FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER — APRIL 17, 2016

“My sheep hear my voice;

I know them, and they follow me.”

Msgr. Francis Caldwell, Pastor ........... Ext. 302 Cheryl Nicholson ....................................... Ext. 301 Parish Assistant

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL U. S. A i r Fo rc e: Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Simpson Master Sergeant Scott Moller Tech. Sgt. Francisco J. Velasquez Master Sgt. Jeremy Salaver

Mrs. Kathy Day ......................................... Ext. 304 Bookkeeper Mrs. Marlene Jean-Baptiste Director of Social Ministry 292-1603 or 481-2550 Ext. 320

U. S. A r my : Private Angelique J. Rosado Master Sergeant Jill Agront Sgt. Hisnard Cadet, Jr. Staff Sgt. Misael Exantus PFC Zaymery Villalobos Special Force Kareem Inniss Spc. Richard Aquilar Captain Gavin Campbell McMahon LTC Douglas Boltuc Sgt. Andrew Gandolfo PFC Francisco Fuentes Melinium PFC Stefan Saindoux PFC Luc-Ambert Saindoux, Jr. PFC Betty Piquion

Cheryl Nicholson ....................................... Ext. 312 Bulletin Editor

Voice Mail Only: Must Leave a Message Mr. Richard Lee ........................................ Ext. 345 Counseling & Marriage Preparation Deacon Hernst Bellevue ............................ Ext. 346 Director of Adult Faith Formation English/Creole Baptismal Program Mr. Alvin Ingram ....................................... Ext. 347 Liturgy Chairperson Mr. Tom Gould ......................................... Ext. 348 Facilities Manager Mrs. Dulce Sepulveda ................................ Ext. 349 Spanish Baptism Program

U. S. Ma ri ne s: 1st Battalion Carlos Fuentes CPL Daniel C. Monroe RCT Eric Joel Vazquez Sergeant W. Jason Ferris L. Cpl. Alfonso Rodriquez

Elissa Hanson ............................................ Ext.350 Choir Director & Organist Ms. Lisette Joachim.................................... Ext 351 Ministry of Consolation

INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM

STRENGTH

U. S. N a vy : Airman Herbert J. Alvarado JE-4/CS3 Jesus Ron Chief Petty Officer John V. Sparkowski Lt. Joseph A. Baugh Cpl. Eric Omar Matos Lt. John R. Esposito AG2/Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael McGee

Deacon Evenou Saint-Louis Webmaster & Parochial Archivist................ Ext. 352 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Deacon Trevor Mathurin,

Director of Religious Education ........................ Ext. 311

Mrs. Imogene Regan,

RCIA Director ................................................. Ext. 314

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4-17-2016 - Fourth Sunday of Easter If thou love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, ... and with all thy soul, ... and with all thy mind, ... and with all thy strength, ... thou shall serve Him well.

April 17, 2016 Monday April 18 8:30 AM ............. Geronimo & Maria Lopez Tuesday April 19 8:30 AM ............. Manuel Silvia

5:00PM - Lector: Kathleen Lyons Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Droessler, Marie G. Josma, Marlene Laroche, Gloria Maffettone, Leandre Magloire, Nancy A. Napoleon

Wednesday April 20 8:30 AM ............. Mathias O. Biofuma

Ushers: Rosemarie Allen, Thomas Maddox, Jim Downey, Jennifer King, Mario Cadavid, Alejandro Apresa

Thursday April 21 8:30 AM ............. Delores Kelter Friday April 22 8:30 AM ............. Prayer Service

7:30AM - Lector: Teresa S. Davis Eucharistic Ministers: Martha Ann Brady, Monica Brown, Elaine Burke, Francesca Delle, Paul Delle, Karen Hart

Saturday April 23 5:00 PM.............. Harold Schlotter ........................... & The Parishioners of St. Martha

Ushers: Jim Capriotti, George Leonard, Carmen Charles, Genevieve Charles, Joseph Gedeon, Alex Apresa

Sunday April 24 7:30 AM ............. In Thanksgiving for Emanuel Warner 8:45 AM ............. Señor de Muruhuay 11:00 AM ........... In Thanksgiving for Gloria Maffettone 12:30 PM............ In Thanksgiving for Jeff & Monica Josma

11:00AM - Lector: Imogene Regan Altar Servers: Nia Johnson, Gesni Vilfort Eucharistic Minister: Solange Bricourt, Winston Delpesh, Lisette Joachim, Marie Lucie Lebon, Hanna Nelson, Teresa S. Davis Ushers: Bennett Paul, Agnes Duclairon, Wilner Nestor, Frantz Denis

Thank you for your generosity to St. Martha’s Parish!

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR F IFTH S UNDAY OF E ASTER

April 10, 2016

April 24, 2016

Total English Masses .........................................................$6,537.00 Total Spanish Mass ...........................................................$3,152.00 Total Haitian Mass .............................................................$1,345.00 Poor Box .................................................................................$90.00

Acts 14:21-27 Ps. 145:8-13 Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-33, 34-35

This information does not reflect the Faith Direct weekly/monthly deposits.

