The Parish Family of

I would like the people of heaven in my house. ...Saint Brigid

Saint Brigid
Westbury NY 11590

75 Post Avenue

Celebrate the Lord's Day with Eucharist:

516.334.0021

Welcome!
Bienvenidos Byenveni Benvenuto Failte `

Mabuhay

September 6, 2009

In any language, our goal is the same: To offer a genuine welcome to all who come, whether their visit lasts a few minutes or a lifetime. Our parish family invites you to participate in all our spiritual and social activities. We hope you'll join with us in reaching out to those in need and being advocates for justice and channels of God's peace.

Church Hours

Our parish church is open Monday thru Friday from 6:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 8:30 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 6:30 am to 5 pm. Come visit for mass, for Sacrament of Reconciliation quiet prayer, for a break from the busy-ness of life to Monday thru Friday: after the 12:10 pm mass spend time with God. Feel free to inscribe your intentions on the Wall of Remembrance located by the Saturday: 4 - 4:45 pm Blessed Sacrament altar. The Father Schaefer Parish Center is located across the street from the church and is open Monday thru Friday from 9:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 4:30 pm, and Sunday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. You can call at any time to leave a voice mail for any of our staff, contact a priest in the event of an emergency, listen for mass schedules, or receive other important information by simply following the instructions on the automatic phone system. Our staff are always delighted to see you for any reason. Please feel free to contact them. We encourage you to visit our website at: www.saintbrigid.net

Saturday Eve: 5 pm (English) 7 pm (Spanish) Sundays: 7 am (English) 8:30 am (Italian) 9:15 am (English/ Chapel) 10 am (Family Mass) 10:45 am (Spanish/Chapel) 11:30 am (English) 12:15 pm (Spanish/Chapel) 2:30 pm (Kreyol) 6 pm (English/Church) Monday thru Friday: 7 am, 9 am & 12:10 pm Saturday: 9 am The 9 am mass on Saturday is offered for all who have requested the prayers of the community and are enrolled in the Novena of Our Lady of Westbury. Enrollment cards for the living and the deceased are available in the Parish Center.

Parish Center Hours

Other Opportunities for Prayer

The Rosary is prayed after each of the weekday masses.

Charismatic Prayer Meeting Tuesday: 8 pm Our Lady's Chapel (English) 7 pm - Teen Center (Spanish) Second Saturday - Haitian Community Church 8:30 to 11 pm Jesus Evening (Charismatic prayer & mass) First Friday: 7:30 pm (October thru June) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday: 12:30 5 pm Sunday Morning Post New Parish Center Hours Stewardship Mass Intentions & Schedule Page Page Page Page 3 11 15 21

www.saintbrigid.net

FAX: 516-334-0082

parish@saintbrigid.net

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

life at

Saint Brigids
We love celebrating marriages and preparing people for this sacrament. Due to the many parishioners who seek to get married at St. Brigid's and the busy weekend mass & Baptism schedule, we regret that we cannot honor requests for weddings for nonparishioners. Please call the Parish Center (334-0021 ext 105) at least six months in advance to make arrangements for a meeting with a deacon or priest and for the Parish In-home Pre-Cana Program. The coordinators are Diane & Dick McIver (334-7253). Visit our website for more details about getting married at St. Brigid's. www.saintbrigid.net
Our parish family participates compassionately in the healing mission of Jesus Christ. Anyone who is not able to attend Mass because of frailty, chronic or temporary illness, or admission to hospice can have Holy Communion brought to them at home on a regular basis. Please call Sr. Susan Smolinsky (3340021 ext.135) who coordinates the pastoral care of our sick and homebound parishioners. Communal celebrations of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick take place when noted in the bulletin. Individual reception of this sacrament prior to surgery or treatment can be arranged before or after any Mass with the priest. If you are hospitalized and want to see a chaplain and receive the sacraments during your stay, please indicate your religion and request upon admission. If you want the parish to pray for you while you are hospitalized or sick at home, please call the receptionist at the parish center. Please remember that federal law prohibits healthcare providers from disclosing any information regarding your health without your written permission.

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Baptism for infants is celebrated in English on the first three Sundays at 1 pm; in Spanish on the last Sunday of the Month at 1 pm; in Kreyol on the 3rd Saturday at 1 pm; and in Italian at the Sunday Italian Mass. Parents attend a preparation session on the first Monday of the month from 8 to 9:30 pm in the church. Please call the Parish Center (334-0021 ext 105) at least six weeks in advance. Coordinators of the preparation program are John & Edna Abdale and Deacon Frank and Maureen Pesce (997-4778). Adults, and children who are old enough to understand, are welcomed into the church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. There is a process that prepares people to be initiated into the church through these Easter sacraments. Parents with older children are invited to call Sister Ann Horn (333-9434). Adults are invited to speak with any of the priests about their journey toward baptism.

Celebrate Marriage

Celebrate Baptism

Minister to the Sick & Homebound

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated after the 12:10 pm mass Monday thruFriday and on Saturday from 4-4:45 pm. Please feel free to make an appointment with one of the priests at any other time.

Celebrate Gods Forgiveness

Minister to the Bereaved

Our Parish Outreach Food Pantry (997-5507) serves 600 families per month. Donations of nutritious foods are always welcomed at the Outreach Office. Please bring a food offering to mass each Sunday.

Feed Our Hungry Family

We reach out to those who have suffered the death of a loved one. Maria Laufs (334-8841) coordinates our Bereavement Ministry throughout the year. We also offer occasional Bereavement Workshops with Dr. Lou Sabatini. Call 334-0021 ext 105 for details.

Our Thrift Shop (876-0252) accepts/sells good used clothing, furniture, household articles and bric-a-brac at affordable prices. Mary Woods (334-2315) coordinates the Thrift Shop at 178 Post Ave. We're open Monday thru Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.
...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

St. Brigids Attic Thrift Shop

St. Brigid Mary of the Gael was born in the mid-fifth century, is buried at Downpatrick beside St. Patrick and St. Colmcille. Brigid built the first Irish Convent beside a giant oak tree-this place became known as the Church of the Oak (Cill Dara) or Kildare as it is known today. Brigid was the daughter of a pagan chieftain-a stubborn unbeliever. Before his death, Brigid sat by him in prayer, and whiled away the time weaving the first St. Brigids Cross from the rushes strewn about the floor. Her father, seeing the Cross asked her to explain its meaning and was so overwhelmed, became a Christian before his death. The St. Brigids Cross, believed to protect the home and animals from evil and want, is placed in cottages on her feast day, February 1st, the day on which she died about 524 A.D.

