Pastor's Corner

CONTINUING OUR MISSION-THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE WHERE WE ARE- $1,231,645.28 WHERE WE NEED TO BE- $1,500,000
As we inch closer toward our Capital Campaign goal, work on the parking lot continues. My hope is that by the time you read this column, the project will be completed! Thank you for patience and flexibility during this time. Due to the weather and other conditions in the lot, the project took longer than expected. Doesn’t an issue happen at home, work or school that tries your patience?

In light of all that is going on in our country, our Church and on social media, we can easily lose patience with one another. Jesus said “By your patience you will save your soul”. In an article I read on Catholic Exchange.com by Fr. Ed Broom, OMV, here are 5 simple suggestions that can help us with building patience within ourselves and each other.

FIRST-PRAY
Pray not only for the charming ones we love, but pray also for the person who irritates you or can be a thorn in your side.

SECOND-HUMILITY
When you are tempted to look down on a person, think about your own egregious actions and God’s mercy towards you. This will help you look upon that person with a different set of eyes. We seem to live in a country that points fingers, but has no mercy.

THIRD-ACT CONTRARY TO YOUR IMPULSIVENESS-AGERE CONTRA
In his Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius Loyola, writes about agere contra. This is a short Latin phrase to go against. The next time you feel tempted to be impatient, unkind, cold, or downright mean to a person who presses your buttons, do the opposite. A smile, kind word, nice gesture-even a small gift is pleasing to God. This conquering of self is difficult. But once done, this is a victory and a sign of God’s grace in your life.

FOURTH-PATIENCE WITH YOURSELF
Sometimes we are so concerned with perfection, that we lose sight of being kind to our- selves. When we are not kind to self, we act out against everyone else. While we all sin, this should not discourage us from starting again. The Founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, Venerable Bruno Lanteri expressed it in two short words, and these two words say it all: Nunc coepi, meaning now I begin. In other words, after we fall or fail in one way or another, we should get up, dust ourselves off, launch ourselves into the loving arms of God the Father (the image of Saint Therese of Lisieux), and simply start anew! Trust in God’s grace.

FIFTH-PATIENCE WITH GOD
God’s ways are not always our ways. Instead of fighting with God when things don’t go your way, ask him to help you to trust in his infinite love, care and plan for you. Beg our lady, who stayed at the cross watching Jesus suffering and die, to help you to have great trust and patience in God’s plan for your life.

Our next Continuing Our Mission projects are the rectory roof and a new organ! Thank you for your contributions! If you have not donated yet, think of doing so. No gift is ever too small! May God bless you and Mary keep you and your families always. May we remember to always do things for the greater glory of God. St. Ignatius Loyola, pray for us!
Fr. Jim
Pastor 

Mass Intentions

Sunday - October 6
7:30 a.m. Lucille and John Lennon   9:30 a.m. Kenneth Toohey   11:00 a.m. Edward Dodd   12:30 p.m. Kathleen Corrado   5:15 p.m. Parishioners of St. Ignatius Loyola, Jerome Bancharan, Raymond Mirro, Colette Sin   7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving to God - Mass in Spanish

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Monday - October 7
 9 a.m. Christopher Hayes

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Tuesday - October 8
7 a.m. Franklin Nelson   9 a.m. Domenick Mastrianna

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Wednesday - October 9
7 a.m. Theresa and Anthony Esposito   9 a.m. Veronica Kenny

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Thursday - October 10
7 a.m. Rose Stachacz   9 a.m. Francesco Marinelli

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Friday - October 11
7 a.m. Matthew Moon   9 a.m. Margaret Moldovak

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Saturday - October 12
7 a.m. Beatrice Kenny   9 a.m. Jack Grecco

Sacrificial Giving

Sunday, September 30, 2018
$8,957
Maintenance
$3,537

Sunday, October 1, 2018
$13,430

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The Bread and Wine this week
Will be offered in Loving Memory Of:
Joseph and Jimmy Gries

From:
Flo Gries 

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The Candles this week
are in Loving Memory Of:
Ray Mirro

