STMARYOFTHEISLE .

CATHOLIC CHURCH

2016

DECEMBER 4TH www.stmaryoftheisle.com 315 E Walnut St., Long Beach, NY 11561 Phone: 516-432-0157 • Fax: 516897-0566

BULLETIN

St. Mary of the Isle Roman Catholic Church Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016

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Incl. Online this week: $1,969

Dec. 8 The Immaculate Conception

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Dec. 10/11 Dollars For Dinners

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Dec. 25 Christmas Day Masses: 10 am

PARISH NEWS

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Dec. 26 Rectory Office will be closed

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Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday, December 3 5:00 PM Robert Everett William J. McMahon Robert E. Lee

Thursday, December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM Bunny & Ronnie Attanacio 7:00 PM English Mass

Sunday, December 4 8:00 AM John McLaughlin 9:30 AM Maria Auxiliadora Gómez 11:00 AM Moe & Nydia E. Hazineh 6:30 PM Dan O’Shea

Friday, December 9 9:00 AM Ronald Pellegrino

Monday, December 5 9:00 AM Robert E. Lee Tuesday, December 6 9:00 AM Blanca Cales Wednesday, December 7 9:00 AM Hellen Sullivan 7:00 PM Vigil Mass - English 8:00 PM Vigil Mass - Spanish

Saturday, December 10 5:00 PM Tommaso Irato Beggi Family Robert E. Lee Sunday, December 11 8:00 AM Thomas Davey 9:30 AM Virgen de Guadalupe 11:00 AM Giancarlo, Antonino, Giacomo & Giuseppe Cavallaro 6:30 PM Adelaide Scala

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PARISH NEWS

Alfredo & Cristobal Lopez, Ana Bauman, Anthony Ballato, Arleen Ercole, Bill Healy, Carol Mulé, Catherine Brones, Claudette Lindsey, Deidre Memnon, Dorothy Boe, Eddie Collins, Ellen Rizzo, Eugene Harrison, Eugene Squeo, Gabriel Saul Hernandez, Gio Melelli, Giovanni Alvarado, Gloria Ostendorf, Greyson Vafatoro, James Jones, Joan Yavorcik, John Downey, John Ronan, John Schwarz, Joseph Ingersoll, Joseph Ingraffia, Josephine Anne O’Keeffe, Kevin Doherty, Lauren Dittrich Bilyeu, Lou Alverez, Margaret Rizzo, Marge Haggerty, Mary Curnyn, Mary L. Phelan, Mary Meyer, Maureen DeVola, Mirta Sanchez, Oliver Medows, Rafaela Puertas, Richard Webster, Robert Lilley, Seamus Small, Sean Finnegan, Tito Squeo, Valeria Catrambone & William Guzmán

Holy Masses for the Nativity of the Lord Saturday, December 24th Christmas Eve 4:00 PM English, in the Hall 5:30 PM English, in the Church 7:30 PM Spanish, in the Church 10:00 PM English, in the Church

Sunday, Christmas Day 10:30 AM English, in the Church 12:00 Noon English, in the Church

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Dec. 31st, 2016 5:00 PM English, in the Church

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New Year’s Day 8:00 AM & 11 AM English 9:30 AM Spanish (no 6:30 pm Mass) #477

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Adults: $30 in advance $40 at the door Teens: $15 Children: Free (12 or younger)

Music by DJ

Trademark

Cash Bar: Wine & Beer

PARISH NEWS

Tickets:

Saturday Dec. 31st, 2016 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Parish Hall

Corner of E. Park Ave. & Monroe Blvd.

Buffet dinner, hats, noise makers, & champagne toast included 50/50 Raffle

Chairpersons: Sergio Macedo 516-633-7118 Jim Higens 516-432-7628

ANNUAL ADVENT FOOD & COAT DRIVE

FOOD: NON-PERISHABLES CANNED & BOXED FOOD ITEMS COATS: CHILDREN & ADULT - NEW OR “BARELY WORN” WINTER COATS

ALL ITEMS MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT COUNCIL HALL THROUGHOUT DECEMBER MINNESOTA AVE. & W. BEECH ST.

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OUTREACH NEWS

Please make this Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate by donating a toy to a worthy cause.

Toys will be distributed to the children of the 600 needy families enrolled in St. Mary of the Isle and St. Ignatius Outreach Programs. Please drop off unwrapped toys at St. Mary’s Rectory Office 315 E. Walnut St., Long Beach

The holiday season is upon us again. We have a number of needy families within our community who will greatly appreciate your help during this Christmas season. If you would like to adopt a family or can help, please call Andrew Santos at 516-432-0157 ext. 17. We could use gift cards for local food and clothing stores.

