THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH - St. Raymond - East Rockaway NY

Welcome To Our Parish FamilyNot registered? Please stop by our rectory during office hoursand we will be most happy to include you in our parishfamily.RectoryOffice Hours are Monday thru Friday from 9AM - 4:00 PM.Please call ahead for an appointment.Telephone NumbersRectory:...............................................................593-5000St. Raymond’s School.........................................593-9010Religious Education Office .................................593-9075Fax.......................................................................887-0554Parish Social Ministry .........................................887-9197Web Site www.saintraymonds.orgE-Mail StRayRcc@optonline.netPastoral Care Of The Sick• Holy Communion available to the homebound• Communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sicktwiceyearly.• Sacrament of the Anointing- for those receiving seriousmedical procedure, 3rd Saturday of the month at the 8:45MassDevotions•••Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursday 1-4pm.Nocturnal Adoration Society - First Fridays 8-9pmMiraculous Medal Novena - Saturday following 8:45MassConfessionsSaturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Thursday before First Fridays 4-5PM, or by appointment at the Rectory.BaptismsBaptisms are celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of themonth. Please call the Rectory for an appointment.MarriagesEngaged couples are encouraged to call the Rectory a year inadvance of their wedding date to assure adequate time toparticipate in preparation programs for the Sacrament ofMarriage.Prayer Group• Charismatic Prayer Group: Every Tuesday at 8pm inthe Rectory meeting room• Men’s Prayer Group: 3rd Friday at 8PM in Mary’sChapel.Youth Group Broadway Show Trip—December 7thRite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults (RCIA)Interested in becoming a Catholic or an adult Catholicseeking Eucharist or Confirmation? For information call theRectory.THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISHMONDAY, November 10th3:30pm—Rel EdSchool7:00pm—Rel EdSchool7:30pm—RCIAMWMRTUESDAY, November 11th8:00pm—Prayer GroupMWMRWEDNESDAY, November 12th3:30pm—Rel EdSchool5:00pm—Christmas Choir. Rehearsal Church7:00pm—Rel EdSchool7:30pm—Folk GroupMWMR7:30pm—ChoirChurch7:30pm—Families Anonymous CaféTHURSDAY, November 13th9:30am—Bible Sharing1:00pm—Adoration3:30pm—Rel Ed5:00pm—Christmas Play Rehearsal5:00pm—Rosary Pray for priests7:00pm—Rel Ed7:00pm—Human Life Mtg.7:30pm—Handbell Choir7:30pm—Rel Ed Teachers Mtg.7:30pm—St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.FRIDAY, November 14th12:00pm—Bereavement7:00pm—Pack 847:30pm—Boy ScoutsSATURDAY, November 15th7:30pm—300 Club Drawing3:30pm—ConfessionsSUNDAY, November 16th1:00pm—Baptism ClassPastoral CouncilThought For The Week:Rec. LibraryChurchSchoolChurchLady ChapelSchoolMWMRChurchCaféRyan HouseFr. SingletonLoungeCafeGymCafeChurchRec. LibrarySt. Raymond moved to Bologna, Italy in 1210 at theage of 35 to study for a doctorate in canon law at theUniversity of Bologna. While there, he was attracted tothe Domini can Order by the preaching of BlessedReginald, prior of the Dominicans of Bologna. Afterreturning to Barcelona, he entered the order in 1222and received the habit in the Dominican Convent ofBarcelona. From a young age, St. Raymond wasdevoted to the Blessed Mother, and in 1218 he wasinstrumental in assisting St. Peter Nolasco in foundingthe Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.Pastoral Council MembersBernard Kilkelly (Pres.), Carol O’Reilly (Vice Pres.),Karen Gerrity ( Secretary), Marion O’Hara, Maria Papini,Barbara Gribbon, Ray Solga, Frank Stallone & DianePage.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 1

From the Pastor’s Desk… I am willing to bet that as we look back to the events of this past weekthe highlight of our Centennial Celebration may well be our Folk and YOUth Group production of LesMiserables. In so many ways it epitomizes what a parish is all about. In the message of ourStewardship Renewal, God calls on all of us to use our time, talent and treasure to bring out our bestand bring our best to the world in which we live. That is what exactly happened when the many giftsand talents united, young and the young at heart, singers, dancers, artists, sewers, technicians,directors and the like to produce an extravaganza to delight the audiences that packed our auditoriumfor five performances.Originating as an outgrowth of our Folk Group, their director Rob Drummond united with theprofessional theater skills of Kevin Harrington to bring about a team of hundreds of our parishioners.Their dedication and persistence showcased the best of our young people weaving scenes and lyrics ofa musical drama to move the hearts of their audiences and challenge the integrity of their consciences.All this was accomplished with mutual cooperation and respect for each others abilities andcontribution. What more can be said than that which was shouted at performance after performance:BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!BRAVO