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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Roman Catholic Church
Let us confidently approach the throne of grace
to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 17, 2021
175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, NY 11747
631 - 271 - 4455
Faith - Family - Fellowship
Center Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
631.271.4455 (phone) ÷ 631.271.1415 (fax)
website: www.stelizabeth.org email: center@stelizabeth.org
Pastoral Team
Father Irinel Racos - Pastor Ext. 313 iracos@stelizabeth.org
Deacon John Failla - Pastoral Associate Ext. 316 jfailla@stelizabeth.org
Deacon Paul Vastola - Pastoral Associate Ext. 321 pvastola@stelizabeth.org
Virgil Barkauskas - Director, Music Ext. 307 vbarka@stelizabeth.org
John Fruner - Director, Rel. Education & Adult Faith Formation Ext. 308 faithformation@stelizabeth.org
MaryAnn Giannettino - Director, Parish Social Ministry Ext. 309 outreach@stelizabeth.org
Harry Perepeluk - Business and Facilities Manager Ext. 304 hperepeluk@stelizabeth.org
Francis Serpico - Youth Minister Ext. 310 youth@stelizabeth.org
Jeanne Victor - Director, Liturgy Ext. 318 liturgy@stelizabeth.org
Pastoral Council and Trustees
Council
Jerry Asher Jennifer Ceonzo Michaelanne Discepolo Marie Dybec Mark Haweny
Linda Iadevaia John Kozlowski Donald Mueller Fr. Irinel Racos Chris Sailon
Trustees
John Ferrante Kathleen McIntyre
Support Staff
Business Office Kim Mergl Ext. 303 kmergl@stelizabeth.org
Communications Elvira Luckstone Ext. 311 eluckstone@stelizabeth.org
Reception Desk Connie Falen Ext. 301 cfalen@stelizabeth.org
Mary McNamara Ext. 301 mmcnamara@stelizabeth.org
Karen Young Ext. 301 kyoung@stelizabeth.org
Religious Education Admin. AnnaLisa Pado Ext. 302 formationadmin@stelizabeth.org
Trinity Regional School
1025 Fifth Avenue, East Northport, New York 11731, 631-261-5130 Patricia Ayers, Principal
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We invite all new members of our parish community to register at the
Center. We also encourage you to join one of our numerous parish
ministries, so that you may acquire a deeper sense of belonging and
accomplishment serving the needs of others.
Celebration of the Eucharist
Weekday (Monday to Thursday) at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. (Vigil for Sunday)
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Holy days usually at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Please check the bulletin or website.)
Becoming a Catholic or Adult Confirmation
Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Were you never Confirmed and now find that you
would like to complete your Sacraments of Initiation? Are you interested in finding out more
about the Catholic faith? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then Faith Formation
is for you! Call the Parish Center for more information.
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on various Sundays throughout the year at 1:00 p.m. You are
encouraged to register for the baptism BEFORE YOUR CHILD IS BORN, so that it is easier to
attend the required Baptism Preparation Class. Please call the Center and we will be happy
to set up an appointment. Many parents also use this opportunity to register in the Parish
as a new parishioner. Information about Godparents is available on the website.
Marriage
We are happy to arrange for your wedding. First, we have the marriage interview and then
we can set the date for the wedding. More information is available on the website. Please
call the Center for an appointment and we will be happy to help you!
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard in our Church’s Chapel of the Holy Cross on Saturdays from 4:00 to
4:45 p.m. You are also welcome to call the Center and make an appointment.
Anointing of the Sick
We encourage all those eligible for this Sacrament to be anointed after the 11:30 a.m. Mass
on the first Sunday of the month or by calling the Center. Those eligible are those who are
about to undergo an operation; are suffering from serious illness and the condition has
worsened; or are enduring the weakening effects of advancing age and it has been one year
since they were last anointed.
Mass Cards
Mass cards are always available when the Parish Center is open. If you are unable to come
to the Center during our normal hours, you are invited to call (631.271.4455) and request a
Mass card over the telephone or email center@stelizabeth.org. Credit cards are accepted in
payment of the offering.
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St. Elizabeth
Youth Group Events
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
Youth Ministry will be holding an Operation Christmas Child
Packing Party in November. We are asking for donations that
can be packed in the shoeboxes, such as:
Doll with accessories ~ Stuffed Animal ~ School supplies
Soccer or football w/air pump ~ Playing cards ~ Hair accessories
Small puzzles/travel size games ~ Scarves, gloves, hats, shirts, undergarments ~ Small musical instrument such as a
harmonica ~ Toys such as marbles, yo-yo, small cars, frisbee, handball ~ Personal care items such as deodorant,
toothbrush, comb, washcloths.