Our Christmas Angel Tree is available in the lobby of the Church for those of you who would like to help provide gifts for those in need. We would also need some help with the distribution of gifts. If you can give us a hand, please call Andrew Santos at 516-432-0157 ext. 17. Thank you so much and God bless you!

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DOLLARS FOR DINNERS

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Give the Gift of Christmas Dinner to Families in Need right here on our own Long Beach Barrier Island Every Dollar Collected will be matched with private funds. Collections will be taken by Long Beach Catholic School Families after every Mass at

St. Ignatius Martyr, St. Mary of the Isle & Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

the weekend of Dec. 10th & 11th This year there are over 500 Long Beach families who need our help to buy Christmas dinner. We are asking that your family sponsor dinner for one of those families by donating $25 to purchase a food voucher. Please contribute what you can, every dollar counts, twice! Thank You and May God Bless You! 6

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Long Beach Catholic Regional School

December Events  12/19/16

L.B.C.R.S.

Band Concert 7pm LBCRS Gym Get ready for Christmas with an evening of festive music by our very own LBCRS band.

 12/20/16 First Grade Christmas Pageant

1pm & 7pm St. Ignatius Church Our precious first graders will delight you with their story of Christmas.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

EAC Network’s Senior Respite In-Home Caregiver Services Attention: Family Members caring for an older Adult For more than 30 years, the not-for-profit EAC Network In-Home Respite Services has been supporting Nassau County families caring for an older adult by offering them anywhere from 2-6 hours support each week. Time to go to church, to the doctor, to take a class, to do bills, to go out to lunch. We introduce a caring man or woman to pay a friendly visit to their loved one on a weekly basis, keeping them safe and engaging them in appropriate activities. We have companions available in Long Beach and surrounding areas waiting to help. Our companions are trained and carefully screened. If you are or know someone caring for a family member, or you are interested in visiting an older adult please call us at 516-539-0150 ext. 218 or email [email protected].

HELEN’S MEMORY CAFE a gathering for caregivers and family members with memory loss When: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Where: Lola’s 180 West Park Avenue, Long Beach ENJOY FOOD & MUSIC │ RELAX WITH FRIENDS │ FIND MUTUAL SUPPORT Those caring for someone with memory loss are invited to attend with a family member. Helen’s Memory Cafe is not intended for unaccompanied persons. LIMITED SPACE! Call Christine Weber to reserve your spot: (516) 539-0150 x218

St. Ignatius Martyr Court 1067 Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Holiday Luncheon Saturday, December 10th @ 11:30 am Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park!

Good food, music and raffles! Donation $45 per person

For more information, please call Mrs. Mary Jane O’Connor at 516-431-5836

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Ministerio Social de la Parroquia Por difícil que parezca, la Navidad se acerca rápidamente. Si le es posible, tenemos varias maneras en las que usted podría ayudar para que esta Navidad sea realmente Feliz y Bendecida para muchos, muchos niños en nuestra área. Si usted quisiera comprar un juguete, puede traerlo (sin envolver) a la Rectoría. También, ya tenemos el Árbol del Ángel de la Navidad en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia, si usted desea, tome un sobre de allí para que su regalo llegue a una familia. Si a usted le gustaría adoptar toda una familia, puede hacerlo - por favor llame a Andrew Santos 516-432-0157 ext. 17 para obtener esa información.

ESPAÑOL

Así mismo, necesitaremos ayuda con la distribución de regalos. Si nos puede dar una mano, por favor comuníquese con Andrew Santos. Con su colaboración, sabemos que haremos de esta Navidad una maravilla para muchas familias. ¡Muchas gracias y que Dios los bendiga!

Las Posadas se están realizando del 1 al 15 de diciembre. Las personas que deseen que les lleven las Posadas a la casa, por favor registrarse con los coordinadores de los diferentes grupos.

Santas Misas en la Navidad del Señor Sábado 24 de Diciembre Víspera de Navidad 4:00 PM inglés, en el Salón 5:30 PM inglés, en la Iglesia 7:30 PM español, en la Iglesia 10:00 PM inglés, en la Iglesia

Domingo, Navidad 10:30 AM inglés, en la Iglesia 12:00 Mediodía inglés, en la Iglesia

Solemnidad de Santa María, Madre de Dios Dic. 31, 2016 5:00 PM inglés, en la Iglesia

Año Nuevo 8:00 AM & 11 AM inglés 9:30 AM español (no habrá Misa a las 6:30 pm)

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