to our Musical Directors, Alex Harrington & Ann Marie Lynch, Assistants to the Director KimNiederberger, Maureen Schwartz & Marty Severino; Stage Managers, MaryAnn & Dawn Lynch,Costumes, Barbara Kirby, Eileen Ginley; Scenic Construction & Artist respectively Bernie Lynch &Trudy Santoemma; Moderator, Deacon Rich LaRossa, Assistant Choreographer Geralyn Becker,Lighting Design, Matthew Ezzo; Sound, Britney Roderick & Matt Niederberger; Lighting, Matthew Ezzo& Program Design Elise Shapiro.BRAVO to the cast of our young people who tirelessly gave the very best of themselves so thatothers could hear the message, enjoy their talents and resonated with score and lyrics.BRAVO to our parishioners and friends who supported these efforts and benefited from thisproduction as well as to their parents and siblings who were always there to encourage them to givetheir very best.BRAVO to the many others mentioned in the program who gave unselfishness of themselves sothat we all could be enriched by Les Miserables and another powerful opportunity to experience theface of God! Father Bill100 Years of Faith, Love and FriendshipTHIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEToday is the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica inRome, the diocesan church of our Holy Father. The originaldedication actually took place on November 9, 325 AD and wasvery significant to the Church of the time. It meant that peoplecould worship Jesus in the open; that they could practiceChristianity without fear of death. Look at how many years havepassed since that dedication! The Basilica has undergonerenovations and rebuilding over the years, but it has endured.Obviously, it had to be built on a great foundation in order to havelasted for so long. So too the Church itself had to be built on a solid foundation – that of ChristHimself. This Lateran Basilica, this Cathedral in Rome, can be considered a temple, since itenshrines the Eucharist.The theme of the temple winds through all of the readings today. From Ezekiel’s vision of waterflowing from the temple and Paul’s description of a Christian as the temple of God, to Jesusspeaking about the temple of his own Body, we can see a connect ion. It is the living temple, theChurch, which remains an authentic witness to the good news of salvation and to the presence ofGod. As we commemorate this feast let us thank God for the freedom to worship Him so openlyand celebrate Christ as our foundation.-Sr. RuthanneSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 2

PARISH BULLETIN BOARDMISSION NEWSRecently we received word that ourSister Parish Project has joined with aproject based in Germany that is amedical project. All our children andtheir family members were able to getmedical exams for free by a doctor.The newest step is that in the “Casita” the Don BoscoHouse, there will now be a part time nurse availableto the local community three days a week. This isgoing to be a big benefit to our children to havemedical care that we take for granted here on LongIsland. No longer will they have to travel to anothercity to find such help. A letter came in from one of ourstudents who suffers from frequent nosebleeds thathe has gone to the new Don Bosco clinic and hasbeen cared for. He is a happy young man. Ourproject continues to grow and help people.CONGRATULATIONSKELLENBERG HONOR ROLLEmily Barnable, Kristina Barnable, Eric Basile,Michelle Beauchesne, Briana Cadzin, KatelynConnor, Ann Marie DeLury, ChristineDiGregorio, Jennifer Drummond, BrendanFahey, Laura French, Mary Giese, MichaelGuilz, Kristina Hyland, Allegra Indelicato,Jacqueline Meyer, Skylar Murphy, MichaelNicoletti, Patrick O’Hara, Maria Ostermann,Tara Page, Christina Papathomas, KerrySchuermann, Edwiard Sieban, Mary KateSirianni, Brendan Sloan, Danielle St. John,James St. John, Joanna St. John, SamanthaSteiger, Stephanie Taglieanetti, ColleenTurner, Matthew Vespertino, BrittanyWoloszyn, Joshua WoodsST. RAYMOND’S CENTENNIAL263 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!On July 30th, 2009 we will celebrate the100th Anniversary of St. Raymond’sParish. Plans for our 18 monthcelebration that will include spiritual,social, historical and fundraising activitiesare beginning now. If you have anyinterest in being part of the committeesbeing formed or have some ideas youwould like to share, please contact therectory in care of the Pastoral Council.Ms. Teresa ChenM/M Brian CoyleM/M Brian ElliotM/M Paul KozerskiM/M Filippo D’AulisaM/M Dan BartonM/M Ty TuckerM/M Michael IannucciM/M James BosticcoM/M Robert DalrympicMs. Christine MurphyMiss Daphyey FeyelenM/M Dan DuffyM/M George BuzzellaM/M Timothy ThompsonM/M Thomas BurgosM/M Lawrence GoulstonMrs. Jennifer HerreraMr. Terrance HolmesM/M Eddie ObregonST. RAYMOND’S HOLY NAME SOCIETY‘Blessed be the Holy Name of Jesus’Our Holy Name Society is conducting its annual“$20/100” fundraiser raffle. Tickets are on sale now forjust $20 each, only 99 tickets are being sold, the 100thticket will be raffled off at our June meeting before theactual drawing: 1st Prize $500, 2nd thru 6th Prize $100each. Tickets may be purchased by contacting FrankStallone at 593-1034. The drawing will take place atour monthly meeting on Sunday, June 14th, 2009 at10am in the school cafeteria. The profits from thisfundraiser will aid us in our works of charity and inpromoting the return to the respect and dignity due thesacred Name of Jesus.Members of the Holy Name Society will be receivingcorporate Communion:Date:Time:To our NewlyRegistered ParishionersSunday, November 9th9am Mass(Meeting and light repast in the school cafeteria directlyfollowing the 9am Mass). The Holy Name Society isopen to all men and women.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 3

