July 14th, 2013

The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY 8:30 AM TUESDAY 8:30 AM WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM THURSDAY 8:30 AM FRIDAY 8:30 AM SATURDAY 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

SUNDAY 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

July 15 St. Bonaventure Ronnie Maloney July 16 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Andrew Weisner July 17 Raymond Kane July 18 St. Camillus de Lellis Raymond Kane July 19 Carmel Ferreira July 20 Virginia DeGeorge Benedetto, Frances & Joe Ciotoli St. Peter’s Parishioners Loretta McCoy Joseph Gagliano Paul Incorvaia Nettie Primavera Sean O’Connell, Jr. July 21 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jerry Sears Dr. Christopher Spina Victor Kawieki

Please pray for… The Sick: Hank Brakman, Michael Chieco, Edythe Clarke, Sabina Climaco, Michael Derham, Stefano Montanari, Madeline McAleer, Daniel Rankin, Pano Rodis, Peter Sanchez, Ed Scott, Rita Stascavage, Philip Spinnato, Jeanette Trent, Patricia Tuerlings, Lucy Yakacki (Kindly keep us updated). Please pray for the souls of all those who have passed on.

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) Would you like to know more about the Catholic Church? Have you never been baptized or received little or no instruction in the faith and want to learn more? Call the rectory at 883-6675. SAINT PETER’S REACHES OUT TO THOSE WHO MOURN Bereavement Support Group meets every Friday at 8:00 pm in St. Peter’s Pastoral Center. For more information, call Rose Osterberg at 883-2607 , or Yvonne Calabrese at 883-4817, email [email protected]. Children’s Bereavement: Individual counseling is available. Please call Sr. Peggy Tully at 883-2782 for assistance. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Are you seeking guidance on your journey of faith? Call any of the four trained Spiritual Directors at St. Peter’s: Carol Breslin~767-7603; Kathy McIntyre~767-1792; Sr. Peggy Tully, O.P.~883-2782.

SOME SIMPLE RULES

To make attending Mass more pleasant for everyone, cell phones should be turned off before entering the church. The Missals are needed for Mass, so please don’t take them home. When Mass has ended kindly take out everything that you brought in with you so the pews will be presentable for the next Mass. And please use only designated parking spaces-don’t park just anywhere. Thank you.

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Please sign the book at the table by the entrance. Benediction at 3:30 pm Lord Jesus Christ, pierce my soul with your love so that I may always long for you alone, who are the bread of angels and the fulfillment of the soul’s deepest desires. May my heart always hunger for you, so that my soul may be filled with the sweetness of your presence. St. Bonaventure

Scripture Readings July 21, 2013, The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Genesis 18:1-10a Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

Wedding Banns Third Time Regina Davis, St. Peter’s Emilio Cetta, St. Peter’s There will be a second collection this weekend for The Heart of Jesus Mission in Guatemala. If you are making a donation, please write Guatemala in the memo section of your check. Thank you.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER From Art to Legal and Marketing to Videography, the Helping Hands of St. Peter’s are eager to help out! Need a Helping Hand? Call us, The Stewardship Committee. Contact Terry Zenobio at 516-883-3456.

PARISH PARTY NEEDS YOU!! Volunteers are needed to join the various committees for St. Peter's 48th Annual Parish Party, which will take place on Friday, November 22 at Leonard's, and supports all of the church ministries. If you cannot donate your time, there are other options, such as sponsorship, Journal advertising, and/or auction donations. For more information, please contact CoChairs Janice McGrath at 655-1735 ([email protected]) or Mary Giordano at 883-9743 ([email protected]). CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Donations to the Catholic Ministries Appeal should be sent to the following address: Catholic Ministries Appeal, P.O. Box 4000, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11571-4000. Kindly do not mail your checks to the rectory. Thank you. AUTOMATED GIVING If you are interested in donating directly from your checking account or credit card, please contact Susan at the rectory at 883-6675. *Card donors: kindly notify the rectory of new expiration dates and account numbers.

