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THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERTRUDE
28 School Street, Bayville, N.Y. 11709
CLERGY OF THE PARISH LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Rev. David Regan, Pastor Masses
Rev. Ed Seagriff, Assoc. Pastor Saturday: 8:30am & 5:00pm
Deacon Ted Kolakowski Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am (Family Mass), 11:30am
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Weekdays: 8:30am
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am—4:00pm Holy Day: 5:00pm Vigil Mass, 8:30 am & 7:30pm
(closed from 12-12:30pm for lunch)
Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm Rosary every morning after 8:30am Mass
Miraculous Medal Novena every Monday at 7:30pm
SACRAMENTS Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction
1:00pm to 3:00pm Wednesdays except holidays
Anointing of the Sick: Available upon request.
Scheduled offering the last Sunday of the month Reconciliation/Confession:
following the 11:30 Mass. Saturdays: 4:00-5:00pm & by appointment
Baptism: Third Sunday each month at 1:00pm. Charismatic Prayer Group: meets every Monday at 4:00pm
Prior parent and sponsor interviews with priest or in the Church
deacon required.
PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (516) 628-1113
Marriage: Arrangements must be made in person Marie Levchuck, Parish Secretary
with priest at least 6 months in advance & prior Email: parishoffice@stgerts.org
to reception arrangements. Michele Drago , Bulletin Editor
Email: bulletin@stgerts.org
OUTREACH
Pantry hours: Friday 8:30am-9:30am Fax: (516) 628-9032 Website: www.stgerts.com
PARISH CENTER
Preschool:
Tina Mihaltses, Director, Phone: (516) 628-3710
Email: stgertprek@stgerts.org
Religious Education:
Dr. James Sheehan, Director, Phone: (516) 628-2432
Email: faithformation@stgerts.org
St. Vincent de Paul (516) 584-4090
Email: svdpstgertrudes@gmail.com
SVDP store locations:
1. 1425 New York Avenue, Huntington Station
2. 2160 Jericho Twp., Garden City Park
3. 249 Broadway, Bethpage
To donate furniture, please call (516) 746-8250.
SVDP Stores are in great need for clothes for the
poor.
New to our Parish? We welcome
Deliver to SVDP stores at:
you and ask that you please stop into
(1) 1425 New York Ave., Huntington,
our Parish office to register. The
Lord
(2) toldJericho
2160 Israel toTwp.,
reach Garden
out to newcomers
City Park,andor welcome
them (Leviticus 19:36).
(3) 259 Broadway, Bethpage.
Light Breaking Forth: Reflection on the Fifth
Mass Intentions
Remembering. . . Sunday in Ordinary Time:
SUNDAY February 9
Jesus came among us as light to scatter the
7:30am Nita DeCesare + darkness of a fallen world.
As His disciples, we too are called to be “the
9:30am For the Parishioners of St. Gertrude light of the world,” He tells us in the Gospel this
Sunday (see John 1:4–4, 9; 8:12; 9:5).
11:30am Mary Catherine Burke +
All three images that Jesus uses to describe the
MONDAY February 10 Church are associated with the identity and
vocation of Israel.
8:30am Manuela Sabin +
God forever aligned His kingdom with the
TUESDAY February 11 kingdom of David and his sons by a “covenant of
salt,” salt being a sign of permanence and purity
8:30am Palmaro, Sabin & Sobrino families +
(see 2 Chronicles 13:5, 8; Leviticus 2:13; Ezekiel
WEDNESDAY February 12 43:24).
Jerusalem was to be a city set on a hill, high
8:30am Vincenzo & Rosa Daniello & family + above all others, drawing all nations towards the
glorious light streaming from her Temple
THURSDAY February 13 (see Isaiah 2:2; 60:1–3).
8:30am John Juers + And Israel was given the mission of being a light
to the nations, that God’s salvation would reach
FRIDAY February 14 to the ends of the earth (see Isaiah 42:6; 49:6).
The liturgy shows us this week that the Church,
8:30am Mario Frumiento +
and every Christian, is called to fulfill Israel’s
SATURDAY February 15 mission.