All donations may be left in the Gathering Space or brought to the Parish Center Reception Desk.
Please label your donation “For Youth Ministry.”
Halloween Game Night
All youth in grades 8 to 12 are invited to attend the 5:00 p.m.
Mass on Saturday, October 30 followed by light refreshments,
ice cream social and game night! Participants are encouraged
to wear Halloween colors (orange and black). All must wear
masks throughout the event except when eating. Service
hours will be provided. In order to make sure we have
enough refreshments, please RSVP by going to our parish
website - www.stelizabeth.org - youth tab - youth ministry
event registration or contact our Youth Minister, Francis
via email: youth@stelizabeth.org.
P B & J Gang
All youth in grades 6 to 12 (and adults) are invited to join us on Saturday, October 23
at 9 a.m. in the Hospitality Room to make sandwiches. Please bring a loaf of bread,
1 jar of creamy peanut butter, 1 jar of grape jelly and 1 box of Ziplock sandwich bags.
Everyone must wear a hat (baseball caps are fine), a mask and gloves to make
sandwiches. Service hours will be provided. Please RSVP by going to our parish
website - www.stelizabeth.org - youth tab - PB&J Gang or contact our Youth Minister,
Francis via email: youth@stelizabeth.org
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Baby Bottle Campaign
The Baby Bottle Campaign to Benefit the
Life Center of Long Island continues…
Remember to bring in those baby bottles (filled or not)
the weekend of October 23/24. The Life Center is a
pregnancy help center that counsels women and men who
are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. The provide
free pregnancy test kits, free sonogram referrals, maternity
housing with eligibility requirements, medical care referrals
and material aid including car seats, cribs, clothes, diapers
and many other needed baby items.
Remember - all it takes is your change* in a baby bottle
and a heartfelt prayer to make a big, positive difference for
all those they serve. (*Checks payable to the Life Center.)
May every drop of a coin remind you to pray with your
whole heart for the lives of all preborn children!
Great News! Smithtown….Here We Come!
Gloria Schreiber, Chief Executive Officer at the Life
Center of Long Island, is honored and humbled to
announce the opening in the very near future, of a
4th Women First Pregnancy Options (Life Center)
diagonally and approximately 500 feet from the large
Suffolk County Surgical Planned Parenthood on
Maple Avenue in Smithtown. The Life Center buildings
are located as close as possible to abortion facilities.
In that way, abortion-minded women unsure of their
decision, after observing prayer vigils outside the
abortion clinics and talking to sidewalk counselors, may
be guided to the Center for further information and the
availability of a sonogram. Your Baby Bottle donations
are the primary source of income for the Life Center.
You have made this miracle possible. We are so grateful
for your support.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE TRINITY
Europe. REGIONAL
SCHOOL
INVITES YOU TO
Early Childhood Week: October 18 - October 21
Please call for an appointment and tour
SEE WHAT TRINITY HAS TO OFFER YOUR CHILD
Early Childhood: 3 and 4 year olds
Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten
Call 631-261-5130
1025 5th Avenue, East Northport
www.trinityregional.org
SUNDAY October 19
SECOND COLLECTION: OCTOBER 23/24 (start time delayed to
On Sunday, October 24, Catholics worldwide will
11:00 a.m.)
participate in the annual celebration of World Mission
Sunday. In prayer at Mass and through the contributions
to this special collection, the faithful support the Missions Fun and games
and missionaries who build up the Church in Africa, with
Asia, the Pacific Islands, Latin America, and Europe.
Through the work of these churches, and their witness Carolyn Palladino
to Christ, the poor receive practical help and experience from
God's love, mercy, hope, and peace. Excel Woodbury.
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ST. ELIZABETH’S OPERATION
CHRISTMAS CHILD MINISTRY
What is
Operation Christmas Child?
It’s a Samaritan’s Purse project which collects shoeboxes (filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items)
and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. For many
of these children, this shoebox gift is the first gift they have ever received. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child,
has collected and delivered more than 188 million shoebox gifts to children in more than 170 countries including
the U.S. and its territories. In 2021, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach
another 9.7 million children.
Anyone can pack a shoebox: Individuals, families, churches, and groups!
(Fill empty shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys, such as dolls or soccer balls.)
