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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Roman Catholic Church
Whoever
receives
one child
such as
this in
My name,
receives
Me.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 19, 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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Live the Liturgy
Inspiration for the Week
What does it mean to be God’s servant? In
essence, it means being willing to call the
world back to its childlike innocence, showing
all that a joy-filled playfulness has a place in
life.
The servant of God serves to foster the
Kingdom of God. God’s kingdom is not a
sterile, unhappy, strict and rigid reality. It is
quite the opposite. It is a kingdom devoid of
jealousy and selfish ambition where peace,
gentleness, mercy and good works abound.
To be a servant of this kingdom means that
selfish ambition must be set aside so that
others can be first and justice pursued at all
cost. The prayer of this kind of servant is not
focused on self-advancement or need. Rather,
the servant’s prayer seeks to detach from
self-concern in order to be used by God.
In this way, we who are servants can be
inspired, guided, empowered and led by God.
We can then be used to lay the cornerstone of
the kingdom: faith, hope and love. It is upon
these that God’s firm dwelling is built.
Accepting this call may place us last in the
world’s eyes but first in God’s.
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A MESSAGE St. Elizabeth
FROM YOUR
RESPECT LIFE Rosary Society
COMMITTEE
Considering becoming
40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN: a Rosarian?
MIRACLES ON THE SIDEWALK Please contact Janet Price 631.338.3356
In February of 2020, Bishop Barres wrote a letter or email janetprice1210@gmail.com
to Catholics of our Diocese encouraging us to
become more involved in the pro-life effort. Please join us at the next Rosary Society meeting
Monday, September 20. The evening will begin at
Bishop Barres stressed that the international
7:00 p.m. in Room 108 with the recitation of the
campaign of 40 Days for Life gives us the
Rosary, business, refreshments and good
opportunity to provide public acts of witness. The
fellowship.
Campaign allows us the unique opportunity to pray
outside Planned Parenthood so that women might
have a change of heart. It does work! Our presence
has encouraged women not to enter Planned
Parenthood at all, resulting in saved lives.
Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood
Banns of Marriage
supervisor, was converted to a culture of life as a
result of her witnessing the prayer vigils during the Second Banns
40 Days for Life Campaign. The movie, Unplanned, Donald Casadonte, Jr. (St. Elizabeth)
is based on her conversion.
and Brittany Lee (St. Matthew)
Bishop Barres concluded his letter with this state-
ment, “I am happy to place the full support of the
Keith Ciliotta (St. Elizabeth)
Diocese of Rockville Centre behind this endeavor.”
and Michelle Rocco (St. Hugh)
Can you spare an hour a week to pray at one of
the Vigil sites? The Fall Campaign runs from
Sept. 22 to Oct. 31 at the following Planned
Frank DiGiglio IV (St. Anthony)
Parenthood locations: and Lauren Fullam (St. Cyril)
540 Fulton Ave, Hempstead;
70 Maple Ave, Smithtown;
450 Waverly Ave., Patchogue;
Third Banns
180 Sunrise Hwy, West Islip Deanna McGeown (Notre Dame)
For further info. contact Kathy or Bob Kaufmann at:
and Jack Tansey (St. Mary)
kkaufmann72@verizon.net; rjkcpa@verizon.net
631-877-8121 (Kathy) 917-705-6118 (Bob)
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We welcome the We welcome into our parish
following new members
and our community the following
to our parish family:
newly-baptized members:
The
Alexopoulos Family Salvatore Anthony Ferrante, Jr.
Ambrosio-Argueta Family Rocco Gerardo Traficante
Benson Family ~ Craddock family Timothy James Wilkinson
Debesis Family ~ Edouard Family .
Faccio Family ~ Feliciano Family
Khanna Family ~ Marcy Family
Matina Family ~ O’Connor Family
Rivard-Gillespie Family
Ruggiero Family ~ Spara Family
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Calling
All
St. Elizabeth
Senior Parishioners!
(60 years or older)
Want to socialize with friends, make new
friends all while being entertained?