DIOCESAN BULLETIN BOARDPARISH BULLETIN BOARDFAITH ON TAPAn evening forum for those in their 20’s & 30’s withstraight talk and honest answers to questions of faith andmorals. The next session of Faith on Tap will be onMonday, November 24th from 7 to 9pm at the WantaghInn—across from the Wantagh RR Station. The evening’stopic is “Conscience: How to Form It & Follow it” Ourguest speaker is Fr. Joseph Koterski, Jesuit Professor ofPhilosophy at Fordham University. Admission is free, formore check out www.faithontap.org or call 678-5800, ext.616THANKSGIVING TURKEY & HAM DROPsponsored by the Little Sisters of the Poor tobenefit the elderly residents at Queen of PeaceResidence, 110-30 221st Street, QueensVillage. Saturday, November 122 from 10am—4pm for more info call (718)464-1800.EAST ROCKAWAYSENIOR CITIZEN FLU IMMUNIZATIONPROGRAMEast Rockaway UFSD in conjunction with NassauCounty Department of Senior Citizen Affairs,presents:Senior Citizen Flu Immunization Programwith no out of pocket cost to you.available to all Senior Citizens 60+ and theirspouse regardless of age.Site Location: Rhame Avenue School100 Rhame Ave., East Rock.Date:November 24thTime:4-6:30pmPre-registration is required. Please cal l Denise at887-8300 ext. 553 to register. Transportationavailable to East Rockaway residents.The Annual Mass & CelebrationHonoring Long Island Immigrants ofYesterday & TodayYour InvitedSunday, November 16thBishop McGann Mercy Diocesan High School1225 Ostrander AvenueRiverhead, N.Y.Sponsored byCatholic Charities Immigrant ServicesPlease join us for Mass,Beverages, Music and Dance.MOLLOY COLLEGEFALL OPEN HOUSESunday, November 16th1pmMolloy CollegeRockville Centre, NY678-5800 ext. 6230Friendship, Food&“STROKE PREVENTION SCREENINGS10 Minutes that can save you lifeOn Thursday, November 20th from 9am—5pm, St.Raymond’s RC Church (Rectory basement, 263Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway ) will be hostingstroke prevention screenings, sponsored byPRECISION SCREENING PLUS, Long Island’sFIRST and ONLY locally owned and operated StrokeScreening Company, serving the community since2001. Unlike other companies, they give immediateresults and pictures. Licensed UltrasoundTechnologists will perform four non-invasive, painlessultrasound exams to determine your risk of Stroke,Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease andOsteoporosis. All Carotid Artery Doppler exams arereviewed by our board Certified InterventionalRadiologist. Your physician cannot order these testswithout clear evidence of symptoms. Ironically, mostpeople who suffer from a stroke or aneurysm nevershow signs or symptoms that a major catastrophe isabout to occur. Individual tests are $50, any 3 for$120 and all 4 for $140. Please call PrecisionScreening Plus at 221-6543 to set up an appointmentor if you would like any additional information.CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND LONG ISLANDCome join us on Friday, November 14th for a night ofEucharistic prayer, praise and worship followed with aconcert performance by Eyewitness. It all takes placeat St. Matthew's Parish, Dix Hills from 7 to 10pm.Admiss ion is free, for more info contact:catholicundergroundli@gmail.comST. RAYMOND’S MINISTRY OFCONSOLATION is looking for caring,compassionate volunteers to assist bereaved familiesin their time of grief, being with them at the FuneralMass as a sign of support. If you would care to be apart of, or learn more , please call Joan Durkin at 593­8979 or Louise Saar 593-4960.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 4

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St. Raymond’s Parish2008 Catholic MinistriesAppealLatest statistics“Every Gift Counts”St. Raymond’s Goal: $84,100Pledged to date: $90,073 (107% of goal)Paid to date: $85,206# of gifts: 438St. Raymond’s Comes Through Once Again!The amazing generosity of our parish is once again on display this year, evidenced by the responseto the 2008 Catholic Ministries Appeal. In difficult economic times, St. Raymond’s parishionersselflessly contributed their hard-earned dollars to help the less fortunate on Long Island.As a result, we have reached our parish goal, and are currently eligible for a $13,000 rebatebased on pledges paid-to-date.. The challenge now is to collect the remaining pledged giftsin order to earn an additional $5,000 rebate for St. Raymond’s.If you previously pledged a gift to the 2008 Catholic Ministries Appeal, a heartfelt thank youfrom all who benefited from your sacrifice.There is still time to contribute to the Appeal, and 85% of all monies pledged from this point forwardwill come back to St. Raymond’s as per the parish sharing formula. Please consider thisopportunity by completing the pledge envelope located at the doors of the church. Youcan return it by placing it in the collection basket, bringing it to the rectory, or mailing it. Thereis no need to pay anything when pledging; the diocese will send payment reminders. In addition,you can pay by credit card by calling the Ministries Appeal office at (516)379-5210, or visitingthe website: WWW.DRVC.ORG.Every gift counts, and NO gift is too small!