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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Roman Catholic Church
I will demonstrate my faith to you
from my works.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 12, 2021
175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, NY 11747
631 - 271 - 4455
Faith - Family - Fellowship
Center Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
631.271.4455 (phone) ÷ 631.271.1415 (fax)
website: www.stelizabeth.org email: center@stelizabeth.org
Pastoral Team
Father Irinel Racos - Pastor Ext. 313 iracos@stelizabeth.org
Deacon John Failla - Pastoral Associate Ext. 316 jfailla@stelizabeth.org
Deacon Paul Vastola - Pastoral Associate Ext. 321 pvastola@stelizabeth.org
Virgil Barkauskas - Director, Music Ext. 307 vbarka@stelizabeth.org
John Fruner - Director, Rel. Education & Adult Faith Formation Ext. 308 faithformation@stelizabeth.org
MaryAnn Giannettino - Director, Parish Social Ministry Ext. 309 outreach@stelizabeth.org
Harry Perepeluk - Business and Facilities Manager Ext. 304 hperepeluk@stelizabeth.org
Francis Serpico - Youth Minister Ext. 310 youth@stelizabeth.org
Jeanne Victor - Director, Liturgy Ext. 318 liturgy@stelizabeth.org
Pastoral Council and Trustees
Council
Jerry Asher Jennifer Ceonzo Michaelanne Discepolo Marie Dybec Mark Haweny
Linda Iadevaia John Kozlowski Donald Mueller Fr. Irinel Racos Chris Sailon
Trustees
John Ferrante Kathleen McIntyre
Support Staff
Business Office Kim Mergl Ext. 303 kmergl@stelizabeth.org
Communications Elvira Luckstone Ext. 311 eluckstone@stelizabeth.org
Reception Desk Connie Falen Ext. 301 cfalen@stelizabeth.org
Mary McNamara Ext. 301 mmcnamara@stelizabeth.org
Karen Young Ext. 301 kyoung@stelizabeth.org
Religious Education Admin. AnnaLisa Pado Ext. 302 formationadmin@stelizabeth.org
Trinity Regional School
1025 Fifth Avenue, East Northport, New York 11731, 631-261-5130 Patricia Ayers, Principal
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We invite all new members of our parish community to register at the
Center. We also encourage you to join one of our numerous parish
ministries, so that you may acquire a deeper sense of belonging and
accomplishment serving the needs of others.
Celebration of the Eucharist
Weekday (Monday to Thursday) at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. (Vigil for Sunday)
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Holy days usually at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Please check the bulletin or website.)
Becoming a Catholic or Adult Confirmation
Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Were you never Confirmed and now find that you
would like to complete your Sacraments of Initiation? Are you interested in finding out more
about the Catholic faith? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then Faith Formation
is for you! Call the Parish Center for more information.
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on various Sundays throughout the year at 1:00 p.m. You are
encouraged to register for the baptism BEFORE YOUR CHILD IS BORN, so that it is easier to
attend the required Baptism Preparation Class. Please call the Center and we will be happy
to set up an appointment. Many parents also use this opportunity to register in the Parish
as a new parishioner. Information about Godparents is available on the website.
Marriage
We are happy to arrange for your wedding. First, we have the marriage interview and then
we can set the date for the wedding. More information is available on the website. Please
call the Center for an appointment and we will be happy to help you!
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard in our Church’s Chapel of the Holy Cross on Saturdays from 4:00 to
4:45 p.m. You are also welcome to call the Center and make an appointment.
Anointing of the Sick
We encourage all those eligible for this Sacrament to be anointed after the 11:30 a.m. Mass
on the first Sunday of the month or by calling the Center. Those eligible are those who are
about to undergo an operation; are suffering from serious illness and the condition has
worsened; or are enduring the weakening effects of advancing age and it has been one year
since they were last anointed.
Mass Cards
Mass cards are always available when the Parish Center is open. If you are unable to come
to the Center during our normal hours, you are invited to call (631.271.4455) and request a
Mass card over the telephone or email center@stelizabeth.org. Credit cards are accepted in
payment of the offering.
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Banns of Marriage
First Banns
Donald Casadonte, Jr. (St. Elizabeth)
practice will and Brittany Lee (St. Matthew)
resume on
Wednesday, Keith Ciliotta (St. Elizabeth)
and Michelle Rocco (St. Hugh)
September 15
from Frank DiGiglio IV (St. Anthony)
6:30-7:15 p.m. and Lauren Fullam (St. Cyril)
New members always welcome! Second Banns
Deanna McGeown (Notre Dame)
Reading music is not a requirement.
and Jack Tansey (St. Mary)
Questions?