From:
Loretta and Linda Barry 

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Readings and Saints of the Week

Monday

St. Thérèse of Lisieux About St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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Reading 1
Job 1:6-22
One day, when the angels of God came to present themselves before the LORD,
Satan also came among them.
And the LORD said to Satan, "Whence do you come?"
Then Satan answered the LORD and said,
"From roaming the earth and patrolling it."
And the LORD said to Satan, "Have you noticed my servant Job,
and that there is no one on earth like him,
blameless and upright, fearing God and avoiding evil?"
But Satan answered the LORD and said,
"Is it for nothing that Job is God-fearing?
Have you not surrounded him and his family
and all that he has with your protection?
You have blessed the work of his hands,
and his livestock are spread over the land.
But now put forth your hand and touch anything that he has,
and surely he will blaspheme you to your face."
And the LORD said to Satan,
"Behold, all that he has is in your power;
only do not lay a hand upon his person."
So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.

And so one day, while his sons and his daughters
were eating and drinking wine
in the house of their eldest brother,
a messenger came to Job and said,
"The oxen were ploughing and the asses grazing beside them,
and the Sabeans carried them off in a raid.
They put the herdsmen to the sword,
and I alone have escaped to tell you."
While he was yet speaking, another came and said,
"Lightning has fallen from heaven
and struck the sheep and their shepherds and consumed them;
and I alone have escaped to tell you."
While he was yet speaking, another messenger came and said,
"The Chaldeans formed three columns,
seized the camels, carried them off,
and put those tending them to the sword,
and I alone have escaped to tell you."
While he was yet speaking, another came and said,
"Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine
in the house of their eldest brother,
when suddenly a great wind came across the desert
and smote the four corners of the house.
It fell upon the young people and they are dead;
and I alone have escaped to tell you."
Then Job began to tear his cloak and cut off his hair.
He cast himself prostrate upon the ground, and said,

"Naked I came forth from my mother's womb,
and naked shall I go back again.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away;
blessed be the name of the LORD!"

In all this Job did not sin,
nor did he say anything disrespectful of God.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7
Incline your ear to me and hear my word.
Hear, O LORD, a just suit;
attend to my outcry;
hearken to my prayer from lips without deceit.
R. Incline your ear to me and hear my word.
From you let my judgment come;
your eyes behold what is right.
Though you test my heart, searching it in the night,
though you try me with fire, you shall find no malice in me.
R. Incline your ear to me and hear my word.
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;
incline your ear to me; hear my word.
Show your wondrous mercies,
O savior of those who flee
from their foes to refuge at your right hand.
R. Incline your ear to me and hear my word.

Alleluia
Mark 10:45
R.Alleluia, alleluia
The Son of Man came to serve
and to give his life as a ransom for many.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Luke 9:46-50
An argument arose among the disciples
about which of them was the greatest.
Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child
and placed it by his side and said to them,
"Whoever receives this child in my name receives me,
and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
For the one who is least among all of you
is the one who is the greatest."

Then John said in reply,
"Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name
and we tried to prevent him
because he does not follow in our company."
Jesus said to him,
"Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you."

Tuesday

Feast of the Guardian Angels About Feast of the Guardian Angels

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Reading 1
Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23
Job opened his mouth and cursed his day.
Job spoke out and said:

Perish the day on which I was born,
the night when they said, "The child is a boy!"

Why did I not perish at birth,
come forth from the womb and expire?
Or why was I not buried away like an untimely birth,
like babes that have never seen the light?
Wherefore did the knees receive me?
or why did I suck at the breasts?

For then I should have lain down and been tranquil;
had I slept, I should then have been at rest
With kings and counselors of the earth
who built where now there are ruins
Or with princes who had gold
and filled their houses with silver.

There the wicked cease from troubling,
there the weary are at rest.

Why is light given to the toilers,
and life to the bitter in spirit?
They wait for death and it comes not;
they search for it rather than for hidden treasures,
Rejoice in it exultingly,
and are glad when they reach the grave:
Those whose path is hidden from them,
and whom God has hemmed in!