-Please make your check payable to:Pledge:$_________Catholic Ministries AppealDown Payment:$_________Balance:$_________Parish: St. Raymond of Penyafort RC ChurchPayment Plan:Name: ________________________ Monthly QuarterlyAddress: ______________________ _ Annually OtherCity, State, Zip: ______________________Phone:___________________ Donor Signature: ______________________ Date ____________Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 7

Centennial NewsCentennial FlashbackConnie McDougal submitted a lovely piece on the Crossing Guards who have served ourchildren so diligently for so long.“Donna has been a crossing guard at St. Raymond’s for 18 years. She lives in Oceanside withher husband of 34 years and has 2 children. Many have met her at her post on the corner ofAtlantic and Carman Avenues. She says that the best part of her job is listening to the stories thechildren tell her. They are always happy to see her and tell her the things that are going on intheir lives like getting a new puppy or going to Disney World! Down the road on the corner ofAtlantic and Grant Avenue is Frances Doner, known as Frankie. Frankie was born in Ireland, butnow resides in Oceanside. She was assigned as a St. Raymond crossing guard about two yearsago. On the corner of Scranton and Carman is a relatively new crossing guard by the name ofChristine McDonald. She replaced Bette Brown who retired. Christine grew up in RockvilleCentre but now lives in Malverne with her husband. It is very evident that these ladies are patientand are incredibly kind to our children! Others over the years who have served us are Sue, at therailroad tracks, Marge Loliscio, on Grant and Atlantic and Mrs. Smith. No story about our guardsis complete without mentioning our Sunday Angel, Kathleen who crosses parishioners aftermasses each Sunday. Kathleen was born in Ireland, moved to Texas, and eventually settled inNew York. She is now living in Freeport. We owe our Crossing guards a hearty thank you forsafely crossing generations of St. Raymond parish children and their parents for many years”Centennial Christmas OrnamentsAt all masses over the weekends of November 29/30 and December 6/7, Centennial Christmasornaments will be on sale at the doors of the church. These beautiful ornaments designed tomark this most important milestone in our parish history will sell for $10.00 and will provide alasting memory of the Centennial celebration for generations to come.Centennial Retreat Planned for January 10, 20009Kellenberg Memorial High School Millenium RoomPlease mark your calendars for a day of prayerful refection and prayer at our CentennialRetreat planned for January. The retreat will provide an opportunity for the St. Raymondcommunity to come together in thanksgiving, grateful for the beautiful gift of our parishand each other.CENTENNIAL DINNER DANCEIn a few short weeks you will be receiving your invitations for the pinnacle social event of theCentennial Celebration. The Centennial Dinner Dance will take place on February 13, 2009 atthe Sand Castle, in Franklin Square. This will be the most important social gathering of theCentennial and we are hoping to welcome all parishioners and their extended families for acelebration of St. Raymond Parish! Book your table early as we anticipate a sell-out crowd and awonderful evening of friendship, faith and love!Music to our ears...Thank you to all who have contributed to the Centennial fund. We are nearly half way to our goalof raising $100,000 for our Centennial Birthday gift to the parish, our much needed church organ.We look forward to enjoying this gift for many yeas to come. Please consider a donation to theCentennial campaign. And most importantly, please join us for the spiritual, social, andeducational events planned throughout the year to mark our 100th anniversary as a parishfamily!Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 8