Then the
St. Elizabeth Senior Group
is for you!
Meetings are held on the first and third
Tuesday of every month beginning at
10:30 a.m. in Msgr. Kane Hall, so
JOIN US!
Here is a sneak preview of some of the
entertainment planned for our meetings:
“Because of You” - The Life of Tony Bennett
“Songs from the American Book”
sung by Anna Marie Villa
Next meeting - September 21, 2021
10:30 a.m. in Msgr. Kane Hall
Call Frank Scozzari 631 . 427 . 2549
for more information! St. E Melville-6
CALLING ALL ALTAR SERVERS!
NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
All boys and girls in grade 5 and older
are invited to train to become Altar Servers
on September 21 and 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.
CURRENT ALTAR SERVER
** Mandatory Meeting **
September 21 or 23 at 7:30 p.m.
New altar servers should register in advance
of these September training dates.
Please call or email Mrs. Victor to register:
631.271.4455 x318 or
liturgy@stelizabeth.org
Diocesan Lector and Eucharistic Minister
training will be held
in the month of September.
If you are interested, please contact Jeanne Victor
631-271-4455 x318
or email liturgy@stelizabeth.org
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St. Elizabeth Troop 218
invites you
from
St. John of God Church
in Central Islip,
the Maternal and Infant
Community Health Collaborative
and the
Mercy Center.
Thanks to your overwhelming
generosity we were able to help
even more children start the
school year right! Blessing of the Animals
Join the St. Elizabeth Parish community
for our annual blessing of the animals
for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Monday, October 4
4:00 p.m. sharp!
Around the statue of St. Elizabeth.
All animals (and their owners) are invited!
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ARE YOU
18+ and interested in becoming Catholic?
or
Were you baptized Catholic and now want to celebrate
First Communion and Confirmation?
or
Were you baptized Catholic, received your First Communion
and now want to celebrate Confirmation?
Then The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a for you!
Candidates attend the 11:30 a.m. Mass each week; then, after Mass, from
12:30 - 2 p.m., candidates meet to learn about the Catholic faith. Mass attendance
is a required component of the process.
A team of parishioners present the beliefs of Catholicism for adults. If you are interested in prayerfully
discovering God’s calling in your life, while meeting members of St. Elizabeth’s parish, then call our
Faith Formation Office at 631-271-4455 Ext. 308 to speak to John Fruner, our DRE about the
process. You can also email him at FaithFormation@stelizabeth.org.
We are beginning Sunday, September 26 by attending the 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by the first
class. At Mass, candidates sit together, with the R.C.I.A. team, in the front row on the Mary (statue)
side of the Church. Classes, along with Mass, are all “in-person” now.
St. E Melville-9VOLUNTEER TEACHER-CATECHISTS FAITH FORMATION/
(Religion Teachers)
NEEDED FOR 1st TO 8th GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
(Volunteer Teacher Catechists must be at least 18 years of age.) BEGIN MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021
Classes are conducted online in a student learning
management system with recorded and live Zooms.
In-person classes, in the Parish Center, will also be an
option, taking place during the week from 4:30-5:30 pm
for Levels 1-6; Level 7 (Confirmation1) and Level 8
(Confirmation) in-person classes will take place during
the week from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The family chooses either Classes are offered for first to eighth graders, conducted
online classes or in-person classes. Online classes and online in a student learning management system called
in-person classes are already planned for the Volunteer EdModo with recorded and live Zooms.
Teacher-Catechist.
Depending on the age of the child, this requires parent
We need dedicated, consistent weekly help for these assistance. In-person classes are also an option instead
roles: Volunteer Teacher-Catechists who, for online of the online classes. Parents choose which form of
classes: class works better for their family. Levels 1-6 meet
during the week from 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Levels 7-8 meet
+ respond weekly, in writing, to every student post in
during the week from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
a grade level homeroom;
For kindergarteners, we provide a religion book, which
+ introduce the chapter’s main points in 15 minutes
is used with parents in the home. A link to the
or less by way of a recorded Zoom;*
registration form, details about the program, program
+ conduct weekly 30 to 40 minute live Zooms* for a calendar, tuition, and Sunday Mass attendance
grade level homeroom (*We provide you with the requirements are all on our parish website
Zoom account.); (www.stelizabeth.org) under the Faith Formation tab.