Care for our Sisters & Brothers

St. Brigid's Parish puts into practice the words of Jesus: "Whatever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, you do for me" (Matthew 25:40). Joan Echausse is the Director of Parish Outreach (334-0021 ext 108). The Parish Outreach Office (997-5507) is located in the lower level of the rectory (50 Post Ave). St. Brigid's Well (997-0170) serves our sisters and brothers in the New Cassel area at 817 Prospect Ave. Sr. Susan Smolinsky (334-0021 ext 135) coordinates the Ministry of Winter Grace and Norma Beyer coordinates Senior Connections. Yanira Chacon-Lopez (333-0651) coordinates Casa Mary Johanna which provides immigration counseling and other support in the Hispanic Community at 275 Brook Street.

From the early Irish immigrants who founded this parish in 1850, to the arrival of people from Europe, Africa, Asia and Central and South America, each culture brings a heritage to share and particular ways to express our one faith in Jesus Christ. Some in St. Brigids trace their roots here for several generations. Some have been here for a decade or two. Some have just arrived. A multi-cultural community is balanced when there is time and space for cultures to develop on their own, and time and space where we are all together as one -- working together, playing together and praying together. St. Brigids has a vibrant Black Catholic community that has been ministering in church and community for decades. We freely share the gifts of our faith and our heritage in the service of Jesus Christ. Contact: Bernice Campbell, MCAA (334-0021)

Our American Community

Black Catholic Community

Religious Education Program: We share the Good News with children, teens, their parents and other interested adults. We offer specific processes for children and teens preparing for the sacraments including Baptism for older children, Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation at age appropriate levels and older. We provide liturgical religious formation for children in public school Pre-K through high school, as well as catechist training. Parent Programs will update parents about what their children are learning on an adult level, opportunities for service and various liturgical experiences. Log on to www.FindingGod.org for curriculum info. Other adult religious education programs will be available for an interested adult in the parish. Our Religious Education Office is located in St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury, NY 11590. Phone: (333-9434). Directors: Sr. Ann Horn. OP, Socorro Moreno, Meg Westfall. Vincent Buzzeo is the Coordinator of our Youth Program Saint Brigid / Our Lady of Hope Regional School: Our Regional School offers an excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel for children from Nursery to 8th Grade. Students are prepared for the Sacraments of Penance, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Liturgies and Prayer Services are celebrated throughout the school year. Programs are offered for a wide range of student needs and interests. Academic Intervention Services are offered as well as Academies of Inquiry and School-wide Enrichment Clusters. Fine Arts offerings include Band, Drama Club, Chorus and Dance. Specials include Physical Education, Art, Music, Computer, and Library. Foreign language instruction in Spanish is offered to students in grades 4 through 8. To arrange a visit, please call the school office at 333-0580. Mr. Paul Clagnaz is the Principal. Msgr. Ralph Sommer and Msgr. Richard Bauhoff are co-pastors. We encourage you to send your children to our Regional School. Visit our Website at www.stbolh.org

Educate Adults and Our Children

La comunit Italiana ha un suo Comitato che si dedica al servizio pastorale dei parrocchiani di lingua Italiana. Il Presidente in carica del Comitato Italiano il Sig. Alfonso Sposito (516-997-9467). La messa domenicale in lingua Italiana celebrata alle 8.30 in Santa Brigids.

Comunita Italiana

Comunidad Hispana
La Comunidad Hispana de la Parroquia sirve a las necesidades de nuestros feligreses de habla hispana. La Santa Misa est celebrada en espaol los sbados a las 7 pm en la Iglesia de Post Ave y domingos a las 10:45 am y a las 12:15 pm en La Capilla de en la escuela de Maple Ave. El pastor asociado que atiende la comunidad hispana es Padre Jaime Calderon (334-0021 ext. 139)

Kominote Ayisyn nan Pawas Sent Brijit la kontan mete l osvis tout Ayisyen Ki pale Kreyol ak Frans. Se P Ronel Charelus, S.M.M. (334-0021). Sr. Eve Bruno, f.d.m. ak Sr. Cecilia Ducheine, f.d.m. Kap dirije Kominote nou an.

Kominote Ayisyn

Filipino Community

Our parish is blessed with a growing Filipino Community. There are special events planned for their spiritual growth. The contact persons are Dr. and Mrs. Achilles G. Rances (334-5819).

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

Breaking Open the Word

Reflecting on next Sundays gospel before you come to mass can bring so much more meaning to your experience of liturgy. Heres the gospel for next Sunday. How does this gospel touch your life? September 13th - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 8:27-35 Jesus and his disciples set out for the villages of Caesarea Philippi. Along the way he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" They said in reply, "John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others one of the prophets." And he asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter said to him in reply, "You are the Christ." Then he warned them not to tell anyone about him. He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and rise after three days. He spoke this openly. Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. At this he turned around and, looking at his disciples, rebuked Peter and said, "Get behind me, Satan. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do." He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it."
Scripture texts are taken from the New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Revised Psalms 1991, 1986,1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington DC and used by permission of the copyright owner.All rights reserved.

Gospel Reflection Questions Think of what Jesus

might be teaching us about suffering in todays Gospel.

Think of how death may lead to life.

Some Questions for Families & Children

Think of some of the difficult things you have had to do, that made you feel better about yourself. Think of what it means to be a true follower of Jesus.

Being a disciple of Jesus is no easy task. It takes us out of our comfort zone, into a place of sacrifice, and sometimes pain and suffering. Finding out what we need to die to, brings us closer to God and God becomes more present in our lives.

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

Sunday Morning

Ephphatha!
E-mail Father Ralph: shepherd@saintbrigid.net

POST

I dont know of any other word spelled with a double ph, but there it
is: the word ephphatha is uttered by Jesus in todays Gospel. (Mark 7:31-37). Its a Greek form of an Aramaic word that means be opened, and Jesus uses it as part of his healing a deaf man with a speech impediment. (He also uses spit -- and with todays worries about swine flu, I wonder how many people would go to Jesus if they knew this is what he used to heal!!)

Paying Down the Debt Were looking to pay down our debt of $400,000 and there is a challenge grant in the works. A generous parishioner has offered $100,000 as a challenge for the rest of us to raise $300,000 by the end of September. Im most grateful to those who have accepted this challenge by donating toward the debt reduction campaign. So far we have received $65,000 in contributions. Please consider making your contribution this week
Goal: $400,000 $100,000 Grant

Be opened! What a great command for all of us who are deaf! And we all are hard of hearing in some way. Some, like the man in the gospel, have a physical disability with regard to hearing. But all of us have some other ways in which we cant hear others. And some of us also have speech impediments, for what comes out of our mouths are criticisms more than praise, nagging more than encouragement, making jokes at others expense instead of words of healing, curse words instead of kind words.