Contact Virgil Barkauskas, Music Director
631.271.4455 x307 RESPECT LIFE EVENT SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
or email virgilbarkauskas@gmail.com 40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL CAMPAIGN
The Fall Campaign for this worldwide event
begins September 22 and runs through October 31.
An opening Mass will be held at St. Ladislaus RC
Church, 18 Richardson Place, Hempstead, on
Saturday, September 18 at 9 a.m.. After the
Mass, there will be a procession to the Hempstead
Planned Parenthood site for a Witness to Life
and include the praying of the Rosary. Mass
will be celebrated by Fr. Liam McDonald,
along with Fr. Fidelis Moscinski CFR and
Fr. Mariusz Gorozd, Pastor of St. Ladislaus.
Fr. Liam will lead the procession and Rosary.
Please consider joining us on the 18th. Further
information about the 40 days for Life Campaign
will be in next week’s Bulletin.
Bob and Kathy Kaufmann
631-877-8121 (Kathy) / 917-705-6118 (Bob)
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CALLING ALL ALTAR SERVERS!
NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
All boys and girls in grade 5 and older
are invited to train to become Altar Servers
on September 21 and 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.
CURRENT ALTAR SERVER
** Mandatory Meeting **
September 21 or 23 at 7:30 p.m.
New altar servers should register in advance
of these September training dates.
Please call or email Mrs. Victor to register:
631.271.4455 x318 or
liturgy@stelizabeth.org
Diocesan Lector and Eucharistic Minister
training will be held
in the month of September.
If you are interested, please contact Jeanne Victor
631-271-4455 x318
or email liturgy@stelizabeth.org
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ARE YOU
18+ and interested in becoming Catholic?
or
Were you baptized Catholic and now want to celebrate
First Communion and Confirmation?
or
Were you baptized Catholic, received your First Communion
and now want to celebrate Confirmation?
Then The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a for you!
Candidates attend the 11:30 a.m. Mass each week; then, after Mass, from
12:30 - 2 p.m., candidates meet to learn about the Catholic faith. Mass attendance
is a required component of the process.
A team of parishioners present the beliefs of Catholicism for adults. If you are interested in prayerfully
discovering God’s calling in your life, while meeting members of St. Elizabeth’s parish, then call our
Faith Formation Office at 631-271-4455 Ext. 308 to speak to John Fruner, our DRE about the
process. You can also email him at FaithFormation@stelizabeth.org.
We are beginning Sunday, September 26 by attending the 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by the first
class. At Mass, candidates sit together, with the R.C.I.A. team, in the front row on the Mary (statue)
side of the Church. Classes, along with Mass, are all “in-person” now.
St. E Melville-9VOLUNTEER TEACHER-CATECHISTS FAITH FORMATION/
(Religion Teachers)
NEEDED FOR 1st TO 8th GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
(Volunteer Teacher Catechists must be at least 18 years of age.) BEGIN MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021
Classes are conducted online in a student learning
management system with recorded and live Zooms.
In-person classes, in the Parish Center, will also be an
option, taking place during the week from 4:30-5:30 pm
for Levels 1-6; Level 7 (Confirmation1) and Level 8
(Confirmation) in-person classes will take place during
the week from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The family chooses either Classes are offered for first to eighth graders, conducted
online classes or in-person classes. Online classes and online in a student learning management system called
in-person classes are already planned for the Volunteer EdModo with recorded and live Zooms.
Teacher-Catechist.
Depending on the age of the child, this requires parent
We need dedicated, consistent weekly help for these assistance. In-person classes are also an option instead
roles: Volunteer Teacher-Catechists who, for online of the online classes. Parents choose which form of
classes: class works better for their family. Levels 1-6 meet
during the week from 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Levels 7-8 meet
+ respond weekly, in writing, to every student post in
during the week from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
a grade level homeroom;
For kindergarteners, we provide a religion book, which
+ introduce the chapter’s main points in 15 minutes
is used with parents in the home. A link to the
or less by way of a recorded Zoom;*
registration form, details about the program, program
+ conduct weekly 30 to 40 minute live Zooms* for a calendar, tuition, and Sunday Mass attendance
grade level homeroom (*We provide you with the requirements are all on our parish website
Zoom account.); (www.stelizabeth.org) under the Faith Formation tab.