8:30am Manuela Sabin + By our faith and good works we are to make the
light of God’s life break forth in the darkness, as
5:00pm Anthony Daniele + we sing in this week’s Psalm.
Arthur Breen + This week’s readings remind us that our faith can
never be a private affair, something we can hide
TODAY’S READINGS as if under a basket.
First Reading — If you share your food with the hungry,
provide housing for the homeless, then light shall break forth We are to pour ourselves out for the afflicted, as
upon you (Isaiah 58:7-10). Isaiah tells us in the First Reading. Our light
Psalm — The just man is a light in the darkness to the upright must shine as a ray of God’s mercy for all who
(Psalm 112). are poor, hungry, naked, and enslaved.
Second Reading — My message to you, says Paul, was the
There must be a transparent quality to our lives.
proclamation of Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 2:1-5).
Our friends and family, our neighbors and fellow
Gospel — You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world.
citizens, should see reflected in us the light of
In your good deeds your light shines before others, leading
Christ and through us be attracted to the saving
them to glorify God (Matthew 5:13-16).
truths of the Gospel.
Next Week’s Presiders Schedule: So let us pray that we, like St. Paul in the Epistle,
Saturday, February 15th 5:00pm Fr. Ed might proclaim with our whole lives, “Christ and
Sunday, February 16th 7:30am Rev. David Antanasio him crucified.”
9:30am Rev. David Antanasio By Dr. Scott Hahn
11:30am Rev. David Antanasio
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
REASONS OF THE HEART February 9, 2020
The heart has its reasons of Light shines through the darkness for the
which reason knows nothing. upright.
—Blaise Pascal — Psalm 112:4
In Our Thoughts & Prayers
For Those Who Need Our Prayers:
Tom Kolakowski Lynn Lamort Jack Caputo Arthur Unger MaryAnn Seidman
Rebecca Browning Lawrence Paul Caputo Michael Willett
All names on the prayer list will remain for six weeks. If you would like a name to remain longer, please call the
Parish office. Please call the Parish office to leave the names of parishioners who are homebound and would
like to receive the Eucharist or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
Those serving in our military:
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their
families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of
Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen”
LT Travis J. Buffa LT Cmdr. Melissa Buffa Pfc. Mark Chuisano
LT Mary Grace Colluci Major Janet R. Erazo Cmdr. Cynthia Keating
2nd LT Glenn Harvey LT Col. Paul J. LoBue PO3 Gregory Steiner
Major Nicholas Lorusso Sgt. 5 Jose Marin Airman Bryan Mollitor
Pfc. Duncan Moskowitz Major James Nicholson LT Col. Sean Patak
Captain Brian Peguillan LTJG William P. Hegarty Sfc. Sean P. Schenck
Hosp. Medic Matthew D. Perez LT Sean Riordan Cpl. Jason Roland
Capt. Thomas E. Rojek Cpl. Brendan Roethel Spc. Chase Tucker
M Sgt. Donald J. Tucker Sp. Trevor Tebaldi Sgt. William Trotta, Jr.
LT Terrance Thorgramson 2nd LT James Andrew Baker Major Chad Lennon
LT Emily W. Hegarty LT Elizabeth G. Hegarty Ens. James Figari
US Army E-1 Richard F. Charon LT Alexander Van Patten USAF
If you would like to inform us of any family member or friend who has been called to active service or for a name
to be removed, please call our Parish office.
St. Gertrude Parish Pantry Needs:
Rice (1-2 lb. bags), Pasta, Jar Spaghetti
Parish Financial Summary
Sauce, Cereal, Coffee, Plastic bottles of Sunday collections (including Faith Direct):
Juice, Canned Fruits, Sugar, Flour, Oil,
Tuna, Snacks, Dish and Laundry Detergent, Paper February 2, 2020: $ 7,146.00
Towels, Tissues, Men & Women Deodorant,
Shampoo, Toothbrushes & Toothpaste. Thank you for your prayerful and
We are well stocked with canned vegetables and
generous support of our parish
soups at the moment. Thank you for all your family.
generous donations and keeping our pantry well
stocked. It is greatly appreciated!! Faith Direct
Pantry hours are every Friday from 8:30am-9:30am
in the lower Church. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct
Just a friendly reminder to please be aware of food will save valuable time for both you and our parish
expiration dates. Thank you! staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct's website
www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code
NY83. You can also fill out and mail a Faith Direct
enrollment form from the parish office. Thank
you!!