So as the new school year begins -- whether were going to school or

Debt Reduction

not -- this is a time for a new beginning in which we can be opened to a new way of listening and speaking. Watch as Jesus walks up to you and invites you to come off to the side with him. He touches your ears. (What does that feel like? What does that do to you?) He touches your tongue with his spit. (Seems gross at first, but then you realize that what came from Jesus mouth now touches your mouth. Your words can now be Jesus words. Your speech can be Jesus speech. How do you feel about this?)

of being a better listener. Ask him, Who do you want me to pay attention to more these next days? And then over the next week look carefully at who Jesus puts in your path and really pay attention. Listen, not only with your ears, but with your eyes and your heart. Notice: what is this person going through right now? Are there joys to be shared? Are there sorrows? What can you hear that you didnt hear before Jesus touched your ears?
$65,000 Contributed as of 9/1/09

In your prayer, experience Jesus opening you to the new possibilities

Our children will be learning new and wonderful things this coming school year. We too can learn wondrous things in the months ahead when we get our new hearing and we pay attention to the words we use. May God bless all of us students.

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...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

Comunita Italiana

Parrocchia di St. Brigida

Auguri felicissimi di un compleanno pieno di gioia e serenit di spirito, con lauspicio di ottima salute. Laugurio esteso a tutti coloro che nel mese di settembre festeggiano il loro anniversario di matrimonio. Auguri da tutta la Comunit Italiana ed in special modo dal Comitato Italiano della Parrocchia di Santa Brigida. Ricorrenze di compleanno: Umberto Iannucci, Nancy Romeo, Clemente Pannella, Aniello De Lucia, Domenico Mauro, Antonietta Mauro, Giuseppe Sposito, Frank Niola, Stella Iadevaia, Adele Alfani. Ricorrenze anniversario di matrimonio: Costanza e Umberto Iannucci, Antonietta e Vincenzo Iadevaia, Rosaria e Costanza Iadevaia, Teresa e Giovanni Iadevaia, Antonella e Chris Emerson, Giuseppina e Vincenzo Abbatiello. Si pregano tutti i capi gruppi di preghiera della Sacra Famiglia di essere presenti alla Messa delle 8:30 del mattino di domenica sei settembre e di portare le statuette per la loro benedizione, prima che inizi il giro fra le varie famiglie. Grazie a tutti. Il vostro coordinatore Mike Piscitelli. Faith & Spirituality The course on spirituality Discorsi Sulla Nostra Fede, held on July 14th and August 3rd & 6th was a great success. Thirty-six people attended. Fr. Irinel lead the evenings, providing information and clarification on various aspects of the Catholic faith. Participants were able to ask questions, raise concerns and share personal experiences. The course concluded with a mass on August 10th. All who participated expressed an interest in attending future courses and/or retreats. The Comitato is working on organizing something similar for the season of Advent. Further information will be provided as details become available. Alfonso Sposito, President of the Comitato, and Maria Montelbano, Coordinator of Spirituality, would like to thank Fr. Irinel who graciously agreed to conduct the course. A special blessing goes out to all those who participated, and we hope even more people will attend in the future. Fede e Spiritualita Discorsi sulla nostra Fede il corso sulla spiritualita tenutosi nelle date del 14 luglio, 3 e 6 agosto ha riscosso un grosso successo. Padre Irinel ha guidato la conversazione durante le serate, nelle quali sono stati chiariti alcuni aspetti sulla fede cattolica. Il corso si e concluso il 10 agosto con una Messa. Il Comitato sta lavorando per organizzare altre serate durante il periodo dellAvvento. Alfonso Sposito, il Presidente del Comitato, e Maria Montelbano, Coordinatrice della Spiritualita, vogliono ringraziare caldamente Padre Irinel per la sua guida e collaborazione durante le serate. Un ringraziamento speciale va a tutti coloro che hanno partecipato.

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

St. Brigid/ Our Lady of Hope School

Saturday, September 26 9AM - 2PM Cedar Creek Park, Seaford
Register online from our school website and start gathering your pledges today. All participants from our school will be entered in a raffle for $100 gift certificate to Mineola Bicycle Shop.

4 TH A NNUAL WALK /B IKE - A - THON

Tomorrows Hope Foundation

Back to School
First Day Tuesday, September 8th

11:30 am Early dismissal Uniform dress code

g ncin ou Ann

Wednesday & Thursday September 9&10

11:30 am Early dismissal Uniform dress code

2009 A NNUAL G OLF O UTING

Tuesday September 29th, 2009

1 PM shotgun start

Lido Golf Club

$195 per person or $740 full foursome

First Full Day Friday September 8th St. Brigid School CLASS OF 1980

For registration or sponsorship information, please contact Mike Hegarty at 516-997-5089 or e-mail sbolhgolf@aol.com.

Golf Outing Grand Prize Raffle

1 for $10 or 3 for $25

30 YEAR REUNION
Be a part of the planning!

31 Inch LCD HDTV

Notebook Computer

iPod Nano

You need not be present to win. Raffle tickets will be sold outside of church in September.

kevweiser@verizon.net

For more information, please contact Kevin Preiss at

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

Pray for the Sick Members of our Parish

September 6, 2009
Cheryl Adami

We join our prayer to our family members who suffer from illness.....
Helene Finnegan Lidya Galarza Jennifer Gismondi Marie Handschuh Cassidy Hogan Domenico Iannucci Joseph Incandela Thomas Judge Elizabeth Keogh Donna Krause Steve Krause Frank Lofaro Marion Marchesi Alta Marone Lawrence Marquez Dr. Modesto Maulion, Jr Joseph Monteforte Dorothy Morris Pat Prisco Karen Rizzo Melissa Roland Racquel Santiago Filomena Sposito Catherine Teddy Cyrus Tibbals Sam Trapasso Patricia Walsh

Kyra Marie Backer Timothy Broyles Kaelynn Cafarella Kevin Cantwell Jean Carlson Marjorie I. Carvelli Linda DeAngelis Michael J. Doris, Sr. Jean Ebersberger

Funerals

Due to space limitations, names placed on the sick list will remain for four weeks. Please call the parish office to remove or add a loved one.

We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe.....

St. Brigids Parish Memorials

Sunday & Daily Eucharist
With the gift of flowers we lovingly remember...

...We commend our loved ones into the hands of the Lord....

Jeannette M. Bould, Amato J. DiLillo, Salustino Martinez, Thomas J. Occhiogrosso, Joseph P. Occhiogrosso, Frantz Jean-Baptiste, Sr., Amelia Romano, Louis Belleau, Anna M. Santos, Salvatore J. Seddio and Joseph F. Fucarino

September 6 thru 12, 2009

Adele Marchegiani ~ Adelmo M. Berardi ~ Stephanie Kacharski

With the gift of Bread & Wine we lovingly remember...