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTFOR THE WEEKIn Corinthians, St. Paul likens his work to that of amaster builder. Do I cherish and foster the gifts ofall while using my own talents to serve thecommunity of faith?THIS WEEK’STIME & TALENT SALUTE:In gratitude for God’s gift of time and talent tosalute: Evelyn Contaldi, granted theDistinguishedCatecheticalService Award for 25 years ofleadership, Louise Saar, the St.Elizabeth Seton Award for 20 years, and JuneSerpico, the St. Pius X Award, for 10 years ofCatechetical service respectively by BishopPeter Labasci at St. Agnes Cathedral onTuesday, October 21st.Sacrificial Giving__________________________GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVINGLast Week $16,494Last Year $21,275Monthly Sharing with Parish Outreach ofQMHR in Roosevelt and OLL in HempsteadThanks for sharing the Gifts you have received…among them your Time, Talent and Treasure !SHARING OUR GIFTS INLOVE AND SERVICEStewardship is a way of life. It’s awonderful way that we who followJesus can share what God has givenus. This week, everyone will be invitedto consider making or renewing acommitment to sharing God’s gifts righthere in our parish. Thank you to all those who respondto this call to stewardship, and thank you to all who livein gratitude for what God provides.If you didn’t get a chance to bring or complete aCommitment Card this weekend at Mass, there’s stilltime to do it next weekend. Yes, we are called to be“Stewards of God’s Gifts” as we strive to live as acommunity of faith centered on the mission of JesusChrist.Principal’s Cornerth weThe week of November 10are identifying as “Healthy ChoiceWeek” in imitationof (andappreciation to) Mr. Oliver Boyle.For those of you who don’t alreadyknow, Oliver has raised thousandsof dollars over the last few years byrunning in marathons in major citiesof our country. Most recently heparticipated in a marathon (USMC) in Washington, DC.In order to do so well in those races, Oliver had to makehealthy choices to eat right, get proper rest, and exerciseon a regular basis. They are the things the School Familywould like to imitate this week. We are beginning with ourown “mini-marathon” – actually, a walk around the block(Grant to Scranton to Carman to Atlantic)! Youngstudents w ill be paired with older ones to insure a safewalk. Hopefully students will be able to find some folks tosponsor the walk and increase the funds that Oliver hasalready raised. Topics relating to exercise and diet will bediscussed at all age levels and only healthy snacks will beavailable in the cafeteria at lunchtime. Healthy ChoiceWeek is a good idea for all of us!This week has also been designated by the state forthe Social Studies Test for fifth graders. Thiscomprehensive test is administered over two days.Of course, we are honoring all service men andwomen this week with the celebration of Veterans Day.Since this is a national observance, there is no schoolthon Tuesday, the 11 . In keeping with the patriotictheme, we have also arranged for a special assembly onthe American flag for all of our students on Friday.Last week’s bulletin information seemed to get sidetrackedin cyberspace, so our updated flyer on the 300CLUB wasn’t posted. Please note that the 300 Club doestake place this coming Saturday night and we would loveto have you join us for this exciting night. Tickets areagain being sold after masses this weekend. You cancertainly contact the schoolfor more information or tocheck on the availability of more tickets. The top prize is$10,000, but you know what they say – “You’ve got to bein it to win it!” Hope to see you there.Here’s the scope for the week:· Monday – Healthy Choice Week begins;baked ziti for lunch;mini-marathon after lunch;Math Enrichment after school· Tuesday – VETERANS’ DAY – NO SCHOOL· Wednesday – Band lessons with FULL BAND at8:00 AM;5 th Grade NYS Socia l Studies Test;Hot dog day;Junior Sodality (6-8),Chorus and mini-courses after school.· Thursday – 5 th Grade NYS Social Studies Testcontinues;Soup and hot pretzels for lunch;Math Enrichment and Candy-making after school· Friday – Flag assembly for K-4 and 5-8;Bagel day· Saturday – 300 CLUBSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 9

Religious EducationFaith Formation.A big “Thank You” to our parish childrenwho hosted and all who attended the Children’sMass last Sunday. We really appreciate theirinterest and support in making “their” Massspecial and meaningful for everyone inattendance.The Parish Social Ministry Art Club is comprised ofmostly ( but not limited to) seniors. Many of our Clubmembers have been surprised and delighted by thetalent, which they did not realize before. It is theirwillingness to open themselves to new possibilities,which is so important in the discovery of hidden gifts.We are not surprised but thoroughly delighted to tellyou that, once again, our Art Club members havemade us proud. Six of our artists entered theirpaintings in the Rockville Centre Village Art Club juriedcompetition and four won awards. Hilda Klinger won atop Award of Excellence, Geri DeLisio won an Awardof Merit, John Markey won an Honorable MentionAward, and Carolyn Ferretti won the SpecialNewcomer Award. Congrats to our talented artists.Reminders: There will be no religion classeson Tuesday, November 11th, Veterans Day.Rehearsals for the Christmas Choir will beon Wednesday from 5-6pm and Christmas Playon Thursday 5-6pm.You ask—WHAT IS A CATECHIST?A catechist is faithful to the past, open to thefuture, but especially dedicated to deepeningthe faith of the present generation.A catechist is the Bible and the Church inhuman form.A catechist is St. Paul in modern disguise.And more.V.F.W. 3350located at 165 Main St., East RockawayPANCAKE BREAKFASTFundraiserSunday, November 9th9am—1pmALL YOU CAN EAT!!!