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THE NAME OF GOD IS MERCY

“Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instils in us the courage to look to the future with hope.” Pope Francis, “Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy” During these days of Easter joy and in the spirit of the Resurrection let us come together to pray and share and deepen the gifts of mercy that we have been given.

Sixth Pastor of St. Martha’s….

FATHER CHRISTOPHER COSTIGAN grew up in nearby Oceanside, NY and attended Saint Christopher's Parish and School. He entered Chaminade High School and after graduation attended the University of Notre Dame. He graduated in 2002 with a degree in Government and International Studies, Philosophy, and Theology. Following college he worked for one year as an Emergency Medical Technician for a local fire department. In 2003 he entered the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington to study for the priesthood for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 14, 2008 and was assigned to the parish of Saint Bernard in Levittown. In 2013 he was assigned to Saint Mary in Manhasset, and in June 2016 will become pastor of Saint Martha in Uniondale. Father Chris has also been a member of the Oceanside Fire Department since 1998 and was appointed Department Chaplain in 2008. In 2015, Fr. Chris was appointed as a diocesan chaplain to the Nassau County Fire Service. In addition to the Fighting Irish, he is also a fan of the New York Yankees, New York Jets, and the New York Islanders. Father Costigan has pursued advanced studies in liturgy at Notre Dame and for several years was an instructor in Liturgical Studies.

Please join us each Wednesday beginning April 13th from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm or in the evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Bethany Hall. Let us respond to the invitation of Pope Francis as he says, “May the balm of mercy reach everyone, both believers and those far away, as a sign that the Kingdom of God is already present in our midst!” ~MRS. EVELYN SHEEHAN

he list of names that will appear under this column will reflect ONLY those who are CRITICALLY ILL. The individual or family member must contact the Parish Center in order to be placed on the Sick List. Please note the new email address the Parish Center at [email protected] (“PRAY FOR THE SICK” MUST APPEAR IN YOUR EMAIL’S SUBJECT LINE); or come by the Parish Center with your request in writing, no later than Monday. This list will be updated on a monthly basis. Helen Zeiser

Nathan (Nate) Harkin

Josephine Esposito

Frances Rasmussen

Paul Peisel

John Muller

Desiree Venegas

Edith Lucchi

Bernadette Hoffman

Sophia Kyriakakis

Peter Johns

Margaretta Smith

Laura-Jean Mauro

Leopold Johnson

Memorialize a loved one with a leaf on our parish’s Tree of Life, located in the Church Lobby. If you would like more information about this lovely memorial, please contact the

Parish Office at (516) 481-2550 Ext 301

Richard Lee

Omnipotent and Eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy pitying mercy, that, with their bodily health restored, they may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Mass Intentions Book... is now open until the end of June

& The Bread and Wine Calendar...

Louise Panzica .............................................................. +April 4, 2016 Regine Chery ................................................................. +April 4, 2016 Gregoria Aguirre .......................................................... +April 11, 2016

is now open until the end of May

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Dear Lord, As my life declines and my energies decrease, more than ever hold me by Your Power, that I may not offend You, but daily increase in Your Love. Give me strength to work in Your Service till the last day of my life. Help me to ever have an increasing dread of venial sin, or whatever would cause the slightest withdrawal of Your Love; all day long, and at night keep me close to Your Heart; and should I die, ere the morning breaks, may I go rejoicing in that vision of Your entrancing beauty, never to be separated from You. Amen.

Scripture Readings April 18—April 23

Right after 911, I had this vision; a man dressed in white told me, “You see what happened?” I said yes. He said “You know why this is happening? It’s because they don't have love for one another like we have.” He said “Go and tell the whole world to recite Psalm 25. I asked him how was I to do that? He said “Go tell Oprah.” I know myself as a shy and timid person; I could never tell Oprah or tell anyone. But after what happened in Boston, I felt such guilt and disobedience in not doing what I was told. The same way that the Lord loves us, so we must love one another. Please help me to tell the world to recite Psalm 25 and maybe the world will be a better place.

Monday, April 18 Acts 11:1 -18 Psalm 42, 43 John 10:1 -10 Tuesday, April 19 Acts 11:19 -26 Psalm 87 John 10:22 -30 Wednesday, April 20 Acts 12:24 -13:5 Psalm 67 John 12:44 -50

Thank you,

Marie FanFan

Thursday, April 21 Acts 13:13 -25 Psalm 66 John 6:44 -51

To thee, O LORD, I lift up my soul. 2O my God, in thee I trust, let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. 3Yea, let none that wait for thee be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. 4Make me to know thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me, for thou art the God of my salvation; for thee I wait all the day long. 6Be mindful of thy mercy, O LORD, and of thy steadfast love, for they have been from of old.

Friday, April 15 Acts: 9:1 -20 Psalm 89 John 13:16 -20 S a turday , April 1 6 Acts 13:26 -33 Psalm 2 John 14:1 -6

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PADRE MIGUEL ÁNGEL RIVERA: Cel. 516-939-7165 / E-mail: [email protected] – Se encuentra a su disposición cada martes y miércoles, a partir de las 7:30 PM hasta las 10:30 PM en el Centro Parroquial, al costado de la Iglesia, para dirección espiritual y confesiones. Tengan la bondad de apuntarse con el Padre en el Salón Betania, después de la misa.