All who died on September 11th

With the gift of Candles we lovingly remember...

All victims of terrorist attacks

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

Happening at St. Brigid

September 6, 2009
Save A Life Italian heritage bone marrow donors needed for JoAnn Corso Clancy, a leukemia patient. Eligibility - age 18 to 60, otherwise in good health. Ethnic background Italian, most important for a match. How you can help: On the internet go to bethematch.org and follow instructions to receive a donor kit then follow the kit instructions. Please help! Reunion St. Brigid's School, Class of 1980. We are organizing a 30 year reunion. For more information please contact Kevin Preiss at kevweiser@verizon.net. Support for Newly Bereaved Ten weekly sessions begin Wednesday, October 7th from 7:15 to 8:30 pm. Two groups will be available, one for widowed persons and the other for those who have lost a family member other than a spouse. Registration fee is $20. Training for individuals who would like to help the newly bereaved will begin on October 7th from 8:30 to 9:45 pm. Those who fulfill the requirements will receive a certificate of training in bereavement counseling. Program fee is $60. Call Adriana at 334-0021 ext. 105 to register. For more specific information about the groups or training, please call me, Lou Sabatini at 516-799-5873 or email me at lousab@aol.com. See The Latest Fashions The Maria SS. DellAssunta Society is sponsoring a Fashion Show at 373 Maple Avenue, Westbury, on September 17th at 7 pm. Food by Lisa Iabone. For tickets call Terry losio at 333-2035 or Josie Regan at 333-1740. Make your own table arrangements. Do You Like To Read? St. Brigids Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 7th at 2 pm in the Parish Center to discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe by Carl Anderson and Eduardo Chavez. All are welcome to attend. Its Back To School Time! If your child is away at college for the first time or returning, please remember to check the Saint Brigid Website www.saintbrigid.net and leave his or her e-mail address so that they can receive our letter from home and keep in touch with their parish family. Fill out coupon on page 11.

...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

Kominote Ayisyn
Haitian-American Apostolate
An nou libere fos Pawol Bondye a nan nou Konbyen fwa nou konn w moun kap pale, youn pa pran tan pou koute lt.. Anpil fwa dyalg sa yo kon fini mal. Mwen ta envite nou chak pou nou gade tt nou. Eske nou svi ak zrey nou pou n koute avan nou pale ak bouch nou. rive pou l pran defans yo. e pou sa li envite yo pran kouraj, pa p devan tt chaje yo w yo genyen kap dekontrole yo.

Mvy Bondye yo devan je nou men nou avg. An nou louvri je nou pou n gade tout sa ki bl nan kominote a. Aprann ankouraje moun nan sa l f ki bon. Louvri je pou nou dekouvri prezans Bondye nan Jenm levanjil la reprezante nou tout ki pa pv yo, nan nou chak ki la jodi a, na ti moun nou yo, chche konprann Pawl Bondye a anvan nou nan moun kap rann nou sevis, nan sil a yo ki feb . pale l. L nap pale se pou nou chche konprann Tout sa nou f pou youn nan pi piti nan fr nou yo se sa nap di a. L yon moun ap pale avk nou se pou mwen menm nou f l. Pa gade moun sou pou nou chche konprann sa moun nan ap di laparans tande. Tout moun se moun. Bondye nan tout moun. Se pou nou aprann medite sou Pawl Bondye a anvan nou pale l. Se pou nou bay Bondye Yon le Sen Monf tap pase devan pt yon monast tout chans li pou l fme nou. Bondye bay chak tankou yon pov , kote li te gen yon sl ki relijiez. Li moun 2 zry pou yo koute ak yon bouch pou f yon antre, li mande sipery a : Lacharite pou yo pale, sa montre nou kijan tande a enpotan lanmou Bondye, Sipery a pa rekont li , li voye l anpil ale konsa . Louvri pou n louvri bouch nou, se pou f lwanj pou Bondye. Se pa nenpt bagay yon moun di w pou w ba l repons.. Li bon pafwa pou nou pase pou avg , nou w se komsi nou pa w nou tankou moun soud , nou pa tande nou pa pale Nan premye lektu jodi a, pwoft Izayi di pou kisa zry moun soud yo ap louvri , lang bb yo ap lage a, se paske Bondye pral nan mitan yo, dlo ap eklate nan savann nan, gran ravi n ap koule nan t sk la. Sa vle di Granmt la ap Le Sipery rakonte lot S yo sa , nan fason li detaye figi pv la S Sen Monf a rekont se fr l. Sipery a voye chche l pou resevwa l .Sen Monf reponn : ou pat fm la Charite pou lanmou Bondye kounye ou vle fm Lacharite pou lamou de mwen menm, mwen pa vle msi. Tout sa Jezu te f se bon bagay, li f yo paske li renmen nou. An nou gade ak je Lespri sen an. An nou tande ak zory lespri sen an pou nou pale ak bouch lespri sen an se nan fason sa a selman nou kapab libere fos pawol Bondye a nan nou.

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...faithfully and joyfully serving Breezy Hill, Carle Place, East Meadow, New Cassel, Salisbury, South Westbury, Old Westbury and Westbury since 1850.

Sacramento Reconciliacin
Padre Jaime Hernndez (516) 334-0021 ext.11. 30 min. antes de cada misa llamar.

Invitaciones

Comunidad Hispana de Santa Brigida

Youth Group - meeting Sundays 1 pm Chapel Enjoy Spanish Charismatic Group Tue.School basemant 7:30 pm Healing Mass Every Third Fri. month 7 pm Catholic Charities offers services on Wed Set. 23rd

Informacin: Marina Caldern (516) 713-8576

Dioceses de Rockville Centre, Oficina del Ministerio Hispano Encuentro Anual Diocesano de los Jvenes Adultos Celebraciones Lunes 7 de setiembre en el Seminario de la Inmaculada Concepcin en Misas: Huntington. 9 am, Eucarista presidida por el Obispo William Murphy. - Iglesia de Santa Brgida Ministerio de Canto 75 Post Ave. Sbados 7:00 p.m. - Capilla Sta. Brgida 101 Maple Ave. Ensayo Mircoles 4:30 p.m. Iglesia Post Ave. Misa Sbados 7:00 p.m. Domingos 10:45 am y 12:15 pm Ensayo Sbados 4 pm Capilla (Maple Ave). Misa Domingos 12:15 pm Bautizos: Inscripcin: 1er.Dom. mes. Misa 12:15 Si deseas compartir tus talentos cantando tocando un instrumento pm.Llevar copia Cert.Nacimiento musical, contacta a Omar Chirinos (516) 997-9054 Bautizo: ltimo Domingo de mes Misa de Sanacin Tercer viernes del mes 7 pm Iglesia Post Ave. Iglesia 75 Post Avenue, 1:00 pm Matrimonios:

Hablar con el Sacerdote Diacono Manuel Ramos (un ao antes de la boda)

Avisos
Caridades Catlicas ofrece Servicios de Inmigracin En la oficina de Asistencia Social, Iglesia en Post Ave. Mircoles 22 de julio a partir de las 10:00 am. Atencin en orden de llegada. Grupo Juvenil Cristo Joven Fuerza y Fe Reunin Domingos 12 pm en la Capilla. - Misa Jvenes, 1 er. sbado del mes, Iglesia Post Avenue 7 pm - Misa Jvenes, 2 do. domingo del mes, Capilla Maple Ave. 10:45 am Psiquiatra Amalia Buenda Ofrece consulta gratis los das lunes de 5 a 8 p.m. Solamente con cita. Mas informacin (516) 850-5109 Necesidades en la Despensa de Comida. Hoy por ti maana por m. (516) 997-5507 Ximena Sept. 12: Jugos

Primera Comunin

Sra. Socorro Moreno (516) 333-9434

Ministerios
Aclitos Grupo de Oracin Carismtico Grupo Juvenil Cristo Joven Fuerza y Fe Grupo Nuestra Seora de la Paz Hermandad del Seor de los Milagros Ministerio de Canto Ministros de Hospitalidad Ministerio Guadalupano Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Eucarista Proclamadores de la Palabra

Hermanos Ayudmonos Unos A Otros

Please donate food to St. Brigids Food Pantry!

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Comunidad Hispana de Santa Brigida

Praise the Lord, who heals the broken hearted.
Learn English and learn to write and read in Spanish

Vigsimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario El evangelio de este Domingo nos presenta un caso de curacin en el que podemos encontrar algunos gestos que son repetidos por la Iglesia en la celebracin del Bautismo. Jess impuso las manos, que es un gesto de bendicin. Ungi con saliva, que significa contacto con el aliento vivificante de Dios. El sordomudo empez a hablar, y las gentes glorificaban a Dios porque existe un poder superior al mal, porque Dios ha intervenido en el mundo y la suerte de cada hombre puede cambiar con slo establecer contacto con l. Hoy todos podemos or y hablar, incluso los sordomudos pueden comunicarse con los dems mediante aparatos fabricados por la tcnica. Pero, la pregunta que debemos hacernos es otra....:Ser que en el uso del habla, decimos siempre la verdad y estamos dispuestos a escuchar? ....A veces nuestros dilogos son conversaciones abiertas a toda clase de temas....pero cuando se trata de hablar de Dios o de hablar con Dios, nos quedamos callados porque no encontramos que hablar de l o que decirle a l.

Aunque sabemos que Dios hace or su voz en el interior de nuestra conciencia, por el anuncio de su Palabra en la Iglesia, por la voz de los que lloran y sufren y tambin por los que glorifican al Seor con sus obras; nosotros parecemos como trastornados en nuestros rganos del odo y del habla, porque no queremos ni or ni escuchar esta voz de Dios a nuestro alrededor. Y cuando una persona tiene trastornados estos rganos naturales de tal forma que no puede ni or ni hablar, tiene tambin una comunicacin difcil con los dems y con Dios, a pesar de los progresos de la tcnica. Una vida que pone a Dios entre parntesis por no querer hablarle o escucharle, como borrando su nombre del diccionario, no puede establecer relaciones humanas de respeto con dems ni tampoco prestar atencin a las obras del amor de Dios en el mundo. Muchas experiencias han demostrado que si falta el dilogo con Dios se hace difcil, si ya no imposible, el dilogo franco entre los hombres. Padre Jaime Adolfo Calderon H.

Despensa de Comida The Well Ubicada en el sotano de la rectoria de Santa Brgida Ubicada en la 817 Prospect Ave. Westbury NY en Post Ave. Horario al pblico: Lunes 6 - 8 pm 11590. Horario al pblico: (516) 997-0170 Martes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm Lunes, Martes y Mircoles Mircoles 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm Jueves 10:30 am - 12 pm y 6 - 8 pm Jueves cerrado Viernes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm Viernes 10:30 am - 12 pm y 1 - 3 pm Barbara Powel y Donna Aravena (516) 997-5507 Ximena Aravena
Casa del Inmigrante Mary Johanna Es un Proyecto de Santa Brgida en New Cassel, ubicada 275 Brook Street Westbury, NY 11590. Ofrecemos los siguientes servicios a los Inmigrantes: - Orientacin en Inmigracin (no somos abogados) referimos segn sea el caso, - Tramitacin del TPS, - Clases de ingls y alfabetizacin en espaol para adultos, - Ayuda a los nios con sus tareas escolares (en periodo lectivo). Llamenos (516) 333-0651, (puede dejar mensaje) Coordinadora Sra. Yanira Chacn-Lpez. Publicaciones: Milena Morales (516) 932-3996/713-0861 Fax (516)932-0917 e-mail: milenamorales@optonline.net

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Parish Center Hours

St. Brigids wants to stay in touch. So if you (or someone you know) is at college, please send in his/her name and contact info and well send an occasional e-mail to keep in touch. Name _____________________________________________ Freshmn Sophomore Jr Sr e-mail address _______________________________________________________________ College _____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ______________________________________________________

Off to College?

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St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School

Mrs. Rugolo
is returning to teach our

for two-year olds and their caregiver

TODDLER PROGRAM

$250/year
Tuesday Class 9:30 am Thursday Class 9:30 am

Make sure you dont get put on our waiting list! Call 333-0580 today to arrange a visit. For more details, see our awardwinning website www.stbolh.org

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Outreach
Volunteers Needed.... St. Brigids Attic St. Brigids Attic Thrift Shop, located at 178 Post Avenue, Westbury, is in need of volunteers to help sort clothes, hang-er clothes and act as greeters and St. Brigids sales-persons for the wonderful people who are our customers at The Attic. Please contact Sheila Leonard at The Attic on Mondays at 876-0252 and share your time and talent in this worthy endeavor--part-time, or even, full-time. The hours for The Attic are: Half Days: 10 am to 12 noon or 12 noon to 3 pm Full Days: 10 am to 3 pm six days per week, Monday through Saturday. We are so grateful to our Attic volunteers who bring, so graciously, the message of Jesus Christ: Love one another as I have loved you (John 15:12), as they assist Westburyites select and purchase gently used clothing, antique pieces, occasional small sized furniture and bric-a-brac. Thank you to the many members of St. Brigids Family who donate washed gently used clothing and assorted household items to assist the many people who cross The Attics threshold hoping to shop and purchase items at very reasonable prices! As always, thank you to all our wonderful volunteers in Parish Outreach who are the very heart of our outreach to Gods people in need. Happy rest of summer,