+ create recorded presentations about a grade level
specific topic in 15 minutes or less;
+ teach a weekly in-person class weekdays 4:30-5:30
p.m. for Levels 1-6 or 6:30-7:30 p.m. for Levels 7-8.
Do you feel called to this ministry? Then, read “Are
You Called to be a Volunteer Teacher-Catechist?”
on the Volunteer Teacher-Catechist tab of the Faith
Formation section on our website. Finally, read the
information on the Calendar and Registration tabs, so
you know about our program. If you are not Virtus
trained, we provide the Virtus training here. Feel
called? Email our DRE John Fruner at
FaithFormation@stelizabeth.org Classes start on
Monday October 4. St. E Melville-10Lord, Hear our
Scripture Insights Prayers for
Sunday, September 19
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
the Deceased
Among biblical texts, the Letter of James is one of
Elsie DelCioppo; Joseph Scaffidi
the most direct in its description of the causes of
war and injustice. James does not blame the devil,
unjust authority or outside forces. “Where do the the Sick
wars and where do the conflicts among you come Kate Fritzsche
from? Is it not from your passions that make war
within your members? (4:1). Envy, greed and ambition Our Servicemen and Women
are at the heart of much of the world’s trouble.
Second Lt. Jerry Browne, U.S. Army
According to James, these are precisely the SSgt. James Calfa, U.S. Army
emotions that bind someone to the world rather SrA Britney Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
than to God (see 4:4). Writing to Christians in the SSgt. Dylan Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
first century, James focuses on Christian conduct-- MSgt. Mitchell Ciccarelli, U.S. Air Force
utter devotion to the things of God. MST3 William DeGaray, U.S.C.G.
MIDN Brian Z. DiSalvo, U. S. Navy
James’ identification of the sin in our lives provides Sgt. Victor B. Famighette, U. S. Army
a lens through which we might view all three readings. Major Thomas Frey, U.S.M.C.
His manner of teaching resembles wisdom literature, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy
from which the first reading comes. The picture of Ensign Michael O’Donohoe, U.S. Navy
the wicked sketched in the verses we read today is Cpl. Brad John Peck, U.S.M.C.
fleshed out in the entire second chapter of Wisdom. First Lt. Kiersten Spencer, U.S. Army
There we are shown wild desire for the things of this Sgt. Michael J. Stewart, U.S. Army
world. When godless people realize that someone Lt. Col. Kent Walsh, U.S. Army
who is righteous indicts their ambition and greed, Lt. Frederick Zappala, U.S. Army
they want to torture the righteous one because he
opposes them. They want free rein to do whatever
they wish. The last verse of the chapter speaks Jesus’ life, death and teaching contradict all three.
directly to James’ concern. “But by the envy of the The Apostles show they are still tied to the values
devil, death entered the world and they who are in of the world. To be true disciples of Christ, they
his possession experience it.” (Wisdom 2:24) must set aside envy and ambition and open
themselves to the fruits of wisdom and the Spirit
In Mark’s account of the Gospel, the disciples
argue about who is the greatest among them. This
dispute, set between a prophecy about the crucifixion
and a teaching about the presence of Christ in the
most unimportant of people, underscores the
disciples’ ignorance of Jesus’ mission. Envy demands
a better position, greed desires wealth and ambition
seeks power. .