$5 for Adults$3 for children under 12PANCAKES, SAUSAGE,COFFEE, TEACall for more information887-8170“ Celebrate the Season”Sunday, November 23rd at 4pmOur Lady of Peace Church with the musicians of theirParish on the Feast of St. Cecilia (the patron saint ofmusic) will celebrate the season wi th musicalselections celebrating Thanksgiving, Advent,Christmas will help us to focus on the season. Bringthe children to meet “Tom Turkey” and join us for lightrefreshments after the program.We are also so proud of the 14 of our members whoshared their time and talent to paint scenery for thesensational production our YOUth Group (and one oldguy) performed. CONGRATULATIONS to all whoparticipated in this wonderful presentation of LES MIS.Unfortunately, Carol Gottcent was not mentioned in thelist of artists, so I especially wish to thank Carol for herparticipation in painting the scenery.Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we are inneed of the usual holiday staples for about 40 families.Please try to get your donations to the Ryan House byFriday, November 21st , so we have time to put thedinners together.Please remember us when you receive the storeTurkey Vouchers. Your donations of specialThanksgiving dinner items really makes all thedifference for many families in the celebration of theirHoliday dinner.FYI: Don’t wait ‘till it’s too late!· Are you or do you know someonewho is behind on their mortgage?· Have you or someone you knowreceived a threat of foreclosure ora foreclosure notice?· Are you behind with your rent orutilities?Where and when you go for help matters. Call tomake an appointmentwith St. Raymond’s ParishSocial Ministry office, 516-887-9197. We may haveimportant information that you need!NEEDED: We are desperately inneed of Diapers sizes 3, 4,5, & 6, and Baby Wipes.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 10

Gloria M. BelenaJennie KrosnickiMary S. FunaroFrances SantinoRaymond D. JohnsonAnthony PilchukPatricia M. LynchEdwin L. SwensonFrancis (Frank) B. ConwayJohn KiplingJulia F. WhiteThomas PikulMildred A. RuggianoThomas F. DonofrioHugh Patrick CrossanRobert Rosario AnnunziataRalph SerpicoDonald J. GuthBernadette VilliosThomas HenryThomas KelleyMark McGinnessCatherine McDermottAnn Virginia DeaseJames R. NieblerHenry SchmidtVivian BasileHoward WalshEdith Mary HanceEugene MurphyHelen DiNoiaGenevieve ChudyAngelina CaligureGerard F. McNultyAssunta ScalzaCecilia HattWilliam FuchsRosemarie GurnickAnn Marie ChatfieldEdith CarusoElizabeth ShesheneJohanna T. RosellaVirginia AhearnPhilip J. MariglianoMarian BrimlowSarah RandazzoNora CeaBernadette C. GalvinFrank CastrovillaSalvatore PassalacquaLeonard MastrandreaGrace ThompsonAladdin MasuracaPalma SiorentinoElizabeth JensenLeonard J. PalazzoThomas F. BrosnanEleanor R. BrackenDaniel W. AsherJams P. ReidWalter Wm. CannonJohn C. CoughlinDaniel Frank DeBiaseWalter H. GrosselfingerAlfred FarinoWilliam DresslerMatthew ConnollyPatrick BoyleCamille BrancatoBridget AttardRosaria CoffaroJohn H. KuehnKerry Anne KedenburgDoris S. KunickMichael J. CorriganFrancesco D’AulisaVincenzo RellaEleanore MullerAnthony J. ViggianoHelen OrandelloIrving WilliamsAngelina PizzinoCatherine M. AckermanPeter J. GiambalvoGerard F. PowersSalvatore IucilanoGeorge J. DirenaAnna Mildred CoenBertram T. NolanFrances Teresa PrelesnickSylvia SavinoJohn MinutelloEdythe GrazianoThalia M. ViolaGiuseppe D’AngeloAnne M. TunneyMatthew DiFiorePasquale LeoAngelina PastoreJack BagliettoFrances SiragusaCaterina SirchiaOUR PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE DIEDNovember 2,2007-2008Please Pray For ThemRalph F. LuisiMary C. BarbierbieriMarie E. KehrRichard TrippLiam Patrick ShanahanAlfred E. PerilloClare M. ShadFrances RuhleAnna AssenzaGertrude LaRossaLouis TardoEvelynne KapplesHelen GalganoHelen Vlahov BocchinoEternal rest grant unto them.O Lord,and let the perpetual light shineupon them.May their souls and all thesouls of the faithful departedrest in peace. Amen.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 11

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ALL SOULS DAYThe souls of the just arein the hands of God.”That’s the first line fromour scriptures today andit is so reassuring. Ialways have liked thefact that All Saints Day(commemorating those who are already inheaven) and all Souls Day (commemorating thedead who are on their way to heaven) arecelebrated back-to-back. I’m not sure where myloved ones who have already left this life are,but I trust with certain hope that they are inGod’s hands. And what better place to be?In the gospel Jesus says that He has comedown from heaven and will not lose any of thoseentrusted to Him – those He came to save –which is all of us! And He will raise us up on thelast day. Jesus has become the visiblemanifestation of God’s loving hand which holdsthe faithful securely in this life and will not let usgo in the next.I know that some people are uncomfortable withthe idea of Purgatory but it gives me greatcomfort. To purge means to purify, to get rid ofwhatever is undesirable. That’s what I believePurgatory is – a “place” where we can bepurified from the remains of our sinfulness – andwho of us is sinless? When I think of Purgatory,I recall my Mother telling us “Wash your handsbefore coming to the dinner table.” The dinnerwas ready for us, waiting, and we were assuredthat we would get it. But first, we had to becleaned up, to get rid of the dirt (germs, myMother said), so that we could truly enjoy themeal. So my image of Purgatory is God’s handsgently and lovingly scrubbing me clean.— Dcacon BobSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 14