Step-by-Step: How to Pack a Shoebox (it’s easy!!)
(Boxes and labels available in the Gathering Space.)
1. FIND A SHOEBOX! Start with an average size cardboard or plastic shoebox. It you want to wrap it, cover the box
and lid separately. You can use your own shoeboxes or use a preprinted one that will be available in the bins in
the Gathering Space.
2. GET YOUR LABELS! Labels will be available on the brochures in the plastic holders in the Gathering Space or visit
the label options page https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/label-options. Use the label to
indicate on the shoebox whether it was packed for a boy or girl and which age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.
3. FILL WITH GIFTS! Select a medium “wow’ item such as a soccer ball with a pump or a stuffed animal, then fill with
other fun toys, hygiene items and school supplies. Don’t forget a personal note and photo--these are the child’s
favorite things to receive. Add a Coloring Sheet! Coloring sheets attached to preprinted boxes or see the website
listed above.
4. PRAY! Most importantly, “pray without ceasing” (1Thess.5.17) for the child who will receive your shoebox gift.
Questions? Email: outreach@stelizabeth.org (MaryAnn Giannettino), faithformation@stelizabeth.org
(John Fruner) or youth@stelizabeth.org ( Francis Serpico). (For more details on how to pack your shoebox, view
gift suggestions, get your Follow-Your-Box label and a list of items to include and not include see the brochure
(attached to pre-printed box) or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Rubber band your filled, labeled box and
leave in the Gathering Space or at the
Parish Center Receptionist Desk before
November 17, please.
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Catholic
Daughters of the
Americas
Court St. Elizabeth
invites all women of the parish
ARE YOU: to celebrate
18+ and interested in becoming Catholic Catholic Daughters Sunday
- or - were you baptized Catholic and now on October 24!
want to celebrate First Communion
Members of Court St. Elizabeth will be
and Confirmation - or - were you baptized attending 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday,
Catholic, received your First Communion October 24 celebrating Catholic Daughter
Sunday.
and now want to celebrate Confirmation?
We would like to invite all women to spend
Then
time with us to learn about our worthy
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults organization and join Catholic Daughters of
(RCIA) is a for you! the Americas by answering our Lord’s call
with faith, generosity, and love.
Candidates attend the 11:30 a.m. Mass each
week; then, after Mass, from 12:30 - 2 p.m., Please feel free to contact Karen Sheehan
candidates meet to learn about the Catholic at kms1216@aol.com with any inquiries
faith. Mass attendance is a required component you may have. We look forward to seeing
you!
of the process. A team of parishioners present
the beliefs of Catholicism for adults. If you are St. Elizabeth
interested in prayerfully discovering God’s
calling in your life, while meeting members of
Rosary Society
St. Elizabeth’s parish, then call our Faith
Considering becoming
Formation Office at 631-271-4455 Ext. 308 to
speak to John Fruner, our DRE about the
a Rosarian?
process. You can also email him at
Please contact Janet Price 631 . 338 . 3356
FaithFormation@stelizabeth.org. At Mass, or email janetprice1210@gmail.com
candidates sit together, with the R.C.I.A. team,
in the front row on the Mary (statue) side of the Please join us at the next Rosary Society meeting
Church. Classes, along with Mass, are all Monday, October 25. The evening will begin at
“in-person” now.
7:00 p.m. in Room 108 with the recitation of the
Rosary, business, refreshments and good
fellowship.
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Blessing of the Animals 2021
additional pictures can be found on our website - follow this link!
https://stelizabeth.org/category/photos/
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Lord, Hear our
Scripture Insights Prayers for
Sunday, October 17
th
29 Sunday in Ordinary Time the Deceased
The First Reading is probably familiar to us as the Frank Caruso
Good Friday reading about the suffering servant of
God. From early times, the Christian Church has the Sick
applied this image to Jesus. The prophecy of a Lawrence Famighette; Kate Fritzsche
servant who would redeem Israel through suffering is John Viviani; Maurice McElligott
unique among prophetic books. To say that Isaiah
predicted the coming of Jesus is not accurate, but
Isaiah did see the world turned upside down by God’s Our Servicemen and Women
victory and the restoration of Israel. Mountains Second Lt. Jerry Browne, U.S. Army
would be made low, what is crooked made straight, SSgt. James Calfa, U.S. Army
rivers run in the desert and those who were SrA Britney Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
SSgt. Dylan Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
humiliated and brought low would be raised up. In
MSgt. Mitchell Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
Isaiah’s imagination and poetry, the suffering
MST3 William DeGaray, U.S.C.G.
servant enhanced the “new creation” God was
MIDN Brian Z. DiSalvo, U. S. Navy
working out.