St. E Melville-11Mass Intentions, Presiders and Readings for the Week
Mass Intentions Weekly Readings
Monday, September 20
Monday, September 20 Reading 1: Ezra 1:1-6
Peggy O’Dell Gospel: Luke 8:16-18
Tuesday, September 21 Tuesday, September 21
Mary Jayne Dreyer Reading 1: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13
Wednesday, September 22
Wednesday, September 22
James Miller
Reading 1: Ezra 9:5-9
Thursday, September 23 Gospel: Luke 9:1-6
Roy Lambert Thursday, September 23
Reading 1: Haggai 1:1-8
Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26 Gospel: Luke 9:7-9
Deceased members of the Bellmer Family
Friday, September 24
Rita and Frank Bottego; Ralph Ferreri
Reading 1: Haggai 2:1-9
the William Gallagher Family; Royal Lambert
Gospel: Luke 9:18-22
William Teresky; Grace Vella; Louise Woelfel
Irene and Walter Woelfel Saturday, September 25
and for the parishioners of St. Elizabeth Reading 1: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a
Gospel: Luke 9:43b-45
All parishioners are invited to Sunday, September 26
Eucharistic Adoration Reading 1: Numbers 11:25-29
Thursdays following 9:30 a.m. Reading 2: James 5:1-6
daily Mass. Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Benediction
First Thursday of the month
at the end of Eucharistic Adoration. Bulletin Reflection
In today’s Gospel, Jesus
tells His disciples that
Recitation of the Rosary whoever wishes to be first must
become humble and be a servant to all.
Mondays at 7 p.m.in Church
led by Deacon Paul Vastola
Living Stewardship:
Tuesdays at 8:45 a.m. in Church
Rosary for Life led by Mary LaMagna.
Pillar of Service
As Christians, we are called to serve
Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Chapel others. Find one way this week that
led by Molly Pepino. can be of service to someone (perhaps
a neighbor, an elderly relative, etc.).
St. E Melville-12Stewardship Committee
Father Irinel Racos
Pastor
Harry Perepeluk
Business Manager
Alicia Pisco
Chairperson
Committee Members
Doreen Boehme
John Ferrante
Marguerite Melone
Joseph Monestere
Kathy O’Donohoe
Julius Taku
Michelle Turner
Deacon Paul Vastola
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
August 2021: $71,680 / August 2020: $81,597
Decrease of 12%
Attendance
August 2021: 3,332 / August 2020: 2,674
Increase of 25%
St. E Melville-13Outreach
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
Sugar Free Items: Apple Juice
assistance.
Cookies Progresso Soups
Canned Fruit Men’s Deodorant
Flavored Oatmeal Women’s Deodorant
Pancake Syrup
Mayonnaise
Regular Pancake Syrup
Oatmeal
Corned Beef Hash
Cookies / Chips / Crackers
Canned Potatoes Shampoo
Jams / Jellies Conditioner
Sugar Small Hand Sanitzer
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!
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Around the Diocese
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Engaged Encounter is an effective pre-Cana program
designed to provide you with the tools for a
successful marriage. Couples are provided with
social-distancing during this time. Our next 2-day
weekend will be held at the Seminary of the
Immaculate Conception in Huntington on
November 13-14 2021. For information please call
Lenny & Pat Walker at 631-563-1032
or visit www.engagedencounterli.org
CATHOLIC FAITH NETWORK
Catholic Faith Network (CFN) is a 24/7 national
network that provides comprehensive Catholic,
informative and spiritual programming. CFN is at the
service of the Word, the Church, the Bishops and the
Encounter of Faith and Culture. Available on your
local cable providers, all of your favorite digital
platforms and the free CFN app.
Optimum Channel 29/137; Verizon Fios 296
Spectrum 162/471; Roku; Apple TV; Amazon Fire TV
AndroidTV; Samsung Smart TV
www.CFNtv.org; also available in Spanish at
www.CFNespanol.org
STAND UP FOR LIFE
is on Sunday, October 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (rain or
shine). Joint the Long Island Coalition for Life at
Routes 110 and 25 (near the Walt Whitman Mall) or in
Manorville LIE Exit 70S on County Road 111. Signs will
be available at the site. They stand about 10 feet
from each other using only pre-approved signs.
For more information or questions, contact
info@prolifeLI.org or call 631.243.1435
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