Stewards ofGod's GiftsOur Community’s ReflectionDuring the last few weeks, we were invited to reflect upon God’s gifts and tocelebrate God’s generosity in our lives. Yes, truly, we have been gifted by God!In Jesus’ parable of the sower and the seed (Luke 8: 4-15), we are told that the seed thatbears fruit is from the seed that fell on rich soil. Our God-given gifts that arecultivated and developed are just like the fruit—to be shared with others.During this part of our stewardship renewal process, we are invited to decidehow and where to use our gifts from God. In particular, we focus on our gifts oftime and talent. We do this with gracious, generous and good hearts. Our giftsare meant to be given away!Your ResponseThe commitment you make gives witness to your priorities and considers yourcurrent circumstances. It involves how and where you share your gifts at home,in the workplace, in the community and at church.Commitment WeekendThe fact that you have come this far on the journey in our stewardshiprenewal is already a sign of your commitment. You are a steward of God’sgifts!How are you currently sharing your God-given gifts of time and talent at home, inthe workplace, in the community and in the church?What plan do you have to take the next step to make or renew a commitment tosharing your gifts of time and talent during this year’sstewardship renewal?DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRESaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 15

Masses For The WeekMonday, November 3rdPhil 2: 1-4; Lk 14: 12-147:15 Jane Ermilio8:45 Walter FarrellMartin de PorresTuesday, November 4th Charles BorromeoPhil 2: 5-11; Lk 14: 15-247:15 Cathleen Krawczyk8:45 Thalia ViolaWednesday, November 5thPhil 2: 12-18; Lk 13: 25-337:15 Omar Abad8:45 Thalia ViolaThursday, November 6thPhil 3: 3-8; Lk 15: 1-107:15 Raymond Rotolo8:45 Louise SquillanteFriday, November 7thPhil 3: 17-1; Lk 16: 1-87:15 Elizabeth Becker8:45 Mary HalstonFirst FridaySaturday, November 8thPhil 4: 10-19; Lk 16: 9-158:45 Mass of Multiple Intentions:Margaret & Julian Miranda,James T. Dempsey, Kristen Hewson,Rita Wehner, Michael Coll2:30 Rebecca Key andVincent Roth (Nuptial Mass)5:00 Lucy RussoSunday, November 9th32nd Sunday inOrdinary TimeEz 47: 1-12; 1 Cor 3: 9-17; Jn 2: 13-227:30 Helen Regan9:00 Rita Beiter10:30 Cheryl Drugan12:00 Mass of Multiple Intentions:Stella Ruggiero, Gemma Lacchini,James Frankhauser, Lucy Russo,Arthur Hildebrand4:30 For Our ParishionersPlease PrayFor Our Sick…. Steven Miller, Janet Kelly, PattyGottlieb, Kevin McGreevy, Charles & Kerry Schweigert,Gilda Raia, Richard Nolan, Jason Lacchini, SammyCampano, Lisa Romano, William Stottler Jr., VeronicaWalsh, Baby Kayleigh Lindholm, Baby Nicholas AnthonySavino, Baby Michael Angel Castillo, Peter Hoffman,Patricia Beagan, Dominick DeCarlo, Richard Keller,Krystal Tardo, Anna Colombo, Joanne Petraro Fisher,Patricia Reilly, Sammy Campano, Joseph Valcancick,Betty Mullagh, Beatrice Guigliano, Baby Aidan Pearsall,Baby Brady James Hicks, Barbara Welch Dryer, MaryLaMonica, Rita Boden (names are printed for threeconsecutive weeks unless the rectory is notifiedotherwise.)REST IN PEACE10/30—Helen Galgano (94)11/1—Helen Bocchino (78)ROSE FOR LIFE this week is in memory of DudieGypalo. Donated by Gertrude Gypalo & Sister RuthanneGypalo. For more information call Mary Healy at 887­4062ALTAR BREAD & WINE this week is in memory ofNunzio Mea & Ennio DeGruccio. Donated by JosephineEsposito.MARRIAGE BANNSFIRST TIME:Darlene Bock, St. Raymond andJohn Gladstone, Long BeachSECOND TIME:Alberta Nicolosi, St. Raymond andDonald Ippolito, St. RaymondTHIRD TIME:Rebecca Key, St. Joseph andVincent Roth, Holy Name of MaryJames D. Sheehan St. Raymond andAnne Doyle, Bronx, New YorkCELEBRANTSFOR NEXT WEEKENDSaturday, 11/85:00pm—Fr. Frank EiseleSunday, 11/97:30am—Fr. Frank Eisele9:00am—Msgr. William W. Jablonski10:30am—Msgr. William W. Jablonski12:00pm—Fr. Agnelo Gomes4:30pm—Fr. John Poku.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 16