Sgt. Victor B. Famighette, U. S. Army
Those who witnessed the crucifixion and Resurrection Major Thomas Frey, U.S.M.C.
of Jesus Christ were trying to describe something Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy
they had never experienced. Children who are learning Ensign Michael O’Donohoe, U.S. Navy
to speak do much the same thing. Early Christian Cpl. Brad John Peck, U.S.M.C.
communities found the most apt descriptions for First Lt. Kiersten Spencer, U.S. Army
Jesus in the words and prophecies of the Old Sgt. Michael J. Stewart, U.S. Army
Testament. For them, Jesus was the fulfillment of Lt. Col. Kent Walsh, U.S. Army
those Scriptures because what they read there fit Lt. Frederick Zappala, U.S. Army
their experience of Jesus so closely. As Christians,
we need the Old Testament to explain the identity of
Jesus. The words of Isaiah help us understand the
object of our belief; in turn, our belief provides some
illumination on the words spoken so long before
Jesus.
The New Testament quotes Isaiah more than any
other Old Testament book except for the Psalms. It
is Isaiah’s strong poetry and imagination, as well as
his insight into God’s actions in history that make
his prophecy such a rich resource for understanding
who Jesus is in the life of the world. Isaiah’s
description of the suffering one also paints a
sobering picture for any disciple who would drink the
cup Jesus drinks and follow in his footsteps for the
sake of God and the world. St. E Melville-9Mass Intentions, Presiders and Readings for the Week
Mass Intentions Weekly Readings
Monday, October 18
Monday, October 18 Reading 1: 2 Timothy 4:10-17b
Raphael De La Cruz Gospel: Luke 10:1-9
Tuesday, October 19
Tuesday, October 19 Reading 1: Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21
Rossol Zara Gospel: Luke 12:35-38
Wednesday, October 20 Wednesday, October 20
Annette Lucania Reading 1: Romans 6:12-18
Gospel: Luke 12:39-48
Thursday, October 21
Antonino B. Masi Thursday, October 21
Reading 1: Romans 6:19-23
Saturday and Sunday, October 23 and 24 Gospel: Luke 12:49-53
Lynn Cucci; Ralph E. Ferreri; Maggie Gavin Friday, October 22
Elizabeth Hesselbacher; Charles J. Kiesel Reading 1: Romans 7:18-25a
Anna Lauer; Antoinette Leogrande; Phylis Ragonise Gospel: Luke 12:54-59
Florence Shea and for the parishioners of St. Elizabeth Saturday, October 23
Reading 1: Romans 8:1-11
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
All parishioners are invited to Sunday, October 24
Eucharistic Adoration Reading 1: Jeremiah 31:7-9
Thursdays following 9:30 a.m. Reading 2: Hebrews 5:1-6
daily Mass. Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
Benediction
First Thursday of the month
at the end of Eucharistic Adoration. Bulletin Reflection
In today’s First Reading, we
Recitation of the Rosary are told that we can
Mondays at 7 p.m.in Church confidently approach God
led by Deacon Paul Vastola and ask for mercy and grace.
Tuesdays at 8:45 a.m. in Church
Rosary for Life led by Mary LaMagna.
Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Chapel led by Molly Pepino. Living Stewardship:
Pillar of Prayer
Beginning Monday, October 25: This week, try to pray with extra
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena sincerity. Let God in and let Him heal
led by Mike and Paula Conner your wounds.
immediately following 9:30 a.m. daily Mass
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Ministry
Outreach is always Outreach aims to aid people in accessing the
grateful for your resources that will assist them in meeting their
generosity!
Ongoing
basic needs.
Our Outreach Pantry is currently open
Needs by appointment only
URGENT Phone: 631 . 271 . 4455 x309
or email outreach@stelizabeth.org
NEEDS Outreach provides assistance with food,
information and referral to other agencies to
meet various family needs and other emergency
Shelf-stable regular milk
assistance.
Shelf-stable almond milk
Flour
Cans of Coffee
Progresso Soups
Sugar Free Items:
Cookies
Canned Fruit
Flavored Oatmeal
Pancake Syrup
Mayonnaise
Cookies / Chips / Crackers
SPECIAL NOTE: Nonperishable foods may be left in
the Gathering Lobby. Perishable food donations
such as produce, meat, eggs, and dairy are always
appreciated, but they must be brought to the
Parish Center during regular business hours. We
are not currently able to take donations of toys,
clothing or medical equipment. Thank you!