The Parish of St. Gertrude extends its Presidential Gardening
prayerful condolences to the families and After I die, I want it said of me that I
friends of those in our parish who have died. plucked a weed and planted a flower wherever
I thought a flower would grow.
Abraham Lincoln
In & Around Our Parish LENTEN EXPERIENCE
Come join us for this Lenten Prayer where we will
share scripture and listen to the testimonies of those
who have participated in School of Missionary
Disciples. This event is designed for those who
would like to know more about the School of
Missionary Disciples starting in September 2020.
There is no fee for this event.
This Spring, couples who have been Registration is required.
married fifty years will be honored at a Where:
Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at St. Seminary of Immaculate Conception
Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in 440 W Neck Rd., Huntington, NY
Smithtown. When:
Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 1:45 pm to 4:30 pm
Mass will begin at 2:00 p.m., Bishop Robert J.
Coyle will preside. Registration forms and To register please contact:
complete instructions can be obtained at the R.C. Diocese of Rockville Centre,
rectory. Space is limited, registration will be Office of Faith Formation,
accepted on a first come first served R.C. Diocese of Rockville Centre,
basis. The forms can also be found on 50 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570,
www.drvc-faith.org or in our on-line bulletin. http://www.drvc-faith.org
If you have any questions you may call
516-678-5800, extension 223. Please call the Parish
Please submit registration form as soon as office at (516)628-1113
possible as space is limited. to receive a letter of
your yearly
contributions to St.
Gertrude parish.
KEEP THE TRADITION GOING
For over 50 years every Monday For the Capitol Campaign donations, a
evening at 7:30pm the Miraculous separate letter will be automatically sent to your
Medal Novena to Our Lady, home for donations $250.00 or greater. Should
preceded by the Most Holy you require a letter for contributions under
Rosary, has been recited here at St. $250, please call the Parish office.
Gertrude’s Church. This devotion
was introduced by our first pastor, Father
Thomas Connolly, and has continued non- St. Vincent de Paul Meeting
stop through these many years. Our Thursday, February 13th
participants are few in number but "Where 7:15pm Lower Church
two or three are gathered in my name there I
am with them". Please consider joining us.
PRESCHOOL: Valentine’s Day is approaching and the children are busy preparing for it.
Miss Carmela’s two year old class made Valentine bouquets and decorations. Miss Meredith’s
three year old class made groundhogs and love monsters, they worked on the letter O. Miss
Michelle’s threes made Valentine decorations and stained glass hearts, they worked on the
letter P. Miss Ashley’s four year old class made heart sun catchers and Valentine boxes, they
studied the letter O. Miss Janice’s fours made melted snowmen and paper mittens, they studied the letter
O. We had a busy and successful Open House this week, and it isn’t too late to register. Please call the
office at (516)628-3710 for more information.
In & Around Our Parish Come check us out – Handicapped Encounter Have you missed Mass but still want to
Christ Ministry Celebrating 30 years! know what’s happening in our Church?
Handicapped Encounter Christ is a ministry for
There are 2 ways to keep in touch with our
adults with physical, mental, cognitive and/or
Church announcements/happenings in our
sensory disabilities. It is based on the Cursillo
bulletin.
movement of the Catholic Church. HEC
brings together the communities of disabled First way: Sign up to receive our Church bulletin via
and enabled-adults so they can all get to know email each week. Follow these simple steps:
our Lord, Jesus Christ. During the year, we 1. www.jspaluch.com
have many different events and annually there 2. Bulletin subscription
is a three day HEC Retreat held on April 24- 3. Search by filling in your zip code
April 27. Three meetings are held prior to the 4. Select St. Gertrude Church (green arrows)
event. These will take place at St. Francis of 5. Fill in the address fields/email info. to receive the
Assisi in Greenlawn on February 17th, March same printed version of our Church bulletin (6
17th, and April 7th. Meetings begin at 7 pages)
P.M. Come and meet HEC volunteers and Second way:
discover what this retreat experience is all 1. Log into our Church website at: www.stgerts.com
about. If you can share your time and talents at 2. Under the “About Us” tab find Bulletins
the weekend, please contact Michele Barone at 3. Extended bulletin version can be found here.