+ create recorded presentations about a grade level
specific topic in 15 minutes or less;
+ teach a weekly in-person class weekdays 4:30-5:30
p.m. for Levels 1-6 or 6:30-7:30 p.m. for Levels 7-8.
Do you feel called to this ministry? Then, read “Are
You Called to be a Volunteer Teacher-Catechist?”
on the Volunteer Teacher-Catechist tab of the Faith
Formation section on our website. Finally, read the
information on the Calendar and Registration tabs, so
you know about our program. If you are not Virtus
trained, we provide the Virtus training here. Feel
called? Email our DRE John Fruner at
FaithFormation@stelizabeth.org Classes start on
Monday October 4. St. E Melville-10Lord, Hear our
Scripture Insights Prayers for
Sunday, September 12
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
the Deceased
“Who do people say that I am?” Jesus poses this
Helen Brennan; Patricia Delaney
question to His disciples on His journey through David Harper; Frances Mercolino
Caesarea Philippi. It elicits Peter’s acknowledgment
that Jesus is the Messiah. For centuries, Israel
had looked forward to God fulfilling his promise to the Sick
King David by raising up another great leader to
restore Israel’s kingdom (see 2 Samuel 7). These
hopes had become clouded in political and earthly Our Servicemen and Women
expectations. Second Lt. Jerry Browne, U.S. Army
Peter’s response, in unambiguous terms, “You are SSgt. James Calfa, U.S. Army
the Christ [or the Messiah],” gives Jesus the SrA Britney Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
opportunity to offer a different understanding. SSgt. Dylan Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
Jesus says that He has come to establish not MSgt. Mitchell Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
an earthly kingdom in power but rather a spiritual MST3 William DeGaray, U.S.C.G.
kingdom in weakness. God’s Kingdom will be MIDN Brian Z. DiSalvo, U. S. Navy
Sgt. Victor B. Famighette, U. S. Army
established through Jesus’ Death and Resurrection.
Major Thomas Frey, U.S.M.C.
The First Reading, from the third of Isaiah’s Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy
“Servant Songs,” belongs to another tradition Ensign Michael O’Donohoe, U.S. Navy
pointing to the Messiah’s coming in humiliation and Cpl. Brad John Peck, U.S.M.C.
suffering. Jesus draws on this tradition in referring First Lt. Kiersten Spencer, U.S. Army
to His own ministry of suffering and death on behalf Sgt. Michael J. Stewart, U.S. Army
of God’s people. Lt. Col. Kent Walsh, U.S. Army
Lt. Frederick Zappala, U.S. Army
Peter fails to take this tradition into account when
he tells Jesus not to talk about suffering and death.
He is utterly perplexed and alarmed, for Peter
Bulletin Reflection
believed that the Messiah would come in power and In the Second Reading,
glory. When Jesus says to Peter, “Get behind me, James is explaining the
Satan,” He is referring to Satan in the Book of Job, importance of works in our
where Satan, as the name actually means, is God’s Faith. He writes, “So also faith of itself, if it does not
adversary. Jesus reinforces this by saying that have works, is dead.”
Peter’s thoughts reflect human ways of thinking,
not God’s way. Living Stewardship:
A further challenge emerges for Jesus’ followers from Pillar of Hospitality
His revelation that He is going to suffer and die. His When we are hospitable to others, we are
followers’ lives will embrace the same path of suffer- not only practicing stewardship, but we are also
ing, death and resurrection. As true Christians, our showing our faith in Christ. We are saying, with our
lives, too, will share in Jesus’ redemptive suffering. actions, that Jesus is the Christ as we follow Him.
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Mass Intentions Weekly Readings
Monday, September 13
Monday, September 13 Reading 1: 1 Timothy 2:1-8
John Burke Gospel: Luke 7:1-10
Tuesday, September 14 Tuesday, September 14
James Miller Reading 1: Numbers 21:4b-9
Reading 2: Philippians 2:6-11
Wednesday, September 15 Gospel: John 3:13-17
Royal Lambert
Wednesday, September 15
Thursday, September 16 Reading 1: 1 Timothy 3:14-16
Josephine Catanese Gospel: John 19:25-27 or Luke 2:33-35
Thursday, September 16
Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19 Reading 1: 1 Timothy 4:12-16
Barbara Brown; Ron and Lisa Distante Gospel: Luke 7:36-50
Royal Lambert; Joseph Moyles
Friday, September 17
Alice and Nicholas Patrissi; Luanne Risi; Leo Rollman
Reading 1: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12
Jean Wendell; Living Intentions of Mary Ann Kevlin
Gospel: Luke 8:1-3
and for the parishioners of St. Elizabeth
Saturday, September 18
Reading 1: 1 Timothy 6:13-16
All parishioners are invited to Gospel: Luke 8:4-15
Eucharistic Adoration Sunday, September 19
Thursdays following 9:30 a.m. Reading 1: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20
daily Mass. Reading 2: James 3:16--4:3
Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
Benediction
First Thursday of the month
at the end of Eucharistic Adoration.