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8
R. (3) Let my prayer come before you, Lord.
O LORD, my God, by day I cry out;
at night I clamor in your presence.
Let my prayer come before you;
incline your ear to my call for help.
R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord.
For my soul is surfeited with troubles
and my life draws near to the nether world.
I am numbered with those who go down into the pit;
I am a man without strength.
R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord.
My couch is among the dead,
like the slain who lie in the grave,
Whom you remember no longer
and who are cut off from your care.
R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord.
You have plunged me into the bottom of the pit,
into the dark abyss.
Upon me your wrath lies heavy,
and with all your billows you overwhelm me.
R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord.

Alleluia
Psalms 103:21
R.Alleluia, alleluia
Bless the LORD, all you angels,
you ministers, who do his will.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Matthew 18:1-5, 10
The disciples approached Jesus and said,
"Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?"
He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said,
"Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children,
you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.
Whoever humbles himself like this child
is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.
And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.

"See that you do not despise one of these little ones,
for I say to you that their angels in heaven
always look upon the face of my heavenly Father."

Wednesday

St. Theodora Guérin About St. Theodora Guérin

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Reading 1
Job 9:1-12. 14-16
Job answered his friends and said:

I know well that it is so;
but how can a man be justified before God?
Should one wish to contend with him,
he could not answer him once in a thousand times.
God is wise in heart and mighty in strength;
who has withstood him and remained unscathed?

He removes the mountains before they know it;
he overturns them in his anger.
He shakes the earth out of its place,
and the pillars beneath it tremble.
He commands the sun, and it rises not;
he seals up the stars.

He alone stretches out the heavens
and treads upon the crests of the sea.
He made the Bear and Orion,
the Pleiades and the constellations of the south;
He does great things past finding out,
marvelous things beyond reckoning.

Should he come near me, I see him not;
should he pass by, I am not aware of him;
Should he seize me forcibly, who can say him nay?
Who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

How much less shall I give him any answer,
or choose out arguments against him!
Even though I were right, I could not answer him,
but should rather beg for what was due me.
If I appealed to him and he answered my call,
I could not believe that he would hearken to my words.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 88:10BC-11, 12-13, 14-15
R. (3) Let my prayer come before you, Lord.
Daily I call upon you, O LORD;
to you I stretch out my hands.
Will you work wonders for the dead?
Will the shades arise to give you thanks?
R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord.
Do they declare your mercy in the grave,
your faithfulness among those who have perished?
Are your wonders made known in the darkness,
or your justice in the land of oblivion?
R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord.
But I, O LORD, cry out to you;
with my morning prayer I wait upon you.
Why, O LORD, do you reject me;
why hide from me your face?
R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord.

Alleluia
Philippians 3:8-9
R.Alleluia, alleluia
I consider all things so much rubbish
that I may gain Christ and be found in him.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Luke 9:57-62
As Jesus and his disciples were proceeding
on their journey, someone said to him,
"I will follow you wherever you go."
Jesus answered him,
"Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests,
but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head."
And to another he said, "Follow me."
But he replied, "Lord, let me go first and bury my father."
But he answered him, "Let the dead bury their dead.
But you, go and proclaim the Kingdom of God."
And another said, "I will follow you, Lord,
but first let me say farewell to my family at home."
Jesus answered him, "No one who sets a hand to the plow
and looks to what was left behind is fit for the Kingdom of God."

Thursday

St. Francis of Assisi About St. Francis of Assisi

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Reading 1
Job 19:21-27
Job said:

Pity me, pity me, O you my friends,
for the hand of God has struck me!
Why do you hound me as though you were divine,
and insatiably prey upon me?