Food Pantry Needs... The summer requests at St. Brigids Food Pantry have depleted our shelves of spaghetti sauce, pasta, corn (always needed) and fruit juice snacks. We are always so grateful to St. Brigids family who hear the cries of the poor and help fill up the Pantry shelves, so that so many will be fed and nourished. The Well Needs... A Wednesday volunteer (either 10 am to 12 noon; or 1 to 3 pm) is needed to assist Donna Aravena, Assistant Director, in greeting and assessing the needs of our clients who seek ministry at The Well. Please call Joan at 3340021, ext. 108 for more information. Thank You... To the many women of St. Brigids family who

celebrated Christmas Eve in July and cut out angels to decorate our beautiful Advent trees! Volunteers will soon be needed to assist with our Thanksgiving K of C Food Drive, scheduled for October 17, 2009 at our local supermarkets. Please watch the Bulletin for more details!

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Around St. Brigid

Pilgrimage Journey with the Haitian Community of St. Brigid Catholic Church on a 14 day pilgrimage to Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Medjugorje. The spiritual leader is Fr. Ronel Charelus (Fr. Chacha). Departs from JFK International Airport on June 28 and returns July 11, 2010 on Lufthansa Airlines. For information contact Carie Estime at 516-3380120 or 516-770-3248 or Sr. Bruno or Sr. Cecilia at 516-333-8795. The Soldiers Project is a private, non-profit group of volunteer licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses, and marriage and family therapists that was established to provide FREE confidential counseling to military personnel who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and their loved ones (including girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, children, parents and grandparents). The Soldiers Project is outside the military; it operates on a private practice model, with free counseling sessions offered in private offices, with no red tape, a flexible schedule and no limit to the number of sessions. We are in need of volunteers, therapists and all other community members who wish to become involved. You can read about The Soldiers Project at www.thesoldiersproject.org. Please call Susan R. Cohen, PhD, RN, CS at The Soldiers Project 516-284-7531 or email: SRC1031@aol.com.

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St. Brigids CYO Basketball Program for Boys and Girls

In the 70s and 80s there were over 300 participants in this program each year. In 2008-2009 there were only 21! (Sometimes) It is time to take inventory. The program for this 2009-2010 season is at a low ebb. The program will not be activiated this season, unless there is a large infusion of interested, dedicated players and coaches. I am open to meningful dialogue. If interested give me a call. John Miller 334-5670

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Building Gods Kingdom with our Gifts of

Time, Talent & Treasure

$ 17,942
16,103 1.839

Sharing Gifts Last Weeks Collection

Thank you for regular support of our Food Pantry! We help around 600 families each month to feed their children and/or elderly relatives. Please bring non-perishable food items with you to any Mass. (At the 10 a.m. Family Mass, the children bring their offering into the sanctuary.) Sept 13 : Sept 20 : Sept 27 : Oct 4 : Suggested Food Offering: Juice Vegetables (Corn, Peas & Green Beans) Peanut Butter & Jelly Rice & Dry Beans (1 lb Bags) A Prayer for Education Gracious God, All good gifts come from you, our most loving and generous God. We thank you for giving our gifts to us, especially the gift of life. We thank you for the ability to love, to laugh, to learn, and to grow. We pray for all those who are continuing their education: All young people in school, young adults in high school, college students, those in adult education classes, those in vocational and careerbuilding programs, and all those who are furthering their education in the faith. Bless them, O Lord, and fill them with your Holy Spirit as they continue to grow in knowledge and wisdom. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

19,454 Automated Giving $ 1,161 (Weekly average amount based on 52 weeks)

In Church (8/29-8/30) During the week: ( Total # of envelopes = 619 ) Same weekend/last year: $

By using your gifts as someone who leads prayer or as a receptionist in one of our parish offices, you help build the Kingdom of God! God bless you as you offer your time and talent and your financial resources to support the mission of Jesus here at St. Brigids. Many thanks to all who share their gifts here at St. Brigids! We are Grateful this Week.... for all stewards in our parish who help support education: teachers, administrators, mentors - anyone involved in the education of others. A Special Thank You... To all who contributed to the success of St. Brigids Summer Raffle! Raffle results will appear in next weeks bulletin.

What is Stewardship? (Exploring the meaning of Christian Stewardship) A starting point for Christian stewardship is the recognition that all good gifts in our lives come from God. Some people do not think of themselves as being gifted by God. Others express gratitude often for the gifts God gives in many ways and at many times and for many purposes in life. For reflection: Do you see yourself as being gifted by God? What are some of Gods gifts in your life? How do you respond to Gods generosity?

In todays Gospel, as he heals the deaf man with the speech impediment, Jesus says Ephphatha, which means Be opened! How can each one of us be open to that which Jesus invites us? How can we be open to follow Jesus and share what God has given us with others?
(based upon this weekends Scriptures)

Stewardship Reflection

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Friends, Neighbors & Other Ministries........

Our Lady of Hope Parish 334-6288 Msgr. Richard Bauhoff www.olhope.org St. Andrew's Church 631-759-6083 Deacon Nicholas Daddona & Fr. Jack Custer Diocese of Rockville Centre 678-5800 www.drvc.org Alcoholics Anonymous 292-3040 Ancient Order of Hibernians 333-8594 Mary Hickey Bereavement Support in Our Diocese Visit our helpful website: www.holyroodcemetery.org Elaine Stillwell, Bereavement Coordinator 516-334-7990 ext. 122 Birthright - (Mineola) 741-4030 (Wantagh) 785- 4070 Catholic Golden Age 334-6725 Margaret Cashman Cursillio/Ultreya 640-5735 Carleen Barten Maria SS Dell'Assunta Society 248-3789 Joseph R. Piscitelli Project Rachel (Post Abortion Counseling) 722-4355 Durazzano Society 334-7174 Anthony Iadevaia Knights of Columbus (516) 997-1240 Ira Glazer Marriage Encounter 747-3282 Maureen & Rick Tufano Retrouvaille (Marriage Support) 334-0178 John & Linda Pisano OSIA Sons of Italy 334-1325 Patricia Diglio St. Anthony Society 796-2928 Phyllis Caggiano Veterans of Foreign War 334-7428 Louis Corte Westbury Senior Citizens 334-5886 Maureen Droge

Please Pray For...