micheleritabarone@gmail.com. ————————
========================================= For bulletin submissions, please email them to:
Worldwide Marriage Encounter bulletin@stgerts.org.
"Just so, your light must shine before others,
Information must be received 1 week prior to bulletin
that they may see your good deeds and glorify
publishing and will be included in the following week’s
your heavenly Father." Let the light of your
printed bulletin if space allows. If not, then
marriage sacrament shine for all by attending a
information will appear in the on-line version.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.
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The next Weekends are May 1-3, 2020 in
MASS INTENTIONS
Huntington, NY and Jun 26-28, 2020 in
Huntington, NY. For more information, call One part of Catholic culture that is sometimes hard to
John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit understand and very often misunderstood is the custom of
offering Mass intentions.
them at https://wwmenyli.org/.
====================================== When a priest celebrates Mass each day, he offers each
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP celebration of the Eucharist for a particular person, or
Meets every Monday in the Church at intention. By doing so he applies special graces from God
4:00pm upon that person or intention.
========================================= Similar to how we are able to intercede for others by our
Kellenberg Memorial Alumni Communion personal prayers, the Church is able to intercede for us
Breakfast through the celebration of the Mass. However, since the
All Kellenberg Memorial alumni, alumni Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life”
parents, and their families are invited to join us the Mass possess a power that our personal prayers do not.
for the 4th Annual Alumni Communion The practice of offering Mass for particular intentions is an
Breakfast on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Mass ancient one, dating back to the early Church.
begins at 9:00 AM, followed by breakfast and a
Pope Paul VI said, “the Mass is the most perfect form of
special guest speaker.
prayer!” It has immense power and countless miracles and
====================================== conversions have occurred throughout the centuries by
Join Us for a Night at the Races offering Masses for a specific intention or person. Mass
Kellenberg's Alumni Parents Association intentions are a great treasure of the Church and have a
(KAPA) cordially invites all to attend a Night at spiritual weight that is incalculable.
the Races on Saturday, February 29, 2020,
Please call our parish office to arrange for a Mass in 2020.
from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beta Sigma Phi – Xi Master Chapter
Annual Fashion Show to benefit
Hope House Ministries
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
Held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook
$60 pp includes Gourmet Buffet &
Fashion Show Your Choice Auction
Fashions by Chico’s, White House/Black
Market
For Tickets: Peg (631) 928-2628 or
Barbara (631) 698-0140
Join Us for a Night at the Races
Kellenberg's Alumni Parents Association (KAPA) cordially invites all to attend a Night at the
Races on Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. 10 video races will be shown in the
Kellenberg Cafeteria (1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd, Uniondale, NY). A Sports Dinner including a Caesar salad,
carving station with turkey, pasta, Italian blend vegetables, and mashed potatoes, along with a dessert bar and
coffee, will be served. Hot dogs will also be served at a convenient time between races. The cost for the
evening is $25 per person (includes dinner and beer, wine, and soda). Tables may be reserved and can hold
6-8 people. You may list with whom you wish to be seated within the registration form. Please register
online at kellenberg.org/kapa by Monday, February 24th. Unfortunately, no reservations can be taken after
this date or at the door. Any questions may be directed to MrsMiles@kellenberg.org or (516) 292-0200 ext.
245.
Kellenberg Memorial Alumni Communion Breakfast
All Kellenberg Memorial alumni, alumni parents, and their families are invited to join us for the 4th Annual
Alumni Communion Breakfast on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Mass begins at 9:00 AM, followed by breakfast
and a special guest speaker. The cost for the morning is $12 per person and $6 for children 10 and
under. Unfortunately, walk-in registration is not available for this event. Please note that all guests must pre-
register no later than Monday, March 9th. Online registration is available by visiting kellenberg.org/
alumni. Any questions may be directed to alumni@kellenberg.org or (516) 292-0200 x396.