Recitation of the Rosary
Mondays at 7 p.m.in Church
led by Deacon Paul Vastola
Tuesdays at 8:45 a.m. in Church
Rosary for Life led by Mary LaMagna.
Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Chapel
led by Molly Pepino.
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Father Irinel Racos
Pastor
Harry Perepeluk
Business Manager
Alicia Pisco
Chairperson
Committee Members
Doreen Boehme
John Ferrante
Marguerite Melone
Joseph Monestere
Kathy O’Donohoe
Julius Taku
Michelle Turner
Deacon Paul Vastola
FRATELLI TUTTI: A PRAYER TO THE CREATOR
Lord, Father of our human family
you created all human beings equal in dignity: pour forth into our hearts a fraternal spirit
and inspire in us a dream of renewed encounter, dialogue, justice and peace.
Move us to create healthier societies and a more dignified world,
a world without hunger, poverty, violence and war.
May our hearts be open to all the peoples and nations of the earth.
May we recognize the goodness and beauty that you have sown in each of us,
and thus forge bonds of unity, common projects, and shared dreams. Amen.
Stewardship Treasure
August 2021: $71,680 / August 2020: $81,597
Decrease of 12%
Attendance
August 2021: 3,332 / August 2020: 2,674
Increase of 25%
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Ministry
Outreach is always Outreach aims to aid people in accessing the
grateful for your resources that will assist them in meeting their
generosity!
Ongoing
basic needs.
Our Outreach Pantry is currently open
Needs by appointment only
URGENT Phone: 631 . 271 . 4455 x309
or email outreach@stelizabeth.org
NEEDS Outreach provides assistance with food,
information and referral to other agencies to
meet various family needs and other emergency
assistance.
Sugar Free Items: Men’s Deodorant
Cookies Women’s Deodorant
Canned Fruit
Flavored Oatmeal
Pancake Syrup
Mayonnaise
Regular Pancake Syrup
Oatmeal
Cleaning Products
Shampoo
Conditioner
SPECIAL NOTE: Nonperishable foods may be left in
the Gathering Lobby. Perishable food donations
such as produce, meat, eggs, and dairy are always
appreciated, but they must be brought to the
Parish Center during regular business hours. We
are not currently able to take donations of toys,
clothing or medical equipment. Thank you!
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SEMINARY COMMUNION BREAKFAST
The Friends of the Seminary, invite you to their
Around the Diocese
Annual Communion Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 19,
Mass at 10 a.m. followed by breakfast in Borromeo
Hall. Celebrant and speaker — Bishop William Murphy,
Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Rockville Centre. $50 per
guest. Reservations required. For additional info. and
to reserve your spot, Seminary Development Office:
(631) 423 — 0483, Ext 102; email
bmalone@icseminary.edu or www.icseminary.edu.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
will be offered at St. Mary’s in East Islip. Groups are
open to anyone who has suffered a loss at least three
months prior to the start of the group. Loss must
have occurred prior to June 16, 2021. There is no cost
but a commitment to attend each meeting through-
out the program is required. Groups are offered in a
closed and confidential setting with highly-trained
facilitators and limited to 13 people. All Covid CDC
guidelines will be properly adhered to. Eight-week
group begins Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from
September 16 through November 4, 2021.
Pre-registration is required;
call 631-581-4266 x125 to register.
CATHOLIC FAITH NETWORK
Catholic Faith Network (CFN) is a 24/7 national
network that provides comprehensive Catholic,
informative and spiritual programming. CFN is at the
service of the Word, the Church, the Bishops and the
Encounter of Faith and Culture. Available on your
local cable providers, all of your favorite digital
platforms and the free CFN app.
Optimum Channel 29/137; Verizon Fios 296
Spectrum 162/471; Roku; Apple TV; Amazon Fire TV
AndroidTV; Samsung Smart TV
www.CFNtv.org; also available in Spanish at
www.CFNespanol.org
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