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Capt. Oliver Schrang Capt. Steven Piacente, USMC Lt. Col. Charles J. Tulaney, USMC Matthew Cordaro, US Marine Sgt. Craig Clark, US Army James Eugene, US Marine Adam C. Belding, SPC US Army in Korea Alvin Jordan Andrew Lyons Cpl. Kevin Oakes, USMC Neil Falls Percifull, US Army Amy Jean-Pierre Mike Tarsa, LTC US Marine Sgt. Jason Howland, National Guard Army James E. Geiselman, US Army serving in Afghanistan Lans Cpl. Ryan Kerley, USMC Christopher Ponsot Sgt. Sean Sloan, US Army (Afghanistan) Chao Li, US Army Johanna Romero, US Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Schultz, US Army Kenneth Furst, USMC 2nd Lt. Kurth McDermott, USMC Sgt. Madzsima Nerestant, USMC Lawrence Marquez, Lans Corporal USMC Master Sgt. Jill Agront Justin F. Burke Lucky Isaac Jacques, USP US Army in Iraq Staff Sgt. Rodney Agustin, USMC Corp. Jerry Kubis, US Marine Capt. Joseph Conrad Reyes (in Afghanistan) 1st Lt. Rick Zappala, US Army Lance Corporal Christopher Counts

We remember in our prayers the following men and women who are serving in the military in Iraq

If you know of someone serving in Iraq and would like to place them on the prayer list, please call the Parish Center at 334-0021.

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Community Bulletin Board

September 6, 2009
Christian Woman seeking one bedroom apartment in Westbury or Carle Place. Do not drink, smoke, no pets. Affordable $850-$900. Call 414-6724 or 6988363. For Rent Lower level fully furished apartment, private entrance, cable and utilities included. Excellent area, two blocks to bus. No pets/smoking. Suitable for female student. References required. Rent $700 per month. Call 516-333-5969. For Sale 72 inch 4 panel oriental screen. Excellent condition. $150. Please call 516-683-4737. Faith Food & Fellowship Festival Saturday, September 12, from 10 am to 5 pm (rain or shine)at Long Islands First Orthodox Christian Church at 369 Green Avenue, Ease Meadow. Free admission. Slavic, Greek, and American foods; Interactive Church tours; 9/11 Memorial Service at 1 pm; Spiritual books and religious items; Childrens activities; Aerosoles Shoes and vendors; Babas Treasures (Flea Market); 50/50 Raffle. Telephone 516-483-3649 for directions and more information. All are welcome! New Member Orientation for Divorced, Separated and Single Catholics of Long Island. NonDenomination. All are welcome. Meeting Sept. 22nd at 8 pm at St. Frances De Chantal Church, 1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh. Pleae bring proof of single status to join. Refreshments served following the meeting. Call our hotline at 516-897-2721 or Carol at 516-794-4933.

Banns of Marriage are announced for the following couples:

For the First Time Between John McNeilly - St. Brigid Susan Guarrieri - St. Brigid and Vincenzo Zaino - St. Brigid Linda Mastrangelo - St. Brigid and Clint Colin Barton Melizza-Rhowena Yap Javier - St. Brigid For the Second Time Between James Croteau - St. Brigid Nicole Cento - Our Lady of Assumption and Kristin Miller - St. Brigid Anthony Madsen - St. Brigid For the Third Time Between Ilaria Pelliccia - St. Brigid Giovanni Paino - St. Brigid and Vincent Martucci - Holy Family Jennifer Jaronczyk - St. Brigid Diabetes Fundraiser Foxwoods-Express Bus. Sunday, Oct. 11th. $42 (tip for driver included). Six hours at Casino. Pkg: $10 full buffet, $15 Keno. Leaves Carmen Ave at 8:30 am. Call Phyllis at 516-333-8978.

Super Bonanza Winners

8/30 8/31 9/1 9/2 Matthew Simons Talia Dren Joseph Principato Jeanne Dirr $30 $100 $30 $30 9/3 9/4 9/5 Peggy Massey Frank Buffolino Rosanne DiSpirito $30 $30 $30

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The Pastoral Staff

Sister Bruno fdm 997-8727 Haitian Apostolate Sister Cecilia fdm 997-8727 Haitian Apostolate Joan Echausse 334-0021 Director of Parish Outreach ext.108 Outreach e-mail: outreach@saintbrigid.net Yanira Chacon-Lopez 333-0651 Immigration Ministry Casa Mary Johanna e-mail: yanira@saintbrigid.net Susan Porteus 334-0021 Director of Music ext. 111 e-mail: music@saintbrigid.net Paul Clagnaz 333-0580 School Principal e-mail: pclag@optonline.net Sister Ann Horn op 333-9434 Director of Religious Education e-mail: sisterann@saintbrigid.net Socorro Moreno 333-9434 Director of Religious Education e-mail: socorro@saintbrigid.net Meg Westfall 333-9434 Director of Religious Education e-mail: spirit@saintbrigid.net Religious Education Office e-mail: reled@saintbrigid.net Vince Buzzeo 334-0021 ext. 142 Coordinator of Youth Ministry e-mail: youth@saintbrigid.net

The lay people, religious sisters, deacons and priests on our staff are committed to serving the people of our community. We are happy to hear from you. To contact the staff who work out of the Parish Center, call (516)334-0021 at the extensions listed below. Many staff members have e-mail addresses. Feel free to contact them through e-mail.

Sister Susan Smolinsky sc 334-0021 ext. 135 Coordinator of Ministry of Winter Grace e-mail: sistersusan@saintbrigid.net Adriana Miller 334-0021 Administrative Assistant to Pastor & Parish Executive Secretary ext 105 e-mail: adriana@saintbrigid.net Robert Cammarata 334-0021 ext. 136 Pastoral Development Coordinator/ Business Manager e-mail: robc@saintbrigid.net DEACONS 334-0021

Deacon Mike Metzdorff Deacon Jim Morris Deacon Frank Pesce e-mail: deaconfrank@saintbrigid.net Deacon Manuel J. Ramos e-mail: rmanuelj@aol.com ASSOCIATE PASTORS 334-0021

Father John Derasmo - ext. 134 e-mail: fatherjohn@saintbrigid.net Father Jaime Calderon Hernandez - ext. 121 e-mail: FrJaime@saintbrigid.net Father Ronel Charelus (Chacha) ext. 113 e-mail: charo1458@yahoo.fr Father James J. Hannon - In Residence - ext. 124 Father Wismick - ext.122 Father Augustin - ext. 118 Father Anthony Bonsu - ext. 119 PASTOR 334-0021

Father Ralph Sommer - ext. 115 e-mail: shepherd@saintbrigid.net

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Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers: (516) 594-9063