WEEKLY REPORT

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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Last Weekend’s Collection Basket $12,500 Automated Giving $2,400 Thank you for your generous support of our parish

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WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, July 20 5:00 PM Fr. Pat Sunday, July 21 7:30 AM Fr. Arnulfo 9:30 AM Fr. Pat 11:30 AM Fr. Pat 9:30 AM School Church (Spanish) - Fr. Arnulfo

In today’s Gospel, when Jesus asks “which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” the scholar of the law answered, “the one who treated him with mercy”. Jesus then said, “Go and do likewise”. This week you can also “treat the poor with mercy” by putting a gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box. To find out more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Peter’s, please call Diane Regan at 883-5534.

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 10:25-37 ~ The Parable of the Good Samaritan Family Connection Families rely on selfless love. Parents show love for their children not just when it's convenient, but whenever their children's needs must be met. Imagine if the members of a family were concerned only with their own needs. How quickly things would fall apart! In the story of the Good Samaritan, we learn about someone who went out of his way to care for the needs of another. He recognized the victim as his brother and accepted responsibility for him. As a family, talk about the responsibilities of each member of the family. Share how you, as parents, care for the needs of everyone in the family even when it's inconvenient. Ask your children to share times when they did chores and helped the family even when it was not convenient. Read aloud this Sunday's Gospel, Luke 10:25-37. Talk about how the Samaritan went out of his way to care for the needs of the victim. Make a commitment as a family to follow the example of the Good Samaritan. Explain that the more you learn to accept responsibility for each other's needs at home, the more you'll be able to accept responsibility for the needs of others in the world. loyolapress.com

Weekend ministers schedule mass

lectors

greeters

ministers

July 13 M. DeMarino S. Nunziata 5 pm J. Palawsky

S. Nunziata J. Palawsky P. Paolino M. Pusey, D. Sbarro

July 14 E. Flood 7:30 am

L. Scaglione L. Murphy

Deacon L. Scaglione T. Schwartz

M./B. Palafox

T. Schweitzer C. Seguritan C. Sheridan

N. Marino, M. DeNisco

Deacon I. Sinkinson A. Stanton

July 20 M. Hanlon 5 pm

L./R. Steinmann

L./R. Steinmann J. Tan, J. Traynor M. Wade

July 21 K. Hertlein 7:30 am

C. Roth, B. McCollum

Deacon P. Tarpinian F. Wheeler

R. Trent, C. Hill

B. Aloe, J. Bassett N. Berberich

J. Brooks, J. Henderson

Deacon, J. Brooks K. Buettner

9:30 am D. Franklin

11:30 am M. Giordano

9:30 am K. Hickson

11:30 am G. Kerwick

APOSTOLADO HISPANO SERVIDORES DE HOY, JULIO 14 ACÓLITOS: Iván, Yesica, María, Jasmin ANIMADORES: Julie Altamirano LECTORES: Dora Castillo, Miriam Signorini MINISTROS: Julita Lopez, Hortensia y Hugo Melgar, Benjamin y Alba Duarte, Rodolfo y Ana Gonzalez CAFÉ: Grupo #1: Celina Castillo

SERVIDORES DEL DOMINGO PRÓXIMO, JULIO 21 ACÓLITOS: Veronica, Michelle C., Ana, Jennifer ANIMADORES: Graciela Lugo LECTORES: Claudia Arias, Marcelino Lugo MINISTROS: Blanca Fabian, Rosita Torres, Consuelo Donado, Lucia Arias, Maria Parra, Gloria Herrera Margarita Gonzalez. CAFÉ: Grupo #2: Rudy y Ana Gonzalez MATRIMONIOS Y QUINCEAÑERAS Aquellas parejas que desean contraer matrimonio y la familia de las niñas que quieren celebrar los quince años deben contactar al P. Arnulfo Jara al menos SEIS MESES antes de la fecha en que desean la celebración. Se les recuerda que no es aconsejable separar salón para la fiesta, antes de haber contactado al Padre y haber separado una fecha para la celebración. PLANIFICACIÓN PARA MINISTERIOS Para hacer uso de una de nuestras facilidades en San Pedro, por favor póngase en contacto con Susan en la rectoría y una forma de planificación será enviada a usted. O puede pasar por la oficina y llenar un forma en persona. Su solicitud debe estar hecho por escrito o el evento no estará puesto en el calendario. Susan se puede alcanzar en la rectoría a 516-883-6675 o por correo electrónico a [email protected].