Oh, would that my words were written down!
Would that they were inscribed in a record:
That with an iron chisel and with lead
they were cut in the rock forever!
But as for me, I know that my Vindicator lives,
and that he will at last stand forth upon the dust;
Whom I myself shall see:
my own eyes, not another's, shall behold him,
And from my flesh I shall see God;
my inmost being is consumed with longing.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 27:7-8A, 8AB-9ABC, 12-13
R. (13) I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call;
have pity on me, and answer me.
Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks.
R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
Your presence, O LORD, I seek.
Hide not your face from me;
do not in anger repel your servant.
You are my helper: cast me not off.
R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

Alleluia
Mark 1:15
R.Alleluia, alleluia
The Kingdom of God is at hand;
repent and believe in the Gospel.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Luke 10:1-12
Jesus appointed seventy-two other disciples
whom he sent ahead of him in pairs
to every town and place he intended to visit.
He said to them,
"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;
so ask the master of the harvest
to send out laborers for his harvest.
Go on your way;
behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.
Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals;
and greet no one along the way.
Into whatever house you enter, first say,
'Peace to this household.'
If a peaceful person lives there,
your peace will rest on him;
but if not, it will return to you.
Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you,
for the laborer deserves his payment.
Do not move about from one house to another.
Whatever town you enter and they welcome you,
eat what is set before you,
cure the sick in it and say to them,
'The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.'
Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you,
go out into the streets and say,
'The dust of your town that clings to our feet,
even that we shake off against you.'
Yet know this: the Kingdom of God is at hand.
I tell you,
it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day
than for that town."

Friday

St. Maria Faustina Kowalska About St. Maria Faustina Kowalska

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Reading 1
Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5
The LORD addressed Job out of the storm and said:

Have you ever in your lifetime commanded the morning
and shown the dawn its place
For taking hold of the ends of the earth,
till the wicked are shaken from its surface?
The earth is changed as is clay by the seal,
and dyed as though it were a garment;
But from the wicked the light is withheld,
and the arm of pride is shattered.

Have you entered into the sources of the sea,
or walked about in the depths of the abyss?
Have the gates of death been shown to you,
or have you seen the gates of darkness?
Have you comprehended the breadth of the earth?
Tell me, if you know all:
Which is the way to the dwelling place of light,
and where is the abode of darkness,
That you may take them to their boundaries
and set them on their homeward paths?
You know, because you were born before them,
and the number of your years is great!

Then Job answered the LORD and said:

Behold, I am of little account; what can I answer you?
I put my hand over my mouth.
Though I have spoken once, I will not do so again;
though twice, I will do so no more.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14AB
R. (24b) Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.
O LORD, you have probed me and you know me;
you know when I sit and when I stand;
you understand my thoughts from afar.
My journeys and my rest you scrutinize,
with all my ways you are familiar.
R. Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.
Where can I go from your spirit?
From your presence where can I flee?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I sink to the nether world, you are present there.
R. Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.
If I take the wings of the dawn,
if I settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
Even there your hand shall guide me,
and your right hand hold me fast.
R. Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.
Truly you have formed my inmost being;
you knit me in my mother's womb.
I give you thanks that I am fearfully, wonderfully made;
wonderful are your works.
R. Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.

Alleluia
Psalms 95:8
R.Alleluia, alleluia
If today you hear his voice,
harden not your hearts.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Luke 10:13-16
Jesus said to them,
"Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida!
For if the mighty deeds done in your midst
had been done in Tyre and Sidon,
they would long ago have repented,
sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon
at the judgment than for you.
And as for you, Capernaum, 'Will you be exalted to heaven?
You will go down to the netherworld.'
Whoever listens to you listens to me.
Whoever rejects you rejects me.
And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me."

Saturday

St. Bruno About St. Bruno

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Reading 1
Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17
Job answered the LORD and said:

I know that you can do all things,
and that no purpose of yours can be hindered.
I have dealt with great things that I do not understand;
things too wonderful for me, which I cannot know.
I had heard of you by word of mouth,
but now my eye has seen you.
Therefore I disown what I have said,
and repent in dust and ashes.