RECEPTIONISTS

334-0021 ext.100

Carla Escobar Victoria Trentacoste Kris Marasca Maria Theresa Gutierrez Grace Puglisi

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Parish Ministries Coordinators

Altar Servers 334-0021 ext. 115 Fr. Ralph Sommer Bereavement 334-8841 Maria Laufs Bingo 334-0021 ext. 145 Tracey Zirkel Choir (Adult English) 334-0021 ext.111 Susan Porteus Choir (Youth & Young Adult) 334-0021 ext 141 Laura Naughton Choir (Italian) 334-0021 Gia Montelbano Choir (Italian Childrens Choir) Maria Paletta 796-5123 Choir (Spanish 11:45) 334-0021 Guillermo Roman Choir (Spanish Sat 7 pm) 997-9054 Omar Chirinos Choir (Haitian) 334-0021

CYO Sports 334-5670 John Miller Decorating Team Lorraine Sherman 333-6511 Eucharistic Ministers 997-3448 Lou & Marion Marchesi Family Mass Committee 414-1440 Barbara & Scott Cooper Folk Group Jeff Weber 334-0021 FOCCUS Inventory: Kathy & Ken Spencer (671-8212 Finance Council 334-0021 Marie Firenze Garden Club 333-1631 Annette McGrath Senior Connections 334-0021 ext. 143 Norma Beyer Lectors 794-6388 Katie Sheehan Junior Lectors Shari Raduazzo (334-0982)

Legion of Mary 334-0021 Norma Beyer Ministry of Consolation - 333-1740 Josephine Regan Ministry of Winter Grace 334-0021 ext. 135 Sr. Susan Smolinsky, sc Nocturnal Adoration 334-3141 Al Ehrsam Pastoral Council 334-0021 ext. 115 Father Ralph Sommer Prayer Group 334-0021 Pre-Cana Program: Diane & Dick McIver (334-7253 Thinking of Becoming a Catholic? Sr. Ann Horn, op - 333-9434 Respect Life 626-8946 Michael Posillico Rock Band 731-7085 Jim Santoro Rosary Altar Society 334-0021 Ronnie Cornell Scouts (Boy Scouts/Cub scouts) 333-5688 Betsy Mazziotti Neil Sheehan - djcjs@optonline.net Scouts (Daisey) 794-4407 Mary Morien Scouts (Brownies) Liz Hegarty 997-5089 & Maureen Peres 997-2367 Scouts (Junior Troop) 333-5247 Emily Ruffini Spiritual Direction 334-0021 Deacon Jim Morris & Maggie McCartin Ushers 334-0021 Charles Givens ST. BRIGID OUR LADY OF HOPE SCHOOL Parent Association 333-6422 Perry J. Tyner School Board 333-0580 Karen Simons

The Supporting Staff

School 333-0580 Sister Marie Patrick McDermott ssnd Sunday Assisting Priest 334-0021 Father Charles Caccavale e-mail: ccaccavale@icseminary.edu Sunday & Weekday Assisting Priest 334-0021 Father Jack Waldron Religious Education Office 333-9434 Barbara Budion e-mail: reled@saintbrigid.net Business Office Assistants 334-0021 ext. 101 Marco Matheus Christine Tomitz Carol Beck

Plant Superintendent 334-7806 or 333-0580 Bob Martella Weekend Sacristan Aurelia Reyes Tiago Pereira

Church Custodian Roberto Fernandez Parish Outreach Assistant Directors: Ximena Aravena - 997-5507 Barbara Powell - 997-0170 Donna Aravena - 997-0170 School Office: 333-0580 Terri Ruggiero e-mail: truggiero@stbolh.org

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We Celebrate the Sacraments

September 7 thru 11, 2009

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Stephen Lanak James & Kristen Marybeth Santilli and Bryceland and Deceased members and Deceased members of Thanksgiving to Our of Reardon family Reardon family Lady of Good Health Anthony Calvano and Lucy Posillico

7:00 am Mass

7:00 am Mass

7:00 am Mass

Augusto, Salud & Jack Falls (Birthday) and Elmer Pasimio Dr. Galal Boulos and Marcial, Josefa & Julie Regidor

7:00 am Mass

7:00 am Mass

Saturday
9:00 am Mass
Novena Mass

9:00 am Mass

12:10 pm Mass
Philomena Daddio and Maria Cordero

Rosa, Giuseppina & Dominico Piscitelli and Nicholas George Yatrakis Maria Cordero and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

9:00 am Mass

9:00 am Mass
Jack Falls (Anniversary) and Nanno Davies

James Dugan died on September and 11th Chandrakant Turvankar

9:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass In memory of all who

12:10 pm Mass Diane & Erin Schuler

and Suzanne Finazzo

12:10 pm Mass

John Campbell and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

12:10 pm Mass

12:10 pm Mass
Maria CCordero and Sr. Amela Russo

Reconciliation follows 12:10 Mass

Reconciliation Reconciliation follows 12:10 Mass follows 12:10 Mass

Reconciliation Reconciliation follows 12:10 Mass follows 12:10 Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 4-4:45 pm

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Saturday SaturdayJ Saturday September 12th
5:00 pm..(English/Church)................Intentions: Marianna Caldwell and Julie Knight (living) Priest: Fr. Jim Servers: C. Petkanas, B. & P. Simons 7:00 pm...(Spanish/Church).. Priest: Fr. Jaime Intentions: Miguel Catano and Rene Cornejo

Sunday September 13th

7:00 am...(English/Church) .............. Intentions: Rosetta Pascarella and James Ehrsam Priest: Fr. Charles 8:30 am...(Italian/Church)................. Intentions: Pasquale & Maria Honatiello and Guiseppe & Joseph Posillico Priest: Fr. Charles 9:15 am...(English/Chapel)...................Intentions: Mary & Joseph Barancini and Anna & Anthony Iovino Priest: Fr. Chacha Servers: N. Navarete and D. & P. Anugo 10:00 am...(English/Church)................Intentions: Joseph Byrne and Denise Mack Priest: Fr. John Servers: Gabriella Ullo and Daniel Cordero 11:30 am...(English/Church) ...............Intentions: Julia Guerriero and Deceased members of DellAssunta Society Priest: Fr. Jack Servers: M. Berger, J. L. Rafanelli, E. D. Mingot 12:15 am...(Spanish/Chapel)............... Priest: Fr. Jaime Intentions: Ani Cordero 2:30 pm...(Kreyol/Church)... .............. Priest: Fr. ChaCha 6:00 pm...(English/Church)................. Intentions: Anthony licciardo and Priscilla McKenna Priest: Fr. John Servers: M. & N. Gutierrez, C. Romero, M. Hegarty

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