) 730-6210 or Shrine at (631) 325-0661.

20’s & 30’s Pub Night The Diocese Young Adult Office invites those in their 20’s/30’s to join us for Happy Hour Tuesday, May 13.  Jackie Reilly’s www.jackreillys.com 3964 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  Hear the music of Kevin Smith & meet new folks; no cover, admission charge.  Contact youngadults@drvc.org or 516 678-5800, ext 616.

Faith on Tap

for those in their 20’s/30’s, straight talk & honest answers to questions of faith & morals. Next session is Monday, May 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Wantagh Inn, across from Railroad. Topic: “Rational Creationism” how the Church approaches the Book of Genesis, how there is no conflict between science & Divine revelation for a Catholic. Guest speaker Mark Bonocore, Media professional & member of Secular Oratory of St. Philip Neri, gives talks & writes articles for apologetics organizations.  Admission free. www.faithontap.org or  516-678-5800, ext 616.

Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center seeks Compassionate Volunteers willing to volunteer their time as transporters, Eucharistic Ministers, Office assistants, gift shop assistants, and patient visitors.  Interested individuals must be at least 14 years of age.  Those interested in becoming a part of the volunteer team at Our Lady of Consolation may contact Brooke Jankow – Community Relations Assistant at (631) 587-1600

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

           

GOLDEN JUBILEE CAMPAIGN

Phase I As of April 30, 2008

Total Number of Pledges:             733

Total Amount Pledged:   $1,408,151.21

Total Amount Received: $1,400,456.26

Phase II  & Phase III

As of April 30, 2008

Total Number of Pledges:           170

Total Amount Pledged:   $189,309.00

Total Amount Received: $176,784.26

Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Fr. Jim Vlaun

Sunday 7:00 am to 8:00 am on WBAB 102.3 FM.

Don’t forget to tune in!

Listen to Religion and Rock on the web:

 www.religionandrock.com

Next Sunday’s Theme: “Parents”

Fr. Jim’s Telecare show, Good News with Fr. Jim may be seen

Mon. through Fri. ~9:30 am& 730pm

Saturday ~7:30 pm and Sunday 8:00 pm

 

Ss. Cyril & Methodius Thrift Shop

139 Bay Shore Road, Deer Park 631-242-6718

Open Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

(No donations accepted after 3:00 pm) NO EXCEPTIONS

Open Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

(No donations accepted after 1:00 pm) NO EXCEPTIONS

We sincerely appreciate your generous donations and hope you value them as much as we do. 

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE

donations when we are closed.