Thus the LORD blessed the latter days of Job
more than his earlier ones.
For he had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels,
a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she-asses.
And he had seven sons and three daughters,
of whom he called the first Jemimah,
the second Keziah, and the third Kerenhappuch.
In all the land no other women were as beautiful
as the daughters of Job;
and their father gave them an inheritance
along with their brothers.
After this, Job lived a hundred and forty years;
and he saw his children, his grandchildren,
and even his great-grandchildren.
Then Job died, old and full of years.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130
R. (135) Lord, let your face shine on me.
Teach me wisdom and knowledge,
for in your commands I trust.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
that I may learn your statutes.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
I know, O LORD, that your ordinances are just,
and in your faithfulness you have afflicted me.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
According to your ordinances they still stand firm:
all things serve you.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
I am your servant; give me discernment
that I may know your decrees.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
The revelation of your words sheds light,
giving understanding to the simple.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.

Alleluia
Matthew 11:25
R.Alleluia, alleluia
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Luke 10:17-24
The seventy-two disciples returned rejoicing and said to Jesus,
"Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name."
Jesus said, "I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky.
Behold, I have given you the power
'to tread upon serpents' and scorpions
and upon the full force of the enemy
and nothing will harm you.
Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you,
but rejoice because your names are written in heaven."

At that very moment he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,
"I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
for although you have hidden these things
from the wise and the learned
you have revealed them to the childlike.
Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.
All things have been handed over to me by my Father.
No one knows who the Son is except the Father,
and who the Father is except the Son
and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him."

Turning to the disciples in private he said,
"Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.
For I say to you,
many prophets and kings desired to see what you see,
but did not see it,
and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it."

Sunday

Our Lady of the Rosary About St. Our Lady of the Rosary

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Reading 1
Genesis 2:18-24
The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone.
I will make a suitable partner for him."
So the LORD God formed out of the ground
various wild animals and various birds of the air,
and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them;
whatever the man called each of them would be its name.
The man gave names to all the cattle,
all the birds of the air, and all wild animals;
but none proved to be the suitable partner for the man.

So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man,
and while he was asleep,
he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh.
The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib
that he had taken from the man.
When he brought her to the man, the man said:
"This one, at last, is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
this one shall be called 'woman, '
for out of 'her man' this one has been taken."
That is why a man leaves his father and mother
and clings to his wife,
and the two of them become one flesh.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6
R. (cf. 5) May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.
Blessed are you who fear the LORD,
who walk in his ways!
For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork;
blessed shall you be, and favored.
R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
in the recesses of your home;
your children like olive plants
around your table.
R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.
Behold, thus is the man blessed
who fears the LORD.
The LORD bless you from Zion:
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life.
R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.
May you see your children's children.
Peace be upon Israel!
R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Reading 2
Hebrews 2:9-11
Brothers and sisters:
He "for a little while" was made "lower than the angels, "
that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

For it was fitting that he,
for whom and through whom all things exist,
in bringing many children to glory,
should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering.
He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated
all have one origin.
Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them “brothers.”

Alleluia
John 4:12
R.Alleluia, alleluia
If we love one another, God remains in us
and his love is brought to perfection in us.
R.Alleluia, alleluia

Gospel
Mark 10:2-16
The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked,
"Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?"
They were testing him.
He said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?"
They replied,
"Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce
and dismiss her."
But Jesus told them,
"Because of the hardness of your hearts
he wrote you this commandment.
But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother
and be joined to his wife,
and the two shall become one flesh.
So they are no longer two but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together,
no human being must separate."
In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this.
He said to them,
"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another
commits adultery against her;
and if she divorces her husband and marries another,
she commits adultery."

And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them,
but the disciples rebuked them.
When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them,
"Let the children come to me;
do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to
such as these.
Amen, I say to you,
whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child
will not enter it."
Then he embraced them and blessed them,
placing his hands on them.

Parish News & Announcements

Saying Goodbye to Sr. Joan
Human Services sponsored a little party for her farewell. Sr. Joan has been a Sister of St. Dominic for 62 years. She has been here at St. Ignatius for 7 years. She is now located at the Mother House, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, 555 Albany Ave. Amityville 11701, phone number 631-842-6000. People can write or call her. She would appreciate it! May God guide and bless Sr. Joan! 

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Chaminade High School Final Honor Roll
Sophomore Matthew J. Malerba

Junior
Stephen T. Gonzalez
Michael P. O’Grady
Michael C. Pitonza
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May God shower you with His wonderful blessings from above! 