MESSE DOMINICALE: Chaque dimanche à partir de 12h30, la communauté haïtienne se réuni à l’église pour célébrer la messe. Venez avec votre famille et vos ami(e)s pour participer à notre célébration dominicale. Aujourd'hui, la masse est offert pour les paroissiens de Sainte-Marthe

INTENCION DE LA MISA: Por Ralph D’Atr i.

PRIERE : Chaque mer cr edi soir à par tir de 7h30 PM nous avons une prière charismatique à la chapelle. Vous êtes tous invité(e)s.

GRUPO DE ORACION: Miér coles, 7:00 PM, en el gimnasio de la Escuela. ULTREYA: Domingo, 11:00 AM en la Capilla. ESCUELA DE DIRIGENTES: Cada lunes, 7 a 10 PM en la Escuela Marianista.

ADORATION: Le St Sacr ement ser a exposé les lundis et vendredis de 9h AM – 3h PM à la chapelle. Il nous faut une présence à tout moment durant l’exposition. S’il vous plait ne laissez pas le St Sacrement seul. Merci.

MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO CATÓLICOS: Se reúne cada 15 días. Para información llamar al 516-554-4503 o al 516-965-7311.

MESSAGE IMPORTANT : Apr ès la catastr ophe du 11 Septembre, l’une de nos sœurs Marie Fanfan a eu une vision dans laquelle un homme lui disait qu’il n’y avait pas assez d’amour dans le monde et que tous les chrétiens devaient réciter le psaume 25. Par timidité elle ne voulait pas communiquer la nouvelle; mais, après l’incident de Boston elle a jugé nécessaire de faire passer le message. Elle demande à tous de l’aider à faire circuler la nouvelle et de prier pour un monde meilleur.

JUVENTUD SIN FRONTERAS: Cada jueves, 7:30 PM, en el Salón Betania. CORO HISPANO: Ensayo cada vier nes en la Iglesia, a las 8:00 PM. MINISTERIO DE ACOGIDA: Ministr os que extienden la bienvenida y entregan las hojitas de canto. CENACULO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA: Pr imer martes, 7:00 PM en la Capilla. ESCUELA DE LA PALABRA: Mar tes, 7:30 PM en la Iglesia de San Ladislaus.

SERVICE SOCIAL: Les bur eaux du ser vice social de Ste Martha sont à votre disposition si vous avez besoin de nourriture, habits, demande et offre d’emploi, service d’immigration etc. Contactez-les au (516) 292-1603 du lundi au vendredi, excepté les mardis de 10h AM – 2h PM. Tous les lundis Mr Michael Gibbons est disponible pour vous aider si vous avez besoin de préparer votre résumé ou remplir une application pour un emploi. N.B Cette semaine nous avons grand besoin de boite de conserve, riz, poulet, viande et pois. Nous vous remercions pour votre générosité et Dieu vous récompensera pour votre bonne action.

MISA DE NIÑOS Y JOVENES: Segundo domingo del mes. LOS NIÑOS: Se r eúnen cada domingo en el Salón Betania para meditar las lecturas dominicales. MINISTERIO SOCIAL: Lunes, mar tes, jueves, vier nes, 10:00 AM a 2:00 PM. en el sótano del convento. (516) 4812550, Ext. 320 o (516) 292-1603 (se habla español). EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Cada ter cer domingo del mes, 2:30 PM en la iglesia. Los interesados consulten con la Sra. Dulce Sepúlveda después de la Misa. LA IGLESIA: Per manece abier ta diar iamente de 7 a 3 PM.

BULLETIN DU DIMANCHE: Pr enez avec vous le bulletin du dimanche et lisez le. Vous y trouverez des informations importantes sur votre communauté votre paroisse.

LECTURAS PARA: El V Domingo de Pascua, 24 de Abril.: Primera Lectura: Hechos 14, 21-27. Salmo 144, 9-9. 10-11. 12 -13ab. Segunda Lectura: Apocalipsis 21, 1-5. Evangelio: Juan 13, 31-33. 34-35.

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Give us our daily bread

Social Ministry/Outreach Office Hours Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10:00AM—2:00PM (516) 292-1603 or (516) 481-2550, Ext. 320 (English/Spanish/French/Creole)

FOOD STAMPS First & Third Thursdays! 11:00 AM—2:00 PM Representative: Pat

We are currently in need of the following items:

Professional Therapy and Counseling Family, marriage, and individual therapies, provided by New York State licensed therapists, are available to our parish. For confidential information and appointment, call Dr. Giuliani at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at:

Spaghetti and Sauce! Any variety of rice Any variety of meats (1-2 pounds) Any variety of beans

http://www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com

Help keep our pantry stocked. Please remember to keep us in mind when you do your grocery shopping. It is only through your generosity that we are able to help those in need.

Do you need a babysitter, home health aid, housekeeper or landscaper? Or can you provide these services? Register with St. Martha’s Social Ministry Job Bank. Call 292-1603 Monday or Thursday between 10:00 AM and 2:00PM. 12