Divorced or Separated Catholics of Long Island Including widows, widowers and singles
A social organization for single persons—New Member Orientation Meeting
Tuesday February 18th at 7:30 PM
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #6526
1869 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793 (Parking in the rear of building)
Non-denominational. ALL ARE WELCOME. Bring proof of single status to join. Annual dues $30.
Refreshments following the meeting. For further information, please call Carol at 516-794-4933 or
Fran at 516-889-579
Resources Available
FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including therapists
who specialize in Depression, Divorce Mediation and Domestic Violence, are available to our parishioners at
147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the
diocese for the past 41 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling
Center, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance
policies, including Medicare, are honored. We are currently looking for licensed therapists in Nassau, Suffolk
and Queens. For confidential information and appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic
Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at: http://www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com.
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743
ehayes@icseminary.edu, 631-423-0483 x141
We have an interlibrary loan service, lectures in the library, and even some online content (such as podcasts)
that you could take advantage of. If you are within driving distance, you are also welcome to apply for a
courtesy card and borrow materials directly when you visit.
Our collection began years ago as strictly an academic library, but since the priestly formation program
changed a few years ago (and our seminarians moved up to Yonkers), we have varied the collection a bit so
that it can appeal to the general reader wanting to deepen their faith. Our book collection includes lots of
books on spirituality, saints, popular apologetics, and so forth. We also have current Catholic periodicals,
sacred music on CD, and even DVDs.
“Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting By World”
An Invitation to Serve, in the District Council of Nassau North
We all know how the Society of St. Vincent de Paul regularly provides
charitable assistance to neighbors in need. Beginning with the home visit,
Vincentians perform numerous good deeds, many of which involve financial
assistance (rent & utility bills), immediate needs assistance (food, furniture, etc.)
and also counseling.
However, the challenges facing those in poverty are ever more acute today. The “Getting AHEAD” program,
offered by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul across the country, is one approach to help these neighbors rise
above the “tyranny of the moment” or crisis mode in which they are too often bound. It also answers the
questions raised by many Vincentians: “What more can I do for my neighbor beyond the traditional home
visit?” and “Is there a structured process I can become involved with that would make a difference?” If you are
interested in joining, please email: svdpstgertrudes@gmail.com
Weekend Music Ministry Schedule
Saturday 5:00 pm Organist & Cantor[s]
Sunday 7:30 am Instrumental Meditation
9:30 am Family Mass Musicians
11:30 am Adult ChoirThe IRA Charitable Rollover
is back and is now
permanent!
What’s called a rollover is actually a “qualified charitable distribution” that can be made
to our Parish.
If…
You are at least 70 1/2 years old on the date you make your gift
Your IRA is a traditional or Roth
You don’t exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions
You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal and New
York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution
(RMD).
The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified
charitable distribution". In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple form.
VERY IMPORTANT!! Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you receive
the money first then you’ll be taxed on it like any other distribution.
Example: Mrs. Connors, age 76, has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to contribute
$5,000 to her Parish in 2016. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover opportunity, she directs
the custodian of her IRA to transfer this amount not later than December 31, 2016 directly to the
Parish as a 2016 gift. She will not be subject to income tax on her $5,000 qualified charitable
distribution.
This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney,
tax advisor or investment professional.
Wills and Bequests have the power to impact future generations. It’s so easy to
include our Parish in your Will and still provide for loved ones. You may be able to make a simple bequest
by adding the following language:
“I give and bequeath the sum of $ _________ (or the % of), to be used for the general
program of St. Gertrude Parish, a Catholic Church in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.”
Ensure the future vitality of our Parish with your charitable
bequest or consider other Estate Planning options,
such as designating our Parish as beneficiary of a
life insurance policy or an IRA account.
To receive a brochure about Wills and Bequests, please call Barbara Kilarjian at 516-379-5210 ext.
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