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St. Agnes Medal of Service

Congratulations to Carol Hogan on receiving the Annual St. Agnes Medal for outstanding service to our parish of St. Ignatius Loyola! We give thanks to almighty God for Carol and the gifts she has shared with St. Ignatius.
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Other recipients of the St. Agnes Medal have been:
2007 Arthur Schreiber
2008 Connie Clark
2009 Peggy Gill
2010 Julietta McLaughlin
2011 Mary Ann Lang
2012 Joan Cunningham
2013 John & Pamela Flannigan
2014 Mary Spadola
2015 Joan and Al Geitner
2016 Lorraine Mierzejewski
2017 Recipient declined
2018 Carol Hogan 

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Volunteers Urgently Needed
Wedding Rehearsal Team
The Wedding Rehearsal Team invites you to join us in assisting engaged couples with their wedding rehearsal. We meet with the engaged couple and their bridal party in the Church, on the evening of the rehearsal, for a walk-through of the ceremony. As a member of the ministry, you will be provided with a list of rehearsal dates and times and asked what is convenient for you. We work in pairs and training is provided. The rehearsals are a joyful time for the engaged couple and their families. It is our goal to ensure that each wedding is a beautiful celebration of the Sacrament. This is a time where you can share your gifts. If you would like to join us, please leave your name and phone number at the rectory 516 931-0056. 

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The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Queen of Angels #869 is sponsoring our Annual Fall/Christmas Yankee Candle Fundraising Sale
to benefit the local charities of our Court.
The catalog can be found on the Yankee Candle Fundraising website www.yankeecandlefundraising.com
Please use Customer Number - 999972411 in the Start Shopping box or you may contact Maria at 516-942-5070 for a paper catalog.
Thank you for your Support and happy shopping! 

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Calling All Vendors

Boy Scout Troop 382 Hicksville, NY presents their annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Msgr. Tarrant Hall. For more information call (516)392-7655 or (516)241-8526 or email [email protected].

Parish Events

Martha's Guild Rosary Making

The next session of Martha’s Guild Rosary Making is Wednesday, October 3rd from 3-5pm in the Old School Cafeteria, Rm. B. ​

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Our Lady of Fatima Devotions
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Our Lady of Fatima devotions will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8:30AM, before the 9AM Mass. ​

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Blessing of the Animals
In Honor of St. Francis
Bring your furry, feathery, or scaly family member to St. Ignatius Loyola on Saturday, October 6 at 12 Noon for a special blessing. We will gather by the Convent Garden. Pets must be on a leash or in a container for their safety as well as ours. All pets are welcome!

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Nocturnal Adoration Society
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Nocturnal Adoration will be held this month on Saturday, October 6, 2018. It will begin at the conclusion of the 5:00 PM Mass and end with Benediction at 9:00PM. Come and spend one hour with the Lord
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Everyone is welcome to join in this vigil of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. 

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Catholic Daughters of America Court Queen of Angels Needs You!
We need you, because God needs you! And you need CDA!

CDA is a national organization of Catholic women dedicated to prayer, good works, and helping others. You will make new and dear friends and have fun while enriching your life and others. 

Regular meetings are held once a month, usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 7:30 PM in the Old School. Our next meeting will take place on October 11, 2018. 

Want to learn more? Contact Tina Devlin, Regent, Court Queen of Angels by phone at 516-702-2434 or by email at [email protected] ​

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Patriotic Rosary
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The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed on Saturday, October 20 at 8 a.m., before the 9 a.m. Mass. Join us for this uplifting experience!

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Chess Club
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The St. Ignatius Chess Club will meet Sunday, October 21 from 10:30 to 12:30 in the New School Cafeteria.  For information, call Kathy and Harold Gareau at 516 933-7795. Thank You. 

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Al Barbarino
Lay Franciscan, Al Barbarino, will be at St. Ignatius on Wednesday, October 24, at 7 p.m. Al will offer a presentation of Our Blessed Mother's Messages, from her many world-wide apparitions and how they affect all of mankind and the church today, and the importance of praying the Rosary!