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St. Peter of Alcantara Love the Lord your God

Word of life

with all your heart

Let’s pray for life and let’s work to defend life. Every human life - from conception to natural death. Especially the lives of those who are weak and most vulnerable - the elderly, the sick, the handicapped, the child in the womb, the hungry and the poor.

and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; AND

~ Most Reverend José Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, California Speech to the Youth Rosary Rally of Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School, May 1, 2013.

Love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27

Religious Formation Director: MaryChristine Thomsen ~ Phone: 883-5584 Open Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm; Closed Friday

Registration: Forms are available on the web site, stpeterofalcantara.org. Late fees are now in effect.

Join the Religious Formation Ministry Team!

Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00 AM- 8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117. To listen online or receive more information regarding Religion and Rock go to www.ReligionandRock.com. or at “Religion & Rock” on ITUNES. Don’t forget to tune into TELECARE, Cablevision 29 or Verizon FIOS 296 or visit www.TelecareTv.org for the Best Catholic Television!

We need volunteers. Call us at 883-5584.

The Religious Formation office will be CLOSED The entire month of August. We will re-open on September 3rd.

Calendar scheduling Scheduling for the use of the facilities, for July 2013 to June 2014, is taking place now. If your ministry needs to reserve space on campus, please stop by the rectory and ask for Susan, or call her at 883-6675. Scheduling forms are also available on our website at stpeterofalcantara.org.

St. Peter’s Calendar July 14-July 27 SUNDAY

14 1:30 pm Spanish Baptism Main Church

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MONDAY

15 9:00 am

TUESDAY

16 9:00 am

Michael Simms Gym

Michael Simms Gym

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5:30 pm AA Convent D.R

7:30 pm Spanish PreCana Martha/Mary Rm

22 5:30 pm AA Convent D.R

23 6:00 pm School Board Convent D.R. 7:30 pm Spanish PreCana Martha/Mary Rm ___________________________________________

WEDNESDAY

17 9:00 am Michael Simms Gym 9:30 am Opus Dei Convent Chapel 7:30 pm AH Apostolate School Church ___________________________________________

THURSDAY

18 9:00 am Michael Simms Gym 8:00 pm Char. Renov. Pastoral Center ___________________________________________

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24 7:30 pm AH Apostolate School Church

FRIDAY

19 9:00 am Michael Simms Gym 5:30 pm AA Convent D.R. 7:30 pm Char. Renov. School Church

SATURDAY

20 7:30 pm Spanish Choir School Church

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25 8:00 pm Char. Renov. Pastoral Center

26 5:30 pm AA Convent D.R. 6:00 pm AH Charismatic Cafeteria 7:30 pm Char. Renov. School Church ___________________________________________

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27 11:00 am Memorial Mass Sean O’Connell (cafeteria setup at 10:00 am) ___________________________________________

7:30 pm Spanish Choir School Church

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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY “…learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow...” ~ Isaiah 1:17

THE PANTRY IS IN GREAT NEED OF: Rice, Jelly, Macaroni & Cheese, Soup, Canned Pasta, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Shelf-Stable Milk, Bread, Oil, Dishwashing Soap, Bath Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Home Hygiene Products, Supermarket Gift Cards & Metro Cards.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING SOLIDARITY We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic and ideological differences. We are our brother’s and sister’s keeper. As Christians, we are as St. Paul reminds us, one body. Love of neighbor has global dimensions in our rapidly shrinking world. At the core of solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace. Peace is more than a lack of conflict. Peace, or in Hebrew Shalom, means literally “right relationship.” The gospel calls us to be peacemakers: that we live in right relationship with others, ourselves, and God. Pope Paul VI taught, “If you want peace, work for justice.” Our love for our entire human family demands that we work for justice and for peace, that we promote God’s shalom in our world. NEXT WEEK: CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION (*) (* Taken from the USCCB’s Justice, Peace & Human Development “Catholic Social Teaching: A Scriptural Guide”)