Tuesday, October 26, 2:30 p.m.
423 Park Avenue, Huntington (Town of Huntington
Senior Center parking lot.) St. E Melville-11Please Help Us Set the Table!
Would you like to donate a Bag of Blessings to a family this Thanksgiving?
This year we are asking for reusable shopping bags
filled with each of the following items for a family
of four:
$25 grocery store gift card for a turkey
(please staple the card to the inside of the bag).
Stuffing
Sweet potatoes / yams
Instant mashed potatoes
Gravy
Cranberry sauce
Apple juice
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Coffee or tea
Jiffy Corn muffin mix
Cake / brownie /quick-bread mixes
Cookies
A personal note and/or card to the family.
Food donations may be left in the Church Gathering Space
or brought to the Parish Center Reception Desk until
November 14. Questions? Email outreach@stelizabeth.org
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Father Irinel Racos
Pastor
Alicia Pisco
Chairperson
Deacon Paul Vastola
Pastoral Team Liaison
Committee Members
Doreen Boehme
John Ferrante
Harry Perepeluk
Joseph Jordan
Marguerite Melone
Joseph Monestere
Julius Taku
Michelle Turner
FRATELLI TUTTI: A PRAYER TO THE CREATOR
Lord, Father of our human family
you created all human beings equal in dignity: pour forth into our hearts a fraternal spirit
and inspire in us a dream of renewed encounter, dialogue, justice and peace.
Move us to create healthier societies and a more dignified world,
a world without hunger, poverty, violence and war.
May our hearts be open to all the peoples and nations of the earth.
May we recognize the goodness and beauty that you have sown in each of us,
and thus forge bonds of unity, common projects, and shared dreams. Amen.
Stewardship Treasure
September 2021: $63,317 / September 2020: $60,464
Increase of 5%
Attendance
September 2021: 3,241 / September 2020: 2,436
Increase of 33%
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DIVORCED/SEPARATED CATHOLICS OF L.I.
Around the Diocese
including widows, widowers and singles. New member
orientation meeting will be held on Tuesday,
October 19 at 5 p.m. at 1869 Wantagh Avenue in
Wantagh. Parking in the rear; nondenominational; all
are welcome; proof of vaccination or recent negative
test required. Bring proof of single status to join.
Annual dues are $30 and refreshments will follow the
meeting. For further information, call Carol at
516-794-4933 or Janet at 516-579-4016
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Engaged Encounter is an effective pre-Cana program CATHOLIC VOICES FOR NEW EVANGELIZATION
designed to provide you with the tools for a Conference will be held on Saturday, October 23 from
successful marriage. Couples are provided with 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Kellenberg Memorial H.S.,
social-distancing during this time. Our next 2-day 1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd. in Uniondale. The conference
weekend will be held at the Seminary of the will feature presentations from Catholic author
Immaculate Conception in Huntington on Dr. Edward Sri. Call Alex Basile at 516-292-0200
November 13-14 2021. For information please call x342 for details or email mrbasile@kellenberg.org.
Lenny & Pat Walker at 631-563-1032 $25 includes continental breakfast.
or visit www.engagedencounterli.org
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
ANNUAL DOMINICAN GALA sponsored by the St. Anthony’s High School
The Sisters of St. Dominic will host their annual Mother’s Guild will be held on Saturday,
Dominican gala virtually on Friday, October 22 at November 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event help the Ministry at St. Anthony’s High School,
Support Fund which provides funding to many of the 275 Wolf Hill Road in South Huntington.
Sisters’ ministries caring for those most in need here, Admission is free.
in Puerto Rico and in El Salvador. For more
information about event tickets, 50/50 raffle or WHITE MASS
sponsorship opportunities, please contact
FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Susan Jappell 631.842.6000 x246 or visit
www.sistersofstdominic.org/2021gala. Join the Long Island Guild of the Catholic Medical
Association on Sunday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at
St. Agnes Cathedral. Presider is Bishop Barres.
RETROVAILLE WEEKEND Physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals are
Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille will have another all encouraged to attend. Questions?
marriage saving weekend November 5-7. The program Email cmaliguild@gmail.com
is for married couples facing difficult challenges in
their relationships. For confidential information
about the program or to register for that weekend,
please visit www.helpourmarriage.org or call
1.800.470.2230. Weekend is held at the Seminary
of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington.
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