There is much about our faith that Catholics do not know and need to know. Here's an opportunity to learn what we need to know!

Al Barbarino is a Lay Franciscan with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (Fr. Benedict Groeschel's Community), and is a member of Knights of Columbus. 

Throughout the years of his apostolate, he has recorded CDs/Videos and has traveled around the world. He speaks on our faith in a most practical, everyday level. Through the support of his recordings, he helps the Franciscans at their homeless shelters, Croatian Relief (International Outreach), and for the poor wherever he sings.

Al has worked in the NYC prisons with the incarcerated youth as a counselor. He has many stories to share!

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International Festival
Mass at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 10
Followed by International Food Festival.  Msgr. Tarrant Hall, 6-10 p.m.
Please bring food/dish of your country of origin. Dress in traditional clothing of your country if possible.

Of you/your family is interested in participating, please let us know by downloading and returning the form below by October 28 to the rectory or dropping in the collection basket.

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Community News

Harvest House for Well Elders
Harvest Houses directed by the Sisters of St Dominic are located in Syosset and Floral Park.
A Harvest House is positive option for independent seniors—home for eight (65+). Each Residence offers companionship, nutritious meals, private bedroom and good times! Harvest Houses provide a secure environment minus the burden of managing a home or an apartment. It is affordable!
For information or to arrange for a visit, please call Sister Jeanne A. Brerndel, O.P., CSW (516) 496-9796.

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Focus on Religious Freedom
From Catholics for Freedom of Religion
www.cffor.org
Anti-Semitism on the Rise on Many American College Campuses and in Europe

Anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. surged by 57% in 2017, driven in part by an increase in such cases in schools and college campuses according to a recent annual report by the Anti-Definition League (ADL). Anti-Semitic incidents happened in every state with close to 2,000 cases of harassment, vandalism and physical assault being recorded. States with the most incidents were NY, CA, NJ, MA, FL, and PA.

In Europe, according to the 2017 Pew Research Report, the increasing population of refugees and immigrants in Europe in recent years is becoming a significant factor for Jewish communities. The report says more than 50% of refugees to Western Europe hold anti-Semitic views.

Take Action!
Discuss with your children and grandchildren the importance of religious freedom and free-dom of speech on their campus and listen to
their experiences.

"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people
who don't do anything about it."-- Albert Einstein 
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Community Events

Stand Up for Life
When: Sunday October 7th from 2 to 3:30pm- (Rain or Shine)
Where: Huntington at Routes 110 and 25 (near the Walt Whitman Mall) or in Manorville LIE Exit 70S on County Route 111.

Signs are available. For more information, please call Jack at 516 724-6821.

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Blood Drive
Where: Knights of Columbus, Barry Council, Hicksville  
When: Thursday, October 11, 2018
Time: 2 to 8pm
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If you have any questions, please call Brian Lee at 749-4368. 

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Oktoberfest
Knights of Columbus Westbury Council 1012, invites you to their annual OCTOBERFEST on Saturday, October 13 at 6:30pm in Msgr. Midura Hall at Our Lady of Hope Church, 534 Broadway, Carle Place. Admission is $20 per person or $35 per couple. For reservations in advance, please contact Jim Smith at 794-4387 or Steve Fleming at 516-946-6968. Handicap elevator ac- cess at side entrance of parking lot. 

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Barn Dance at St. Stephen's
When:Sunday, October 14th at 6pm
Where:St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 270 South Broadway, (Across from Taco Bell/Delco Plaza)
Time: Dancing will start at 6pm until 8pm with a short break in the middle. Refreshments will be available.
Donation:$15.00 (under 12 FREE)

Reservations recommended, but if there is room they will be selling tickets at the door. For more information or to make a reservation, call 516 661-1761. 

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Kellenberg Memorial Reunions
Class of 1993 - 25 Year Reunion
All members of the class of 1992 are invited to return to campus on Saturday, October 27, 2018, to celebrate their 25 Year Reunion. The evening will begin with Mass at 6 PM, followed by a private cocktail party from 7 to 10 PM.