AND IN KEEPING WITH NEXT WEEK’S CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING TOPIC OF CARING FOR GOD’S CREATION… Mrs. Beth Ricciardi and the student’s of St. Peter’s School have been working very hard in creating a vegetable and herb garden right by our Parish Social Ministry Offices and Pantry! They have been diligently working since the Spring! The vegetables and herbs will benefit the families and individuals of our Food Pantry! The herbs are already growing and our Parish Social Ministry households are welcome to start snipping away! We only ask that you take only what you need and that you cut the leaves, but not rip, or remove the entire plant. The vegetables will obviously take a little longer, but we are hoping for a full harvest and ribbon-cutting ceremony in the early fall once the students return and our produce is in full bloom! THANK YOU MRS. RICCIARDI & THE STUDENTS OF ST. PETER’S SCHOOL!

Peace, Lourdes

MINISTERIO SOCIÁL PARROQUIAL

“...aprended a hacer el bien, buscad la justicia, reprended al opresor, defended al huérfano, abogad por la viuda…” ~ Isaías 1:17

LA DESPENSA PUEDE USAR LOS SIGUIENTE: Arroz, Jalea, Macarrones con Queso, Sopa, Pasta Enlatadas, Mayonesa, Ketchup, Leche de Estante, Pan, Aceite, Jabón de Platos, Jabón de Baño, Champú, Pasta de Diente, Artículos Higiénicos de Casa, Vales de Regalo para los Supermercados, y Tarjetas de Metro

LA DOCTRINA SOCIAL CATÓLICA SOLIDARIDAD Somos una sola familia humana, independientemente de nuestras diferencias nacionales, raciales, étnicas, económicas e ideológicas. Nosotros somos porteros de nuestros hermanos y hermanas. Como cristianos, somos como San Paulo nos recuerda, un solo cuerpo. El amor al vecino tiene dimensiones globales en nuestro mundo que cada vez se pone mas pequeño. En el centro de la solidaridad es la búsqueda de la justicia y la paz. La paz es más que la ausencia de conflicto. Paz, o en hebreo Shalom, significa literalmente "buena relación". El evangelio nos llama a ser pacificadores, que vivimos en una relación correcta con los demás, a nosotros mismos y a Dios. El Papa Pablo VI enseñó: "Si quieres la paz, trabaja por la justicia". Nuestro amor para toda la familia humana exige que trabajemos por la justicia y por la paz, que promueven el Shalom de Dios en nuestro mundo PRÓXIMA SEMANA: EL CUIDAD PARA LA CREACIÓN DE DIOS (*) (Tomado del Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humanos del USCCB "Doctrina Social Católica: Una Guía de Escritura Santa")

Y DE ACUERDO CON LA TEMA DE ENSEÑAZA SOCIAL CATÓLICA LA SEMANA SIGUIENTE DEL CUIDADO DE LA CREACIÓN DE DIOS…

Sra. Beth Ricciardi y los estudiantes de la escuela de San Pedro han estado trabajando muy duro en la creación de un jardín de hierbas y vegetales junto a nuestra oficinas del Ministerio Social Parroquial y Despensa de Comida! Ellos han estado trabajando diligentemente desde la primavera! Las verduras y las hierbas beneficiarán las familias y las personas de nuestra Despensa de Comida! Las hierbas, que ya están creciendo, y los hogares de nuestro Ministerio Social Parroquial y Despensa de Comida pueden empezar cortando lejos! Sólo pedimos que se tome sólo lo que necesita y que se corta la hojas, y no romper o sacar/quitar la planta completa. Las verduras, obviamente, tomaran un poco más de tiempo, pero estamos esperando una cosecha completa y la ceremonia de inauguración a principios del otoño una vez que los estudiantes regresan a la escuela y nuestras verduras están en plena floración! GRACIAS A SRA. RICCIARDI Y LOS ESTUDIANTES DE LA ESCUELA DE SAN PEDRO!

Paz, Lourdes

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