Masses For The WeekMonday, November 10th Leo the GreatTi 1: 1-9; Lk 17: 1-67:15 Holy Souls in Purgatory8:45 Jane HillTuesday, November 11th Martin of ToursTi 2:1-14; Lk 17: 7-107:15 Michael Hanley8:45 Veterans of our Armed ForcesWednesday, November 12th JosaphatTi 3: 1-7; Lk 17: 11-197:15 Dion Hart8:45 John & Theresa MooneyThursday, November 13th Frances XavierCabriniPhlm 7-20; Lk 17: 20-257:15 Special Intention8:45 Marian & Francis DellerPlease PrayFor Our Sick…. Steven Miller, Janet Kelly,Patty Gottlieb, Kevin McGreevy, Charles &Kerry Schweigert, Gilda Raia, Richard Nolan,Jason Lacchini, Sammy Campano, LisaRomano, William Stottler Jr., Veronica Walsh,Baby Kayleigh Lindholm, Baby NicholasAnthony Savino, Baby Michael Angel Castillo,Peter Hoffman, Patricia Beagan, Dominick DeCarlo,Richard Keller, Krystal Tardo, Anna Colombo, JoannePetraro Fisher, Patricia Reilly, Sammy Campano, JosephValcancick, Betty Mullagh, Beatrice Guigliano, BabyAidan Pearsall, Baby Brady James Hicks, Barbara WelchDryer, Mary LaMonica, Rita Boden, Joey Nicolich(names are printed for three consecutive weeks unlessthe rectory is notified otherwise.)REST IN PEACE11/5—Timothy P. White (19)11/8—Lucy LoSasso (93)11/10—John (Jack ) Kelly (75)11/10—Kathleen Straub (88)ROSE FOR LIFE this week is in memory of MattConnolly. Donated by Human Life Committee. For moreinformation call Mary Healy at 887-4062Friday, November 14th2 Jn 4-9; Lk 17: 26-377:15 Dec. Mem. Of the Kahlke/Lanken Fam.8:45 Jerome McDougalSaturday, November 15th Albert the Great3 Jn 5-8; Lk 18: 1-88:45 Mass of Multiple Intentions:James & Mary Haran, Danny RuvoloFrank Morabito, Richard Tripp,Special Intention of the Blessed Mother2:30 Alberta Nicolosi, andDonald Ippolito (Nuptial Mass)5:00 Frances SantinoSunday, November 16th33rd Sunday inOrdinary TimePrv 31:10-31; 1 Thes 5: 1-6; Mt 25: 14-217:30 Helen Connolly9:00 Frances Santino10:30 Sodality of Mary12:00 Mass of Multiple Intentions:Agnes Sadowski, John Snee,Anne Tunney, Salvatore Sorbara,Robert Reilly4:30 For Our ParishionersMARRIAGE BANNSFIRST TIME:Bryan Dinkelacker, St. Raymond andBrenna Wingenfeld, St. RaymondSECOND TIME:Darlene Bock, St. Raymond andJohn Gladstone, Long BeachTHIRD TIME:Alberta Nicolosi, St. Raymond andDonald Ippolito, St. RaymondCELEBRANTSFOR NEXT WEEKENDSaturday, 11/155:00pm—Fr. Agnelo GomesSunday, 11/167:30am—Fr. John Poku9:00am—Fr. Frank Eisele10:30am—Fr. Frank Eisele12:00pm—Msgr. William W. Jablonski4:30pm—Msgr. William W. JablonskiSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 17

ST. RAYMOND’SHUMAN LIFE COMMITTEESpiritual Adoption ProgramFour Month Developing BabyYour baby is 8 to 10 inches in length and weighsabout a half a pound or more. His/her ears arefunctioning, and there is evidence that the babyhears the mother’s voice and heartbeat as well asexternal noises. He/she has fingernails andeyelashes and his/her own unique fingerprints thatwill remain unchanged until death. His/her tastebuds are working. The baby now begins to seek acomfortable position when preparing to sleep. Theumbilical cord has become an engineering marvel,transporting 3— quarts of fluids per day andcompleting a round-trip of fluids every 30 seconds!There are no major bodily developments anymore.Your spiritually adopted baby is already well formed,internally and externally. All he or she needs now istime to gain weigh and grow strong!To see the actual development of a four monthold baby in utero, please check out the posters onthe bulletin boards located in the altar server’ssacristy or in the vestibule by the main doors of theChurch.“...the pro-abortion culture is especially strongprecisely where the Church’s teachings oncontraception is rejected.” (Pope John Paul 11,Evangelium Vitae”)DEANERY VI PRO-LIFE HOLY HOURDate:Sunday, November 16thTime:2-3pmPlace:Our Lady of Good Counsel68 Wanser Ave. InwoodCONGRATULATIONS TO CHAMINADEHONOR ROLLJohn A. Kuehn, Sean T. Burpoe, Matthew T. Gillis,David M. Ostermann, Gelsomino J. Papa, Kevin J.Rochford, Max E. Schnidman, Rocco J. Tomassetti,Anthony E. DiCanio, Matthew G. Gonyon, Robert J.Kuehn, Dylan M. Scarpato, Matthew A. Scarpato,Justin J. FalcianoYOUth MinistryWe Get LettersJust saw Les Mis today, and WOW!!! What aproduction!!! You have elevated these talented youngpeople a whole new level, and the results are glorious!My wife and I were moved emotionally by the cast, andtheir performances were outstanding. The sets andstable crew were phenomenal, and the orchestra wastight! This was beyond all expectation! We have seenthis musical 3 times in the past (my wife’s favorite) andshe ranks this as one of the best! She said you outdidyourselves, and your children are remarkable! Thankyou for a great afternoon. Encore! -Doug & Yadanza &Family.John & I saw the show yesterday afternoon and both ofus are at a loss for words. John & I saw Les Mis onBroadway...all I can say is Saint Raymond’s Productionoutdid the Broadway version by 1,000,000 percent.Thanks & Regards,-Karen A. ReillyWant to see the YOUth group production of Les Misagain? A VHS or DVD of this production is available for$25. Checks should be made out to Warren Schaeferand sent with your name, address and phone number toGeralyn Becker, 29 Vassar Place, Lynbrook. Pleasespecify VHS or DVD. All orders must be in by November14th.THANKSGIVING EVEECUMENICAL SERVICEThe Lynbrook East Rockaway ClergyAssociation will hold their AnnualEcumenical Thanksgiving Eve Serviceon Wednesday, November 26th at7:30pm at St. Raymond’s R.C.C. in EastRockaway. The preacher will be Rev.John P. Fahey, Jr. of St. James United MethodistChurch in Lynbrook. All are invited as we gatheras an Inter Faith community to thank God for Hismany blessings